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9 Most Fun Annual Pittsburgh Fundraisers

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A scene from the annual Party at the Pier fundraiser. Photo by Riverlife.

Summer is not only a season of fun, but also sharing. Here are nine Pittsburgh annual fundraisers to give, commune, and party.

Garden Party

Benefitting the Mattress Factory
One of the biggest see-and-be-seen events of the year, the Mattress Factory’s annual fundraising event lasts all weekend long. The festivities kick off with a themed party at the installation art museum, featuring live entertainment, food and beverages, and a stellar art auction. A free community day for their North Side neighbors follows, featuring music, hands-on immersive art experiences, and free museum admission for all ages.

House Party

Benefitting Kelly Strayhorn Theater
This East Liberty theater reimagined its summer fundraisers in 2022 with the addition of House Party, an event aiming to celebrate the organization’s mission to be a home for Black and queer people. The party was definitely the hottest place in town, with an evening of immersive performances, art installations, Instagrammable outfits, and an epic dance party.

Party at the Pier

Benefitting Riverlife
This fancy affair combines an environmental cause with a lavish party. Pittsburgh’s most well-known socialites can be found dining and dancing the night away next to spectacular river views.

Empty Bowls

Benefiting Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest
Soup lovers, rejoice! This yearly tradition is a down-to-earth and humble affair, featuring a simple meal of chef-made soups and bread, to serve as a reminder of our neighbors facing hunger with “empty bowls.” The best part? The soups are served in handcrafted bowls, which guests get to take home with them after the meal.

Night in the Tropics

Benefitting the National Aviary
This summer favorite brings guests to North Side’s bird zoo, where partygoers can get up close and personal with the venue’s feathered wildlife, sample selections from some of the city’s finest restaurants, and enjoy live entertainment. Bid on the silent auction, then spend the evening dancing under the stars in the aviary’s plentiful outdoor space.

Black Ties & Tails. Photo by Animal Friends.

Black Tie & Tails

Benefitting Animal Friends
Party with notable Pittsburghers at this annual fundraiser for one of the city’s animal rescue organizations. The event includes food, cocktails, live entertainment, auctions, and more. But we know you’ll be most excited about getting the chance to mingle with their resident dogs, cats, and rabbits.

Big Night

Benefitting the JCC Pittsburgh
Support the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh at this huge annual party in celebration of their community, featuring fun themes, food, dancing, entertainment, and larger-than-life productions.

Symphony Splendor Holiday Home Tour

Benefitting the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
The Pittsburgh Symphony Association supports and promotes the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and its musicians through fundraising, educational programs, and special events like this popular annual holiday home tour of “a glorious Shadyside mansion” adorned for the holiday. Both day and evening candlelight tours are available.

An image of Christmas trees in the Architecture Hall of Carnegie Museum of art. There are people mingling in the hall at a fundraiser.
Carnegie Trees in the Architecture Hall of Carnegie Museum of Art. Photo by Women’s Committee, Carnegie Museum of Art.

Carnegie Trees

Benefitting the Women’s Committee of the Carnegie Museum of Art
This annual installation of the Carnegie Museum of Art’s holiday trees, decorated with ornaments handmade by the Women’s Committee, is the official start of the holiday season for art lovers in the Steel City. According to the museum, over 75,000 museum guests visit the trees inside the Hall of Architecture every year.

Story by Lisa Cunningham

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These 7 Pittsburgh Restaurants Take Allergies into Consideration

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a round plate with asparagus, ramps, salmon roe and spinach with a cream sauce
Photo courtesy of EYV Restaurant Instagram

Gluten-free, chemically-sensitive, nut-free? These TABLE staff favorites make it easy to stay on track.

Allegro Hearth Bakery

2034 Murray Avenue
This Squirrel Hill plant-based bakery and sandwich shop makes all its vegan bread and pastries from scratch with organic flour and ingredients free of artificial preservatives, colors, and flavorings.

