'Burgh Vivant

Lonnie the Theater Lady stops in for a cocktail and a chat about the “sometimes tense, completely riveting” production of THE WOLVES, by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Rachel Stevens, at the Conservatory Theatre Company of Pittsburgh Playhouse. THE WOLVES continues through March 8, 2020. Tickets and more information here. The post Review: THE WOLVES, Conservatory Theatre Company, Pittsburgh Playhouse appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

Lonnie the Theater Lady is back on ‘Burgh Vivant tonight to talk about Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s “thoroughly enjoyable, nearly perfect production” of HAIR, directed by Ken Gargaro, performing through February 2, 2020. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghmusicals.com  The post Review: HAIR, Pittsburgh Musical Theater appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

A “quirky, unexpected” take on Christmas is Arcade Comedy Theater’s production of THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS according to Lonnie the Theater Lady. Written by Anthony Neilson and directed by Jethro Nolen, THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS continues through December 21, 2019. For tickets and more information, visit www.arcadecomedytheater.com The post Review: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Arcade Comedy Theater appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

“A lighthearted, nostalgic stroll down memory lane:” Lonnie the Theater Lady talks Pittsburgh CLO’s FOREVER PLAID, performing at the Greer Cabaret Theater through December 29th. For tickets or more information, visit www.pittsburghclo.org.  The post Review: FOREVER PLAID, Pittsburgh CLO appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli is on ‘Burgh Vivant tonight to talk about his new book ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS, just in time for the holidays. Find it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2WOoBuz The post MICHAEL BUZZELLI – Author, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

Actor and playwright Alec Silberblatt returns to Pittsburgh for cocktail conversation on ‘Burgh Vivant and for his new show THE MON VALLEY MEDIUM, a darkly comedic murder mystery set in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania. THE MON VALLEY MEDIUM will have two performances only, November 8 and 9 at Carnegie Stage. For tickets and more... Read more » The post ALEC SILBERBLATT – actor, playwright appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

Lonnie the Theater Lady rocks out to CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND, by Lauren Yee, directed by Marti Lyons, performing at City Theatre through October 6, 2019. For tickets and more information, visit www.citytheatrecompany.org The post Review: CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND, City Theatre appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

Lonnie the Theater Lady is back on ‘Burgh Vivant tonight to talk about Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company’s production of GEM OF THE OCEAN, by August Wilson, directed by Andrea Frye, and presented in association with the August Wilson House. The production continues through September 22, 2019. For tickets and more information, visit www.pghplaywrights.org    The post Review: GEM OF THE OCEAN, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

There’s plenty to unpack about Front Porch Theatricals’ production of FUN HOME – and Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli and Brian Edward are on it.  Adapted from the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, directed by Spencer Whale, FUN HOME continues at The New Hazlett Theater through August 25, 2019. For tickets and more information, visit www.frontporchpgh.com  The post Review: FUN HOME, Front Porch Theatricals appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

Lonnie the Theatre takes us to 1984: the show, produced by Prime Stage Theatre, adapted from the novel by George Orwell, directed by Richard Keitel, playing at the New Hazlett Theater through March 12, 2017 – and the year 1984 as she recounts her nights at some of the hottest now-defunct Pittsburgh dance clubs of the ’80’s Where were YOU in 1984? For tickets and more information, visit www.primestage.com. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh.  (more…) The post Review: 1984, Prime Stage Theatre appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

“A raucous comedy turned tragic” – Lonnie the Theatre Lady is back tonight to talk about the Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Theatre Company’s production of BIG LOVE, written by Charles L. Mee, directed by Reginald Douglas, performing through March 12th, 2017. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.com   (more…) The post Review: BIG LOVE – Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

In case you missed it: Nick Mitchell stops by ‘Burgh Vivant for a martini and to share his thoughts on Carnegie Mellon School of Drama’s sold out production of RAGTIME, directed and choreographed by Tomé Cousin. For more information on the production, visit www.drama.cmu.edu. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh.  (more…) The post Review: RAGTIME – Carnegie Mellon School of Drama appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

