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Entertainment planner: Feb. 14-27
Thursday Feb. 14 “A Chorus Line,” Geyer Performing Arts Center, Scottdale. Through Feb. 17. 724-887-0887 or geyerpac.com “Damn Yankees,” Saint Vincent College, Unity. Through Feb. 17. stvincent.edu Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, Munhall. 877-987-6487 or librarymusichall.com Jim Brickman, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. 412-456-6666 or...
When did reality TV become … nice?Video
Ever since “The Real World” debuted on MTV in 1992, reality TV has given us so much anger: Accusations. Betrayals. Brawls. Plenty of chardonnay in the face. By 2006, when “The Real Housewives” reared its triple-processed blond head, the Mean Reality TV genre had clawed its French Tips into America’s...
50 years on, America looks back at freeze-frame moments of fameVideo
When Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley of America look back on half a century of freeze-frame moments, the highlights begin right out of the gate. “We have been very fortunate to be able to start our career with such success. Our very first album (‘America’) and single (‘Horse with No...
‘The Last Five Years’ opens in Stage Right Pittsburgh’s new home
Stage Right Pittsburgh has an idea for Valentine’s Day weekend that will combine seats to a stage show, complimentary bubbly, chocolate strawberries and a rose for that special someone. Does it get any better than that? Or theatergoers can forego the VIP package and just enjoy the first adult performance...
Fresh take on ‘Phantom’ promises to light up Benedum CenterVideo
It’s hard to imagine that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway musical masterpiece, “The Phantom of the Opera,” could be improved upon after 31 years of brilliant opening nights – yet Cameron Mackintosh’s new production features some changes that are said to be no less than dazzling. “Phantom” lights up the Benedum...
‘A Chorus Line’ dancing across Geyer stage
For Marina Stefano of Bullskin, Fayette County, performing in “A Chorus Line” at Geyer Performing Arts Center is a real test of her stamina. In addition to choreographing the musical, she also plays Diana, whom she describes as “a fun-loving and sarcastic character,” a part that requires her, among other...
Violinist joins Westmoreland Symphony for Valentine’s concert
Smart concert programming always takes the audience into account. That’s what Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra music director Daniel Meyer did when planning the special nature of the ensemble’s next concert. “We wanted a program that is immediately accessible, straight up the middle, because we know we get a lot of first-time...
Tommy James still draggin’ his line of hits, 53 years laterVideo
Tommy James was born in Ohio, raised in Michigan, now lives in New Jersey, recruited his band in Greensburg and calls Pittsburgh his second home. “I love coming back to Pittsburgh, where it all started for me,” he says. “I owe Pittsburgh a great deal, I truly do. It began...
Love is in the air thanks to Cupid’s Harp by Chatham Baroque
Cupid, the Roman child god of love, is older than Valentine’s Day. He’s a renamed and modified version of a Greek god – Eros. His mother was Venus and his father was either Mercury or Mars (the god of war) according to different accounts. Although we think of Cupid’s arrows...
Report: 7 women claim singer Ryan Adams was inappropriate
NEW YORK — A New York Times report says seven women have claimed singer-songwriter Ryan Adams offered to help them with their music careers but then turned things sexual, and he sometimes became emotional and verbally abusive. In the story published Wednesday, a 20-year-old female musician said Adams, 44, had...
40 Pittsburgh artists join free Carnegie Library music service
A curated selection of Pittsburgh area music will be available for free streaming and downloading with just a library card. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is launching their STACKS digital music service Friday. A library card is all it takes to gain streaming and downloading access to the music. Your...
The official ‘Captain Marvel’ website is all ’90s cheesy nostalgia
Ah, the infancy of the internet. Do you even remember how cheesy those websites were? Well, Marvel does. And it’s made the most of it when it came time to launch the official website for its latest super hero flick, “Captain Marvel.” In case you’ve been under a rock lately,...
Disney releases teaser trailer for ‘Frozen 2’
Is it that time already? Time to head back to Arendelle? Disney released a teaser trailer for “Frozen 2” on Wednesday. Perhaps you’ve heard the original. (Heard it over and over and over and …) The teaser opens with Elsa on a black sand beach, eying the waves as they...
