TONIGHT: actor Susie McGregor Laine takes a cocktail break on the set of The Summer Company’s production of COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA to talk about her preparation for the role of Lola, her travels (and trials) by freighter, and her participation in the blossoming theatre scene of… Kuwait?? Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for discussions on Shirley Booth in “Hazel,” common ground with Lola, and favorite Pittsburgh restaurants! See The Summer Company’s COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA, by William Inge, directed by Justin Sines, at Duquesne University’s Genesius Theatre, July 14th through 24th, 2016, www.thesummercompany.com Photo credit: Dale Hess. Continue reading “SUSAN MCGREGOR LAINE – Actor”
TONIGHT ‘Burgh Vivant visits THE TAMBURITZANS! Artistic Director Butch Kresovich discusses the company’s rich history and what it takes to be a member of the diverse and dynamic ensemble. But can ‘Burgh Vivant’s Brian Edward cut it in a Tamburitzan dance audition? Find out here! Catch an upcoming TAMBURITZANS near you! For more information, and complete schedule, visit www.thetamburitzans.com Continue reading “BUTCH KRESOVICH – Artistic Director, The Tamburitzans”
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BUTCH KRESOVICH - Artistic Director, The Tamburitzans
“Everett Lowe stands out with the impressive depth of emotion that he brings to his complicated and challenging character…” Lonnie The Theatre Lady joins us for a cocktail hour discussion on Throughline Theatre Company’s JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG, by Abby Mann, directed by Liam Macik, playing through June 18, 2016: www.throughlinetheatre.org Continue reading “Review: JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG, Throughline Theatre Company”
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Review: JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG, Throughline Theatre Company
Romero The Corpse Flower is in bloom again! Brian Edward caught up with the elusive plant for an intimate cocktail conversation at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens just prior to its 2016 re-bloom. The two reflect upon Romero’s 2013 debut, the plant’s unique life cycle, and a possible career in pictures! Visit Romero the Corpse Flower at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens during its brief bloom: www.phipps.conservatory.org Continue reading “THE CORPSE FLOWER – Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens”
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THE CORPSE FLOWER - Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
“This skillful cast plays with such absolute sincerity…” Lonnie the Theatre Lady is on ‘Burgh vivant tonight discussing Front Porch Theatricals’ THE SPITFIRE GRILL, playing through June 5th, 2016 at the New Hazlett Theater, www.frontporchpgh.com Continue reading “Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL, Front Porch Theatricals”
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Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL, Front Porch Theatricals
“A deep, probing exploration of identity done by authentic and excellent actors…” Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Lonnie the Theatre Lady discuss Kinetic Theatre Company’s production of COCK at Pittsburgh Playwright’s Theater through May 29th, 2016. www.kinetictheatre.org Continue reading “Review: COCK, Kinetic Theatre Company”
“An energetic and joyous slice of nostalgia,”: TONIGHT Lonnie the Theater Lady relives a bygone era and reflects on GREASE, produced by Pittsburgh Musical Theater. Do they serve martinis at Rydell High? See Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s production of GREASE through May 1st, 2016, www.pittsburghmusicals.com Continue reading “Review: GREASE, Pittsburgh Musical Theater”
Tonight, it’s cocktails with actress Kimberly Parker Green discussing her take on the iconic role of Nurse Ratched in Dale Wasserman’s ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST. And what’s the perfect gift for the domineering nurse who has everything? Brian Edward knows! Find out here tonight. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast, and see barebones productions’ ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST, directed by Melissa Martin at The New Hazlett Theatre through May 7th, 2016, www.barebonesproductions.com Continue reading “KIMBERLY PARKER GREEN – Actress, barebones productions”
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KIMBERLY PARKER GREEN - Actress, barebones productions
Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli is in for Brian Edward tonight, tux and all, as he and Nancy Mimless brush up their Italian (and French) and discuss NINE at University of Pittsburgh Stages, through April 17, 2016. Find out why Nine “is a 10!” www.play.pitt.edu Continue reading “Review: NINE, University of Pittsburgh Stages”
