GO! List 03-09-17
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Pittsburgh Public Theater presents “Daddy Long Legs” directed by Ted Pappas March 9-April 9 at the O’Reily Theater. This musical tells the coming of age love story of orphan Jerusha Abbott and wealthy benefactor Jervis Pendleton who sends her to college during the early 20th century. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at ppt.org, by calling 412-316.1600 or at the O’Reily Theater Box Office. (Photo courtesy of PPT.)
theater/film
The Classic Film Series at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown 2016-17 season presents “Clue” (March 10); “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (April 7); “A Hard Day’s Night” (May 12); “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House” (June 23); “Ghostbusters” (July 21); and “Taxi Driver” (Aug. 18). Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students.
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents ”Daddy Long Legs” directed by Ted Pappas March 9-April 9 at the O’Reily Theater. This musical tells the coming of age love story of orphan Jerusha Abbott and wealthy benefactor Jervis Pendleton who sends her to college during the early 20th century. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at ppt.org, by calling 412-316.1600 or at the O’Reily Theater Box Office.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Dance Theatre of Harlem will perform together at the August Wilson Center, marking the first time the PBT has partnered with another professional company. The nine-performance run will start with a private performance and preview party 6 p.m. March 16 and will continue through March 26. Tickets start at $28 and are available online at pbt.org, by calling 412-456-6666 or by visiting the Box Office in Theater Square. Information: pbt.org.
Riverdance — The 20th Anniversary World Tour, March 17-19, Benedum Center. Part of the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series, this event will celebrate a milestone anniversary for the show. Tickets start at $36 and can be purchased online at trustarts.org, by phone at 412-456-6666 or at the Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave.
Greensburg Civic Theatre’s Greasepaint Players present Reginald F. Bain’s interactive children’s comedy “Clowns’ Play,” 7:30 p.m. March 17 and 1 and 4 p.m. March 18. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Advanced tickets can be ordered by calling 724-836-8000, online at ggccevents.org or by a mail-in form found online at gctheatre.org.
”Rockin’ Road to Dublin” 7:30 p.m. March 21, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Celtic rocker Chris Smith and Irish Dance World Champion Scott Doherty will team up for the performance. Tickets are $30, $40 and $45 and can be purchased online at thepalacetheatre.org or by calling 724-836-8000.
Pittsburgh Opera announced its 2017-18 season which includes: “Tosca” Oct. 7, 10, 13 and 15; “The Marriage of Figaro” Nov. 4, 7, 10 and 12; “Moby-Dick” March 17, 20, 23 and 25, 2018; and “The Elixir of Love” April 21, 24, 27 and 29, 2018 all at the Benedum Center. “The Long Walk” will be performed Jan. 20, 23, 26 and 28, 2018 at the CAPA Theater and the world premiere of “Ashes & Snow” will be held Feb. 17, 20, 23 and 25, 2018 at the Second Stage Project. Information: pittsburghopera.org.
auditions
Greensburg Civic Theatre is holding auditions for the suspenseful thriller “Wait Until Dark” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 11, Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. The cast has six parts for men and women ages 12-60. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The dates of the performance will be May 5, 6 and 7. Email info@gctheatre.org for an appointment time, but walk-ins are also welcome.
festivals
Pittsburgh Humanities Festival, March 24-26, throughout Pittsburgh’s Cultural District and neighboring locales. Highlights include Bassem Youssef: The Joke is Mightier Than the Sword, The Writers of the Onion and A Conversation with Kathleen Neal Cleaver and Denise Oliver-Velez. For the complete schedule and ticket information go online to trustarts.org/smarttalk.
EQT Children’s Theater Festival, May 18-21 in the Cultural District, Downtown Pittsburgh. The festival will feature ticketed performances “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters — An African Tale,” “The Way Back Home,” “We Built This City,” “Elephant and Piggie’s We Are in a Play!,” “Simple Gifts,” “Pulse” and more.
Information: trustarts.org/PGHkids.
art/exhibits
The Phoenix Arts Center in Uniontown is accepting registrations for classes in visual and performing arts for all ages. Costs for classes vary and most classes are held at The State Theatre or Uniontown High School. 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.
The Gallery @ James Photographic, 86 West Main St., Uniontown, features a variety of local artists and artisans’ works–sculpture, paintings, photography. It is open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday or by appointment.
Fences Up Close: A Pittsburgh Story, open now through March 10, 1839 Gallery at the August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. This exhibit is in collaboration with Paramount Pictures and director Denzel Washington featuring original props, costumes, photography, video of interviews and a setting from the movie. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Information: trustarts.org or call 412-456-6666.
Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr., 7 p.m. March 10, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance or $22 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Doubt A Multimedia Exhibit Feb. 10 through March 26, SPACE Gallery, 812 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. An opening reception will be held 5:30-10 p.m. at the gallery featuring DJ Gordy and a special performance using technology, light and photography by artist Lori Hepner. The event is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
music/comedy
The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will be the site of the following performances: Rockin’ Road to Dublin, 7:30 p.m. March 21, Tickets: $30, $40 and $45; Rachmaninoff’s 3rd, 7: 30 p.m. March 25; and Golden Dragon Acrobats, 7: 30 p.m. March 29, Tickets: $15-$35; River City Brass Presents The Evolution, 7:30 p.m. April 1; Lisa Lampanelli, 8 p.m. April 7, $45, $55, $65 and $75; Cesar Millan Live, 8 p.m. May 5, Tickets: $58, $68, $78 and $88; River City Brass presents Swing Into Summer, 7:30 p.m. May 6; Bill Engvall, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. May 13, $35, $45, $55 and $65; Buddy Guy, 7:30 p.m. May 14, $52, $65; Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, 7:30 p.m. May 20; Steve Solomon’s “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy,” 3 p.m. June 11, $25, $35 and $40; The Marshall Tucker Band, 8 p.m. June 30, Tickets: $25, $35 and $45; The Chi-Lites & The Delfonics, 7 p.m. July 22, $45, $50, $55 and $60; Steven Seagal Blues Band, 7:30 p.m. March 11, Tickets: $35-$90; Tommy James and the Shondells, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Tickets: $45, $50, $55, $60 and $65. Call Palace Theatre for information: 724-836-8000.
The Bullskin Opry at The Bullskin Grange Hall, Rt. 982 Bullskin Twp. 938 Pleasant Valley Road, Mt. Pleasant, will be held 6-10 p.m. April 1. Doors open at 5 pm. Free admission. Donations accepted. Local and regional bluegrass bands will be performing upstairs on the Shallenberger Stage. Baked goods and food also available. Beginner musicians are always welcome. Information: 724-455-3919. Future dates: May 6. June 23, 24 and 25 will be the Bullskin Opry Bluegrass Festival.
Bad Suns March 9, Stage AE. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Brit Floyd, Pink Floyd Immersion World Tour 2017, 8 p.m. March 10 and 11, Benedum Center. Brit Floyd brings the music of Pink Floyd to life once again with its lavish new stage show. The spectacle of a Pink Floyd concert experience is truly recaptured in high-definition sound, and with a stunning million dollar light show and state of the art video design. Tickets start at $38.75 and can be purchased online at trustarts.org, by phone at 412-456-6666 or at the Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave.
DRUMLine Live Worldwide Tour, 7 p.m. March 12, Benedum Center, 237 Seventh St. The performance is the show stopping attraction created by the musical team behind the hit movies, “Drumline” and “Drumline: A New Beat,” embodies the soulful, high-stepping style of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band experience. Tickets start at $28.50 and are available vailable online at trustarts.org, by phone at 412-456-6666 or at the Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave.
The Ten Tenors present Power of Ten 7:30 p.m. March 14 at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. Tickets are $31.75-$76.75 and are available at trustarts.org, by calling 412-456-6666 or at the box office at 655 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh.
Local Natives March 18, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25 in advance and $27 day of the show. One dollar from each ticket will go to support gender-based violence intervention and prevention programs. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey All the Hits Tour March 21, PPG Paints Arena. Tickets: livenation.com.
Black Stone Cherry with Caleb Johnson and Through Fire March 22 at Stage AE. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Cold War Kids with Middle Kids March 23 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Green Day in concert at the Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, March 25. Admission: $33-$67.50. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Daya will bring her tour home to Pittsburgh, March 30, at Stage AE. Admission: $20. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Rocktopia Live, 8 p.m. March 31, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. This concert tour will debut at The Palace and feature a fusion of classical music, opera and classic rock. Tickets start at $45 and can be purchased online at the palacetheatre.org or by calling the box office at 724-836-8000.
Andrew McMahon in The Wilderness with Atlas Genius and Night Riots April 1, State AE. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $26 in advance or $28 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Billy Currington April 6, Stage AE. Tickets $32 in advance and $35 day of the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Jukebox Memories Hall of Fame Edition, presented by K&M Productions, 7:30 p.m April 8, the State Theatre Center for the Arts. The concert will feature Charlie Thomas’ Drifters, The Coasters and The Shades of Blue. Tickets are $25, $35 and $45. Information: statetheatre.info.
