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City Theatre in Pittsburgh announces 2020-21 season
Pittsburgh’s City Theatre, based on the South Side, prides itself on introducing cutting-edge new works. In keeping with that tradition, the company announced a 2020-21 season filled with bold new plays. The season opens Sept. 19 with “Frankenstein” by Emmy Award-winning performance collective Manuel Cinema, described as “a new take...
‘Inside the Actors Studio’ host James Lipton dies at 93Video
LOS ANGELES — James Lipton, an actor-turned-academic who became an unlikely celebrity and got hundreds of master actors and Hollywood luminaries to open up about their craft as the longtime host of “Inside the Actors Studio,” died Monday. Lipton died of bladder cancer at his New York home, his wife,...
Kool & The Gang return to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
There will be another celebration at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. Rhythm and blues icons Kool & The Gang return June 20 to the casino’s event center on the North Shore. Known for 1970s and ’80s classics like “Celebration,” “Get Down on It,” “Joanna,” “Cherish” and “Jungle Boogie,” the band opened the...
Public Enemy kicks out Flavor Flav after campaign dispute
NEW YORK — Public Enemy has abruptly fired founding member Flavor Flav following a public spat over the rap group’s plan to perform at a Bernie Sanders campaign event. Public Enemy “will be moving forward without Flavor Flav,” the band said in a brief statement Sunday. “We thank him for...
History Center offering tips for researching Irish family heritage
Curious about your Irish ancestors? Need help tracing your family tree back to the Emerald Isle? The Detre Library & Archives at the Senator John Heinz History Center is hosting its sixth annual Irish Genealogy Workshop on St. Patrick’s Day. Irish genealogy experts Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the...
Fort Ligonier staffer’s research takes her ‘across the pond’
Erica Nuckles, director of history and collections for Fort Ligonier, will present information she gleaned from her travels to the United Kingdom during a “Tea and Time Travel: Exploring Incredible Connections in the U.K.” Speaker Series program on March 8 at the museum, 200 S. Market St. During the 2...
Jeannette’s You Are Here initiates acoustic jam, music series
An open Friday Acoustic Jam is set for 6:30 p.m. March 6 at You Are Here gallery, 406 Clay Ave., Jeannette. The event is free and open to musicians and music fans age 18 and up. All acoustic instruments are welcome, and keyboards will be permitted. Musicians are encouraged to...
‘The Invisible Man’ tops box office with $29 million
The Elisabeth Moss-led thriller “The Invisible Man” rode a wave of good reviews to a very visible spot atop the box office this weekend. Universal Pictures on Sunday estimated that the film from writer-director Leigh Whannell earned $29 million from North American theaters. Internationally, the Blumhouse production picked up an...
‘Judge Judy’ to end after 25 seasonsVideo
Court will soon be adjourned. The “Judge Judy” court. But don’t worry, the snark behind the bench will go on. Judy Sheindlin, the acerbic adjudicator who dispenses justice on the syndicated “Judge Judy,” announced that after this coming season, the 25th, CBS has opted to forego new episodes. She spilled...
Tickets going on sale for Tim McGraw’s Burgettstown concert
Tickets for country superstar Tim McGraw’s July 31 concert at S&T Bank Music Park in Burgettstown go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. March 6 via livenation.com. The date is part of McGraw’s Here on Earth Tour, which opens July 10 in Syracuse, N.Y. The 30-date tour...
Murrysville siblings work both sides of the stage for ‘Sound of Music’
When Camryn Hall wakes up in the morning, the Murrysville teen may have to take a moment to think about exactly which rehearsal — or rehearsals — she needs to prepare for. Some days it’s rehearsal for the Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s upcoming production of “The Sound of Music,” in which...
‘Into the Wild’ lures the unprepared to Alaska wilderness
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — For nearly a quarter-century, the old bus abandoned in Alaska’s punishing wilderness has drawn adventurers seeking to retrace the steps of a young idealist who met a tragic death in the derelict vehicle. For many, Christopher McCandless’ legend was cemented in the 1996 “Into the Wild” book...