Requiem for rice plantation slaves debuts tonight in Pittsburgh
Carnegie Mellon University will host the orchestral debut of “Unburied, Unmourned, Unmarked: Requiem for Rice,” a classical music piece focusing on Africans who were enslaved on Lowcountry South Carolina and Georgia rice plantations, at 7 p.m. today in the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. The requiem is “a modern and...
Prepare to be amazed when the ‘Masters’ take The Palace Theatre stageVideo
“Masters of Illusion,” the stage version of the CW Network’s hit television series billed as America’s largest touring magic show, encourages audiences to “Believe the Impossible” during its current tour of the U.S. and Canada. Audience members at The Palace Theatre on Feb. 17 will have their own chance to...
21 Savage released from ICE detention
Hip-hop star 21 Savage has been released from ICE detention nine days after he was taken into custody. The British-born rapper — real name She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph — was arrested Feb. 3 for allegedly being in the United States after his visa expired. “Today, 21 Savage was granted a release...
New Jersey becomes first U.S. state to take legal Oscars bets
LAS VEGAS — Perhaps you weren’t sure — or didn’t care — if Gisele Bundchen’s husband and the New England Patriots won the Super Bowl this month. But you know why “The Favourite” is a favorite to win an Oscar for best costume design and you’re willing to bet on...
Saint Vincent College Concert Series to host the Argus Quartet
The award-winning Argus Quartet will perform Feb. 23 as part of the 47th season of the Saint Vincent College Concert Series. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. in Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica in Unity. Comprised of violinists Clara Kim and Jason Issokson, cellist Joann Whang and violist Dana Kelley,...
Touring Leonardo da Vinci exhibition heads to Carnegie Science CenterVideo
Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, will host the touring “Da Vinci The Exhibition” at its PPG Science Pavilion beginning Feb. 16. The exhibition examines the “original Renaissance man’s” life and his achievements as an artist, scientist, engineer, researcher and inventor. Included will be 60 life-size reproductions of da...
Latrobe Art Center tasting event to feature pizza, beer
Latrobe Art Center will host Taste of the Neighborhood from 5:30-8 p.m. March 1. The event in the center at 819 Ligonier St. will feature pizza and appetizers from a variety of area restaurants, along with libations from area breweries and wineries. The Heavenly Biscuits singing duo will entertain. Food...
Free Cafe Art open house coming up at Greensburg Art Center
A Cafe Art open house is planned for 2-4 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Hempfield. The free event will feature “Mosaics With Rose,” with member artist Rosemary Sovyak demonstrating how to make colorful mosaic pieces such as suncatchers, decorative mirrors and hanging wall...
Jeannette’s You Are Here gallery explores ‘Disconnections’
You Are Here, a nonprofit art center at 406 Clay Ave., Jeannette, will host “Disconnections,” with an opening reception at 6 p.m. March 9. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibition is curated by Dan Overdorff and features work by Pati Beachley, Kathleen Dlugos, Samantha Lantz,...
The Chainsmokers’ ‘World War Joy’ tour coming to PPG Paints ArenaVideo
Grammy Award-winning DJ/producer duo The Chainsmokers will play PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Oct. 11 as part of their “World War Joy” North American fall arena tour. Multi-platinum Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer, featured on The Chainsmokers’ latest single “Who Do You Love,” will be joining...
‘Let My People Go’ brings story of Underground Railroad to Hill DistrictVideo
The venue for this production had to be more than just a building. When Matthew Mehaffey, professor of music at the University of Minnesota and Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh’s Robert Page music director, was searching for the site to hold an upcoming performance he wanted to find the right location....
Resistance is key as ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ returns for season 3
PASADENA, Calif. — Resistance is the theme when “The Handmaid’s Tale” returns this summer with 13 episodes for its third season, but the Hulu drama is avoiding a collision with the final season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” The dystopian drama will debut three new episodes on Wednesday, June 5,...
