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on stage
A viewing of “Disney’s Aladdin” will be held 7 p.m. Saturday at the Metropolitan Theatre, 369 High St., Morgantown. Tickets: 877-999-WVPT or www.wvpublictheatre.org.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s classic “The Nutcracker” will be performed through Dec. 30 at the Benedum Center, 237 7th St., Pittsburgh. Details: 412-281-0360 or pbt.org.
Pittsburgh Public Theater will present “The Chief” Jan. 3-12 at the PPT, 621 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. The play, made in Pittsburgh, is about Arthur J. Rooney Sr. Tickets: 412-316-1600.
PNC Broadway Across America presents “Flashdance” Jan. 1-6 at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “Flashdance” is the unforgettable story of a working-class girl striving to make her dreams of becoming a professional dancer a reality. Recommended for mature audiences only. Tickets: 412-392-4900 or trustarts.org.
Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater presents “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” Jan. 6-7 at the Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh. Join intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud. Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure. Best for children 3-10. Tickets: 412-456-6666 or online at trustarts.org.
S2BN, Opus One Productions, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!” at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Benedum Center, 237 7th St., Pittsburgh. Winner of Billboard’s Creative Content Award, “Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!” has performed in front of fans across the U.S. and Canada over the past three years, and the new show “Get the Sillies Out!” is sure to be one you won’t want to miss. Tickets: 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org.
Pioneer contemporary dance masters Pilobolus will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the WVU Creative Arts Center, 300 Patteson Dr., Morgantown. Pilobolus is a modern performance company that revels in its revolutionary approach to creativity in dance. Tickets: Mountainlair and Creative Arts Center box offices, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
PNC Broadway Across America – Pittsburgh presents “Les Miserables” Jan 15-27 at the Benedum Center, 237 7th St., Pittsburgh. This adaptation of “Les Miserablenew staging and re-imagined scenery. Tickets: 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org.
PNC Broadway Across America – Pittsburgh presents “Sister Act” Feb. 5-10 at the Benedum Center, 237 7th St., Pittsburgh. Experience Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash. Tickets: 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “Wednesday Wine Flight: Valentine’s Wines” Feb. 6 at Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. This Valentine’s Wines event could also be called “From France With Love.” Price includes a panel presentation, light appetizer fare and wine samples paired for this month’s theme, featuring Jacob’s picks for this first Wine Flight of 2013. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Dessert, coffee and full bar available after the show (not included in ticket price). Tickets: 412-456-6666 or go online to trustarts.org.
Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater presents “Martha Speaks” Feb. 10-11 at the Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh. The production is a new musical adapted from the Martha Speaks book series by Susan Meddaugh and the PBS Kids TV series. When the family dog eats a bowl of alphabet soup, the letters go up to her brain instead of down to her belly and Martha literally becomes outspoken. Tickets: 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org.
Pittsburgh Dance Council presents “Kyle Abraham – Abraham in Motion” at 8 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh. A new work from Pittsburgh-born choreographer Kyle Abraham, the evening’s full-length performance pairs classic essays from W.E.B Du Bois’ Souls of Black Folk and John Singleton’s 1991 film, Boyz n the Hood with an operatic score. Tickets: 412-456-6666 or go online to trustarts.org.
PNC Broadway Across America – Pittsburgh presents “American Idiot” Feb. 19-24 at Heinz Hall, Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Based on Green Day’s Grammy award-winning multi-platinum album, and featuring the hits “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday” and the title track, “American Idiot” boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. Tickets: 412-392-4900 or go online to trustarts.org.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust presents “DRUMline LIVE” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Benedum Center, 237 7th St., Pittsburgh. DRUMLine LIVE’s cast has honed its precision with years of training in marching band programs across the southern United States. This versatile group of musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Tickets: 412-456-6666 or go online to trustarts.org.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust presents “Brit Floyd” at 8 p.m. March 1 at the Benedum Center, 237 7th St., Pittsburgh. Inspired by the record breaking 1994 ‘Division Bell’ tour and including the trademark Pink Floyd arch and circle light show, and brand new Floydian animation and projection, P-U-L-S-E 2013 will be Brit Floyd’s biggest show yet. Tickets: 412-456-6666 or go online to trustarts.org.
Pittsburgh Dance Council presents the dancers of Black Grace at 8 p.m. on March 2 at the Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh. Samoan culture informs and shapes New Zealand’s most accomplished choreographer Neil Ieremia, fueling his artistry with organic exuberance. Black Grace manifests the rhythms, spirit and energy of Pacific heritage with outstanding works from the company’s 17-year history. Tickets: 412-456-6666 or go online to trustarts.org.
Comedian Ron White will appear 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. April 19 at the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre, 2261 Monongahela Blvd., Morgantown. Tickets: Mountainlair and Creative Arts Center box offices, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
exhibits
The exhibition “Warhol: Headlines,” works based on headlines from tabloid news, will be on display through early January at the Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh. The paintings, photographs and sculptures of Deborah Kass will also be on display through early January at the museum. Details: 412-237-8300 or www.warhol.org.
More than 250 years of African American history are chronicled in the “From Slavery to Freedom” exhibit on display at Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Details: go online to www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
music
Robert Earl Keen, Shelby Lynne, Rhett Miller and Black Prairie will perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center, 300 Patteson Drive, Morgantown, as part of West Virginia Public Theater’s “Mountain Stage with Larry Groce.” Tickets: Mountainlair and Creative Arts Center box offices, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
Brantley Gilbert with Kip More will perform a “Hell On Wheels Tour” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the West Virginia University Coliseum, Jerry West Blvd., Morgantown. Tickets: Mountainlair and Creative Arts Center box offices, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
Jam band Umphrey’s McGee will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Metropolitan Theatre, 369 High St., Morgantown. Tickets: Mountainlair and Creative Arts Center box offices, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
holiday fun
Inspired by the classic holiday film, The Polar Express, Carnegie’s Science Center’s Breakfast Express will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. The event features breakfast, sing-along, events in the Omnimax Theater, stories and more. Tickets: 412-237-3400.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ Winter Flower Show will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Jan. 6 at the conservatory, One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. Features include an outdoor light exhibit, Santa visits, brunches, family fun days and a New Year’s Eve celebration.
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