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‘Golden Girls’ — as puppets — coming to Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater
Those four pals from Miami are back — well, sort of. A live stage version of the ’80s sitcom “The Golden Girls” is headed to Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater — only with puppets. The show, “That Golden Girls Show! A Puppet Parody,” debuted off-Broadway in 2016 with puppeteers (in full view...
Tickets for TSO holiday shows in Pittsburgh going on saleVideo
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s popular annual holiday tour, “Christmas Eve and Other Stories,” includes two Dec. 22 shows at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Times for the Pittsburgh concerts will be 3:30 and 8 p.m. Reserved tickets, starting at $47.25, go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 13 at livenation.com, ticketmaster.com...
Review: Somber ‘Angel Has Fallen’ brings growth to franchiseVideo
The “Has Fallen” series, “Olympus,” “London” and now, “Angel Has Fallen,” is a curiously enduring franchise. But it seems the character of Mike Banning, a foul-mouthed Secret Service agent played with a lumpy gruffness by Gerard Butler, has filled the void of the everyman action hero, displaced by those with...
Shadyside Arts Festival features creative twist on animals, food, boxes
One artist paints endangered animals. Another’s work showcases Pittsburgh through images of food. And a third transforms vintage crates. The trio will be part of the 23rd annual Shadyside … The Art Festival on Walnut, Aug. 24-25. The event features 150 local, regional and national artists and includes an array...
Rob Thomas’ point of view will be evident on Pittsburgh stopVideo
Going into his new solo album, “Chip Tooth Smile,” one thing Rob Thomas wanted to accomplish was to make sure there would be no cases of mistaken identity with the record. Thomas brings his signature sound and some new music to Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center Aug. 27. That’s not to say...
Entertainment planner: Aug. 22-Sept. 4
Thursday Aug. 22 East Coast Turnaround, TGIS free concert, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. 724-836-8000 or thepalacetheatre.org Friday Aug. 23 Great American Banana Split Celebration, entertainment, food and activities, downtown Latrobe. Through Aug. 25. bananasplitfest.com History Happy Hour, Fort Ligonier. 724-238-9701 or fortligonier.org Rock the Quarry XIX, music, food and fun,...
Hot cars converge on Heinz Field for Steel City Nationals
Michael Tarquinio, business development specialist for the MaxMotive classic, muscle and custom car dealership in Cheswick, says the inaugural Steel City Nationals will be “the largest celebration of the automobile that this city has ever seen.” MaxMotive is sponsoring the gathering of hundreds of hot rods, classics, customs, exotics and...
Company offers $1,000 to binge 25 hours of ‘Friends’
Geez, there’s just not enough “Friends” news in the news these days. Surely, that’s what you were thinking, right? Well, here’s some more: In honor of the hit NBC series’ 25th anniversary, Frontier Communications is offering a lucky fan $1,000 to binge-watch the show for 25 hours. That works out...
‘Dancing With the Stars’ choice of Sean Spicer sparks backlash
Sorry, nice guys like actor James Van Der Beek and Karamo Brown of “Queer Eye” — you probably aren’t going to get the attention you deserve on the upcoming season of “Dancing With the Stars.” ABC has announced the cast for Season 28, kicking off Sept. 16, and the buzz...
Wiggles sing, dance their way into little tykes’ heartsVideo
Like many children born “Down Under,” Emma Watkins recalls watching “The Wiggles” as a child. “I was quite enamored by the Irish dancing and costumes and curly hair. I have curly hair,” Watkins says in a telephone interview. She’s now one of the Australian foursome — and its first and...
Manfred Honeck, PSO release new Anton Bruckner recording
People sometimes wonder what music means, especially when there are no lyrics and the title is generic. Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra provide a compelling answer for Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9 with their new recording, which is being released today on the Reference Recordings label. Bruckner was...
Latrobe’s Great American Banana Split Celebration promises a sweet weekend
A classic ice cream dessert that’s been making people smile since 1904 is once again deserving of an annual summertime salute. Latrobe serves up its 115th Great American Banana Split Celebration Aug. 23-25. The party takes place in downtown Latrobe, where the banana split was first invented by David Strickler,...
