cultural district calendar of events -- spring 2011

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Kodo photo by Shinji Minami; Ballet Hispanico photo by Eduardo Patino

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music 101 with jeremy branson:

linebacker and figure skater:the all-purpose percussionist |Jeremy Branson, percussion. Presented bythe Pittsburgh Symphony Association, Music101 is a lunchtime lecture series of informalpresentations, providing the community withopportunities to hear personal insights from PSO musicians, conductors and key personnel. Doors open and lunch is served at 11:15 a.m., no reservations necessary. Pack a lunch or call 412-392-3303 to ordera Common Plea gourmet picnic lunch.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / 12:30 p.m. / Free and open to the public

kodo | The Japanese word “kodo” means“heartbeat,” the primal source of rhythm.Since 1981, the troupe Kodo has been exploring the possibilities of the traditionalJapanese drum, the taiko, and continues toforge exciting new directions for this vibrantart form. With passion and purpose, Kodopreserves and re-interprets traditionalJapanese performing arts. Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents SeriesByham Theater / 7:30 p.m. / $20.75–$42.75Also March 2

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circle mirror transformation |A Vermont community center is the locationof a beginner’s drama workshop. As theteacher leads her class of four through role-play exercises and acting games, unex-pected truths, both hilarious and touching,are revealed. Playwright Annie Baker has “an original voice, appealing quirkiness, andan astute sense of what makes people tick.”(New York Daily News). Winner of the 2010OBIE Award for Best Play.Pittsburgh Public TheaterO’Reilly Theater / $30.75–$55.75; 26 & younger $15.75Also March 4–6, 8–13, 15, 17–20, 22–27,29–31; April 1, 2 & 3

amy grant and michael w. smith |Two of Christian music’s most beloved artistsperform from their catalogs of fan favorites.Trust Guest AttractionBenedum Center / 7:30 p.m. / $45.75–$65.75

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tortelier & the firebirdYan Pascal Tortelier, conductor; NicolaBenedetti, violin. Tower: “Tambor”; Chausson:“Poème for Violin and Orchestra”; Ravel:Tzigane for Violin and Orchestra; Stravinsky:Suite from “The Firebird.” “Tambor,” theSpanish word for “drum,” was composed byJoan Tower as a commission and premieredby the PSO in 1998. Works by Paris-basedcontemporaries Chausson and Ravel are performed by the young Scottish violinistNicola Benedetti. Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” is a soaring and moving ballet based on a Russian folk tale about a magical and elusive bird. Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $12.50–$93Also, March 4 & 5

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ballet hispanico | Ballet Hispanico’sdancers have roused audiences worldwidewith their magnetic energy and eclectic choreography. Their works fuse Latin dancewith elements of classical and contemporaryforms to create a new sphere of concertdance in which theatricality and passion propel every move. Pittsburgh Dance CouncilByham Theater / 8 p.m. / $19.75–$45.75

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nora chipaumire with thomasmapfumo & the blacks unlimitedA new dance work dedicated to Africa’s great cities, performed by Chipaumire andSouleymane Badolo, formerly of the WestAfrican dance company Salia ni Seydou. One of today’s most exciting choreographers,Nora Chipaumire’s latest work is a collabora-tion with master Zimbabwean musicianThomas Mapfumo.Co-Presented with The Andy Warhol Museum

August Wilson Center / 8 p.m. / $20

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altan | No traditional Irish band has had awider impact on audiences and music loversthroughout the world. Celebrating 25 years,Altan has established itself as one of themost important and enduring live acts toplay traditional Irish music in Ireland andthroughout the world. Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents SeriesByham Theater / 7:30 p.m. / $20.75–$37.75

pnc pops:marvin does marvin | Marvin Hamlisch,conductor; J. Mark McVey, vocalist; All-StarCollege Chorus, directed by Robert Page. Asa composer, Marvin Hamlisch has won virtu-ally every major award. His groundbreakingshow, “A Chorus Line,” received the PulitzerPrize, and Hamlisch has collaborated withlegends such as Liza Minelli and BarbraStreisand. This concert showcases Hamlisch’saward-winning hits, featuring selections from“Ordinary People,” “Ice Castles,” “A ChorusLine,” “Sophie’s Choice,” “Nobody Does itBetter,” “The Way We Were” and “They’rePlaying Our Song.”Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $20–$89Also, March 11, 12 & 13

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second saturday workshops |cartooning for young people Explore storytelling, character development and theart of expressing humor through cartooning. For ages 8–12 / $25gold leaf techniques Learn how touse delicate gold leaf for creating beautiful,shimmering artwork, including paintings, jewelry, works on paper, mixed media andgilded crafts. For adults / $40Trust Education and Community EngagementTrust Arts Education Center / 11 a.m.–2 p.m.Registration [email protected] or 412-471-6079

roots of rock & roll |Trust Guest AttractionBenedum Center / 5 & 8:30 P.M. / $42.75

46 circus acts in 45 minutes | Thename says it all. With their beeline approachto high-flying fun, the cheeky Aussies ofCirca push the limits as they barrel, bolt andbalance at breakneck speed. From awesomeacrobatics to fantastic free-falls, the compet-itive camaraderie of four unbelievably skilledperformers fuels awe and adoration.Pittsburgh International Children’s TheaterByham Theater / 2 p.m. / $9.50; $11 at doorAlso March 13 / 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

