‘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!
The laughs and the martinis flow simultaneously as Lonnie the Theatre Lady, festively festooned, recounts the rollicking riot that is MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE, playing now through Dec 14th at Little Lake. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in audio podcast for more details, and to hear your ‘Burgh Vivants reminisce about their own wild christmas binges. The show is directed by Jena Oberg and features Harley Allen, Debbie Bender-Becker, Andy Coleman, Art Deconciliis, James Curry, Luke Graci, Leah Hillgrove, Dale Irvin, Abby Martz, Kerry McGrath Benson, Bob Rak and Helga Terre. Continue reading “Review – MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE, Little Lake Theatre Company”
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Review - MRS. BOB CRATCHIT'S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE, Little Lake Theatre Company
On Nov. 15th several of the ‘Burgh Vivants attended the opening of OBSCURE/REVEAL at James Gallery in the West End. The exhibit features contemporary works incorporating encaustic, the demanding and complex process of painting with hot wax, uniquely interpreted by 10 artists: Christine Aaron, Tracey Adams, Stephanie Armbruster, Karen Freedman, Amber George, Lorraine Glessner, Jane Guthridge, Catherine Nash, James Nesbitt and Paula Roland. Host Brian Edward and ‘Burgh vivant Andy Coleman recount the evening through photos from the event, and encourage you to visit OBSCURE/REVEAL at James Gallery, now through January 4th, 2014. Continue reading “Review – OBSCURE/REVEAL, James Gallery”
Basketball, music, and the relationship between a father and daughter come to center court in CHARLES IVES TAKE ME HOME, by Jessica Dickey, directed by Matt M. Morrow, and playing at City Theatre through December 15th. And guess who teared up at this play? Mike Buzzelli’s not saying, but Lonnie the Theatre Lady might just get it out of him. Watch as they put back a few cocktails and discuss the play’s impact and stand-out performances. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in audio podcast for more. Also, we’re confused as to whether Buzz likes SPAMALOT, or “likes Spam a lot.” Comments welcome. Continue reading “Review – CHARLES IVES TAKE ME HOME, City Theatre”
Saddle-up, Pilgrim – Lonnie the Theatre Lady pulls her horse into the ‘Burgh Vivant saloon for a recap of TRUE WEST, playing now through December 8th at Pittsburgh Public Theater. Might she have a little crush on Sam Shepard? You be the judge! Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in podcast, for more true grit on TRUE WEST. Continue reading “Review – TRUE WEST, Pittsburgh Public Theater”
Holy Kitty Carlisle-Hart! ‘Burgh Vivant contributor F.J. Hartland returns to review [TITLE OF SHOW] from The Company of Pittsburgh, directed by Nick Mitchell, and playing at the Grey Box Theatre now through November 16th. F.J. and host, Brian Edward get their Rooney’s crossed (Andy and Mickey) and channel Abbott and Costello in clarifying the name of this musical and its producing company. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in podcast, for more of FJ’s review, his extensive knowledge of obscure Broadway flops, and terrible Andy Rooney impressions. Continue reading “Review – [TITLE OF SHOW], The Company of Pittsburgh (11/7 – 11/16)”
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Review - [TITLE OF SHOW], The Company of Pittsburgh (11/7 - 11/16)
Death, destruction, vengeance – it’s just another Monday for HECUBA – produced by the Conservatory Company of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, directed by Monica Payne. Though an opening monologue by a ghost is a sufficient signal of at least a few torn togas on the horizon, no worries – Euripides, we sew-a dem for you: ‘Burgh Vivant contributor Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and host Brian Edward reminisce about their schooldays in ancient Greece, discuss their first order of business if they were to become ghosts, and talk about the triumph of a tragedy playing at the Studio Theater of the Pittsburgh Playhouse through November 24th. Get “The Full Martini” – the complete interview, unedited in podcast, for more of “the buzz” from Buzzelli! And if you think Polymestor is just a film by John Waters, you should seriously consider getting out to see this. Continue reading “Review – HECUBA, Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company”
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Review - HECUBA, Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company
Lonnie the Theatre Lady stops by for a cocktail and a discussion of THE CHALK LINE now playing at Attack Theatre through November 16th at Attack’s Spring Way Studio. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview, unedited in podcast to hear chalk techniques to disarm your foes, tales from Lonnie’s fabled history in the heyday of the Pittsburgh dance club scene, and what the bathrooms are like in “Heaven.” Continue reading “Review – THE CHALK LINE, Attack Theatre”
Get the “Buzz” from Buzzelli on PARLOUR SONG the latest show from Quantum Theatre, running now through November 24th, directed by Martin Giles, starring Cameron Knight, Brendan McMahon, and Sarah Silk. For more delicious details, listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast, and receive an exclusive rendition of the B-52’s “Love Shack” by Mike Buzzelli. Continue reading “Review – PARLOUR SONG, Quantum Theatre (11/1 – 11/24)”
A duo review-o! ‘Burgh Vivants Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Lonnie the Theatre Lady just HAPPENED to run into each other at the opening of THE ZERO HOUR, directed by Robyne Parrish at Off the Wall Productions last week, so naturally they wanted to dish on it over a couple of ‘Burgh Vivant martinis – and it was worth giving host Brian Edward the night off! Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast to the a deeper look at this complex play, and see THE ZERO HOUR Oct 25th – Nov 9th at Off the Wall Theatre! Continue reading “Review – THE ZERO HOUR, Off the Wall Productions (10/25 – 11/9)”
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Review - THE ZERO HOUR, Off the Wall Productions (10/25 - 11/9)
The coming of the GOD OF CARNAGE is upon us – and Brian and Lonnie get a godly case of the giggles discussing this Tony Award-winning play by Yasmina Reza, now playing at Little Lake Theatre, directed by Sunny Disney Fitchett, and starring Gregory Caridi, Art DeConciliis, Mary Liz Meyer and Jennifer Sinatra. If these two ‘Burgh Vivants laughed this much just talking about it, imagine how much you’ll laugh SEEING it! Continue reading “Review – GOD OF CARNAGE, Little Lake Theatre Company (10/17-11/2)”
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Review - GOD OF CARNAGE, Little Lake Theatre Company (10/17-11/2)
