Category Archives: Theater

Measure 4 Measure

A Carnegie Mellon Arts Management student just sent me a rave review for the Pittsburgh production of Measure for Measure at the Public Theater:

It’s the Globe Theatre’s production. It is, in no uncertain terms, exquisite. If you have any love for theatre go. Find some money, find some time – go. I don’t like Measure for Measure and I loved it. You will regret it if you miss it. Mark Rylance, the artistic director who plays the duke, is probably the best actor I’ve ever seen (I’ve worked in theatre for almost a decade – I’ve seen lots of shows in New York and a bunch of shows in London.) He’s leaving the company after this tour.

They’re only in Pittsburgh through the 18th. Go go go. Ticket information can be found at www.ppt.org.

You can read the full review here.

the circus of time, a dance alloy production

local dance company the dance alloy kicks off their 30th anniversary season with “the circus of time” at the kelly-strayhorn theatre in east liberty. this program will feature two pieces: “time & again” by guest coreographer claire porter, and “selective memory” by dance alloy artistic director beth corning. the second piece will feature a guest performer, jeff gordon, also known as “clown gordoon” formerly of the ringling brothers barnum & bailey circus.

more information on the show can be found in a recent city paper article, or by following links to either the dance alloy or kelly-strayhorn theatre websites.

Mama Spell’s Holiday Spectacle On Ice

Mama Spell
For a holiday treat that is sure to delight – we highly reccomend Mama Spell’s Holiday Spectacular on Ice! Mama Spell a native of Mississippi now calls Pittbsurgh her home and is a true Pittsburgh lover. This is sure to be a great night of holiday fun.
More info available here – http://www.clocabaret.com/latenight/Spell.html
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
Mama Spell’s Holiday Spectacle On Ice
at the Pittsburgh CLO Late Night Cabaret
With Special Guests Chupa Cabra and others!
CLO Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Ave. Downtown. 9:30pm
Tickets: (412) 456-6666. $10 at the door, $8 in advance

FROZEN Oct. 27 – Nov. 13th

Barebones productions is a Pittsburgh theater company started in 2003 to bring more to the Pittsburgh theater community.

barebones productions returns with its most challenging play to
date…
the Pittsburgh premier of the Tony Award winning FROZEN, by Bryony Lavery

Frozen follows the stories of a murderer, his psychologist, and the mother of one of his victims in an effort to explore our capacity for forgiveness, remorse, and change– after acts that would seem to rule them out entirely. Continue reading →