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shrek the musical | Based on theOscar®-winning DreamWorks film that start-ed it all, SHREK THE MUSICAL brings thehilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre tolife on the stage. In a faraway kingdomturned upside down, things get ugly when anunseemly ogre – not a handsome prince –shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throwin a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guywith a short temper, a cookie with an atti-tude and over a dozen other fairy tale mis-fits, and you’ve got the kind of mess thatcalls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one onhand… and his name is Shrek. Featuring aterrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs,great dancing and breathtaking scenery, TheNew York Times proclaims SHREK THEMUSICAL “true happiness.”PNC Broadway Across America-PittsburghBenedum Center / $22–$68Also March 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20

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robert morris university presents the pittsburgh speakers series

mark shields | Syndicated columnistand political commentator Mark Shields has worked in Washington through nineadministrations. He is a nationally syndicatedcolumnist, political analyst and a weekly con-tributor to “The News Hour With Jim Lehrer.”Shields has been described by theWashington Post as “a walking almanac of American politics” and by the Wall StreetJournal as “the wittiest political journalistaround.”Heinz Hall / 8 p.m. / Subscription only

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a gershwin fantasy | Imagine theglamour and sophistication of the Jazz Age.The unforgettable tunes of George and IraGershwin gave this era a soundtrack andinspire the graceful athleticism of PittsburghBallet Theatre in a world premierefeaturing singerAnn HamptonCallaway and her band.Pittsburgh Ballet TheatreByham Theater$20.75–$90.75Also March 18, 19 & 20

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“tribute” concert | The fifth annual“Tribute” concert continues the tradition ofshowcasing a fusion of musical styles thatreflect the diversity of music. This year’s concert features world-renowned sopranoAngela Brown, performing with the PSO onworks ranging from powerhouse arias to well-known spirituals. Ms. Brown also lends hertalents to selections from “A Woman’s Life” — a compelling composition based on the poemsof one of the great voices in contemporary literature, Maya Angelou. Plus, hear the PSOpremiere of acclaimed composer Michael Abels’s“Global Warming.” The Majestic Praise Mt. AraratBaptist Church Mass Choir joins your PSO onstage to bring you inspirational gospel andspiritual works for the grand finale.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / 7:30 p.m. / $10–$25

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fiddlesticks family concerts: you are the composer! | LawrenceLoh, conductor; Katy Shackleton Williams,vocalist. Who can create, play, and writemusic? Everyone! Journey with LawrenceLoh, Fiddlesticks, and the PittsburghSymphony Orchestra through an adventurein composition in which the audience helpscompose the music! Also, hear one of themost famous pieces of music of all time —Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5! Before theconcert, beginning at 10 a.m., children may meet PSO musicians and learn about

stories and dances in the music they’reabout to hear.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / 11:15 a.m. / $16 & $19

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seussical | Seussical is a fantastical,magical, musical extravaganza that lovinglybrings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seusscharacters, including Horton the Elephant,The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird and JoJo. Pittsburgh Musical TheaterByham Theater / $12.25–$39.75Also March 25, 26 & 27; April 1, 2 & 3

the gospel at colonus | This stun-ningly moving gospel-opera hybrid translatesthe classical story of Oedipus’s last days,using a gospel choir and soloists as the storytellers. It’s a matter of light and death – the gospel sheds light on Oedipus andredeems him in one of the greatest storiesever told.August Wilson Center $20–$65Also March 25, 26 & 27

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scheherazade | Andris Nelsons, conductor;Jonathan Biss, piano. Mendelssohn: TheHebrides Overture, “Fingal’s Cave”; Beethoven:Piano Concerto No. 2; Rimsky-Korsakov:“Scheherazade.” The Hebrides Overture wasinspired by Mendelssohn’s travels throughScotland and depicts “Fingal’s Cave.” Thecadenza in Beethoven’s Concerto No. 2 isextravagant and powerful. “Scheherazade” musically illustrates the incredible story of“One Thousand and One Nights,” withEastern melodies and virtuosic violin solos.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $20–$93 / Also, March 27

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turandot | In this perpetual favorite, set in ancient China, the princess Turandotcruelly executes the men who try to win her— until a stranger conquers her with thepower of love. Puccini’s score shows off thestunning vocal abilities of a superb cast.Sung in Italian withEnglish texts project-ed above the stage.Join Pittsburgh Operaone hour before each performance for an insightful pre-opera talk.Pittsburgh OperaBenedum Center$10.75–$195.75Also March 29; April 1 & 3

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schumann, liszt & strauss |Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductor; Jorge Federico Osorio, piano. Schumann:Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”; Liszt: PianoConcerto No. 2; Strauss: Suite from “Der Rosenkavalier.” In his Third Symphony,Schumann celebrates the Rhine region ofGermany. The fourth movement musicallydepicts the great Cologne Cathedral. JorgeFederico Osorio will astound you with Liszt’sebullient and technically charged SecondConcerto. Enjoy the fireworks! Strauss’s Suitefrom “Der Rosenkavalier” ends the programwith a victorious waltz.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $20–$93Also, April 3

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pittsburgh jazz orchestra |Under the astute direction of trumpeterextraordinaire Sean Jones, the PJO returnswith a world premiere performance of a new orchestral work commissioned byJimmy Heath.August Wilson Center8 p.m. / $20–$30

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next to normal | From the director ofRENT comes Next to Normal, an emotionalpowerhouse of a musical with a thrilling con-temporary score, about a family trying totake care of themselves and each other.Winner of three 2009 Tony® awards includ-ing Best Score, Next to Normal is the mosttalked-about new show on Broadway, havingrecently been chosen as “one of the year’sten best” by major critics around the coun-try. The New York Times calls Next toNormal “a brave, breathtaking musical. A work of muscular grace and power. It is much more than a feel good musical; it is a feel-everything musical.”PNC Broadway Across America-PittsburghBenedum Center / $21–$57Also April 6, 7, 8 9 & 10

benny benack iii & friends: the next big thing | Celebrate thefuture of jazz with Pittsburgher BennyBenack III and other rising jazz stars fromthe Manhattan School of Music and beyond.BNY Mellon Jazz presents JazzLiveCabaret at Theater Square / 8 p.m. $10.75 & $15.75

