“Impactful,” “moving,” powerful,” are just a few of the words that ‘Burgh Vivant’s Lonnie The Theatre Lady attributes to THE WHALE by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Linda Haston, at Off The wall Productions through May 9th 2015 www.insideoffthewall.com. Did it make Lonnie cry? And what’s the dish on her shady past with whales? Find out here! Continue reading “Review: THE WHALE, Off The Wall Productions”
Accomplished actor and director Michael Licata joins host Brian Edward for a martini and a discussion on his approach to directing – and namely its application to the literal and figurative flight of his latest endeavor, Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s PETER PAN. Listen to the “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast to hear Michael’s Broadway tales of working with Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, directing Joyce DeWitt in GYPSY, his thoughts on the recent Peter Pan live television broadcast, and if offered the Neverland ability to “never grow up” would he take it? Does anyone else remember Cyril Ritchard’s Captain Hook? Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s PETER PAN plays through May 3rd at the Byham Theater, www.pittsburghmusicals.com Continue reading “MICHAEL LICATA – Director”
Tonight, Lonnie The Theatre Lady raises her glass to Kinetic Theatre Company and August Strindberg’s DANCE OF DEATH – directed by Andrew S. Paul, adaptation by Conor McPherson, starring Sam Tsoutsouvas, Helena Ruoti, and Mark D. Staley. In tonight’s outtakes: Culottes and theatre etiquette in close quarters. See Kinetic Theatre’s DANCE OF DEATH at the New Hazlett Theater through May 3rd, 2015. www.kinetictheatre.org Continue reading “Review: DANCE OF DEATH, Kinetic Theatre Company”
As martinis fill this ‘Burgh Vivant cocktail hour, coming of age drama and romance fuel ALBUM by David Rimmer, directed by John Lane, with Duquesne Red Masquers, playing through April 25 2015. www.duqredmasquers.com
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“A masterful direction, all the way around.” Nancy’s back for BV cocktail hour to talk about A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, directed by Martin Giles, with the Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Theatre Company of Point Park University. Did “one too many” lead to inappropriate laughter? See the show and be the judge! A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE plays through April 26th, 2015. www.pittsburghplayhouse.com Continue reading “Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Co.”
“Serial Bad Weddings”, “Censored Voices,” and “A Borrowed Identity.” A wild weekend? The return of the JFilm Festival in Pittsburgh? Or both?? JFilm is a year round film presenting organization and Executive Director Kathryn Spitz Cohan visits for cocktail hour right in the middle of the 2015 Festival to tease us with what we’ve missed and what’s to come! We’ll be seeing you at the movies this weekend! Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in audio podcast for more on JFilm’s year round programming, Ms. Cohan’s impressive accomplishments in Pittsburgh, and the BEST part of the movie-going experience! For a schedule of films visit www.jfilmpgh.org Continue reading “KATHRYN SPITZ COHAN – Executive Director, JFilm Festival”
Host Brian Edward and Lonnie the Theatre Lady discuss all the ways to get “lost” in immersive theatre and ALL THE NAMES, adapted from the book by José Saramago, translated by Margaret Jull Costa, produced by Quantum Theatre and performing at The Original Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny. www.quantumtheatre.com Continue reading “Review: ALL THE NAMES, Quantum Theatre”
Masha, Masha, Masha! Lonnie the Theatre Lady drops by for cocktails and a chat about THREE SISTERS by Anton Chekhov, directed by Pamela Berlin, playing at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama’s Purnell Center for the Arts through April 25th, 2015 www.drama.cmu.edu Continue reading “Review: THREE SISTERS, Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama”
You’ve heard plenty about William Shakespeare, but what about his other half? Writer and performer Yvonne Hudson brings over 20 years of research and performance to her one-woman show MRS SHAKESPEARE Will’s First & Last Love. The Bard’s watchful gaze presides over this ‘Burgh Vivant cocktail hour as we learn some little known facts about the woman behind the man, Anne Hathaway Shakespeare. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete unedited interview in audio podcast to hear Yvonne’s perspective on the authorship debate, the significance of the Mrs Shakespeare costume, and Vera Larue Hudson, Yvonne’s grandmother, who lent the inspiration for Mrs Shakespeare’s characterization. Don’t miss MRS SHAKESPEARE performing April 18th, 2015 with Prime Stage Theater. www.primestage.com Continue reading “YVONNE HUDSON – Mrs Shakespeare”
From originating the role of Ren McCormack in FOOTLOOSE on Broadway to touring with JERSEY BOYS, Jeremy Kushnier is no stranger to taking on larger-than-life characters – and now he tackles one of Shakespeare’s greatest villains in Pittsburgh Public Theater’s production of OTHELLO, playing April 16th through May 17th, 2015. Host Brian Edward joins the versatile performer for cocktails and an in-depth look at his approach to the twisted psychology of Iago, his journeys to Broadway and back, and his music career. If you haven’t heard him on the WB’s ONE TREE HILL, you can listen to songs from both of his albums on iTunes, and listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for more on Jeremey’s reflections on Shakespeare and his time in Pittsburgh. Continue reading “JEREMY KUSHNIER – Broadway Actor, Musician”