DiAnoia’s Eatery 

2549 Penn Avenue
A gluten-free diet doesn’t mean you have to miss out on delicious Italian dishes. DiAnoia’s Eatery allows you to substitute their gluten-free pasta for most pasta offerings.

EYV Restaurant

424 E. Ohio Street
EYV, which stands for “eat your veggies,” is a vegetable-forward restaurant where meats and seafood play a supporting role. They note that all their offerings can be prepared vegetarian, and items that can be made vegan and gluten-free are clearly marked on the menu.

Kaibur Coffee & Café

3138 Dobson Street
Vegan and gluten-free dominate the menu at Kaibur Coffee & Cafe. Find vegan donuts made in-house and breakfast sandwiches using vegan cheese and garlic butter, with the option to substitute gluten-free bread.

Apteka

4606 Penn Avenue
This Bloomfield restaurant’s European-inspired menu is entirely vegan, with nut-free and gluten-free options available for many of their dishes.

Wild Rise Bakery 

Multiple Locations
Found in Pittsburgh restaurants, cafés and markets like The Speckled Egg, KLVN Coffee Lab, Georgie’s Corner Cafe, and more, Wild Rise is an exclusively gluten-free bakery with items ranging from breads to cupcakes, turnovers, and donuts.

Fiori’s Pizzeria 

103 Capital Avenue
The owner of Fiori’s Pizzeria has a tree-nut allergy; therefore, there is not a single tree nut in the building.

Story by Jordan Snowden

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The Great Ones: Clemente Museum and Engine House 25 Wines

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An image of the Roberto Clemente mural on the side of the Clemente Museum.
The Clemente Museum celebrates former Pittsburgh Pirates champion Roberto Clemente, one of the greatest baseball players to ever live. Photo courtesy of the Clemente Museum.

The Clemente Museum celebrates former Pittsburgh Pirates champion Roberto Clemente, one of the greatest baseball players to ever live.

Clemente Museum and Engine House 25 Wines

3339 Penn Avenue
There’s no doubt about it: Pittsburgh is a sports town. People from across the world travel to the city just for a chance to witness one of the city’s professional sports teams in action. Whether at a stadium or in one of the city’s many shot-and-beer sports bars, fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins are typically seen donning black-and-gold attire with a draft beer in hand. But those in the know head to the city’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, where two Pittsburgh institutions, both housed in an old firehouse built in 1897, bring a more elevated fan experience.

An image of the interior of Engine House 25 wine-tasting room.
Engine House 25, housed in an old firehouse built in 1897, brings a more elevated fan experience. Photo courtesy of Engine House 25.

On the top floors of the building, the Clemente Museum celebrates former Pittsburgh Pirates champion Roberto Clemente, one of the greatest baseball players to ever live, with an exciting exhibit of baseball artifacts, including the cleats and home base from the 1971 World Series. And, in the cellar, Engine House 25 Wines delivers some of the city’s finest wines.

Both are the creation of Executive Director Duane Rieder, who renovated the historic landmark to showcase the world’s largest exhibition of memorabilia focusing on Clemente’s career, personal life, and humanitarian causes. MLB players are known to visit the museum throughout the season, and many donate items for the organization’s annual fundraiser auction.

Book a tour of the museum, then visit the tasting room. When the Pirates are in session, the Clemente Museum hosts open houses during every Saturday home game; and, a new monthly tasting series at Engine House 25 Wines on the third Thursday of each month features five wines, a charcuterie board, and an overview of the wine production facility.

Story by Lisa Cunningham

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5 Carnivorous Pittsburgh Picks from The Fat Butcher

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a wide black bowl filled with tagliatelle pasta, a meaty sauce and a broken open soft cooked egg with a loose yolk
Station Pork Shank Tagliatelle

Steve Dawson, the man behind Fat Butcher, steps out from behind the counter of his Lawrenceville butcher shop to recommend his favorite meaty treats.