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music 101 with linda fischer

violin 2 and viola: the innervoices revealed | Linda Fischer, violin.Presented by the Pittsburgh SymphonyAssociation, Music 101 is a lunchtime lectureseries of informal presentations, providingthe community with opportunities to hearpersonal insights from PSO musicians, con-ductors and key personnel. This informativeseries is free. Doors open and lunch isserved at 11:15 a.m., no reservations neces-sary. Pack a lunch or call 412-392-3303 toorder a Common Plea gourmet picnic lunch.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / 12:30 p.m. Free and open to the public

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0hlsson plays brahms | HerbertBlomstedt, conductor; Garrick Ohlsson, piano.Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1; Brahms:Symphony No. 1. Ohlsson returns to performBrahms’s First Piano Concerto, a piece thatmany feel is the composer’s reaction to theattempted suicide of his friend and fellowcomposer, Robert Schumann. Brahms, a perfectionist, took 21 years to complete hispassionate and monumental First Symphony.The triumphant ending will leave you in aweafter an evening with one of the greatestRomantic composers of all time.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $12.50–$88Also, April 8 & 9

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banff mountain film festival |Ignite your passion for outdoor adventurewith an amazing array of big-screen stories.This crowd-pleasing festival takes attendeeson a blazing cinematic journey to exoticlocations, where outdoors enthusiasts

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paddle the wildest waters and climb the highest peaks.Venture OutdoorsByham Theater / 7 p.m. / $9.75–$23.75Also April 9 & 10

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second saturday workshops |story quilts Learn to tell personal storiesthrough beautiful fiber collage with artistTina Brewer. For families $40weaving with plarn Learn to weave withplarn (yarn made out of plastic recyclablematerials) to create a cell phone case, pouch or purse. For ages 11–17 / $25children’s book illustration The art ofchildren’s books is led by award-winningillustrator John Manders.For adults /$40Trust Education and Community EngagementTrust Arts Education Center / 11 a.m.–2 p.m.Registration required. [email protected] or 412-471-6079

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an evening with frankie valliand the four seasons | Frankie Valli,who came to fame in 1962 as the leadsinger of the Four Seasons, is hotter thanever in the 21st century. Thanks to the vol-canic success of the Tony-winning musical“Jersey Boys,” such classic songs as “BigGirls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “RagDoll,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” areall the rage all over again. The real FrankieValli is packing concert halls coast to coast.Heinz Hall / 7:30 p.m. / $39.75–$129.75

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bobby caldwell: up close andpersonal | A legend in the jazz and R & B circles, Bobby Caldwell is known forhis smooth vocals and classic delivery.BNY Mellon Jazz presents JazzLive

Cabaret at Theater Square / 8 p.m. / $25.75

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superior donuts | Arthur is settled inhis life as the owner of Superior Donuts, acoffee shop in a Chicago neighborhood fullof eccentric characters. He remains laid-backeven after the cops come to investigate abreak-in. When lively young Franco Wicksshows up to make repairs, he decides tostick around and fix Arthur as well. PulitzerPrize-winning playwright Tracy Letts (“August:Osage County”) puts sweet icing on his careerwith this brand-new comedy, directed by Rob Ruggiero (from last season’s hit “Ella”).Pittsburgh Public TheaterO’Reilly Theater $35-$60; 26 &younger $15.75Also April 15–17,19–24, 26, 28–30;May 1, 3–8, 10-15

pnc pops: disney in concert |A Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra debut featuring music, film clips and artist renderings from a variety of popular Disney movie scores, including “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” “Mary Poppins” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.”Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $20–$89Also, April 15, 16 & 17

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george balanchine: celebratinga legend | George Balanchine’s worksclaim the Benedum stage as PBT buildsupon its long-standing tradition of ballets by this American master. The production

includes “Agon,”“Valse Fantaisie” and“The Prodigal Son,”accompanied by thePBT Orchestra.Pittsburgh BalletTheatreBenedum Center /$20.75–$90.75Also April 16 & 17

max raabe & palast orchester |Embodying the high style and musical gloryof the 1920s and ’30s, the Berlin-basedorchestra celebrates this timeless musicwith uncanny precision, drama and irony,revealing the intelligence, ambiguity andcomplexity of the German chansons fromthe turbulent Weimar Republic. Max Raabe& Palast Orchester are slick and nostalgic,yet unmistakably modern. Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents SeriesByham Theater / 8 p.m. / $38.25–$53.25

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the bold and the sanctified® |The hit gospel radio soap opera, “The Boldand the Sanctified®,” storms the stage!Heard in more than 30 U.S. markets, TheBold and the Sanctified® is a story of love,compromise, betrayal and survival all in themost complex organization in the world: the Church. Trust Guest AttractionByham Theater / 8 p.m. / $24.25–$29.25

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mamma mia! | The ultimate feel-goodshow that has audiences coming back againand again to relive the thrill. Now it’s yourturn to have the time of your life at thissmash-hit musical that combines ABBA’sgreatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,”“S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance onMe” and “The Winner Takes It All,” with anenchanting tale of love, laughter and friend-ship. Whether it’s your first visit or your four-teenth, see the show that has the wholeworld coming back for more, because everytime feels like the first time at MAMMA MIA!PNC Broadway Across America-PittsburghHeinz Hall / $24–$67Also April 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24

sachal vasandani: downbeat rising

star | A fresh, young talent, jazz vocalistSachal Vasandani displays a singular, deep-brewed voice and possesses an uncannysensibility to straddle the fine line betweenjazz and pop with songs that teem withemotion and intellect. His new recording, “We Move,” has elevated Sachal Vasandanito DownBeat Rising Star by DownBeatmagazine.BNY Mellon Jazz presents JazzLiveCabaret at Theater Square / 8 p.m. / $20.75

