Category Archives: Theater

Funny Theater: Second City does Iron City

I know I mentioned this back in December but this performance tops my list of things to do in January. Second City is a famous and funny comedy troupe from Chicago. They have prepared a very special, very funny performance to celebrate Pittsburgh’s 250 birthday – Three Rivers Run Through It.

The Post-Gazette has a nice article on their performance here. The folks from Second City spent some time (72 hours here) last year to get the Pittsburgh experience for their show.

“It’s kinda a unique thing we’re doing,” Furman said. “I’m not sure if it’s been done before. To go out and visit a city and create a show specifically for it — it says a lot about Pittsburgh pride. It’s a nice celebration for the city.”

Second City will be at the Public Theater Jan 8 – 13. For tickets call Becky at 412.316.1600.

Three Rivers Runs Through It

Second City does Iron City! Chicago’s famed comedy troupe Second City has been working on a Pittsburgh show in honor of Pittsburgh’s 250 Birthday.
They need your help – Pittsburgh Public Theater and the Post GAzette are holding a contest for jokes and sketches about Pittsburgh that are under a minute. Winning entries will be performed as part of the show.
More info: post-gazette.com/jokecontest/

Tickets are going fast, Second City will only be at the Public Theater for one week – January 8-13.
Call the Public Theater and ask for Becky to get your tickets now.

I heart The Chief

Football meets Theater. Just in time for the Steelers 75th Anniversary Season, The Chief returns to the Pittsburgh Public Theater.

The Chief is a one many play about Art Rooney, Sr., and his life growing up in Pittsburgh and his life as the head of an NFL team.
The Chief at Pittsburgh Public Theater– September 18 (Tuesday) – September 23 (Sunday – 7:00 PM show that day because of the Steelers game).

The Chief is played by Tom Atkins, a Pittsburgh born actor who still lives in Western, PA.  Atkins has also stared in over 50 movies and TV shows, including Lethal Weapon and Striking Distance.
Super Secret I Heart PGH discount: IheartPGH readers can save of 10%. Call Becky at 412.316.8200 ext. 704.

Behind The Scenes at Pittsburgh City Theater

If you are like me, then you are one of those people that really like to know how things work behind the scenes. I spent a few years after collage working for a company that sold industrial equipment, industrial dairy processing equipment (but that is a story for another time).  I loved spending time in these factories seeing how cheese is made and packages and shipped.

This Friday, you can go behind the scenes of the Pittsburgh City Theater at their open house.  See the theater and taste some food from local south side restaurants.

Pittsburgh City Theater Open House
Friday, September 7, 5-10pm
CityTheaterCompany.org

The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?


Nope sorry, not a post about Men vs. Women, not on this blog.  The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? is a play. A funny play that ist at the City Theater for a few more days.  I recently watched a few episodes of VH1’s The Pick Up Artists at the gym.  I was laughing so hard I almost fell off the treadmill.  So I thought this play looks like a good time.

The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? Now playing at City Theatre thru August 25 Wednesdays – Fridays at 8pm Saturdays at 5:30pm. In The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?, a regular guy tries to figure out what women really want after he gets dumped by his girlfriend. He looks from right brain to left, and when self-help books don’t actually help, he consults five dubious role-models: a French lover, a fast-talking jerk, an old fisherman, a Southern-fried Colonel, and a bone-headed tough-guy. This hit comedy ultimately celebrates the difference between the sexes with non-stop laughter.

The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?
Pittsburgh City Theater
Friday, August 24, 8pm
Saturday, August 25, 5:30pm
More Info: http://citytheatrecompany.org/maleintellect.html