At the Fat Butcher, we love when chefs can make something out of the less popular cuts. While we all appreciate a ribeye here at the shop, preparing beef tongue, lamb neck, pork belly, or, better yet, making bacon out of lamb belly is so much more fun and satisfying. It is great that customers are embracing whole-animal butchering and supporting local farms: local tastes better. If you’re getting meaty at home, modern equipment like sous vides and pellet smokers make it less scary to pick up a giant pork tomahawk or a whole picanha roast to cook for a BBQ.

With the right tools, YouTube, and a five-minute conversation with your local butcher, you can create some really excellent dishes at home these days. We are here for it all.

Station: Pork Shank Tagliatelle

4744 Liberty Avenue
More than a few of us at the Fat Butcher have worked with Curtis Gamble at Station because he is an amazing chef. He’s super innovative when it comes to preparations and techniques. We love the Pork Shank Tagliatelle (especially since he’s using our pork bones to fortify everything) and his Footprint Farm chicken dish whose secret bird-butchery wizardry I cannot divulge. This chicken dish has black garlic sausage (think mortadella) romanesco, sourdough, and pickled fig panzanella, bread sauce, and chicken demi. So hot right now.

Morcilla: Half-Roasted Duck

3519 Butler Street
Morcilla, Justin and Hilary Prescott Severino’s Spanish cuisine restaurant in Lawrenceville, has a really nice Half-Roasted Duck on the menu in autumn. Also, you can’t go wrong with their Braised Elysian Fields Lamb Shank. We are a huge fan of their seasonal menus.

Taiwanese Bistro Cafe 33: Pork Intestine Szechuan Hot Pot

1711 Shady Avenue
This dish is so well done with its chewy and crunchy textures swimming in a numbing oily mess. It is a sleeper hit for sure.

Bridge City Brinery and Stunt Pig Food Truck

When it comes to sandwiches, we love Bridge City Brinery, and everything from Stunt Pig.

Story by Steve Dawson / Styling by Anna Calabrese / Photography by Dave Bryce

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5 Cultural Treasure Pittsburgh Performances

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an Asian man conducts a symphony. Fall Arts Events Pittsburgh
Photo by Julie Goetz

Moon Doh, assistant conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, shares with TABLE readers some cultural treasures he’s looking forward to experiencing this year. 

Undefined

Pittsburgh Glass Center, through July 30
If Netflix is your thing, this exhibition at the Pittsburgh Glass Center is a must! Even if you haven’t seen the show, this exhibition will be a defining moment of your summer. 

A Raisin in the Sun

Pittsburgh Public Theater, September 19-October 8
Twice, I attended the production of A Raisin in the Sun at the O’Reilly Theater. Both times, I left with goosebumps, full of emotions. The stellar cast, magical costumes, wonderful storytelling, the highest-caliber directing. Pittsburgh Public Theater’s 2023-2024 “Ever up and onward” season is bound to move you, too. It’s always exciting to be the first to see a new production, so the world premiere of Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For is on my list for the fall. 

Dizzy Spellz

MCG Jazz, November 11
I had the chance to listen to the rehearsals and a concert paying homage to Antonio Carlos Jobim at MCG Jazz. The performers, in addition to the venue, space, and atmosphere, were spellbinding. I will certainly be returning to MCG Jazz and can only recommend their lineup! 

Your Local Library

Anytime (of course, during hours of operation!)
I had the pleasure of sharing Beethoven’s string quartets at four different public libraries as part of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven in Your Neighborhood project last summer. I met many kindergarten classes at three other libraries accompanied by PSO musicians and author Brittany Thurman. And I will tell you: every library is a gem! Our local libraries are not only full of books and things to borrow (like CDs and music scores), but also have tons of activities and resources for all ages. Go check them out! 

Allegheny County Summer Concert Series

Stay tuned for free concerts all over Pittsburgh, two of which I’ll be conducting on July 1 (South Park Amphitheater) and July 2 (Hartwood Acres). 