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imagination movers live! in a big warehouse tour | ImaginationMovers sing about things they knowbest: messy rooms, healthy snacks,sibling rivalry and other topics thatrelate to being a little kid. Self-described as “the Beastie Boysmeets Mr. Rogers,” the Moversare hugely popular on thenational kids’ music scene,thanks to their combination of radio-friendly songs, kid-friendly themes and dynamic,high-energy live shows.Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents SeriesBenedum Center / 4 & 7 p.m. / $27.25 & $39.24;VIP package $128.25

one night of queen | Gary Mullen &The Works bring the spirit and passion ofrock icon Freddie Mercury to life with thespectacular rock tribute, “One Night ofQueen.” Fans of Queen will delight in thisnote-for-note experience of mega-hits suchas “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are theChampions,” “Killer Queen,” “You’re My BestFriend,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,”“Radio Ga Ga,” “Under Pressure,” “AnotherOne Bites the Dust” and many others. This show will rock you!Cohen & Grigsby Trust Present Series

Byham Theater / 7:30 p.m. / $26.25–$45.25

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the decemberists | Led by Colin Meloy,the Decemberists craft theatrical, idiosyn-cratic chamber pop rock that seamlesslytranslates to unforgettable live performances.Opener: Justin Townes Earle.CD Live!Benedum Center / 8 p.m. / $34.50 & $39.50

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jerry seinfeldAcclaimed stand-upcomedian, actor andwriter. Trust GuestAttractionBenedum CenterTimes & Tickets TBD

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an evening with karrin allyson |Jazz critics and aficionados agree that aperformance by the classically trained,Grammy® award-nominated virtuoso KarrinAllyson is not to be missed.

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robert morris university presents the pittsburgh speakers series:

karl rove & howard dean |Two powerhouses of the American politicalsystem face off in an evening featuring individual commentary followed by aresponse to each other’s talk and audienceQ&A. Rove is former deputy chief of staff andsenior advisor to President George W. Bush.Dean, former governor of Vermont and DNCchairman, ran for the 2004 Democraticpresidential nomination.Heinz Hall / 8 p.m. / Subscription Only

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los muñequitos de matanzas |Los Muñequitos makes its Pittsburgh debut.Established more than 50 years ago, LosMuñequitos is recognized as one of the mostvital ensembles sustaining and popularizingthe African roots of Cuban culture.August Wilson Center / 8 p.m. / $20–$30

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the spring gala | Join newly appointedDirector of Dance Maria Caruso in a celebra-tion of new beginnings as the La Rocheartists showcase their strength and diversitythrough ballet and contemporary works. La Roche College Dance Department Byham Theater / 8 p.m. / $15.75–25.75

wynonna judd with the pso |A special evening with country star

Wynonna Judd, Principal PopsConductor Marvin Hamlisch andyour Pittsburgh SymphonyOrchestra. Hear this Grammy Award-winning singer perform her chart-busting hits live. Wynonna’s #1 hitson the U.S. country singlescharts include “She Is His OnlyNeed,” “I Saw the Light,” “NoOne Else on Earth” and “ToBe Loved by You.” Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra / Heinz Hall 7:30 p.m. / $39–$125

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gallery crawl in the culturaldistrict | Free showcase of art andentertainment at various galleries and arts spaces.Trust Education & Community EngagementLocations throughout the DowntownPittsburgh Cultural District5:30–9 p.m. / Free and open to the public

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david dorfman dance: prophetsof funk/dance to the music |In an electric expression of movement drivenby the ethos of funk, David Dorfman returnsto his music and dance roots with “Prophetsof Funk/Dance to the Music.” Celebrating themusic of prophetic love, it honors Sly and theFamily Stone, one of the first racially andgender-integrated bands in America. Liftingup the spirit of Sly, it acknowledges that inthe face of the funk of life, there are still aspi-rations that can find expression in all of us. Pittsburgh Dance CouncilByham Theater / 8 p.m. / $19–$45

dialogues of the carmelites |This opera may just change your life. It’s a moving, powerful work, based on thestory of 16 Carmelite nuns who defendedtheir faith and were executed during thepolitical uproar of the Reign of Terror inFrance. It is also the story of Blanche, ayoung novice who finds her faith on the way

to the guillotine. Sung in French with English text projected above the stage. Join Pittsburgh Opera one hour before each performance for aninsightful pre-opera talk.Pittsburgh OperaBenedum Center$10.75–150.75Also May 3, 6 & 8

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the new world symphony |The 95-member Pittsburgh Youth SymphonyOrchestra’s final Heinz Hall concert of theseason. PYSO performs the music they willtake to the Florence, Italy, Youth Festival,including Samuel Barber’s “School forScandal Overture” and Anton Dvorak’s “New World Symphony.”Pittsburgh Youth Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / 2 p.m. Free admission — ticketsrequired / 412-392-4872 or pyso.us

