GO! List 3-17-16
Follow Ariel (Abbey Rocks), Flounder (Alyssa Rambo) and the cast 'Under Da Sea' when Uniontown Area High School presents Disney's The Little Mermaid 7 p.m. March 18-19. Admission: $10. Tickets: 724-438-4501 or at the door. See related video at heraldstandard.com.
America’s Pop Music Hall of Fame and The Meadows Casino present BJ Thomas at the Meadows Casino Event Center June 11 to kick off the Summer Concert Series at the Meadows. Admission: $19.95-$34.95. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Four friends from very different backgrounds uncover ingrained prejudices in the Pulitzer Prize winning play “Disgraced” through April 10, 2016 at the O’Reilly Theater from the Pittsburgh Public Theater. For tickets call 412-316-1600 or visit ppt.org.
America’s beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna, brings his three-time Emmy Award-winning television series to the live stage with "Into the Wild Live!" at The Palace Theatre on 7:30 p.m. May 13. Admission: $24-$36 for adults and $14-$26 for youth (ages 16 and under). Tickets: thepalacetheatre.org, 724-836-8000 or at the box office.
theater
Geyer Performing Arts Center will stage Diary of Anne Frank 7:30 p.m. March 17-19 and 2:30 p.m. March 20 the Geyer Performing Arts Center, 111 Pittsburgh Street in Scottdale.mAll tickets will be $12. For information or reservations call 724-887-0887 or visit the website at wwwgeyerpac.com
State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown will present the following during its 2015-16 season: Riders in the Sky Salute to Roy Rogers, 8 p.m. April 1; and Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, 8 p.m. April 29 an improvised musical experience. Admission: $25-$40. Tickets: 724-439-1360.
The Classic Film Series at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown 2015-16 season includes The Searchers (April 15), “Double Indemnity” (May 13), Amadeus (June 24), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (July 22) and Gidget (Aug. 19). Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students.
Greensburg Civic Theatre’s Greasepaint Players present Chris Grabenstein’s Curiosity Cat at Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, 7:30 p.m. March 18 and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. March 19. The cast of 24 includes adults and children performing together. Admission: $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Advance tickets: 724-836-8000 or GGCCevents.org.
Mon River Arts presents its 2015-16 season at the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth that includes The Odd Couple March 18-20, Legally Blonde May 6-8 and 13-15. Details monriverarts.org.
PNC Broadway Across America 2015-16 musical series at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh features The Sound of Music March 22-27; and Matilda the Musical May 31-June 12. Information: trustarts.org.
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents Disgraced through April 10, 2016 at the O’Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh. The Pulitzer Prize winning play about four friends from four different backgrounds and their ingrained prejudices that are revealed when they are faced with problems. For tickets call 412-316-1600 or visit ppt.org.
high school musicals
Uniontown Area High School presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid 7 p.m. March 18-19. Admission: $10. Tickets: 724-438-4501 or at the door.
Albert Gallatin Area High School presents The Wizard of Oz 7 p.m. March 18, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 19 and 3 p.m. March 20. Admission: $10.
Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School presents Grease 7 p.m. March 18-19 and 2 p.m. March 20. Admission: $10. Tickets: (State Theatre) 724-439-1360.
Mount Pleasant Area High School presents Godspell 7 p.m. March 18 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 19. Admission: $10. Tickets: 724-423-5100.
auditions
Actors and Artists of Fayette County will be holding auditions for the upcoming performances of Disney’s The Little Mermaid that will be staged at the Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale June 9-12. Auditions will be held from 6-10 p.m. on March 23 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 26. A special audition for kids 12 and under will be held from 3-5:30 p.m. on March 25. Those who are auditioning must sing 16 to 32 bars of a song and an accompanist will be provided. No acapella auditions please. There will also be a dance audition. Audition appointments are strongly suggested-walk in auditions will be fit in upon availability. A list of suggested, not required songs, information on sign ups, or attaining suggested music is available by contacting shawnpconway@gmail.com or by visiting the Auditions for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Facebook page. Performers must be available for all shows.
art/exhibits
The Phoenix Art Center in Uniontown is accepting registrations for classes in visual and performing arts. Classes are held at Laurel Business Institute and at Uniontown Area High School in the Art Room. For a complete list of classes and workshops and to register: thephoenixartscenter.org.
Jozart Center for the Arts in California will continue the Wine & Line program 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Those attending can bring wine and snacks and create an original piece of art from start to finish under the guidance of a teaching artist. Cost is $22 and includes all materials. Reservations: cher@zoominternet.net.
music/comedy
The Greater Monongahela Area Community Band a benefit concert at Ringgold Middle School, Finleyville, 2 p.m. March 20. The program features a wide variety of concert band music styles including be marches, Broadway show tunes, and classical selections from the traditional concert band repertoire. Admission $5. Tickets: available at the door.
