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Actors perform in “Grease” at the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater transports audiences to 1950s with ‘Grease’

By Nada Abdulaziz, Senior Staff Writer March 18, 2024

In the historic halls of Pittsburgh's Byham Theater, the air was alive with the iconic melodies and nostalgic charm of the 1950s. From March 7 to March 17, the venue became the vibrant stage for Pittsburgh...

Weekend Watchlist | Musicals

Weekend Watchlist | Musicals

By The Pitt News Staff December 2, 2022
There’s nothing like a good musical to pick you up during the last few weeks of class, whether you’re watching one or listening to one while you study. Here are some of our favorite musicals to check out this weekend.
Weekend Watchlist | Musicals

Weekend Watchlist | Musicals

By The Pitt News Staff February 3, 2022
Musical movies, TV shows and even stage recordings have made a comeback in recent years, but are they as good as what came before?
Patti LuPone sings at her virtual concert Saturday night. Screenshot via Cadenza TV

Review: “Don’t keep your distance” from Patti LuPone

By Sinead McDevitt, Senior Staff Writer October 26, 2020
Given her extensive history performing, it’s no surprise Lupone gave an amazing show with little more than her voice.
“Mamma Mia” release poster.

Weekend Watchlist: Movie musicals

By The Pitt News Staff October 3, 2019
Sometimes you just need to randomly break out into song and dance — or watch other people do it on your TV. For this week’s Weekend Watchlist, we are sharing our favorite movie musicals that are available to stream.
Pittsburgh medical school students take a break from the classroom to perform in the annual Scope and Scalpel play. This year’s production was “Beauty and the Yeast Infection.” (Photo courtesy of Eddie Boyo)

Pitt School of Medicine puts on ‘Beauty and the Yeast Infection’

It’s a tale as old as time — itching, burning and pain during sexual intercourse. This is how WebMD describes the symptoms of a yeast infection, which the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine...

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