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ReelAbilities & Cinema in the Park Present a Free Screening of "Champions" on July 27 in Schenley PlazaFilm Pittsburgh’s...
02/07/2025

ReelAbilities & Cinema in the Park Present a Free Screening of "Champions" on July 27 in Schenley Plaza

Film Pittsburgh’s ReelAbilities and CitiParks Office of Special Events will present a free screening of Champions, a feel-good sports dramedy with an inclusive cast, at sunset on July 27 at Schenley Plaza.

"Champions" (2023) tells the story of a former minor-league basketball coach who is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that, together, they can go further than they ever imagined. The film will be presented with open captions in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.

This Cinema in the Park screening is part of the lead-up to Film Pittsburgh’s 13th annual ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Film Festival, which runs September 4–6 in person at Point Park’s Pittsburgh Playhouse and virtually September 4–10. ReelAbilities showcases new, independent feature-length and short films that explore and celebrate the lives and stories of people living with disabilities.

Event Details and Tickets

Date & Time: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Film will begin at sunset (Recommended arrival time: 8:15pm)

Location: Schenley Plaza

Tickets: FREE—No ticketing, just show up!

Details: The film will be open captioned.
This event is relaxed. Relaxed events take a laid-back approach to noises or movements coming from the audience.
This film may contain brief flashing images or visual effects. Viewer discretion is advised for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

Additional accommodations are available upon request using this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeh42l1LcBD7psmqKfxw1x3Khop7tLXqx9MorTA1zygB_rluw/viewform

or calling Film Pittsburgh at (412) 426-FILM.

Facebook Event Link: facebook.com/share/14DhgfdPyn8/

Pittsburgh Film Festival

New Horizon Theater Presents "Sistas the Musical": Horizon Theater, Inc.
02/07/2025

New Horizon Theater Presents "Sistas the Musical":

Horizon Theater, Inc.

CITY THEATRE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2025 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTESTCity Theatre is proud to announce the winners of the...
30/06/2025

CITY THEATRE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2025 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST

City Theatre is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Young Playwrights Contest. For over 25 years, City Theatre has held a regional playwrighting competition for students in grades 7-12. Winners were chosen from over 300 submissions and will have their plays professionally produced by City Theatre, as well as published in the Young Playwrights Anthology.

"Out of 320 Young Playwrights Contest submissions, these playwrights demonstrated exceptional talent and originality,” said Katie Trupiano, Director of Education & Accessibility. "These young writers captivated our literary committee with fearless storytelling and emotional depth, and their one-act plays offer unique perspectives of the world around us. As we launch into our 26th year of producing youth voices, we are excited to continue to nurture these playwrights and provide a platform for their voices."

The five winning plays include: "Echoes of Birthday Laughter" by Mary Joyce (8th grade, Belle Vernon Middle School), "Bolts and Apologies" by Hayden Carr, AJ Montenaro, and Oliver Rent (7th grade, Keystone Oaks Middle School), "Chaos and Reason" by Tiana Ellis (12th grade, Washington High School), "Rest Their Souls" by Basil Lee (11th grade, Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12), and "The Train of Memory" by Isabella Blick (12th grade, Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12).

The Young Playwrights Festival will take place October 21 - 31, 2024 with public performances on October 25th and 26th.

City Theatre

⚡Incoming Transmission⚡ "BACK TO THE FUTURE": The Musical arrives THIS WEEKJuly 1-6 at Pittsburgh CLO Get ready to go ba...
30/06/2025

⚡Incoming Transmission⚡

"BACK TO THE FUTURE": The Musical arrives THIS WEEK

July 1-6 at Pittsburgh CLO

Get ready to go back in time with this award-winning adaptation of the beloved 1985 movie.

New inventory just released! Grab $66 floor level tickets before they're gone!

Great Scott! "Back to the Future", the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Pittsburgh next month. When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, when Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theater history forever.

Tickets available: https://pittsburghclo.culturaldistrict.org/production/96027

or call 412-456-6666.

Pittsburgh CLO

PICT ANNOUNCES THIRD "BARDS FROM THE BURGH" READINGS Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre (PICT) is thrilled to anno...
24/06/2025

PICT ANNOUNCES THIRD "BARDS FROM THE BURGH" READINGS

Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre (PICT) is thrilled to announce its third “Bards From the Burgh” (BFTB) reading series, featuring four new plays by Pittsburgh playwrights. Following a very well received inaugural BFTB reading series September 2023, and an equally enthusiastic reading series held July 2024, PICT is honored to again showcase the talent of Pittsburgh’s local playwrights.

