“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.
Molly Rice is back on ‘Burgh Vivant tonight to talk about the latest project from Real/Time Interventions, ANGELMAKERS: SONGS FOR FEMALE SERIAL KILLERS, playing through November 11, 2017 at the Aftershock Theater in Lawrenceville. For tickets and more information, email realtimeinterventions@gmail.com. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “MOLLY RICE – Angelmakers: Songs for Female Serial Killers”
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MOLLY RICE - Angelmakers: Songs for Female Serial Killers
TONIGHT – Nick Mitchell fills in on hosting duties with actor Adrianne Knapp, chatting about her upcoming role as Juliet in PICT Classic Theatre’s production of William Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET, performing October 20th through November 4th, 2017 at WQED’s Fred Rogers Studio. For tickets and more information, visit www.picttheatre.org
TONIGHT Actor Tim McGeever is on ‘Burgh Vivant chatting about his role in the oddly titled A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY. If you got through the title, check out Tim’s interview here, and catch the show at City Theatre through October 15th. For information and tickets, visit www.citytheatrecompany.org Continue reading “TIM MCGEEVER – Actor, City Theatre”
Actor and Writer Patrick Cannon is in the studio tonight talking about MULLIGAN, a TV pilot that is totally Pittsburgh! Learn all about it here and how you can be a part of it. The online fundraiser for this project has closed, but you can still support by mailing to AKA Studio Productions, 46-36 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101. For news, updates and more information, visit the MULLIGAN facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MULLIGANseries/Continue reading “PATRICK CANNON – Actor, Writer”
Sister (Kimberly Richards) is back in town and back on ‘Burgh Vivant! She’s celebrating nearly seven years of visiting Pittsburgh with LATE NITE CATECHISM at the City Theatre. Count your blessings and catch up with the nun-on-the-go here. For more information, visit www.citytheatrecompany.org Continue reading “Kimberly Richards as Sister, Late Nite Catechism”
TONIGHT the multi talented Tomé Cousin stops by to share the intriguing history of Kander and Ebb’s final musical, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS. PLUS: crashing auditions with Susan Stroman! See The REP’s production of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, September 8th through 24th, 2017 at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.comContinue reading “TOMÉ COUSIN – Actor, Director, Choreographer”
TONIGHT – Matt Peyton visits ‘Burgh Vivant for cocktail hour and a lesson on how you can enjoy the lively art of axe throwing – now in Pittsburgh! It’s fun for all – and even Brian Edward can do it in a tuxedo. Visit LUMBERJAXES at 2 Sedgwick St. Pittsburgh, PA 15209. For reservations and more information checkout www.axethrowingpgh.com or call 412-254-4441. Continue reading “MATT PEYTON – LumberjAxes”
Tonight on ‘Burgh Vivant, director Alan Irvine discusses tackling Shakespeare’s HENRY V in the great outdoors! Why do Shakespeare’s history plays sometimes get a bad rap? What are the hilarious results of rehearsing Elizabethan fight choreography in public? Is Shakespeare more savory in the rain? Find out here tonight! See HENRY V presented by Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks, September 2nd through 24th, 2017. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghshakespeare.comContinue reading “ALAN IRVINE – Director, Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks”
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ALAN IRVINE - Director, Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks
From Pittsburgh to Broadway and back, Billy Hartung is behind the martini glass on ‘Burgh Vivant tonight with heartwarming tales of Point Park in “the good old days,” how he made it into CHICAGO the movie, the graciousness of Liza Minnelli, and the remarkable connection to his role in Front Porch Theatricals upcoming production of BIG FISH. Billy is our solo guest for the entirety of the program this evening and it’s a captivating interview not to be missed! See Front Porch Theatricals’ BIG FISH, directed by Spencer Whale, August 18 through 27, 2017 at The New Hazlett Theater. For tickets and more information, visit www.frontporchpgh.orgContinue reading “BILLY HARTUNG – Actor, Dancer, Vocalist”
In the ‘Burgh Vivant studio tonight, its actor Sam Tsoutsouvas discussing his current production of David Ives’ THE LIAR, produced by Kinetic Theatre. Is the theatre itself based in lies or truths? Get Sam’s perspective – AND see THE LIAR through July 30th, 2017. For tickets and more information, visit www.kinetictheatre.org Continue reading “SAM TSOUTSOUVAS – Actor, Kinetic Theatre”