Story by Moon Doh

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Jam the Summer Away with These 16 Pittsburgh Music Festivals and Concerts

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Billy Porter, Photo by Meredith Truax

Shoulder to shoulder in a room with dozens and hundreds of fellow Pittsburgh music lovers? Yes, please! TABLE staff suggests some red letter concert dates and music festivals where we can all be in it together.

Billy Porter

Heinz Hall, May 28
Hometown favorite Billy Porter is pulling out all the stops for his first pop music tour. He says of the upcoming performances, “You’ll really get a glimpse into who I am even deeper with this music.” 

Three Rivers Arts Festival

Downtown, June 2-11
Some consider the Three Rivers Arts Festival the official start of Pittsburgh summer. Held annually at the beginning of June, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust provides residents with over a week of live music from local and national acts alongside an artist market, interactive activities for those of all ages, and more.

An image of a singer playing guitar onstage at the Three Rivers Arts Festival.
Three Rivers Arts Festival kicks off the summer season. Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Pixies

Stage AE, June 13
Where is my mind? It’s in the North Shore with alternative rock band, the Pixies. 

WYEP Summer Music Festival

Schenley Park, June 24
Every year, the last Saturday fills Oakland with music from both Pittsburgh artists and national touring acts. The free, day-long festival serves as a celebration of music from genres across the musical spectrum. WYEP makes it a point to see that the lineup is as diverse as the community to which it broadcasts.

Ondara

Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall, July 1
Inspired by Bob Dylan, Grammy Award-nominated Kenyan singer-songwriter Ondara slices into the soul with his chilling vocals. 

Ed Sheeran

Acrisure Stadium, July 8
Special guests Khalid and Rosa Linn join global sensation Ed Sheeran during his Mathematics Tour stop in the City of Bridges. 

Shania Twain

The Pavilion at Star Lake, July 13
Expect plenty of men’s shirts and short skirts when the queen of country pop takes over The Pavilion at Star Lake. 

Ondara, Photo by Nate Ryan

Northside Music Festival

North Side, July 14-16
Previously titled the Deutschtown Music Festival, this free music festival boasts a lineup of exclusively local acts performing in the North Side community’s indoor and outdoor venues.

Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival

Pittsburgh Shrine Center, July 29-30
Two stages, two days of body-shaking entertainment, and a phenomenal lineup of national and local acts alike. Can it get much better than that? Yes, actually — proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Band Together Pittsburgh.

The Magic of Motown

Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, July 29
Travel back in time and experience the glory days of Motown. This tribute show features hits from The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin, and more. 

Beyoncé

Acrisure Stadium, August 3
Although her 2022 hit song “Break My Soul” suggest otherwise, we wouldn’t recommend quitting your job anytime soon. 

P!NK 

PNC Park, August 5
Pink’s incredible acrobatics, pyrotechnics, and thrilling ability to command the stage combine in a must-experience concert. 

Joss Stone

The Palace Theatre, August 23
It’s been two decades years since the Grammy and Brit award-winning Joss Stone released her smash debut album, The Soul Sessions, at the young age of 16. She celebrates with her 20 Years of Soul anniversary tour. 

Joss Stone, Photo by Nolan Knight

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Highmark Stadium, September 14-17
Now in its 13th year, the goal of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival is to celebrate the City of Bridge’s rich jazz lineage by bringing together jazz lovers and musicians from around to world. Along with renowned artists in the genre, the festival features new artists to watch and over 140 local musicians.

The Piano Guys

Benedum Center, September 12
Comprised of Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson, Paul Anderson, and Al van der Beek, The Piano Guys blend multiple styles and genres for a twist on classical music that has garnered fans from around the world. 

Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival

Highmark Stadium, November 3-4
Presented each year by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, this festival showcasing the blues, rock, reggae, and soul genres is ground zero for a celebration of diversity and music.

