‘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!
It’s pandemonium and puppetry as Burgh Vivant’s Nancy Mimless reviews AVENUE Q – at University of Pittsburgh Stages through November 23rd, 2014. www.play.pitt.edu Continue reading “Review: AVENUE Q, University of Pittsburgh Stages”
Lonnie The Theatre Lady examines the duality of the STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE at Prime Stage. AND – does Lonnie need some help getting in touch with her evil alter ego?? Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for more, and see STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE now through November 9th at Prime Stage www.primestage.com Continue reading “Review: STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, Prime Stage Theatre Co.”
A tip o’ the hat and a toot o’ the horn to THE BRASS ROOTS on their inaugural performance at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial on October 18th. Get Matt Murchison’s review here and hear more from The Brass Roots at www.thebrassroots.com Continue reading “Review: THE BRASS ROOTS”
‘Burgh Vivant’s Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli reviews Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s A CHORUS LINE, October 2014. Continue reading “Review: A CHORUS LINE, Pittsburgh Musical Theater”
‘Burgh Vivant contributor and die-hard Pittsburgh Pirates fan Nancy Mimless reviews 21, a world premiere musical about the life of baseball legend Roberto Clemente, at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company, playing now through October 26th, 2014. Photos by Jeff Swensen. www.pittsburghplayhouse.com Continue reading “Review: 21, Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company”
Miss Music Nerd is back on ‘Burgh Vivant tonight to talk about the HEROES AND VILLAINS concert at Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s PNC Pops! Learn the compelling history of the score to Hitchcock’s PSYCHO, how old you should be before you see THE OMEN, and how Sheena Easton brought us back to BOND. Plus – a shout-out to George Takei, and Miss Music Nerd’d tips on where to sit at the symphony! Continue reading “Review: HEROES AND VILLAINS, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, PNC Pops”
Lonnie The Theatre Lady sits down for a large martini on the top of the desk to talk about THE SMALL ROOM AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS at Off The Wall Theater – its heart-pounding suspense, and a performance she’ll never forget! October 17 through November 1st, 2014. www.insideoffthewall.com Continue reading “Review: THE SMALL ROOM AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS, Off The Wall Productions”
Whats new at Pittsburgh Musical Theater this season? Executive Artistic Director Colleen Petrucci is joining us for happy hour to tell us all about it! Get the full scoop on the 2014-2015 season here, and at www.pittsburghmusicals.com Continue reading “Preview: Pittsburgh Musical Theater, 2014 – 2015 season”
‘Burgh Vivant’s newest contributor Nancy Mimless stops in for a drink and a conversation on STOP KISS, produced by University of Pittsburgh Stages, written by Diana Son, directed by Brittany Coyne. STOP KISS. GO. ENJOY. Through October 12th, 2014. www.play.pitt.edu Continue reading “Review: STOP KISS, University of Pittsburgh Stages”
Buzzelli’s back with his musings on I AM A CAMERA, produced by Duquesne Red Masquers, written by John Van Druten. Learn how this tale unfolds against the backdrop of World War II Berlin, and how a mild mannered commentary can unravel into uncontrollable laughter from one bad Liza Minnelli impression. See I AM A CAMERA now through October 11th, 2014. www.duqredmasquers.com Continue reading “Review: I AM A CAMERA, Duquesne Red Masquers”
