‘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!
There may be a “secret” in the title, but Lonnie The Theatre Lady is telling! Catch her review here, and see GIRLS ONLY – THE SECRET COMEDY OF WOMEN at the CLO Cabaret through August 16, 2015. www.pittsburghclo.org Continue reading “Review: GIRLS ONLY – THE SECRET COMEDY OF WOMEN, Pittsburgh CLO”
God’s not the only one laughing in Nancy’s review of MAKING GOD LAUGH at South Park Theatre. PLUS – What does God laughing sound like? Is Nancy a Bedazzler? What do Debra Winger, Oprah, and the Cowardly Lion have in common? Find out in the outtakes! And see MAKING GOD LAUGH by Sean Grennan, directed by Melissa Hill Grande, at South Park Theatre through June 27, 2015. www.southparktheatre.com Continue reading “Review: MAKING GOD LAUGH, South Park Theatre”
‘Burgh Vivant host Brian Edward and contributor Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli reminisce over “Dinner with Tanya Bastianich” at Lidia’s Pittsburgh, promoting her latest book HEALTHY PASTA – The Sexy, Skinny, and Smart Way to Eat Your Favorite Food. From frittata to insalata, the ‘Burgh Vivants leave no forkfull unturned in their lively cocktail hour review. Plus – Brian Edward learns the questionable history behind puttanesca sauce! Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited review in audio podcast for more, and get the book HEALTHY PASTA – the Sexy, Skinny, and Smart Way to Eat your Favorite Food on amazon.com and bookstores everywhere. Visit Lidia’s Pittsburgh, 1400 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh 15222. www.lidias-pittsburgh.com
Catch the ‘Burgh Vivant interview with Tanya Bastianich Manuali HERE.
Continue reading “Review: HEALTHY PASTA – Dinner with Tanya Bastianich, Lidia’s Pittsburgh”
Lonnie The Theatre Lady is on ‘Burgh Vivant tonight talking about Throughline Theatre Company’s THE RULING CLASS by Peter Barnes at The Grey Box Theatre in Lawrenceville through June 13, 2015. www.throughlinetheatre.org Continue reading “Review: THE RULING CLASS, Throughline Theatre Company”
With glasses half full, Brian Edward and Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli discuss HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Martin Giles. And what’s the best half of this ‘Burgh Vivant act? Find out here! Plus – listen closely for the giant thunderclap as Buzz states that the story truly belongs to the character played by actor Phil Winters. Do the gods disagree? YOU tell US! See HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES with PICT Classic Theatre at The Charity Randall Theatre through June 13, 2015. www.picttheatre.org Continue reading “Review – HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, PICT Classic Theatre”
It may be mid-spring in Pittsburgh, but it’s MIDSUMMER at City Theatre! Lonnie The Theatre Lady reviews the show here tonight. AND – in the outtakes: a thorough review of the program! See MIDSUMMER by David Greig and Gordon McIntyre, directed by Tracy Brigden, at City Theatre through May 31, 2015, www.citytheatrecompany.org Continue reading “Review: MIDSUMMER, City Theatre”
Prime Stage Theatre Co. serves up one of the world’s most celebrated stage mysteries, Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP, directed by Rich Keitel. Unfortunately, casualties are par for the course in a Christie plot – but Lonnie The Theatre Lady immortalizes them all here! See THE MOUSETRAP at The New Hazlett Theater through May 17, 2015. www.primestage.com Continue reading “Review: THE MOUSETRAP, Prime Stage Theatre”
Cocktails next to Lonnie The Theatre Lady for her review of NEXT TO NORMAL from Stage 62. www.stage62.com Continue reading “Review: NEXT TO NORMAL, Stage 62”
“A tightly run review…dramatically performed singing by four fantastic actors.” Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli recounts the music and the emotion of Brel’s greatest hits brought to life. See JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS by PICT Classic Theatre, extended through May 17, 2015: www.picttheatre.org. Continue reading “Review: JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS, PICT Classic Theatre”
“Impactful,” “moving,” powerful,” are just a few of the words that ‘Burgh Vivant’s Lonnie The Theatre Lady attributes to THE WHALE by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Linda Haston, at Off The wall Productions through May 9th 2015 www.insideoffthewall.com. Did it make Lonnie cry? And what’s the dish on her shady past with whales? Find out here! Continue reading “Review: THE WHALE, Off The Wall Productions”
