“A first class flight that never loses altitude” says Lonnie The Theatre Lady of Pittsburgh CLO’s latest production BOEING BOEING, playing through April 26th at the CLO Cabaret. Catch the review here, PLUS – scorpions on a plane! Continue reading “Review: BOEING BOEING, Pittsburgh CLO”
Nancy’s back on ‘Burgh Vivant with her thoughts on DOG IN THE MANGER at University of Pittsburgh Stages, playing through February 22nd, www.play.pitt.edu. Just what is a “skookum” production? Find out here! Continue reading “Review: DOG IN THE MANGER, University of Pittsburgh Stages”
TONIGHT: One of Pittsburgh’s most prolific sirens of song, Phat Man Dee! Her presence is as captivating in this ‘Burgh Vivant cocktail hour as it is on stage as she discusses the birth of her unique persona, revisits some of her strangest gigs, and introduces a clip from her new music video “Hey Phat Chick! (You Had it Comin’ to You!)”. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for Man Dee’s musings on Star Trek, meeting Flavor Flav, musical Mary Kay parties, pancake eating contests vs. bellydancing, and her tireless social justice work. PLUS – are we alone in the universe? Ask the cosmic chanteuse! For info, CDs, and booking, visit www.phatmandee.com. Contribute to Phat Man Dee’s kickstarter campaign “Help Phat Man Dee Get Outta Tahn!” on Facebook.com/phatmandee. Continue reading “PHAT MAN DEE – Cosmic Jazz Chanteuse”
How many times can we say “hilarious?” Nancy unravels the plot of Duquesne Red Masquers’ A CHASTE MAID IN CHEAPSIDE, by Thomas Middleton, directed by John Lane, playing through February 14, www.duqredmasquers.com. A hilarious review with hilarious outtakes (and poor Kate Hepburn!). Continue reading “Review: A CHASTE MAID IN CHEAPSIDE, Duquesne Red Masquers”
Tonight: the gifts of Gab! Theatre Artist and Filmmaker Gab Cody visits ‘Burgh Vivant’s happy hour on the eve of the world premiere of her play PRUSSIA: 1866. Deep philosophies abound, the space between art and science is challenged – and all in the presence of an ominous seashell lamp! Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for more on what inspires Gab’s plays, the current state of American theatre, and where it may be in the next decade. See PRUSSIA: 1866 by Gab Cody at The REP through February 22, www.pittsburghplayhouse.com Continue reading “GAB CODY – Theatre Artist, Filmmaker”
‘Burgh Vivant’s Lonnie The Theatre Lady discusses BRAHMAN/I from Quantum Theatre, by Aditi Brennan Kapil, playing through February 22, www.quantumtheatre.com Continue reading “Review: BRAHMAN/I, Quantum Theatre”
Color. A crucial consideration in professional photography. And martinis! Tonight it’s aqua blue cocktails with photographer Greger Erickson. Fashion, film, industrial, fine art – he’s shot it all. Much of capturing the perfect photo is left to chance, but lightning strikes – and Greger is there! Hear about it all on tonight’s episode. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast to learn more on the effects of technology on professional photographers, the iPhone camera – yay or nay, and “the shot that got away.” www.gregerericksonproductions.com
Continue reading “GREGER ERICKSON – Photographer, Greger Erickson Productions”
“My EXCELLENT Lady” – Our fair Theatre Lady, Lonnie Jantsch and Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli discuss Pittsburgh Public Theater’s MY FAIR LADY, directed by Ted Pappas, playing through February 22, 2015.
Continue reading “Review: MY FAIR LADY, Pittsburgh Public Theater”
Who is BRAHMAN/I? Catch a sneak peek into the minds behind the “one-hijra stand-up comedy show” as ‘Burgh Vivant enjoys cocktail hour at the “Temple of Comedy” bar with Director Shishir Kurup and Actor Sanjiv Jhaveri. Listen to “The Complete Martini” – the complete unedited interview in audio podcast for a schooling on the appeal of Peter Sellers and multiple professional figure skating references. See BRAHMAN/I, written by Aditi Brennan Kapil and produced by Quantum Theatre, January 30 through February 22. www.quantumtheatre.com Continue reading “SHISHIR KURUP, Director & SANJIV JHAVERI, Actor – BRAHMAN/I, Quantum Theatre”
Lonnie The Theatre Lady and Nancy Mimless team up for a trip “under the sea” to talk about Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, playing through February 1st at The Byham Theater. www.pittsburghmusicals.com Continue reading “Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID, Pittsburgh Musical Theater”