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hairspray | “Hairspray”sweeps audiences away to1960s Baltimore, where the‘50s are out and change is in the aerosol. See larger-than-life adolescent Tracy Turnblad integrate“The Corny Collins Show,” vanquish the pro-gram’s reigning teen princess, and find truelove while singing and dancing — withoutmussing her hair!Pittsburgh Musical TheaterByham Theater / $12. 25–$39.75Also May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 & 15

uprise: raising black men | Thisunique production centers on a series ofdialogues performed by local black men andboys, and includes community partners in thelocal arts, social service, criminal justice andeducational organizations that focus onAfrican American youth. Led by MUGABEE(Men Under Guidance Acting Before EarlyExtinction), two Mississippi-based artists who have created community-based projects nationwide.August Wilson Center / 8 p.m. $20–$30 / Also May 6 & 7

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storybook favorites | Leonard Slatkin,conductor; Hila Plitmann, soprano; DavidConrad, narrator. Prokofiev: “Peter and theWolf”; Del Tredici: “Final Alice.” “Peter and theWolf” usually tells the story of a young boy,his animal friends and an evil wolf, with theinstruments of the orchestra portrayingdifferent characters. However, in this tonguein-cheek adaptation, the classic story is

changed to reflectmodern times. “FinalAlice” is based on thelast two chapters ofLewis Carroll’s “Alice’sAdventures inWonderland” and is sungby soprano talent HilaPlitmann. Note: This program

provides a mature perspective and may not be appropriate

for young children. Escape to the Heinz Hallgarden to join the Mad Hatter and hisfriends — including Maestro Slatkin — fora tea party unlike any other. Email [email protected] Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $17.50–$88 / Also May 8

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pittsburgh international children’s festival | Featuring artistsfrom around the world in professional the-ater, dance, music and visual arts, plus crafts,workshops and assorted activities. Highlightsinclude “Architects of Air” (UK), “Baobab”(Canada, Mali), “Knuffle Bunny” (USA), “Roomon the Broom” (UK) and “See Saw” (Ireland).Pittsburgh International Children’s TheaterGreen spaces & theaters in Oakland andSchenley Plaza / pghkids.org / Grounds free; ticketed performances start at $8Also May 12, 13, 14 & 15

music 101 with nancy goeres

the bassoon beyond peter’sgrandfather | Nancy Goeres, bassoon.Presented by the Pittsburgh SymphonyAssociation, Music 101 is a lunchtime lectureseries of informal presentations, providingthe community with opportunities to hearpersonal insights from PSO musicians, con-ductors and key personnel. This informativeseries is free. Doors open and lunch is servedat 11:15 a.m., no reservations necessary. Packa lunch or call 412-392-3303 to order aCommon Plea gourmet picnic lunch.Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra / Heinz Hall12:30 p.m. / Free and open to the public


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honeck, grimaud & mozart |Manfred Honeck, conductor; Hélène Grimaud,piano. Tower: “Stroke”; Mozart: PianoConcerto No. 23, K. 488; Beethoven:Symphony No. 2. Hélène Grimaud joins thePSO in a popular concerto by Mozart. Composerof the Year Joan Tower debuts the world premiere of the PSO commission, “Stroke.”Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / 8 p.m. / $20–$93Also, May 14

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pittsburgh sketch crawl II |A six-hour drawing marathon. Bring a sketchbook, drawing instruments and a bag lunch.Draw what you see on a journey thoughsome of Pittsburgh’s scenic plazas. For all ages;children must be accompanied by an adult.Trust Education and Community Engagement10 a.m.–4 p.m. / Free and open to the public

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west side story | More than 50 yearsago, one musical changed theater forever. Nowit’s coming to Pittsburgh, direct from Broadway,to mesmerize audiences once again. From thefirst note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORYsoars as the greatest love story of all time.Directed by Tony® Award-winner Arthur Laurents,WEST SIDE STORY remains as powerful,poignant and timely as ever.PNC Broadway Across America-PittsburghBenedum Center / $22–$69Also May 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22


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2011 festival of regional danceamerica northeast and mid-statesregional ballet association | 20 membercompanies perform exhilarating worksreflecting diverse choreography.Regional Dance America/NortheastByham Theater / 7 P.M. / $25.50–$35.50Also May 20, 21

first voice: a pittsburgh inter-national black arts festival |Showcases an innovative, eclectic blend ofperformances and installations by AfricanAmerican artists. The festival includes theater, music, film, spoken word, dance, hiphop, visual arts and educational activities.August Wilson Center / $20–$30Also May 20, 21 & 22

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the foreign exchange | RapperPhonte and Dutch producer Nicolay performan exhilarating cross-cultural blend of soundsas part of the August Wilson Center’s FirstVoice Festival.August Wilson Center / 8 p.m. / $20


honeck & mahler’s legacy |Manfred Honeck, conductor; Michelle DeYong,mezzo soprano. Mahler: “Kindertotenlieder”and Symphony No. 5. On the 100th anniver-sary of the composer’s death, Honeck pres-ents an all-Mahler program. Mahler’s FifthSymphony begins with an ominous trumpetcall. By the end of the symphony, joy triumphsin the exuberant finale.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $17.50–$88 / Also, May 21 & 22

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kyle abraham: abraham.in.motion |Emerging choreographer and Pittsburghnative Kyle Abraham returns home withhis company to present an exciting danceperformance.August Wilson Center / 8 p.m. / $20

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itzhak perlman performs andconducts | Beloved musician ItzhakPerlman returns to Heinz Hall to conduct and perform with the Pittsburgh SymphonyOrchestra. Experience Perlman’s virtuosicability in Bach’s Violin Concerto. Also, enjoyTchaikovsky’s beautiful “Serenade for

Strings” and Mendelssohn’s vibrant “ItalianSymphony.” Subscribers receive priority seat-ing and a 15 percent discount on tickets tothis concert.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / 7:30 p.m. / $29–$99

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god of carnage | Yasmina Reza’s contemporary comedy stormed New York,wowed the critics, and won the 2009 TonyAward for Best Play. Now, The Public isthrilled to produce the Pittsburgh premiere ofthis international blockbuster. Parents Alanand Annette visit Michael and Veronica at

their trendyBrooklyn apart-ment to discuss aplayground fightbetween theiryoung sons.

