Sharon Eberson
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Worth the risk? Pittsburgh theaters' comeback caution deserves our support
In Texas and Utah, COVID-19 forces swift closings of reopened theaters, but others still plan a summer comeback. → Read More
Delta Foundation works toward proud PrideFest 2020
The Pittsburgh LGBTQIA+ advocacy group invites trans, nonbinary and youth representation while suggesting ways to celebrate Pride from home. → Read More
Danson to Denzel: A fangirl reflects on 40 years of interviews
Sharon Eberson’s chats with Hollywood and Broadway celebrities, authors and artists, and why Ian McKellen yelled at her. → Read More
Pitt preps to slay online dragons with virtual 'She Kills Monsters'
The online production follows on the heels of a 2018 and ‘19 stage success of the popular play. → Read More
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre steps into the future with new Downtown home
The new space has inspired Mark Clayton Southers & Co. to plan a 2020-21 season of in-person shows and online viewing. → Read More
City Theatre, Pittsburgh Playhouse partner to develop new works by 5 local playwrights
The 10-minute one-act works will represent up-to-the-minute themes, in the year of a pandemic and Black Lives Matter. → Read More
Quantum Theatre takes 'leap of faith,' announcing shows in parks and indoors
“An Odyssey,” “Chimerica” and new musical “The Current War” were announced for in-person audiences. → Read More
Disney+ offers first glimpse of 'Hamilton' with official trailer
The megahit musical, filmed with its original cast, comes to the streaming service on July 3. → Read More
Ella Fitzgerald doc charts difficult course of the First Lady of Song
“Just One Of Those Things” opens online Friday. → Read More
Tree of Life oral history project unfolds at New York museum
The Museum of Jewish Heritage will hold a webinar Tuesday on anti-Semitism and racism as part of its “Meanings of October 27” program. → Read More
August Wilson to receive 2021 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The late Pittsburgh Playwright is among 35 members named to the Class of 2021, even as 2020 ceremonies are on hold due to COVID-19. → Read More
AMC movie chain set to reopen theaters in July
Safety measures will be in place as theaters anticipate the release of films such as Disney’s live-action “Mulan.” → Read More
Black Theatre United launches campaign to tackle industry racism
Celebrity voices of Billy Porter, Phylicia Rashad, Viola Davis and many more focus on awareness, accountability, advocacy and action. → Read More
Cinemark movie chain to begin reopening Pittsburgh theaters Fourth of July weekend
COVID-19 safety measures will be in place as America’s third largest chain prepares for openings nationwide → Read More
No drama in reopening for Dormont's Hollywood Theater
With COVID-19 social distancing in place, the movie theater’s new beginning has been “understandably very slow.” → Read More
Quantum Theatre teases announcement of in-person outdoor events
The theater known for its environmental productions also will present its first online production, with “married or cohabitating couples.” → Read More
Movie theaters prep for July reopening with potential summer blockbusters — and cats
Yifei Liu as Mulan in the Disney live-action summer of 2020 release.(Disney Enterprises, Inc.) Summer blockbuster season at the movies has started earlier... → Read More
Zachary Quinto, Katharine McPhee, Franco Harris join the team for Children's Museum virtual gala
The Great Night In Gala on Sunday, June 14, is open to the public and includes the Pirates’ Josh Bell, illustrator Mo Willems and more. → Read More
Where black Pittsburghers turn for answers and action on the pandemic
1Hood Media and Take Action Mon Valley are among the groups taking on the dual pandemics of coronavirus and violence. → Read More
Pittsburgh theaters of all sizes are on a treasure hunt for funding
Like all businesses dependent on congregating, COVID-19 and social distancing have sent the performing arts industry into crisis mode. → Read More