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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Broadway's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' semi-sweet and nutty by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

NEW YORK — Like a Wonka candy bar, this bit of musical theater contains nuts.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
Monday, June 5, 2017

"Dance Moms" new host appears as guest on "The Steve Harvey Show" by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Fans of “Dance Moms” might find Cheryl Burke’s guest appearance Tuesday on “The Steve Harvey Show” of interest.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:56AM
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

'The King and I' comes to Pittsburgh as a classic in the best sense by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“The King and I” starts big, as a steamship glides into the harbor of Bangkok against a fiery red sky. Afterwards, this national tour production refines its visuals — some ornate …

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:59AM
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Sunday, February 26, 2017

Filmed version of 'Newsies' leaps to record for cinematic presentation by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Extra, extra! Americans flock to “Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:29PM
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Sunday, January 15, 2017

A galaxy of characters brightens 'One Man Star Wars Trilogy' at Byham Theater by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

At one point in his “One Man Star Wars Trilogy” Saturday night, writer and performer Charlie Ross took a quick poll to measure the crowd’s devotion to that beloved sci-fi saga.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
Thursday, January 12, 2017

Stage preview: The Force is with this 'One-Man Star Wars' by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

With the skill of a Jedi master wielding a light saber, Charlie Ross handles more than 40 roles in his “One-Man Star Wars Trilogy.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
Monday, November 28, 2016

Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh program names grant winners by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Winners of the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh grants program were announced this morning. The partnership between The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments awarded $308,000 to 1…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:24AM
Saturday, October 15, 2016

Alan Cumming shines in cabaret of "Sappy Songs" at Byham Theater by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

True to the spirit of his cabaret performance, a show titled “Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs” was in fact two hours of painful revelation and heartfelt singing, leavened with a big dose …

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:13AM
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Monday, August 1, 2016

Murrysville native Maddie Ziegler takes home Teen Choice award by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Murrysville native Maddie Ziegler joined Hillary Clinton as a winner in the Fox “Teen Choice” awards, broadcast live Sunday night from Los Angeles. Ms. Ziegler, who rose to fame on …

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:20AM
Monday, April 18, 2016
Sunday, April 17, 2016

'The Illusionists' plan to dazzle Pittsburgh audiences. by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jeff Hobson appreciates that “The Illusionists” often are referred to as “the Avengers of magic.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
Monday, March 21, 2016

Antonio Brown gets off to quick start on 'Dancing With the Stars' by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In 22 seasons of ABC’s ”Dancing With the Stars,” there have been 46 athletes on the roster, including 16 National Football League players, both current and retired. There is now a Heis…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:02PM
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Stage review: 'Guide' a lighthearted, murderous romp at Benedum by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The second act of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” opens in a cemetery, with a darkly funny song titled “Why Are All the D’Ysquiths Dying?”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
Monday, November 9, 2015

Pitt play inspired by Steubenville rape case helps with ‘uncomfortable conversation’ by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Men­tion “Steuben­ville” and thoughts run to the sen­sa­tional, so­cial me­dia-fu­eled rape case in­volv­ing a young woman, mem­bers of …

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015

Stage preview: Welcome to Night Vale, Pittsburgh by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There are hooded figures lurking in the park. A terrible Glow Cloud threatens to enslave humanity. And those residents of neighboring town Desert Bluffs? What a bunch of losers.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
Monday, March 16, 2015

Cabaret review: Norm Lewis enthralls Cabaret audience by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

When a baritone delivers Broadway hits such as “Stars” and “I Got Plenty of Nothin’,” then glides smoothly into standards such as “Misty” and “Once in a L…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:43PM
Thursday, March 5, 2015

Music preview: A Phantom to entertain at Cabaret by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

When Norm Lewis took his curtain call on Broadway’s Majestic Theatre stage last May, it was a special night and not only because he was the first African-American to play the title ro…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 02:30PM

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