Tonight, Pittsburgh actor, author, and playwright Wali Jamal discusses his past triumphs on the stage, his current book project, and his upcoming role in A LESSON BEFORE DYING at Prime Stage Theatre. PLUS: Just what is a “Full Wilson” and how do you get one? Listen the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast and see A LESSON BEFORE DYING by Ernest J. Gaines, adapted by Romulus Linney, directed by Richard Keitel, March 4 through 13 at Prime Stage Theatre, www.primestage.com Continue reading “WALI JAMAL – Actor, Director, Playwright”
“Will my bunny got to heaven?” Sister (Kimberly Richards) of the long running Late Nite Catechism series at City Theatre explains this and many more age old questions in her latest installment; SISTER’S EASTER CATECHISM: WILL MY BUNNY GO TO HEAVEN? Tonight on ‘Burgh Vivant, Sister recounts instances of throwing out rowdy audience members (otherwise known as “immaculate ejections”), gives some insight into what she expects of her class participants, and shares her thoughts on the new Pope. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for Sister’s views on NUNSENSE, her adventures in and out of the habit, and her favorite memories of Pittsburgh audiences. See SISTER’S EASTER CATECHISM: WILL MY BUNNY GO TO HEAVEN? at City Theatre through March 20, 2016, www.citytheatrecompany.org Continue reading “SISTER of Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?, City Theatre”
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SISTER of Sister's Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?, City Theatre
Lonnie The Theatre Lady and Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli duke it out over what decade had the best dance tunes in their review of Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, through February 21, 2016. www.pittsburghmusicals.com Continue reading “Review: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, Pittsburgh Musical Theater”
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Review: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, Pittsburgh Musical Theater
Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Lonnie The Theatre Lady put back a cocktail and discuss CIARA from Quantum Theatre, written by David Harrower, directed by Karla Boos, through February 14th. www.quantumtheatre.com Continue reading “Review: CIARA, Quantum Theatre”
Tonight’s cocktail hour guest is broadway actress Kirsten Wyatt! Tonight, Kirsten talks about her role in Pittsburgh Public Theater’s GUYS & DOLLS, her Broadway debut, and her online cooking show BROADWAY NOSH! PLUS what would YOU cook for the likes of Carol Channing, Harvey Fierstein, or Ethel Merman?? Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast to hear more on Kirsten’s humble beginnings, Brian Edward getting schooled on the latest hit musical HAMILTON, and what’s cookin’ with Liza Minnelli! See GUYS & DOLLS at Pittsburgh Public Theater through February 28th, www.ppt.org AND see Kirsten Wyatt’s BROADWAY NOSH at www.broadwaynosh.com Continue reading “KIRSTEN WYATT -Broadway Actress”
TONIGHT: Cocktails (or high tea?) with the cast of Pittsburgh Opera’s LITTLE WOMEN. Host Brian Edward raises a glass with the March sisters: Meg (Laurel Semerdjian), Jo (Corrie Stallings), Amy (Claudia Rosenthal), and Beth (Adelaide Boedecker). Their story is well known, but what’s their idea of an ideal date? What are their thoughts on Pittsburgh? Who’s the “Mary” and who’s the “Rhoda??” Brian Edward asks the questions the classic novel dares not answer and puts forth a few suggestions regarding “little men” along the way. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast, and see LITTLE WOMEN, produced by Pittsburgh Opera, January 23rd through 31st, 2016, www.pittsburghopera.org. Continue reading “The cast of LITTLE WOMEN, Pittsburgh Opera”
“A masterful production and a heart-wrenching experience” – Lonnie The Theatre Lady is enjoying cocktail hour at ‘Burgh Vivant discussing THE SISTERS, produced by Cup-A-Jo Productions, playing at the Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie through January 16th. www.carnegiecarnegie.org Continue reading “Review: THE SISTERS, Cup-A-Jo Productions”
TONIGHT a look into the fascinating but not forgotten history of Pittsburgh’s North Side with Allegheny City Historic Gallery Executive Director and Founder, Bill Gandy! Learn some things you may have never known, like how many inclines there used to be on the North Side, the location of Pittsburgh’s first zoo, and what exactly was Allegheny City… and where did it go? You can hear all about it here, and by visiting the North Side’s new Historic Gallery at 433 East Ohio Street, www.northsidehistory.org Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for more historical tales, where to find the best martini, and a shout out to The Pittsburgh Banjo Club! Continue reading “BILL GANDY – Executive Director and Founder, Allegheny City Historic Gallery”
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BILL GANDY - Executive Director and Founder, Allegheny City Historic Gallery