Killswitch Engage & Anthrax — The Killthrax Tour with The Devil Wears Prada April 9 at Stage AE. Tickets $32 in advance or $35 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Jim Caruso’s Cast Party — “An Extreme Open Mic” with Billy Stritch at the Piano, 7:30 p.m. April 19, at the Cabaret at Theater Square. It’s a cool cabaret night-out and a hilariously impromptu variety show. Table and hi-top seating for single tickets is $55 and theater seating for single tickets is $45. Tickets can be purchased online at trustarts.org, by phone at 412-456-6666 or at the Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave.
JoJo April 22 at Stage AE, Pittsburgh. Doors open 7 p.m. and tickets are $25 in advance or $27 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Tech N9ne May 15, Stage AE. Tickets $28 in advance and $30 day of the show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Chris Rock The Total Blackout Tour, 8 p.m. May 17 and 18, Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. Tickets between $49.50-$125 and are available at trustarts.org, calling 412-456-6666 or at the Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Ave.
Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold Tour, March 31, PPG Paints Arena. Tickets: livenation.com.
Never Shout Never, April 2, The Club at Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance or $23 the day of the show and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.
Steel Panther, April 14, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $27.50 in advance or $30 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
070 Shake, April 17, The Club a Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15 in advance or $17 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
STS9, April 18, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $24.99 in advance and $27 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Frank Iero and The Patience with Dave Haus and the Mermaid, April 23, Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $17. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
In This Moment: Half God/ Half Devil Tour with Motionless in White, Avatar and Gemini Syndrome, April 25, Stage AE. Doors open 6 p.m. and tickets are $27 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
TraptGod Tour featuring Gucci Mane, April 26, Stage AE. Doors ope 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $42 in advance or $45 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Mayday Parade A Lesson in Romantics 10th Anniversary Tour, with Knuckle Puck and Milestones April 28, Stage AE. Doors open 7 p.m. and tickets are $24.99 in advance and $25 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Jamestown Revival with The Ghost of Paul Revere, 7 p.m. May 5, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $18 in advance or $20 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Pierce The Veil & Sum 41 — We Will Detonate! Tour, May 9, Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.n. and tickets are $29.50 in advance or $32 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Korn with Animals as Leaders and DED, 6 p.m. May 10, Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $42.50 in advance or $45 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
The 1975, May 11, Stage AE. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.
Mastodon with Eagles of Death Metal and Russian Circles, May 12, Stage AE, Pittsburgh. Tickets are $35 and available ticketmaster.com.
The XX May 16, Stage AE, Pittsburgh. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.
Gojira with Deafhaven and Code Orange, 6:30 p.m. May 17, Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $30 in advance or $32 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Future Islands, May 28, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Old Crow Medicine Show performing Blonde on Blonde, May 30, Stage AE. Doors open 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.
Everclear “So Much for the Afterglow,” June 1, Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $26. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 June 7, Heinz Field, Pittsburgh with opening act The Lumineers. Tickets: livenation.com.
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers June 9, PPG Paints Arena. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Barnes Courtney, June 13, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15 and available at ticketmaster.com.
Dead & Company June 15, KeyBank Pavilion. Tickets:ticketmaster.com.
Sigur Ros, June 15, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $45 in advance and day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Honda Civic Tour featuring headliners OneRepublic and special guests Fitz and The Tantrums and James Arthur, July 18, KeyBank Pavilion. Information: livenation.com.
Alloutpraise will present the headliners Finding Favour July 22 at Harr Soccer Field — North Campus, 1076 King’s Way, Donegal. Information: alloutpraise.com.
Incubus with special guest Jimmy Eat World, July 26, KeyBank Pavilion. Tickets and information: livenation.com
Glass Animals with Little Dragon, July 31, Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $36. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Muse with special guest Thirty Seconds to Mars, Aug. 1, KeyBank Pavilion, Burgettstown. More information: livenationentertainment.com.
The Smooth Tour, featuring Florida Georgia Line, Nelly and Chris Lane, Aug. 19, KeyBank Pavilion. Tickets: megaticket.com.
Bruno Mars: 24K Magic World Tour Aug. 22, PPG Paints Arena. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Roger Waters in concert PPG Paints Arena on Sept. 19, 2017. The former Pink Floyd singer and bassist will be on his “Us + Them” tour, featuring classic Pink Floyd, some new songs and solo work. Admission: $52.59-$190. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Pixies, Oct. 4, Stage AE. Doors open 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $39.50 in advance or $42 day of the performance. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Lady Gaga, Nov. 20, PPG Paints Arena. More Information: livenationentertainment.com.
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