On Stage: An Evolving PBT

On Stage: An Evolving PBT

by | Mar 14, 2025 | On Stage, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has had the most difficult transition of local dance groups, spanning a pandemic and three artistic directors over the past few years. The latest, Adam McKinney, armed with a wealth of new ideas, introduced a number of changes, both artistic...

PDC

by | Feb 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

2024 was a year of growth for a lot of artists and companies here in Pittsburgh. As we head into 2025, I’m going to be doing an overview of local groups, beginning with Pittsburgh Dance Council. Director Randall Miller has made known his preference for hip hop and its...
On Stage: The Pillow Project at 20

On Stage: The Pillow Project at 20

by | Sep 6, 2024 | On Stage, The Pillow Project

The newly-named Jaka Pearl Pørter (and wordsmith, motorcycle enthusiast and life/art partner John Lambert) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Pillow Project this weekend at August Wilson Center. It’s hard to believe that I’ve covered her for all of...
On Stage: Corning Connects

On Stage: Corning Connects

by | Mar 20, 2024 | Corningworks, On Stage

I have come to look forward to choreographer Beth Corning’s next curiosity, that is, what aspect of the world she will question, deconstruct and ultimately expose to her audiences. Yes, Corning has a constantly probing mind, so delicious to those who like to dive into...