Review: SOUVENIR, The REP, Pittsburgh Playhouse

Lonnie The Theatre Lady is on ‘Burgh Vivant tonight talking about SOUVENIR, by Stephen Temperley, directed by Tome Cousin, produced by The REP, playing at The Pittsburgh Playhouse now through October 12th. All of your burning questions are answered here: who is Florence Foster Jenkins? How do you get to Carnegie Hall? And what kind of souvenirs can one find in… Antarctica? www.pittsburghplayhouse.com Continue reading “Review: SOUVENIR, The REP, Pittsburgh Playhouse”

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Review: DIXIE’S TUPPERWARE PARTY, CLO Cabaret

Burgh Vivant’s Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli keeps it fresh with a review of DIXIE’S TUPPERWARE PARTY, playing at the CLO Cabaret, Downtown Pittsburgh, September 4th through October 12th, 2014. www.pittsburghclo.org Continue reading “Review: DIXIE’S TUPPERWARE PARTY, CLO Cabaret”

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Review: OF MICE AND MEN, The REP

Of mice, men, and martinis! Lonnie the Theatre Lady is back on ‘Burgh Vivant this evening to discuss OF MICE AND MEN, directed by Robert A. Miller, playing at Pittsburgh Playhouse’s The REP, September 5 – 21, 2014. www.pittsburghplayhouse.com Continue reading “Review: OF MICE AND MEN, The REP”

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Review: OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME

March on – and take a to-go cup! ‘Burgh Vivant’s Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli stops in for a cocktail and a conversation on OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME, written by Frank McGuinness, directed by Matt Torney, playing at PICT Classic Theatre, September 4th through 20th. www.picttheatre.org Continue reading “Review: OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME”

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Review: TAMARA, Quantum Theatre

Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli talks TAMARA tonight on ‘Burgh Vivant! Which character (or characters) did Buzz follow? And what had him winded before the end of Act One? Find out here – and for yourself at Quantum Theatre’s TAMARA, by John Krizanc, directed by John Shepard, playing through September 14th at Rodef Shalom Congregation. www.quantumtheatre.com Continue reading “Review: TAMARA, Quantum Theatre”

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Review: SIDE SHOW, Stage 62

‘Burgh Vivant’s Lonnie The Theatre Lady and Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli talk about the musical “extravaganza” that is SIDE SHOW by Stage 62, performing through July 27th at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie. Continue reading “Review: SIDE SHOW, Stage 62”

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Review: THE LOST TRAVELER, Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble

Miss Music Nerd (in her debut ‘Burgh Vivant appearance) comes out for a cocktail to discuss the opening performance of the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble’s 2014 season, THE LOST TRAVELER – a “spellbinding” experience that touched the very core of what it means to be human! When was the last time YOU experienced a “gesamtkunstwerk?” Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete unedited interview in audio podcast for more on what’s to come from PNME in 2014 and the pros and cons of sandals! Visit Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble at pnme.org and follow Miss Music Nerd at missmusicnerd.com Continue reading “Review: THE LOST TRAVELER, Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble”

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DINNER ON THE FARM – Brooklyn Brewery MASH Tour at Blackberry Meadows

This week ‘Burgh Vivant doffs the tuxedo and martinis on a trip to Blackberry Meadows Farm for DINNER ON THE FARM, part of Brooklyn Brewery’s MASH Tour and a festive roster of events in Pittsburgh June 21st through 28th 2014. Host Brian Edward and Lonnie The Theatre Lady indulge in a feast prepared in collaboration with Chef Andrew Gerson (Brooklyn Brewery), Chef Justin Severino (Cure), and Mike Poiarkoff (Vinegar Hill House), with live music by Union Rye, fresher-than-fresh edibles by local artisans Wild Purveyors, and of course, the fine beers of Brooklyn Brewery. See two of your favorite ‘Burgh Vivants making friends with nature, their road-trip mishaps, and all under the watchful eye of… Jackie Kennedy?? Continue reading “DINNER ON THE FARM – Brooklyn Brewery MASH Tour at Blackberry Meadows”

Review: HOPE AND GRAVITY, City Theatre

Burgh Vivant’s Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Lonnie The Theatre Lady talk HOPE AND GRAVITY at the City Theatre, by Michael Hollinger, directed by Tracy Brigden. What did Lonnie smuggle into the theatre? What caused a feud between Buzz and a fellow theatre-goer? Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete unedited review in audio podcast to find out! HOPE AND GRAVITY plays at the City Theatre now through May 25th. www.citytheatrecompany.org Continue reading “Review: HOPE AND GRAVITY, City Theatre”

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Review: THE UNDERPANTS, Little Lake Theatre Company

Lonnie The Theatre Lady and Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli get a hold of THE UNDERPANTS at Little Lake Theatre. Lonnie schools us on our “innerer schweinehund” and Buzz may be inspired to write his own play about undergarments! Plus – a case of mistaken identity after the show. Did Lonnie laugh herself blind?? Hear the review here and in “The Full Martini” – the complete unedited review in audio podcast. THE UNDERPANTS by Steve Martin, directed by Art DeConciliis, plays at Little Lake Theatre through May17th. www.littlelake.org Continue reading “Review: THE UNDERPANTS, Little Lake Theatre Company”

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