Spider-Man to leave Marvel CU after Sony, Disney talks fall apart
Spider-Man appears to have taken his last swing through Walt Disney Co.’s Marvel Cinematic Universe. Kevin Feige, the president of Disney-owned Marvel Studios, will no longer produce the “Spider-Man” movies released by rival studio Sony Pictures after the two companies failed to come to a new agreement, according to three...
Fort Ligonier bakes up historical happy hour
Fort Ligonier will light a fire under its upcoming History Happy Hour. One of its reproduction historical field ovens will be lit for the event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 23. Patrons can line up for Connections Café’s crusty artisan pizzas as they pop out of the clay oven. Joe Golden...
ZZ Top, WDVE team up for Pittsburgh concert ticket offerVideo
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top and Pittsburgh rock station WDVE are celebrating their 50th anniversaries by offering two pavilion seats for $50 (plus applicable fees) for the band’s Sept. 11 concert at KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown. The special tickets are available in limited quantities, while supplies last,...
Comedian Bill Bellamy discusses his legacy ahead of Pittsburgh Improv showsVideo
Comedian Bill Bellamy has contributed to the popular culture with stand-up routines and numerous roles in movies and on television. But will he be best remembered for coining one of the most ubiquitous phrases in the urban slang lexicon? Bellamy, who will perform five shows Aug. 23-25 at the Pittsburgh...
Beo String Quartet closes WSO summer chamber music series
The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and Latrobe Presbyterian Church present the Summer Chamber Music Series finale in the historic Unity Chapel in Latrobe, 114 Chapel Lane. The concert at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 features Beo String Quartet. Now in its fourth season, the quartet is comprised of violinists Jason Neukom and...
‘Golden Girls’ — as puppets — coming to Pittsburgh’s Byham TheaterVideo
Those four pals from Miami are back — well, sort of. A live stage version of the ’80s sitcom “The Golden Girls” is headed to Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater — only with puppets. The show, “That Golden Girls Show! A Puppet Parody,” debuted off-Broadway in 2016 with puppeteers (in full view...
25th Bond movie gets a title: ‘No Time to Die’
The 25th James Bond movie has a title: “No Time to Die.” Producers announced the moniker Tuesday for the film that has long been referred to simply as “Bond 25.” “No Time to Die” returns Daniel Craig to the role of 007. Lea Seydoux, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw and Ralph...
Forget Pittsburgh. Actress Cate Blanchett toured Seattle before becoming movie’s ‘Bernadette’
SEATTLE — Where did she go, that Bernadette? All over Seattle, apparently. The Phinney Ridge Farmer’s Market. The top of the Space Needle. Buca di Beppo. Wherever actress Cate Blanchett needed to go to better understand the rant-ridden mind of Bernadette Fox, the title character of “Where’d You Go, Bernadette,”...
Lil Nas X had historic run, but now Billie Eilish is No. 1
Step aside, Lil Nas X. There’s a new sheriff in town, and her name is Billie Eilish. Billboard announced on Monday that the rising pop star’s summer smash “Bad Guy” has hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart, ending “Old Town Road’s” unprecedented 19-week ride at the top. After...
Hoda Kotb announces Sept. 3 return to ‘Today’
Speculation has been rampant for months about the return — or lack thereof — of Hoda Kotb to NBC’s “Today.” The journalist adopted her second daughter, Hope, in April. She announced on the show this morning that she will indeed be back to Rockefeller Center — on Sept. 3. During...
Status hearing set for civil lawsuit against Jussie Smollett
A hearing is set in the city of Chicago’s effort to recover costs from actor Jussie Smollett after police said his claims of a racist and anti-gay attack were phony and staged. The status hearing Tuesday is the first since the lawsuit was moved to federal court from state court...
Free admission on Museum Day, thanks to Smithsonian magazine
Smithsonian magazine is holding its 15th annual Museum Day, granting visitors free admission for two by visiting its website. This year’s date is Sept. 21. Several regional museums are participating, including the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Old Economy Village in Ambridge, Lawrence County Historical Society in New...
Brad Paisley out; Reba, Dolly, Carrie Underwood to host CMAs
Carrie Underwood, who has hosted the Country Music Association Awards since 2008 with Brad Paisley, is losing her partner-in-crime. But she won’t be on her own: The CMAs announced Monday that “special guest hosts” Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire will join Underwood during the Nov. 13 event. The organization says...
