Best 2014-2015 College Productions In Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Studio Theater
4200 5th Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-7529
www.play.pitt.edu
Dates: Nov. 6 – 23, 2014
A cast of puppets sounds like a child's fantasy come true, but the "Avenue Q" cast of puppets is anything but. Politically incorrect lyrics, raunchy dialogue and hilarious roasting of children's television has awarded this groundbreaking spectacle three Tony awards. Officially off-Broadway, director Bria Walker brings this Broadway sensation to Pitt's stage for Pittsburgh theatergoers' entertainment. Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, soundtrack geniuses behind "Frozen" and "Book of Mormon," will delight patrons with "If You Were Gay" and "Everyone's a Little Bit Racist."
University of Pittsburgh
Henry Heymann Theater
4301 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-7529
www.play.pitt.edu
Dates: Apr. 2 – 12, 2015
Step into the small theater at the historic Stephen Foster Memorial at the University of Pittsburgh to experience student performances at their finest. Director Cynthia Croot brings "Curse of the Starving Class" to Pitt, a gripping tale that delves deep into the psyche of the American family. On the pristine shores of California, the four members of the dysfunctional Tate clan fruitlessly cling to their failing farm. Weston struggles with alcoholism and debt while his wife, Ella, dreams of escape. Meanwhile the couple's children, Wesley and Emma, make plans of their own.
Studio Theater
Pittsburgh Playhouse
222 Craft Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 392-8000
www.pittsburghplayhouse.com
Dates: Nov. 7 – 23, 2014
This much beloved romantic tale features one of Shakespeare's most oft-repeated lines, "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." An enchanting spiritual comedy, "As You Like It" follows beautiful Rosalind who, with her cousin Celia and confidante Touchstone, flees persecution from her uncle's estate to find safe haven, humor and love in the Forest of Arden.
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University of Pittsburgh
Henry Heymann Theater
4301 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-7529
www.play.pitt.edu
Dates: Nov. 7 – 9, 2014
Richard McMillan, a keystone member of the Three Rivers Shakespeare Festival, and Ann Louise carry out "Love Letters," the exchanges between friends Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace who went through adolescence together, and later grew apart, but continued to share confidences. The actors read the notes, letters and cards – which span over nearly 50 years and discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats – that have passed between them throughout their separated lives. As the letters are read aloud, we come to know their characters as evocative, touching, frequently funny individuals – though what is implied is as revealing and meaningful as what is actually written down.
George R. White Dance Complex
222 Craft Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
www.pittsburghplayhouse.com
Dates: Apr. 10 – 12, 2015
Head over to the George R. White Dance Complex to witness premiere modern dance through Point Park Connections. This experience is an opportunity to see students perform brilliant, preeminent pieces featuring a wide range of dance styles and experiences through the adjunct dance faculty. Tickets start at $20.
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