Story by Jordan Snowden

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Don’t Miss These 7 Stunning Vocal Performances in Pittsburgh

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Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Christopher Hahn, general director of Pittsburgh Opera, is always listening for opportunities to hear excellent vocal performances. He shares with TABLE readers some highlights of his 2023 concert agenda. 

I am already looking forward to a multitude of concerts and performances in the second half of 2023. My list includes some Pittsburgh Opera events, of course, as well as other concerts. While some of my favorite local organizations, such as Resonance Works and Chatham Baroque, have not publicly announced their upcoming seasons yet, here is my shortlist based on what’s already been announced. 

Pittsburgh Opera Allegheny County Summer Concert Series

South Park, June 2 

We are honored to once again kick off the Summer Concert Series with this free open-air celebration full of songs and music for all ages. 

Taylor Swift

Acrisure Stadium, June 16-17 

She’s an icon, as the saying goes. Anyone whose ticket presale caused enough carnage to warrant a Congressional investigation is by definition a must-see. 

Pittsburgh Opera Rising Stars Concert

Bitz Opera Factory, September 23 

Our first official concert of the 2023-24 season is a chance for the community to hear and meet our stellar resident artists. As always, it’s free and open to the public, and the audience gets to choose the final encore. 

The Barber of Seville

Benedum Center, October 14 

The perfect introduction to opera! Fun, light-hearted, full of physical comedy and enchanting melodies. You’ll recognize the music from Bugs Bunny and countless other appearances in pop culture. 

The Flying Dutchman

Benedum Center, November 11 

A sweeping Wagner epic, this is the first time we’ll have performed this opera in 20 years. 

Brahms’ Requiem

Heinz Hall, December 1 

I’m very much looking forward to hearing the talented soprano Elena Villalón perform with the PSO. She was a Grand Finals winner of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition. 

Handel’s Messiah

Heinz Hall, December 2 

No holiday season is complete without the mother of all choral pieces featuring the wonderful musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the stellar Mendelssohn Choir. 

Story by Christopher Hahn

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Lend an Ear at These 6 Upcoming Pittsburgh Musical Performances

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A moment captured during a 2018 CMU School of Music performance of The Marriage of Figaro. Photo by Alisa Innocenti

Jonathan Bailey Holland, the Jack G. Buncher Head of the School of Music at Carnegie Mellon, has already made a list of Pittsburgh performances he’s looking forward to hearing. He shares his anticipation with TABLE readers. 

The Pines of Rome

Heinz Hall, June 16-18 

This Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert features two of the master orchestrator Resphigi’s works, as well as a new, co-commissioned work by one of today’s most sought-after composers, Jessie Montgomery. 

Boléro

Heinz Hall, June 9-11 

See and hear the Pittsburgh Ballet and the ballet orchestra perform works by Ravel, Gershwin, and a new arrangement of Strauss, created by the Pittsburgh Symphony music director, Manfred Honeck. 

Con Alma

5884 Ellsworth Avenue 

This is the place to experience the current iteration of Pittsburgh’s jazz legacy. 

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Highmark Stadium, September 15-17 

Lineup to be announced, but if last year’s lineup is any indication… (It included the likes of Chief Adjuah, formerly Christian Scott, Nate Smith + KINFOLK, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and so many others.)

Carnegie Mellon University School of Music Opera Theater:

Mozart’s Der Schauspieldirektor and Menotti’s The Telephone
WQED Studio A, October 11-14 

Come and enjoy this double bill of comic Mozart combined with Gian Carlo Menotti’s opera that unknowingly spoofed our current obsession with the “telephone.” 

Violins of Hope
Posner Center at Carnegie Mellon University, October 7-November 21 

This treasured collection of instruments were played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, offering powerful stories of hope and perseverance. 