TONIGHT: Bricolage Production Company’s Producing Artistic Director Tami Dixon invites you to get on the BUS (aka Bricolage Urban Scrawl), Bricolage’s annual fundraiser taking place March 11, 2017, and best described as “a daring exposé of Pittsburgh’s most adventurous artists.” Get an inside look at the event, hear some of the most memorable moments in BUS history, and get your tickets at www.bricolagepgh.org. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. ALSO SEE: TAMI DIXON – No television and celebrity crushes (more…) The post TAMI DIXON – BUS: Bricolage Urban Scrawl, March 11, 2017 appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

University of Pittsburgh Teaching Artist Ricardo Vila-Roger discusses the difficult conversations presented in his upcoming production of BALTIMORE. Catch the performance March 29th through April 9th, 2017 and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER March 30th through April 9th at the University of Pittsburgh Stages. For tickets and more information, visit play.pitt.edu, and listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in audio podcast. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. ALSO SEE: RICARDO VILA-ROGER – On Equitable Casting in Pittsburgh RICARDO VILA-ROGER – On Super Hero Obsessions (“I Love Joss Whedon”) (more…) The post RICARDO VILA-ROGER – Teaching Artist, University of Pittsburgh appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

There’s a Mad Muse afoot in Pittsburgh and she’s in the ‘Burgh Vivant studio tonight! Performing artist Lori Howsare stops in for a martini to bring us a touch of inspiration and the scoop on her upcoming Literary Brothel, March 9 – 11, 2017 and the return of the acclaimed Atrocity Exhibition this May! Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in audio podcast, and follow The Mad Muse at www.musegonemad.com. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. ALSO SEE: THE MAD MUSE – Brian Edward meets his Oracle Guide (more…) The post THE MAD MUSE, LORI HOWSARE: “I’m an emotional stripper.” appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

“Erika Strasburg… she’s luminescent” – Catch Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli’s review here and see PUMP BOYS & DINETTES through April 15th, 2017 at the CLO Cabaret. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghclo.org. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh.   (more…) The post Review: PUMP BOYS & DINETTES, Pittsburgh CLO appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

“A heartfelt, poignant story about a sister’s unconditional love for her brother” – Lonnie the Theatre Lady talks WOODY’S ORDER at The REP, the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Professional Theater Company through February 19th, 2017, written and performed by Ann Talman, directed by John Shepard. For tickets and more information, visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.com. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh.   (more…) The post Review: WOODY’S ORDER, The REP at Pittsburgh Playhouse appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

TONIGHT: Broadway star and Carnegie Mellon graduate Mitchell Jarvis talks TWELFTH NIGHT at the Public, what’s new in Pittsburgh, and certain theatrical reviews. Listen to “The Full Martini” – the complete interview in audio podcast, and see Mitchell Jarvis as Feste in William Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT, directed by Ted Pappas at Pittsburgh Public Theater through February 26th, 2017. For tickets and more information visit www.ppt.org. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. ALSO SEE: MITCHELL JARVIS – “I see you as a Jesus” “She’s the man” – a review of TWELFTH NIGHT at Pittsburgh Public Theater (more…) The post MITCHELL JARVIS – TWELFTH NIGHT at Pittsburgh Public Theater appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

TONIGHT: Hiawatha Project Founding and Artistic Director Anya Martin talks growing up Mennonite and the memory of her first martini! Be sure to catch Hiawatha’s upcoming production of JH: MECHANICS OF A LEGEND performing at The August Wilson Center February 9 – 18, 2017. For tickets and more information, visit www.hiawathaproject.org. ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center For Media Innovation in beautiful Downtown Pittsburgh. ALSO SEE: Anya Martin & Delana Flowers – Hiawatha Project (more…) The post ANYA MARTIN: Martinis and Mennonites appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.

Hiawatha Project’s Founding and Artistic Director Anya Martin and Performer Delana Flowers are in the ‘Burgh Vivant studio tonight to talk about Hiawatha’s upcoming production of JH: MECHANICS OF A LEGEND performing at The August Wilson Center February 9 – 18, 2017. For tickets and more information, visit www.hiawathaproject.org and stay tuned to the finale of this interview for a special preview vocal performance from Delana Flowers! ‘Burgh Vivant films weekly at Point Park University’s Center For Media Innovation in beautiful Downtown Pittsburgh. ALSO SEE: Anya Martin – Martinis and Mennonites (more…) The post ANYA MARTIN & DELANA FLOWERS – Hiawatha Project appeared first on 'Burgh Vivant.