‘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!
With martini in hand, Nick Mitchell takes us to the Fandango Club and back with the Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company’s production of SWEET CHARITY, directed by Michael Rupert, performing through March 26th, 2017. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.com. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “Review: SWEET CHARITY, Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company”
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Review: SWEET CHARITY, Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company
Lonnie the Theatre takes us to 1984: the show, produced by Prime Stage Theatre, adapted from the novel by George Orwell, directed by Richard Keitel, playing at the New Hazlett Theater through March 12, 2017 – and the year 1984 as she recounts her nights at some of the hottest now-defunct Pittsburgh dance clubs of the ’80’s Where were YOU in 1984? For tickets and more information, visit www.primestage.com. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “Review: 1984, Prime Stage Theatre”
“A raucous comedy turned tragic” – Lonnie the Theatre Lady is back tonight to talk about the Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Theatre Company’s production of BIG LOVE, written by Charles L. Mee, directed by Reginald Douglas, performing through March 12th, 2017. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.com Continue reading “Review: BIG LOVE – Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company”
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Review: BIG LOVE - Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company
In case you missed it: Nick Mitchell stops by ‘Burgh Vivant for a martini and to share his thoughts on Carnegie Mellon School of Drama’s sold out production of RAGTIME, directed and choreographed by Tomé Cousin. For more information on the production, visit www.drama.cmu.edu. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh.
Host Brian Edward and Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli get together for a martini and recall Quantum Theatre’s annual Q Ball event which took place February 25th, 2017 at the Union Trust building, downtown Pittsburgh. In case you missed it, here’s what happened! ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “Quantum Theatre’s QBall 2017 – So here’s what happened”
“A heartfelt, poignant story about a sister’s unconditional love for her brother” – Lonnie the Theatre Lady talks WOODY’S ORDER at The REP, the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Professional Theater Company through February 19th, 2017, written and performed by Ann Talman, directed by John Shepard. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.com. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “Review: WOODY’S ORDER, The REP at Pittsburgh Playhouse”
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Review: WOODY'S ORDER, The REP at Pittsburgh Playhouse
“Erika Strasburg… she’s luminescent” – Catch Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli’s review here and see PUMP BOYS & DINETTES through April 15th, 2017 at the CLO Cabaret. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghclo.org. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “Review: PUMP BOYS & DINETTES, Pittsburgh CLO”
In this corner of the ring: Lonnie The Theatre Lady weighing in on the heavyweight quest for victory in the boxing ring that is THE ROYALE, by Marco Ramirez, directed by Stuart Carden, performing at City Theatre through February 12th, 2017. More information and tickets available at www.citytheatrecompany.org. ‘Burgh Vivant, Pittsburgh’s late night talk show, films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “Review: THE ROYALE, City Theatre”
Wrestle-mania comes to Pittsburgh as Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli talks about his ring-side experience at THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, produced by barebones productions, written by Kristoffer Diaz, directed by Patrick Jordan, and performing within the gym of the ACE Hotel, 120 S Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, through February 4th, 2017. For tickets and more information visit www.barebonesproductions.com. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Continue reading “Review: THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, barebones productions”
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Review: THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, barebones productions
Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli drops in to chat about POETRY UNPLUGGED: MUSIC, POETRY, & ACTIVISM held on January 13th, 2017 at the August Wilson Center in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. The event was hosted by Mahogany L. Browne (curator and host of NUYORICAN POETS CAFE) with DJ Jive Poetic, and special guests Gabriela Garcia Medina, Prentiss Powell, Nate James, the Brooklyn 2016 Slam Team, and W. Ellington Felton. Continue reading “Review: POETRY UNPLUGGED: Music, Poetry & Activism”
