Burgh Vivant’s Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Lonnie The Theatre Lady talk HOPE AND GRAVITY at the City Theatre, by Michael Hollinger, directed by Tracy Brigden. What did Lonnie smuggle into the theatre? What caused a feud between Buzz and a fellow theatre-goer? Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete unedited review in audio podcast to find out! HOPE AND GRAVITY plays at the City Theatre now through May 25th. www.citytheatrecompany.org Continue reading “Review: HOPE AND GRAVITY, City Theatre”
In celebration of Mother’s Day, our guest this week is a true “Pittsburgh Mom.” Karin Powell is one of the most beloved motherly figures of Pittsburgh’s cultural district. Through her son Christopher’s work with the Pittsburgh Opera, many of the city’s performing artists have come to know her as “Ma.” This week on ‘Burgh Vivant she shares her perspectives on motherhood, The Steelers, and her touching experience of immigrating to America from Berlin during the height of World War II. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete unedited interview in audio podcast to get the dish on Karin’s rendezvous with Peyton Manning, what music best accompanies vacuuming, and good ol’ German drinking songs! Continue reading “KARIN POWELL, “Pittsburgh Mom””
Lonnie The Theatre Lady and Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli get a hold of THE UNDERPANTS at Little Lake Theatre. Lonnie schools us on our “innerer schweinehund” and Buzz may be inspired to write his own play about undergarments! Plus – a case of mistaken identity after the show. Did Lonnie laugh herself blind?? Hear the review here and in “The Full Martini” – the complete unedited review in audio podcast. THE UNDERPANTS by Steve Martin, directed by Art DeConciliis, plays at Little Lake Theatre through May17th. www.littlelake.org Continue reading “Review: THE UNDERPANTS, Little Lake Theatre Company”
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Review: THE UNDERPANTS, Little Lake Theatre Company
Twenty nine-time New York Times best selling novelist Jackie Collins calls in for cocktail hour to dish on her latest venture, The Lucky Santangelo Cookbook. The woman who Louis Malle described as a “raunchy moralist” shares how to make a Jackie Collins Cocktail, her fond memories of Pittsburgh, and more! Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in audio podcast to learn more about “Lucky” in the kitchen, and Joan Collins most revealing film role! Continue reading “JACKIE COLLINS – Novelist”
Lonnie The Theatre Lady discusses INKY by Rinne Groff, directed by Ingrid Sonnichsen, featuring Tony Bingham, Abby Quatro, and Adrienne Wehr. INKY plays at Off The Wall Performing Arts Center through May 17th. www.insideoffthewall.com Continue reading “Review – INKY, Off The Wall Productions”
Tall tales from a tall actor! The hilarious Tim Hartman sits down on ‘Burgh Vivant to discuss his career far and near, and his work with Pittsburgh Musical Theater. He’s tackled a multitude of roles in recent years, but how will this dynamic performer handle the Cat in the Hat? Find out May 1st as SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL opens at the Byham Theater! In this interview, Mr. Hartman spares none of his comedic talents describing the ups and downs of being tall, and the elusive role that he’s itching to play! Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in audio podcast, for more insight, whether or not “The Fantastic 4” would make a good musical, AND one particular tale of mishap and mayhem form a notable Pittsburgh performance in years gone by! Continue reading “TIM HARTMAN – Actor, Cartoonist”
Performer and Jemeena Bellydance Artistic Director Jennifer Marino takes us on a multicultural journey through the art of bellydance, noting its benefits, dispelling its misconceptions, and assuring us that “anyone can bellydance” – a statement that is taken to task when host Brian Edward and some of your favorite ‘Burgh Vivant contributors attempt to shake their stuff in Jemeena’s classroom! Listen to the “Full Martini” – the complete interview in audio podcast to learn more about Jennifer’s approach to teaching bellydance, and how you too can become a master of the hip swivel – and all while balancing your martini! Continue reading “JENNIFER MARINO – Artistic Director, Jemeena Bellydance”
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JENNIFER MARINO - Artistic Director, Jemeena Bellydance
An in-depth cultural exploration of Pittsburgh with Silk Screen Executive Director and co-host of WDUQ-FM’s Music From India, Harish Saluja. In addition to being a dynamic artist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Harish considers himself a storyteller in all that he does – as host Brian Edward quickly discovers! Get to know Silk Screen through this year’s film festival April 25th – May 4th, and listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in audio podcast to hear more on the cultural impact of the Silk Screen Arts Organization in Pittsburgh, and the REAL reason Pittsburgh has had such a long winter! It’s an interview not to be missed! Continue reading “HARISH SALUJA – Executive Director, Silk Screen Film Festival & Arts Organization”
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HARISH SALUJA - Executive Director, Silk Screen Film Festival & Arts Organization
This “farce to make you sad” had our ‘Burgh Vivant contributors falling over themselves – and their martinis! Quantum Theatre’s PANTAGLEIZE, adapted by Jay Ball, directed by Jed Allen Harris, runs through April 27th. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in audio podcast for more! Continue reading “Review: PANTAGLEIZE, Quantum Theatre”
This week on ‘Burgh Vivant: Talking funny business with Arcade Comedy Theater’s Jethro Nolen! Host Brian Edward learns about Arcade’s past present and future, the essentials of improvisational comedy, and gets to try them out! Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in audio podcast for more inside improv tips, what Mr. Nolen looks for in a good comedian, and how YOU can become one! Continue reading “JETHRO NOLEN, Arcade Comedy Theater”
