“Sharon Washington’s spellbinding performance paints an insightful, sensitive picture of her childhood.” Lonnie the Theatre Lady and Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli have a cocktail and discuss City Theatre’s production of FEEDING THE DRAGON, performing through November 20th, 2016, www.citytheatrecompany.org
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“You should see this, feel this, and touch this production.” Nancy Mimless talks The Who’s TOMMY, produced by The Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Theatre Company, directed by Zeva Barzell, through October 30, 2016, www.pittsburghplayhouse.com Continue reading “Review: The Who’s TOMMY, Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company”
Buzz and Lonnie talk about AN ACCIDENT by Lydia Stryk produced by Off The Wall Productions, through October 29th, 2016: www.insideoffthewall.com Continue reading “Review: AN ACCIDENT, Off The Wall Productions”
“Consistently fun and entertaining,” Nancy’s on ‘Burgh Vivant tonight chatting about AVENUE Q presented by the Duquesne Red Masquers through October 9th, 2016, www.duqredmasquers.com Continue reading “Review: AVENUE Q, Duquesne Red Masquers”
TONIGHT: actor David Crawford channels Edgar Allan Poe and discusses his upcoming performance in POE’S LAST NIGHT, as well as playing Dr. Foster in George Romero’s zombie classic DAWN OF THE DEAD, and even his time as Winky the Winky’s Hamburger mascot! Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for tales of horror conventions, Romero zombies vs. The Walking Dead, and traveling overseas with Poe. See DIARY OF A MADMAN and POE’S LAST NIGHT October 5th through 16th, 2016 at New Hazlett Theater, www.newhazlettheater.org Continue reading “DAVID CRAWFORD – Actor”
TONIGHT: Old friends Karen Baum and ‘Burgh Vivant host Brian Edward reminisce about their college days, ponder the values of theatre education, dissect the technique of monumental memorization, and chat about Karen’s starring role as SHIRLEY VALENTINE with PICT Classic Theatre! Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for more of Karen’s musings on the profession of acting and the art of fine baked goods! See PICT Classic Theatre’s SHIRLEY VALENTINE, September 1st through 17th, 2016, www.picttheatre.org Continue reading “KAREN BAUM – Actor”
TONIGHT: Front Porch Theatricals Producer, Leon Zionts! Witty banter and dueling berets abound as Leon shares the history behind Front Porch, and inside details on the company’s upcoming production of FLOYD COLLINS. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast to hear more insights from Front Porch, booking details for the “One Leon Show,” and the benefits of a jaunty chapeau. See FLOYD COLLINS, directed by Rachel Stevens, with musical direction by Douglas Levine and choreography by Alivia Owen, performing at The New Hazlett Theatre August 26th through September 4th, 2016. www.frontporchpgh.com Continue reading “LEON ZIONTS – Producer, Front Porch Theatricals”
“A unique Pittsburgh experience.” Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Lonnie The Theatre Lady reflect upon August Wilson’s SEVEN GUITARS, staged in the back yard of the playwright’s home! See Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre’s production of SEVEN GUITARS directed by Mark Clayton Southers through August 28th, 2016, www.pghplaywrights.com Continue reading “Review: SEVEN GUITARS, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company”
TONIGHT: theatre artist, educator, and Hatch Arts Collective co-founder Adil Mansoor discusses his artistic inspirations, summons the patron saint of explosions, and uncovers host Brian Edward’s somewhat hyperbolic depictions of the fracking industry. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for more insights from Adil, the research behind DRIFTLESS, and the trials of IKEA furniture. See DRIFTLESS, presented by Hatch Arts Collective, written by Paul Kruse, directed by Adil Mansoor, and produced by Nicole Shero at the New Hazlett Theater, August 11th through 14th, 2016. www.hatcharts.org Continue reading “ADIL MANSOOR – Theatre Artist, Co-Founder, Hatch Arts Collective”
“Brilliantly directed” and “masterful,” it’s THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES from Kinetic Theatre. Lonnie the Theatre Lady and Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli discuss the comedic adaptation in a lively conversation that concludes with… knighthood? See Kinetic Theatre Company’s production of HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES directed by Andrew Paul, at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater through August 7th, 2016, www.kinetictheatre.org Continue reading “Review: THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES, Kinetic Theatre”