Although the setting is civilized and diploma-cy is the intention, the evening becomesanything but cordial as a verbal brawl ensuesthat is both hostile and hilarious. Pittsburgh Public TheaterO’Reilly Theater $35–$60; 26 & younger $15.75Also May 27–29, 31; June 1–5, 7, 9–12, 14–19, 21–26

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pittsburgh ballet theatre school2011 spring performance | Includes morethan 200 students of Pittsburgh BalletTheatre School’s Student and Pre-Professional Divisions. Includes two newworks choreographed by Pittsburgh nativeAlan Obuzor, together with excerpts from“Giselle” and “Paquita,” among others.Pittsburgh Ballet TheatreByham Theater / 7 p.m. / $22–$26

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9 to 5: the musical | A hilarious storyof friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era.

This new musicalcomedy, direct fromBroadway, is based onthe hit movie and fea-tures Dolly Parton’soriginal hit title songalong with her new

Tony® award and Grammy-nominated score.“9 to 5: The Musical” tells the story of threeunlikely friends who conspire to take controlof their company and learn there’s nothingthey can’t do — even in a man’s world.Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.Pittsburgh CLO / Benedum CenterTickets start at $26.75 / Also June 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

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wednesday wine flights |6:15 p.m. / $35 includes presentation, winesamplings & light fare

March2 spain a-gainMore great Spanish wines to enjoy — back by popular demand April 6 an italian wedding The festive nuptials of delicious Italian wines and fare… bellissimo! May4 i ™ ny Tour some fine wineriesof the Finger Lakes and Hudson Valley regions

craft beer school |6:15 p.m. / $25 includes presentation, beersamplings & light fare

March0 belgian style beers -made in americaMay0 meet the brewer: oskar blues brewery

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bny mellon jazz presents jazzlive |Free live jazz showcasing the region’s finest musicians. Tuesdays 5–11 p.m. Backstage Bar

5–8 p.m. 8–11 p.m.

March 1 Dwayne Dolphin Tania & Jeff Grubbs

8 Salsamba Clare Ascani

0 Al Dowe Band w/ Etta Cox Maureen Budway

0 Roger Humphries & RH Factor Kenia

0 Tony DePaolis Kenny Blake

April celebrate national jazz appreciation month

5 Thoth Trio Benny Benack III & Friends: The Next Big ThingCabaret at Theater Square / 8 p.m. / $10.75 & $15.75

0 MCG Quartet Bobby Caldwell: Up Close and PersonalCabaret at Theater Square / 8 p.m. / $25.75

0 Max Leake Sachal Vasandani: DownBeat Rising StarCabaret at Theater Square / 8 p.m. / $20.75

0 Kenia Karrin AllysonCabaret at Theater Square / 8 p.m. / $25.75 & $30.75

May 3 Michele Bensen Don Aliquo

0 Tony Campbell Lee Robinson

0 Dwayne Dolphin Alton Merrell

0 James Moore Clare Ascani

0 Carolyn Perteete Shawnee Lake

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theater squarenunsense | Back by popular demand!Sister Julia, Child of God, the convent cook,accidentally poisons 52 of her fellow sisters.Heartbroken and in dire need of funds tobury their last four dearly departed sisters,the five survivors take over the school audi-torium to raise money showcasing their hysterically hidden talents. Featuring starturns, tap-dancing nuns, an audience quizand comic surprises, NUNSENSE is heavensent! Winner of four Outer Critics CircleAwards (Best Off-Broadway Musical), NUNSENSE is a must-see. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret at Theater Square Through April 17Wed.–Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 2 p.m.; Select Thurs., 1 p.m. / $34.75–$44.75

the marvelous wonderettes |(Pittsburgh premiere) “The MarvelousWonderettes” is a cotton-candy-colored,non-stop pop musical blast from the past!Travel to the 1958 Springfield High Schoolprom, where you’ll meet the Wonderettes,four girls with hopes and dreams as big astheir crinoline skirts and voices to match.Follow their wise-cracking antics through totheir 10-year reunion, enjoying soulful rendi-tions of your favorite songs from the ’50sand ‘60s along the way. Featuring suchclassics as “Lollipop,” “It’s My Party,” “It’s InHis Kiss” and more, “The MarvelousWonderettes” is an unforgettable musicaltrip down memory lane that the New YorkTimes calls “effervescent and irresistible!” Pittsburgh CLOCabaret at Theater SquareApril 28–October 2Wed–Sat, 7:30 p.m.; Sat & Sun, 2 p.m.; Select Thurs at 1 p.m.$34.75–$44.75

improv comedy jam | 21+ thursdays / 10 p.m / $3 admission

salsa fridays | 21+ / Fridays / 10 p.m.$5 or free with ticket stub *10–10:30 P.M. Beginner’s Salsa DanceLessons

late night cabaret | 21+ Saturdays / 10 p.m. / $5 or free with ticket stub *visits pgharts.org for information on current Late Night shows.

