‘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!
“Brilliantly directed” and “masterful,” it’s THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES from Kinetic Theatre. Lonnie the Theatre Lady and Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli discuss the comedic adaptation in a lively conversation that concludes with… knighthood? See Kinetic Theatre Company’s production of HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES directed by Andrew Paul, at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater through August 7th, 2016, www.kinetictheatre.org Continue reading “Review: THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES, Kinetic Theatre”
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Review: THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES, Kinetic Theatre
“Everett Lowe stands out with the impressive depth of emotion that he brings to his complicated and challenging character…” Lonnie The Theatre Lady joins us for a cocktail hour discussion on Throughline Theatre Company’s JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG, by Abby Mann, directed by Liam Macik, playing through June 18, 2016: www.throughlinetheatre.org Continue reading “Review: JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG, Throughline Theatre Company”
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Review: JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG, Throughline Theatre Company
“This skillful cast plays with such absolute sincerity…” Lonnie the Theatre Lady is on ‘Burgh vivant tonight discussing Front Porch Theatricals’ THE SPITFIRE GRILL, playing through June 5th, 2016 at the New Hazlett Theater, www.frontporchpgh.com Continue reading “Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL, Front Porch Theatricals”
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Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL, Front Porch Theatricals
“A deep, probing exploration of identity done by authentic and excellent actors…” Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Lonnie the Theatre Lady discuss Kinetic Theatre Company’s production of COCK at Pittsburgh Playwright’s Theater through May 29th, 2016. www.kinetictheatre.org Continue reading “Review: COCK, Kinetic Theatre Company”
“An energetic and joyous slice of nostalgia,”: TONIGHT Lonnie the Theater Lady relives a bygone era and reflects on GREASE, produced by Pittsburgh Musical Theater. Do they serve martinis at Rydell High? See Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s production of GREASE through May 1st, 2016, www.pittsburghmusicals.com Continue reading “Review: GREASE, Pittsburgh Musical Theater”
Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli is in for Brian Edward tonight, tux and all, as he and Nancy Mimless brush up their Italian (and French) and discuss NINE at University of Pittsburgh Stages, through April 17, 2016. Find out why Nine “is a 10!” www.play.pitt.edu Continue reading “Review: NINE, University of Pittsburgh Stages”
“Witty, sharp, and enjoyable,” Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Lonnie The Theatre Lady discuss SEX WITH STRANGERS at City Theatre through April 3, 2016, by Laura Eason, directed by Christian Parker. www.citytheatrecompany.org Continue reading “Review: SEX WITH STRANGERS, City Theatre”
“Powerful, poignant, and truly important,” Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Lonnie The Theatre Lady talk A LESSON BEFORE DYING, produced by Prime Stage, directed by Richard Keitel, by Ernest J. Gaines, adapted for the stage by Romulus Linney. Through March 13, 2016. www.primestage.com Continue reading “Review: A LESSON BEFORE DYING, Prime Stage Theatre”
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Review: A LESSON BEFORE DYING, Prime Stage Theatre
