BECKI TOTH – Actor, Vocalist, Educator

TONIGHT: the dynamic and hilarious Becki Toth talks about her upcoming role in Front Porch Theatricals’ A NEW BRAIN, accordion lessons, and growing up farm-style. See A NEW BRAIN May 18 through 27 at the New Hazlett theater. For tickets and more information, visit www.frontporchpgh.com   Continue reading “BECKI TOTH – Actor, Vocalist, Educator”

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SHANNON JENNINGS – Soprano, Pittsburgh Opera

TONIGHT: Soprano, Shannon Jennings on her role as Giannetta in Pittsburgh Opera’s production of Gaetano Donizetti’s ELIXIR OF LOVE. Just what is this intriguing elixir? What’s in it? And what would you put in yours? This and more tonight on ‘Burgh Vivant! See Pittsburgh Opera’s ELIXIR OF LOVE, April 21, 24, 27 and 29, 2018 at Benedum Center. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghopera.org  Continue reading “SHANNON JENNINGS – Soprano, Pittsburgh Opera”

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SEAN PANIKKAR – Tenor, Pittsburgh Opera

Ahoy! Tonight, ‘Burgh Vivant is with Tenor Sean Panikkar on the set of Pittsburgh Opera’s production of MOBY DICK, by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer, performing March 17, 20, 23 & 25, 2018. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghopera.org  Continue reading “SEAN PANIKKAR – Tenor, Pittsburgh Opera”

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DAVID WHALEN – Actor, HOLMES AND WATSON, Kinetic Theatre

David Whalen, one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved stage performers, returns to the Steel City to portray a character he’s come to know very well: Sherlock Holmes. See David play the great detective once again in HOLMES AND WATSON, by Jeffrey Hatcher, directed by Andrew Paul, performing at the New Hazlett Theater through March 3rd, 2018. For tickets and more information, visit www.kinetictheatre.org  Continue reading “DAVID WHALEN – Actor, HOLMES AND WATSON, Kinetic Theatre”

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ERIC FERRING – Tenor, ASHES & SNOW, Pittsburgh Opera

TONIGHT: Tenor Eric Ferring talks about his role in the world premiere of the daring new opera ASHES & SNOW, by Douglas J. Cuomo, directed by Jonathan Moore, at Pittsburgh Opera for four performances only: February 17th, 20th, 23rd, and 25th. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghopera.orgContinue reading “ERIC FERRING – Tenor, ASHES & SNOW, Pittsburgh Opera”

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KEITH RANDOLPH SMITH – Actor

TONIGHT: Actor Keith Randolph Smith, currently starring in THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY by James Lecesne, extended through February 25th, 2018 at the City Theatre! For tickets and more information, visit www.citytheatrecompany.org  Continue reading “KEITH RANDOLPH SMITH – Actor”

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KRISTIN BAIR and KEVIN HAMMONDS – UP AND AWAY, the new musical

What’s it take to mount a world premiere musical? Kristin Bair and Kevin Hammonds know. Get the scoop here! UP AND AWAY premieres January 25th, 2018 and runs through April 15th at the CLO Cabaret. Tickets and more information available at www.clocabaret.comContinue reading “KRISTIN BAIR and KEVIN HAMMONDS – UP AND AWAY, the new musical”

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LIZ BERLIN – Co-Owner, Mr. Smalls Theatre

TONIGHT: get to know Liz Berlin, co-owner of Mr. Smalls Theatre, and member of the band Rusted Root! All topics are on the table, including Snoop Dogg, how the theatre got its name, and the upcoming Social Justice Disco on December 14th, 2017. Also, how do you desanctify a church? All this and more tonight on ‘Burgh Vivant! Visit Mr Smalls Theatre at www.mrsmalls.com . For tickets and more information on Dec. 14th’s Social Justice Disco, click here: http://ticketf.ly/2BJ6JXa  Continue reading “LIZ BERLIN – Co-Owner, Mr. Smalls Theatre”

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Liz Berlin: Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh performs at Mr. Smalls

This January, two Pittsburgh musical giants collide: Mr. Smalls Theatre and The Mendelssohn Choir! Liz Berlin, Co-Owner of Mr. Smalls (which typically hosts the likes of Snoop Dogg and Pittsburgh’s own cosmic Jazz Chanteuse, Phat Man Dee), chats about the Choir’s upcoming venture into the words and music of legendary folksinger, Bob Dylan. It’s a modern/classic fusion, both in program and venue! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh’s presentation of The Music of Bob Dylan, January 25th through 28th, 2018, with composer and conductor Steve Hackman and the Robert Page Music Director of the Mendelssohn Choir Matthew Mehaffey. For tickets and more information, visit www.themendelssohn.orgContinue reading “Liz Berlin: Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh performs at Mr. Smalls”

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Tonight’s guest: SANTA CLAUS

We’re honored that Santa Claus took time out of his busy yuletide schedule to pay a visit to ‘Burgh Vivant. But are we on his naughty or nice list? All your queries on Cringle will be answered here! AND if you should like to schedule a visit from “the Claus” you can hit him up on Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbeardandbellysanta. Ho-ho-ho and happy holidays! Continue reading “Tonight’s guest: SANTA CLAUS”

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