* free admission (based on seating availability) with ticket stub from any earlier downtown show

backstage bar at theater squareLive music / No Cover / Smoke-Free Tues.–Thurs.: 5 p.m.–Midnight; Fri.: 5 p.m.–1 a.m.;Sat.: 5 p.m.–2 a.m.; Sun.: Noon–6 p.m. 412-325-6769 / backstagebar.com

the marvelouswonderettes

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karrin allyson

bobby caldwell

improv comedy jam

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visual artsAll visual arts exhibits are free and open to the public (except where noted)

Wood Street Galleries601 Wood Street (above t-station)Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

white light – black light |Installations by Finnbogi Petursson and Jan Tichy. The U.S. debut of ephemeral instal-lations that contrast digital light projectionsand “natural phenomenology.”Through April 3

bill vorn: hysterical machines |North America’s leading robotics artist’s proj-ects involvemotion control,sound, lighting,video, fog andcyberneticprocesses in dra-matic and rivetinginstallations. April 29–June 19

SPACE812 Liberty Avenue / Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

straight outta CompUSA: newwork by jesse

hulcher | JesseHulcher is having

the time of his

iLife as he tries to

find a use for the

Internet.Through May 1

eric singer: living in the future | A retro- and proto-spective ofwork combining sound, video, robotics and technology.

May 13–June 26

707 Penn Gallery707 Penn Avenue / Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

good news: works by ayanah moor |A 1980s issue of Ebony magazine inspiredthis exhibit, which examines the relationshipbetween autobiography, popular culture andnostalgia informed by

print media. The publication’s articles and advertisements serve as markers of meaningand memory.March 4–April 3

in waiting: works by katherine young |Drawings of patterned feminine portraits inlush flora.April 15–May 22

709 Penn Gallery709 Penn Avenue / Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

colin noonan: idle | Colin Noonanexplores his fascination with classical paintingand the end of the great era of automobiles.March 4–April 3

new work by bovey lee |Internationally renowned artist Bovey Leeexhibits a uniquely contemporary interpretationof the ancient art of Chinese paper cutting.April 15–May 22

Tito WayLiberty Avenue (at wood st., behind crazy mocha)

cell phone disco | Interactiveoutdoor installation visualizes the electro-magnetic field of an active mobile phone.ongoing

937 Liberty Ave 2nd floornamed-unnamed: herman pearl /

pearlarts: movement and soundA space of otherworldly, haunting, immersivesound. Pearl presents continuously renewingand ever-changing soundscapes derived fromreadings of the names of Iraqi civilian warcasualties.April 29–May 29

August Wilson Center980 Liberty Avenue / Tues.–Sat., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.Suggested Donation: Adults $5; Seniors &

Students (with ID); $3 / Children ages 6–12 $2 /

Members & Children ages 5 and under free

hip hop history | Highlights from the paradise collection. Through March 5

civil rights superheroes: martinluther king and the montgomery story |How comic books and cartoons inspire andfuel peaceful activism in the U.S. and abroad.Donated by the Toonseum.Through April 2

Ongoing exhibits:

in my father’s house

sculptures by thaddeus g. mosley

pittsburgh: reclaim,renew, remix

bridging the blood:your blood line ismine

Future Tenant819 penn AvenueWed.–Sun., 1–5 p.m. / futuretenant.org

cmu mfa group exhibit |Curated by Adam Welch.March 25–April 9

speakeasy | Future Tenant’s annual fundraiser.Friday, April 8 / details TBD

urbanic iii | Curated by Kyle EthanFischer and Nicole Capozzi.April 15–May 7

ToonSeum945 Liberty AvenueWed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Fri & Sat, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Adults $4; Students $3 / ages 12 & under free

toonseum.org / 412-232-0199

selections from collections:recent acquisitions |Through March 27

brenda starr: the art of dale messick |March 5 –April 29

superheroes: origins and icons |May 5–August 28


in my father’s house

cell phone disco

hysterical machines

straight outtaCompUSA

Online: pgharts.org

Phone:Benedum Center, Byham Theater & Cabaret at Theater Square412-456-6666

August Wilson Center412-258-2700

Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall412-392-4900

Pittsburgh Public Theater412-316-1600

Box Office at Theater Square: 655 Penn Ave. (between Sixth & Seventh streets)

A service charge is added to phoneorders. Ticket sales are final; noexchanges or refunds. Seats aresubject to availability. Ticketavailability for some events mayhave changed since publication.

Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater542 penn ave. proartstickets.org / 412-394-3353

in the voodoo parlour of marie laveau | by frank gaglianoIn 1900, on the eve of Mardi Gras in NewOrleans, two desperate people seek the helpof famed voodoo priestess Marie Laveau,who is having her own crisis.Through March 8

$17.50 advance; $22.50 at the door

congo square | by frank gagliano

Fantasies of corruption, madness, history,heroism and music surround a young blackman, Willy Beau, and a young white woman,Delphine, who fall in love in New Orleans.March 8 (fat tuesday)$17.50 in advance; $22.50 at the door

staged reading of the commediaworld of lafcadio b. | by frank

gagliano In 1917, charismatic con manLobo returns to New Orleans to disentanglefrom scandal and confront other issues,including the ghost of voodoo priestessMarie Laveau.March 5–8 / Minimum $10 donation

king hedley ii | by august wilsonThe eighth of Wilson’s famed 10-play cycle,the complex title character bears both physical and emotional scars. King Hedley IIis about a man trying to rebuild his life, anex-con on a quest for redemption. April 21–May 1$20 in advance; $25 at the door

Bricolage937 liberty ave. (first floor)webbricolage.org / 412-381-6999

hunter gatherers | by peter sinnnachtreib (Pittsburgh premiere) A dinnerparty is stripped of its decorum. The eveningkicks off with an animal sacrifice, followed bywrestling, dancing, sex, violence and decep-tion. This darkly comic work blurs the linebetween civilized and primal, and not everyone will survive to enjoy dessert. For mature audiences. April 14–May 7 / $25

Harris Theater 809 liberty ave.412-682-4111 / pghfilmmakers.org

Pittsburgh Filmmakers screens independent, foreign and classic films.

