by jvranish | Jan 22, 2020 | On Stage, Pittsburgh Dance Council, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
In the futuristic love story, The Terminator, Kyle passionately uttered, “I came back for you Sarah.” Maybe I didn’t pass through time for L.A. tap dancer Sarah Reich, but I did go back to see a second of her Pittsburgh Dance Council performances at...
by jvranish | Jan 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
The latest version of Jesus Christ Superstar — the one being showcased now in the 50th Anniversary Tour — is a prime example of theatrical time travel, embracing its original inspiration in the Bible on the way Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1970 rock opera...
by jvranish | Dec 19, 2019 | On Stage, Point Park University
Dance theater can use many approaches. Attack Theater, with its unique way of embracing audiences all over Pittsburgh, put it right into the company name. And local independent choreographer Beth Corning plumbs the depths of various political and personal topics in...
by jvranish | Dec 12, 2019 | Attack Theatre, On Stage
Perhaps the title “On Stage” is a misnomer. I’ve been following Attack Theatre for most of its 25 years as they led me all over the Pittsburgh area, indoors and out, on stage, yes, but mostly offstage in the nooks and crannies of a city that...
by jvranish | Nov 19, 2019 | On Stage, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre opened its 50th anniversary season on a traditional, seemingly safe note with its production of “Giselle” at the Benedum Center. But it proved to be more than that as alumni dancers descended on the city for the anniversary to view a special...
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