Story by Jonathan Bailey Holland

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4 Pittsburgh Dinner and a Show Pairings

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Dinner and a Show; a bowl full of rice and veggies from con alma

Karla Boos, artistic director of Quantum Theatre, shares with TABLE readers a few food-and-drama pairings for a fascinating night out. Look no further for your next dinner and a show.

Attack Theatre and Pizza Talarico

Headed to see a modern dance performance at Attack Theatre? Start your night up the hill at Piazza Talarico for a slice of pizza or some antipasto and a pre-show glass of wine. 

Con Alma and Pittsburgh Symphony

It’s the perfect evening in Downtown’s Cultural District for music lovers. Pair an evening performance of the Pittsburgh Symphony with a visit to Con Alma, Downtown’s popular restaurant and jazz bar. 

barebones productions and the Theater’s Adjacent Restaurant Space

The former Superior Motors restaurant space in Braddock continues to provide delicious food and drink offerings with pop-up bar and restaurant service available during select barebones’ performances. Recent shows were paired with pop-ups from Brew Gentlemen, G.S. Sando Co., and Jackie Kennedy Catering. I enjoyed a sublime Scotch egg on a Friday evening after a fantastic show. 

Revival on Lincoln and Cross-Stitch Theater at Pittsburgh Savoyards 

 Pair a performance at Pittsburgh Savoyards with a bite to eat from Revival. I recently enjoyed a delicious meal at the Bellevue restaurant before walking to see a production at Savoyards by Cross-Stitch Theater, an impressive new company dedicated to amplifying the voices of lesser-heard women.

Story by Karla Boos

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6 Noteworthy Pittsburgh Theater Companies

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Frida… A Self Portrait coming to Pittsburgh Public Theater; Pittsburgh theater companies
Frida Kahlo, Photo by Brian Paulette

TABLE staff, always hungry for drama, looks to these noteworthy Pittsburgh theater companies for the thrill and intimacy of live performances. 

barebones productions

Patrick Jordan, the founder and artistic director of barebones productions, isn’t afraid to take chances. In addition to being a stellar actor, he’s produced an impressive array of theatrical performances while at the helm of barebones and aims to challenge his performers while delivering artistic experiences to non-traditional theater audiences. 

Prime Stage Theater

This unique theater company brings literature to the stage, with performances meant to entertain, inspire, and enrich. The organization’s impressive list of recent performances include stage adaptations of C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders. Have younger children? Prime Stage’s Sprouts Series features stage productions for elementary students and their families. Don’t miss The Boxcar Children at the New Hazlett Theater running from June 16 to 25. 

New Hazlett Theater

This North Side institution serves as a space for a multitude of theatrical companies throughout the region, but New Hazlett’s own original programming shouldn’t be overlooked. The company’s Community Supported Art (CSA) Performance Series introduces audiences to emerging performing artists specializing in theater, dance, music, spoken word, and more. 

Pittsburgh Musical Theater

Pittsburgh Musical Theater is a nonprofit arts education organization that’s dedicated to youth development. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t also have fun! In addition to titles like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Once, the company brought the horror of Evil Dead to the stage, and included a “splatter zone” for audience members unafraid to be doused in fake blood. Mark your calendars for Jersey Boys, coming to the Byham Theater May 4 to 14. 

Pittsburgh Public Theater

During the worst of the pandemic, Pittsburgh Public Theater was a leader in continuing to bring theatrical experiences to virtual audience members. Now, under the direction of Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski and Managing Director Shaunda McDill, the theater company continues to inspire with a commitment to diverse offerings. Look for Frida… A Self Portrait coming June 7 to 25 and join Brazilian-American writer and performer Vanessa Severo in this extraordinary one-woman tour de force, telling the life and legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

Off the Wall Productions

Carnegie’s Off the Wall Productions is celebrating 17 years of theatrical performances. The current season has a strong female presence, including Virginia Wall Gruenert’s Mother Lode on June 3 and 4, and Laura Irene Young’s When Jesus Divorced Me this October. 

Story by Lisa Cunningham

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