Nick Mitchell stops by ‘Burgh Vivant tonight to talk about Carnegie Mellon School of Drama’s THE THREE MUSKETEERS, directed by Andrew William Smith, playing at the Purnell Center for the Arts, Philip Chosky Theater, through April 29th, 2017. Continue reading “Review: THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Carnegie Mellon School of Drama”
TONIGHT: legendary playwright Frank Gagliano takes us back to off-Broadway circa 1960 with tales of his time with Edward Albee, John Guare, and the group of writers that revitalized American drama. ALSO – Frank shares his thoughts on Pittsburgh as an incubator for new dramatic works. All this PLUS Eartha Kitt, too! Hear the genesis of his musical FROM THE BODONI COUNTY SONGBOOK ANTHOLOGY – A MUSICAL REVUE (OF SORTS), which will receive a concert reading presented by MTAP (Musical Theater Artists of Pittsburgh) on Monday, April 24th at 7:30pm at Carnegie Stage. The performance is free to attend. Reservations and more information can be found HERE. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “FRANK GAGLIANO – Playwright, Educator”
Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli reviews COLLABORATORS by John Hodge at Quantum Theatre, directed by Jed Allen Harris, through April 30th, 2017. For tickets and more information, visit www.quantumtheatre.com. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “Review: COLLABORATORS, Quantum Theatre”
Nick Mitchell recaps UNCLE TOM’S CABIN OR THE MOST POPULAR AMERICAN PLAY YOU’VE NEVER SEEN, adapted by Tome Cousin and Jason Jacobs from the original play by George Aiken, based on the novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe, produced and performed by the Conservatory Company of Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse. www.pittsburghplayhouse.com Continue reading “Review: UNCLE TOM’S CABIN, Playhouse Conservatory Company”
Direct from City Theatre’s upcoming production of WILD WITH HAPPY: actors Jason Shavers and Monteze Freeland! The ‘Burgh Vivant couch is overflowing with talent as these two Pittsburgh theatre favorites discuss their recent works and the hilarities of working with each other on the City stage. See them in the City Theatre’s WILD WITH HAPPY, written by Colman Domingo, directed by Reginald L. Douglas, performing through May 7th, 2017. For tickets and more information, visit www.citytheatrecompany.org. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “JASON SHAVERS & MONTEZE FREELAND – “Wild With Happy,” City Theatre”
Nick Mitchell is back on ‘Burgh Vivant with his review of the Duquesne Red Masquers production of PROOF, by David Auburn, directed by Nancy Bach Love, performing through April 9th at Duquesne’s New Genesius Theater. For tickets and more information, visit www.duqredmasquers.com ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “Review: PROOF – Duquesne Red Masquers”
From New York to Pittsburgh, Jason Jacobs joins the cocktail conversation on ‘Burgh Vivant and discusses his collaboration with Tomé Cousin in adapting Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin for The Conservatory Company of Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse. See UNCLE TOM’S CABIN OR THE MOST POPULAR AMERICAN PLAY YOU’VE NEVER SEEN April 7th through 16th, 2017. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.com ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “JASON JACOBS – Playwright, Director, Teaching Artist”
Buzz is back! Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and host Brian Edward spare no innuendo while discussing Pittsburgh Public Theater’s production of DADDY LONG LEGS, directed by Ted Pappas, performing through April 9th, 2017. For tickets and more information, visit www.ppt.org. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “Review: DADDY LONG LEGS, Pittsburgh Public Theater”
“Highly skilled, commendable performances” in City Theatre’s production of THE GUARD, written by Jessica Dickey, directed by Tracy Brigden, performing through April 2nd, 2017. Get Lonnie the Theatre Lady’s review here! For tickets and more information, visit www.citytheatrecompany.org. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “Review: THE GUARD, City Theatre”
With martini in hand, Nick Mitchell takes us to the Fandango Club and back with the Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company’s production of SWEET CHARITY, directed by Michael Rupert, performing through March 26th, 2017. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.com. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “Review: SWEET CHARITY, Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company”