Roaring ’20s-themed dance to benefit Westmoreland County Food Bank
The Roaring ’20s of a century past will meet the 2020s during a retro dinner dance March 7 at Ferrante’s Lakeview in Hempfield. Those attending are encouraged to dress in Prohibition-era attire while enjoying a buffet dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Wally Gingers Orchestra. The event is...
The Abbey Road Institute opens 1st U.S. school in Miami
MIAMI — One of the world’s leading music studios has set its sights on Miami, with the help of a Grammy-winning Colombian music producer. Abbey Road Studios, where legendary bands like The Beatles and Pink Floyd recorded their albums, will open its first U.S. music school in Miami in partnership...
Ben Folds plans return appearance with Pittsburgh SymphonyVideo
Multi-platinum record-selling musician, composer and producer Ben Folds will return to Pittsburgh for a June 3 date with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The concert repertoire will be announced from the stage of the concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Heinz Hall. Folds has four previous appearances with the PSO, beginning...
Prince Harry records charity song with Jon Bon JoviVideo
LONDON — Prince Harry joined Jon Bon Jovi at Abbey Road Studios in London on Friday as the singer recorded a charity single to support the foundation that oversees the Invictus Games — a multinational sports event for sick and injured servicemen. The prince and the popstar greeted each other...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Feb. 28-March 1
In like a lion, out like a lamb? No matter, March is upon us. This weekend at least, snow bunnies will still get some time on the slopes. The rest of us can look forward to Old Man Winter heading back into hibernation. Meanwhile, a weekend of entertainment beckons. Lost...
‘Lift Every Voice’ has evolved into Pittsburgh Symphony tradition
It takes time and repetition for a success to become a tradition. The Pittsburgh Symphony’s “Lift Every Voice” concert made its debut three years ago as a collaboration with Hill District neighbors to celebrate the legacy and vibrancy of the local community. It has evolved, says symphony president Melia Tourangeau,...
Taylor Swift plays ‘The Man’ in new video with The Rock cameoVideo
Taylor Swift’s new music video is must watch for a lot of reasons. The video for “The Man,” the fourth single from Swift’s album “Lover,” sees the pop star play a male character, “The Man.” The character appears to be a wealthy businessman who enjoys going out on his yacht...
Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber, Maren Morris nab top ACM nomsVideo
NASHVILLE — Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay lead the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards with six nominations for Dan Smyers and five for Shay Mooney and helped pop star Justin Bieber earn his first-ever ACM noms. Smyers, a McCandless native, is a graduate of North Allegheny High School and...
Review: ‘Invisible Man’ squanders its intriguing possibilitiesVideo
Unraveling the dusted bandages of H.G. Wells’ classic 1897 science-fiction novel, writer-director Leigh Whannell has refashioned “The Invisible Man” as a bracingly modern #MeToo allegory that, despite its brutal craft, rings hollow. Our image of Wells’ villain — the white wrappings, the dark sunglasses — comes largely from James Whale’s...
Entertainment planner: Feb. 27-March 11
Friday Feb. 28 73rd Annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival, with musicians from 21 Pennsylvania colleges and universities, California University of Pennsylvania, California. Through March 1. calu.edu Warehouse 11, The Wicked Googly, Ligonier. 724-238-2123 or thewickedgoogly.com Saturday Feb. 29 Brooke Annibale, Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall, Lawrenceville. 412-682-0177 or thunderbirdmusichall.com Groove...
‘Spooky symposium’ will tell supernatural Pittsburgh stories
You’ve probably heard of “The Amityville Horror,” a book and movie series based on the real-life haunting of a house on Long Island, New York. But did you know that Pittsburgh has its own version of that macabre manse? That chilling story, “The Demon of Brownsville Road,” will be recounted...
Country’s Sturgill Simpson performs at Petersen Events Center
A country singer who believes he’s best heard live, Sturgill Simpson will bring his “A Good Look’n Tour” to the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Simpson has produced four albums, winning a 2017 Best Country Album Grammy for “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth.” Additional music comes from earlier...
Westmoreland Cultural Trust plans enchanting masked gala at The Palace
Those attending this year’s Party at the Palace at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will enjoy a themed masquerade event, with guests visiting masked celebrations from around the world. “Party at The Palace is a fantastic evening to celebrate and support the arts while enjoying amazing food, music and company...