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Circle MirrorTransformation

Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith

Nunsense Voodoo Trilogy

3 4 5 Ballet Hispanico NunsenseTortelier & The Firebird


Voodoo Trilogy

6 NunsenseCircle MirrorTransformation

Voodoo Trilogy

Nora Chipaumire Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited

Congo Square Voodoo TrilogyCircle MirrorTransformation

JazzLive

7 NunsenseCircle MirrorTransformation

AltanMarvin Does Marvin

NunsenseCircle MirrorTransformation


Marvin Does Marvin

Second Saturday Art Workshops

46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes

Roots of Rock & RollNunsenseCircle MirrorTransformation

Marvin Does Marvin

46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes


Marvin DoesMarvin

A GershwinFantasy

NunsenseShrek the MusicalCircle MirrorTransformation

PSO “Tribute”Concert


A GershwinFantasy

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JazzLive

TurandotThe Gospel At Colonus

SeussicalNunsenseCircle MirrorTransformation

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Scheherazade


TurandotJazzLive

SeussicalThe Gospel At Colonus


ScheherazadeThe Gospel At Colonus



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A GershwinFantasy

Wednesday WIne Flights

Kodo

Music 101 withJeremy Branson

KodoJazzLive

NunsenseTortelier & The Firebird


Voodoo Trilogy

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13 Craft Beer School Shrek the Musical


JazzLive

Pittsburgh Speakers SeriesMark ShieldsNunsenseShrek the Musical

Fiddlesticks Family Concert


A Gershwin Fantasy


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the decemberists

one night of queen

amy grant

pittsburgh jazz orchestra

pittsburgh international children’s festival



David Dorfman Dance

Dialogues of theCarmelites

The MarvelousWonderettes

Superior DonutsKing Hedley IIHunter Gatherers

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Schumann, Liszt & Strauss


Turandot

Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra


Seussical

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TurandotNunsenseSchumann, Liszt & Strauss

4 5 6Next to NormalBenny Benack III & Friends

JazzLive

Music 101 with Linda Fischer

Wednesday Wine Flights

Next to NormalNunsense

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Next to NormalNunsenseOhlsson Plays Brahms

Second Saturday Art Workshops

NunsenseNext to NormalBanff Mountain Film Festival

Ohlsson Plays Brahms

Frankie Valli & theFour Seasons

Banff Mountain Film Festival


Bobby Caldwell:Up Close and Personal

JazzLive

Nunsense Disney in ConcertSuperior DonutsHunter GatherersNunsense

George Balanchine: Celebrating a Legend

Max Raabe &Palast Orchester

NunsenseDisney in ConcertSuperior DonutsHunter Gatherers

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George BalanchineCelebrating a Legend

Disney in ConcertNunsenseSuperior DonutsHunter Gatherers

Imagination Movers Live!

One Night of QueenMamma Mia!Superior Donuts

The DecemberistsKing Hedley II Mamma Mia!Superior DonutsHunter Gatherers

Jerry SeinfeldMamma Mia!Superior DonutsKing Hedley IIHunter Gatherers

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An Evening with Karrin Allyson

Superior DonutsJazzLive

Karl Rove & Howard Dean

King Hedley II

Gallery Crawl The MarvelousWonderettes


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1 2 3 4 5 6 7Dialogues of the Carmelites


Wednesday Wine Flights

Superior Donuts

HairsprayUprise: Raising Black Men


Superior DonutsHunter Gatherers

PSO Storybook Favorites

HairsprayThe MarvelousWonderettes

Superior DonutsDialogues of the CarmelitesUprise: Raising Black MenHunter Gatherers


Superior DonutsHairsprayUprise: Raising Black Men

Hunter Gatherers

Dialogues of the Carmelites

HairsprayThe MarvelousWonderettes

Superior DonutsPSO Storybook Favorites


Pittsburgh Intl.Children’s Festival


Superior Donuts

Honeck, Grimaud& Mozart



Superior DonutsHairspray

Pittsburgh Sketch Crawl II



Superior DonutsHairsprayHoneck, Grimaud & Mozart

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Superior DonutsHairspray

The New WorldSymphony



West Side StoryThe MarvelousWonderettes

2011 Festival of Regional Dance

First Voice: A Pgh. Int’l Black Arts Festival

West Side StoryThe MarvelousWonderettes

Kyle Abraham: Abraham.In.Motion




West Side StoryHoneck & Mahler’s Legacy

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Honeck & Mahler’sLegacy

JazzLive God of Carnage The MarvelousWonderettes

Itzhak Perlman Performs and Conducts


PBT School 2011 Spring PerformanceThe MarvelousWonderettes

God of Carnage


God of Carnage

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Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival

Music 101 withNancy Goeres


Superior Donuts

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Mamma Mia!Superior DonutsKing Hedley IIHunter Gatherers

Mamma Mia!Sachal Vasandani:Downbeat Rising Star



Los Muñequitosde Matanzas

Wynonna JuddThe Spring GalaSuperior DonutsKing Hedley IIHunter Gatherers

Honeck & Mahler’s Legacy

The ForeignExchange




West Side Story

Craft Beer SchoolWest Side Story JazzLive


God of Carnage

9 to 5: The MusicalGod of CarnageJazzLive

The Bold & the Sanctified

NunsenseDisney in ConcertSuperior DonutsGeorge Balanchine:Celebrating a Legend

Hunter Gatherers


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