“Sit down, have a drink, let’s talk.” The heart of ‘Burgh Vivant is its candid and off-beat interviews with the people who contribute to make this city truly unique. Artists, cultural leaders, entrepreneurs, and news-makers let their hair down over cocktails with host Brian Edward for an entertaining and informative look into what’s happening in Pittsburgh. No subject is sacred, no secret is safe! See the video highlights here, or follow the links to “The Full Martini;” unedited and uncensored podcasts of each interview in its glorious entirety.
Actor and playwright Alec Silberblatt returns to Pittsburgh for cocktail conversation on ‘Burgh Vivant and for his new show THE MON VALLEY MEDIUM, a darkly comedic murder mystery set in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania. THE MON VALLEY MEDIUM will have two performances only, November 8 and 9 at Carnegie Stage. For tickets and more information, visit www.carnegiestage.com. Continue reading “ALEC SILBERBLATT – actor, playwright”
Tonight’s guest is dynamic soprano Anna Elder discussing Kamraton and the group’s latest endeavor, HER HOLINESS: THE WINTERDOG, a new opera by Curtis Rumrill and Zachary Webber, premiering May 30 and 31, 2019 as part of the New Hazlett Theater’s CSA series. For tickets and more information, visit www.kamraton.org. Continue reading “ANNA ELDER – Soprano, Director of Development, Kamraton”
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ANNA ELDER - Soprano, Director of Development, Kamraton
TONIGHT: perspectives from two young actors at the beginning of their careers – Jacob Epstein and Caroline Lucas performing in PICT Classic Theatre’s production of THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP, directed and adapted for the stage from the writings of Charles Dickens by Alan Stanford, performing at WQED’s Fred Rogers Studio through December 15th, 2018. For tickets and more information, visit www.picttheatre.org. Continue reading “JACOB EPSTEIN & CAROLINE LUCAS – PICT Classic Theatre”
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JACOB EPSTEIN & CAROLINE LUCAS - PICT Classic Theatre
You may know him as Mimi Imfurst, appearing on the acclaimed RuPaul’s Drag Race, but this month, theatrical artist Braden Chapman is the title role in Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH! Learn about Braden’s touching early attachment to the musical, how RuPaul’s Drag Race changed his life, and if you can say “Gargaro Theater” three times fast!
Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH performs November 9 through 17, 2018. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghmusicals.com. Special thanks to James Gallery in the West End for hosting this cocktail hour interview. In the background is “Beaver Pond,” oil on canvas byThomas McNickle. Stop by the gallery to see his work and much more: www.jamesgallery.net Continue reading “BRADEN CHAPMAN – Drag persona Mimi Imfurst, theatrical artist”
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BRADEN CHAPMAN - Drag persona Mimi Imfurst, theatrical artist
The witch is back! Super-star mezzo-soprano Marianne Cornetti is back on ‘Burgh Vivant tonight to talk about her role as The Witch in Pittsburgh Opera’s production of HANSEL AND GRETEL. But which witch is which? Which Humperdink is which? And how have you never heard Marianne sing in English?? Find out here tonight! Pittsburgh Opera’s HANSEL AND GRETEL performs November 3, 6, 9, and 11, 2018. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghopera.org Continue reading “MARIANNE CORNETTI – Mezzo-soprano, Pittsburgh Opera”
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MARIANNE CORNETTI - Mezzo-soprano, Pittsburgh Opera
Take a look inside what Chatham Baroque has in store for its 2018/2019 Season with Andrew Fouts, violinist and Artistic Director. The season kicks off with Vivaldi’s FOUR SEASONS on September 21st, 2018, and reaches its finale in 2019 with Battles and Ballets – with a Spanish Christmas and Cupid’s Harp in between! PULS – an all-star roster of special guests! For tickets and full season information, visit www.chathambaroque.org
ALSO: All About Baroque: An Interview with Andrew Fouts, Violinist. WATCH/LISTEN
From mellifluous melodies to sheep guts, learn about all things baroque with violinist Andrew Fouts, violinist and one of the Artistic Directors of Chatham Baroque – now merged with Renaissance & Baroque to pursue the shared mission of connecting diverse audiences to the passion and depth of the music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, and Early Classical periods through vivid and compelling performances and educational experiences. For more information on CB, R&B, and their upcoming season, visit www.chathambaroque.org
ALSO: Chatham Baroque 2018-2019 Season Preview. WATCH/LISTEN