‘Burgh Vivant’s growing network of contributors brings you their reviews and features of Pittsburgh’s cultural events, performances, restaurants, and more! See the video highlights here, or follow the links to “The Full Martini” for a fabulous full-length edition of each review, uncensored and uncut. Have a review of your own? Give us your critiques in the comments section!
Filmmakers Adam Shell (Director, Producer, Editor) and Nicholas Kraft (Producer, Editor) set out to find the happiest people in America for their newly released documentary PURSUING HAPPINESS – and it’s no surprise that their quest led them to Pittsburgh’s own Randy Gilson, proprietor of RANDYLAND; a beacon of joy that defies explanation and invites visitation. Randy and “LAND” are both prominently featured in the captivating new film which recently received a screening at City of Asylum’s Alphabet City on Pittsburgh’s North Side, with both producers and Pittsburgh’s “happiest resident” in attendance. Learn more about PURSUING HAPPINESS at www.pursuinghappiness.com, and visit RANDYLAND virtually at randy.land, and in person at 1501 Arch Street, Pittsburgh PA, 15212. Continue reading “PURSUING HAPPINESS – with Pittsburgh’s Randy Gilson”
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PURSUING HAPPINESS - with Pittsburgh's Randy Gilson
“Thoughtful and thought provoking… a showcase for two talented actors and a fine director…” Lonnie The Theatre Lady is on ‘Burgh Vivant tonight discussing LUNGS by Duncan Macmillan, directed by Spencer Whale, at Off The Wall Productions, Carnegie Stage, through December 17, 2016. www.insideoffthewall.com Continue reading “Review: LUNGS, Off The Wall Productions”
“Unusual… engrossing and compelling…” Tonight, Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Lonnie the Theatre Lady enjoy a cocktail and a conversation on Quantum Theatre’s THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT, running through December 11th, 2016. www.quantumtheatre.com Continue reading “Review: THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT, Quantum Theatre”
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Review: THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT, Quantum Theatre
“A spirited, energetic production that’s really sweetly nostalgic…” ‘Burgh Vivant’s Lonnie The Theatre Lady and Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli enjoy a martini and Stage 62’s THE MUSIC MAN, through November 20, 2016. www.stage62.com
“An excellent production of a show that is still relevant today…” Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Lonnie The Theatre Lady talk TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Prime Stage Theatre, November 4 – 13, 2016, www.primestage.com Continue reading “Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Prime Stage Theatre”
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Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Prime Stage Theatre
“Sharon Washington’s spellbinding performance paints an insightful, sensitive picture of her childhood.” Lonnie the Theatre Lady and Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli have a cocktail and discuss City Theatre’s production of FEEDING THE DRAGON, performing through November 20th, 2016, www.citytheatrecompany.org
“Consistently fun and entertaining,” Nancy’s on ‘Burgh Vivant tonight chatting about AVENUE Q presented by the Duquesne Red Masquers through October 9th, 2016, www.duqredmasquers.com Continue reading “Review: AVENUE Q, Duquesne Red Masquers”
“A unique Pittsburgh experience.” Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Lonnie The Theatre Lady reflect upon August Wilson’s SEVEN GUITARS, staged in the back yard of the playwright’s home! See Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre’s production of SEVEN GUITARS directed by Mark Clayton Southers through August 28th, 2016, www.pghplaywrights.com Continue reading “Review: SEVEN GUITARS, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company”
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Review: SEVEN GUITARS, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company