The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will be the site of the following performances: Air Supply 8 p.m. March 18, tickets: $55-$85; Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents Spanish Guitar 7:30 p.m. March 19, tickets: $12-$45; The Three Tenors (who can’t sing) starring comedian Vic DiBetetto 7 p.m. April 1, tickets: $30-$50; ROCK the Palace battle of the bands 6 p.m. April 2, tickets: $10 (advance) $50 (at the door); Belinda Carlisle 8 p.m. April 6, tickets: $49-$59; LUMA 8 p.m. April 8, tickets: $25-$35; River City Brass present Big Band Brass 7:30 p.m. April 9, tickets: $24-$31 (rivercitybrass.org); The B-52s 8 p.m. April 22, tickets: $38-$85; Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents “Mozart’s Requiem” 7:30 p.m. April 23, tickets: $12-$45; Dream Theater presents “The Astonishing” live 7:30 p. m. April 26, tickets: $42-$65; Barrage 8 7:30 p.m. April 27 tickets: $22-$32; Robin Trower 8 p.m. April 30, tickets $49-$59. Call Palace Theatre for information: 724-836-8000.
The Meadows Casino live entertainment features the following: Totally 80’s March 18; Justin Fabus Band March 19; NOMad March 25; and Nieds Hotel Band March 26. All shows begin at 8 p.m. and admission is free unless otherwise noted.
rbg Bar & Grill (inside Park Inn by Radisson), Uniontown presents entertainment schedule: Backseat Driver 9 p.m. March 18; Abacus Jones 9 p.m. March 19; Open Jukebox 7 p.m. March 23; DJ Paul McGrady, March 24; Shelly McCombie Trio 9 p.m. March 25; Classics 9 p.m. March 26; Open Jukebox 7 p.m. March 30; and DJ Paul McGrady 7 p.m. March 31.
Bullskin Opry will be held April 2 at the Bullskin Grange Hall, 938 Pleasant Valley Road, Mt. Pleasant. Local and regional bluegrass bands will be performing on stage as well as some great jamming and good food downstairs. Doors open at 5 p.m. with music from 6-10 p.m. Admission is free. Donations accepted. Beginner musicians are always welcome. Details: 724-455-3919. Future dates: May 7.
St. Vincent College Concert Series will present musical performances featuring internationally acclaimed musicians during its 44th season. The schedule for the 2015-16 series features Vivian Choi, piano, April 9. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. (new time this year), with most performances in the Robert S. Carey Student Center Performing Arts Center. Single tickets are $25. Information: 724-805-2565.
An intimate solo/acoustic performance by Citizen Cope at Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead, 8 p.m. March 31. Admission: $30-$50. Tickets: librarymusichall.org.
Jewell will be in concert at Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead 8 p.m. April 28. Admission: $45-$55. Tickets: librarymusichall.org.
The Avett Brothers will perform at Stage AE on the outdoor stage May 12. General admission $45. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Cyndi Lauper’s in concert at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, Munhall May 13. Lauper’s new album, “Detour” comes out May 6 and features her take on country classics From the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. Her 1980s original hits included “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Time After Time,” “She Bop” and “True Colors.” Admission: $69-$99. Tickets: librarymusichall.com and ticketfly.com.
An Evening with Ray LaMontagne at Stage AE June 12. Admission: $39.50 (advance), $42 (at door). Tickets go on sale March 4 at ticketmaster.com.
Barenaked Ladies with OMD and Howard Jones in concert at Stage AE June 20. Admission: $38.50 (advance), $40 (at door).
Billy Joel in concert PNC Park, 8 p.m. July 1. Tickets: livenation.com.
Kenny Chesney’s Spread the Love Tour, Heinz Field, July 2. Tickets: livenation.com.
Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick will bring their tour to First Niagara, July 21. Tickets: $27.50-$108.
Josh Groban and Sarah McLachlan in concert at First Niagara Pavilion on Aug. 2. Tickets: $52-$142 at Ticketmaster and livenation.com.
Halsey in concert at Stage AE Aug. 9. Admission: $39.50 (advance) $42 (at door). Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Weird Al Yankovic’s Mandatory World Tour will stop at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh Sept. 16. Admission: $39.50-$59.50 and VIP Packages $139, $269 Tickets: trustarts.org or 412-456-6666. This event is presented by Live Nation.
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