The readings will be staged over four evenings, July 8, 10, 12 and 13 at Carnegie Stage, 25 W. Main Street, Carnegie, PA 15106. All readings begin at 7:30 P.M.

Tickets are pay-what-you-can, at https://pictclassictheatre.ludus.com.

Play readings will engage its audiences with fresh looks at familiar pop culture themes and unique twists with classic tales. PICT recognizes the importance of audience interaction in this creative path, furthering play development. Performance readings will be led by four local directors and presented by 24 professional actors.

Playwrights featured this series:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025: "Gloria, Jean and the Sexy Ghost Show"

by Matt Henderson, directed by Daina Griffith

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Thursday, July 10, 2025: "Run Wild"

by Anya Martin, directed by Ponny Conomos Jahn

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Saturday, July 12, 2025: “Wanderlust or The Adventures of the Keystone Kid”

by Wali Jamal Abdullah, directed by Art DeConciliis

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Sunday, July 13, 2025: “Playboy in Manhattan”

by Anthony McKay, directed by Riccardo Vila-Roger

PICT Classic Theatre

STUDIO JAZZ SERIES Howie Alexander TrioThursday, June 26 at 7:00 PM The Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series continues w...
24/06/2025

STUDIO JAZZ SERIES
Howie Alexander Trio
Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 PM

The Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series continues with the irresistible groove of the Howie Alexander Trio. Known for his masterful command of the keys and genre-blending style, Howie Alexander brings a fresh fusion of funk, jazz, and soulful energy that’s all about the good vibes.

A standout in the Pittsburgh’s jazz scene, pianist Howie Alexander has performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and shared the stage with legends like Poogie Bell, Ciaro, and Stanley Turrentine. Since joining the Afro-American Music Institute as a piano instructor in 1994, he has continued to shape the region’s musical landscape—now serving as the Institute’s Artistic Director.

Don’t miss this chance to experience one of Pittsburgh’s most dynamic pianists in an intimate setting—joined by a tight-knit trio.

Tickets are $20 in advance, with prices increasing at the door the evening of the show.

Beer and wine by donation. Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.
Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm
All ages welcome

Get your tickets TODAY for an evening of standout local talent in an intimate setting. We’d love to see you there!

Tickets: https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/studio-jazz-series-the-howie-alexander-trio/

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

A Gripping New Adaptation by Robert Hockenberry Based on the Classic Novel by Wilkie CollinsThe Pittsburgh Savoyards are...
22/06/2025

A Gripping New Adaptation by Robert Hockenberry Based on the Classic Novel by Wilkie Collins

The Pittsburgh Savoyards are proud to present "The Woman in White", an original stage adaptation of Wilkie Collins’ iconic 19th-century mystery, adapted and directed by Robert Hockenberry.

Performances will take place at The Margaret Partee Performing Arts Center from July 11 - 26, 2025.

Considered one of the earliest mystery novels in the English language, "The Woman in White" has captivated readers for generations with its unforgettable characters, sinister secrets, and psychological suspense. Robert Hockenberry brings this haunting tale to the stage with bold storytelling and his trademark theatrical flair, offering a timely exploration of gender, power, and identity.

Set in Victorian England, "The Woman in White" follows two women, the strong-willed Marian Halcombe and the gentle yet determined Laura Fairlie, as they unravel a dark conspiracy that threatens their freedom and identities. At the heart of their journey is the spectral figure of a mysterious woman dressed in white, whose sudden appearance sets off a chain of events involving deception, betrayal, and buried secrets. In a society that seeks to silence them, these women must find strength in their bond and fight for truth in the face of overwhelming odds.

This production continues the Savoyards' legacy of bringing classic literature and inventive theatrical storytelling to Pittsburgh audiences. Join us for a chilling and unforgettable evening of suspense, mystery, and drama.

Performance dates and times are as follows:
Friday, July 11 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 12 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 13 at 2:30 pm
Friday, July 18 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 19 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 20 at 2:30 pm
Friday, July 25 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 26 at 7:30 pm

Location: The Margaret Partee Performing Arts Center
523 Lincoln Avenue
Bellevue, PA 15202

Tickets available at: https://pittsburghsavoyards.org/the-woman-in-

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