GO! List 03-30-17
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.)
California University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Music and Theatre’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” 7 p.m. March 30, 31 and 2 and 7 p.m. April 1, Blaney Theatre in Steele Hall. The tale of six quirky adolescents finding joy, heartache and purpose in competing at the regional spelling bee features a touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a vibrant score by William Finn. Tickets are $12 for adults, seniors and children. Cal U students with valid CalCards pay 50 cents, plus a $5 deposit that is refunded at the show. Information and tickets: 724-938-5943. (Photo courtesy of the university.)
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Paul Shaffer & The World’s Most Dangerous Band will perform 7:30 p.m. April 2 at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. The band will also host surprise special guest Valerie Simpson. Tickets start at $39 and are available online at thepalacetheatre.org or by calling the box office at 724-836-8000. (Photo courtesy of the theater.)
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Renaissance & Baroque will present Apollo’s Fire at Synod Hall in Oakland 8 p.m. April. 1. Known for their approach to traditional folk music, Jeannette Sorrell and her band explore the Celtic roots of Appalachian music. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 412-361-2048 or online at rbsp.org. (Photo courtesy of Renaissance & Baroque.)
theater/film /literature
The Classic Film Series at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown 2016-17 season presents; “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.
California University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Music and Theatre’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” 7 p.m. March 30, 31 and 2 and 7 p.m. April 1, Blaney Theatre in Steele Hall. The tale of six quirky adolescents finding joy, heartache and purpose in competing at the regional spelling bee features a touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a vibrant score by William Finn. Tickets are $12 for adults, seniors and children. Cal U students with valid CalCards pay 50 cents, plus a $5 deposit that is refunded at the show. Information and tickets: 724-938-5943.
Pittsburgh Opera and Carnegie Mellon University present Co-Opera 7 p.m. April 1, at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters. The event will feature three newly composed operas including “My Opera Nemesis,” “Woman on the Wall” and “ID, please.” Admission is free, but a ticket is required. Reservations: co-opera.eventbrite.com.
”The King and I” April 4-9 at the Benedum Center. The performance, which is part of the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series, will feature the classic Rogers & Hammerstein tale with popular songs “Getting To Know You,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and more. A free pre-show talk “Know The Show Before You Go” will be held. Tickets start at $26 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.
”Fun Home” April 11-16, Heinz Hall. The musical, which is part of the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series, received a Tony for Best Musical and is based on Alison Bechdel’s best selling graphic memoir that explores the author’s life at three different ages. Tickets start at $26 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.
PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue,” May 12 through 14, Benedum Center. When Mayor Goodway goes missing during the day of The Great Adventure Bay Race, the pups come to the rescue. Tickets start at $18 and VIP packages are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at trustarts.org or by calling 412-566-6666.
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
Summer at the State will host auditions for its musicals April 9-10 at The State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown. This year there will be two shows: “Chicago” July 28, 29 and 30 and a family show that cannot be named yet July 14, 15 and 16. Girls ages 14 and under can audition noon-2 p.m. April 9 and 4-5:30 p.m. April 10. Those 15 and over can audition 3-6 p.m. April 9 and 6-8 p.m. April 10. Girls below age 14 should be prepared to sing the song “Tomorrow” and others should prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of either show. Please bring sheet music in the correct key as well as shoes and clothes appropriate for movement (and tap shoes if you have them). Information or to schedule an appointment: 724-439-1360 or johnfwagneriii@gmail.com.
festivals
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. New artists’ works are accepted weekly.
”Remembering Pittsburgh” photographs by David Aschkenas, April 7-May 21, The Lantern Building, 600 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Opening reception 5:30-10 p.m. April 7. The exhibit features photographs taken by Aschkenas between 1978 and 1982. His work has appeared in Marie Claire, PC World, Men’s Health, Time and more.
”Non-Punk Pittsburgh” curated by Dennis Childers and Larry Rippel, April 7-June 18, Space Gallery, 812 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Opening reception 5:30-10 p.m. April 7. The exhibit is a retrospective of the music and arts during the fall of the industrial revolution, opening the door for the vibrant arts community Pittsburgh has today.
”Communal Resurrection: The Soul of a Community” images by Steve Prince, April 21-June 18, 707 and 709 Penn Galleries, 707-709 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Opening reception 5:30-10 p.m. April 21. The exhibit chronicles the progression of Black music from the fields to hip-hop. The series reveals how the music became a balm for people whose names, culture and gods were under siege through the stultifying system of American capitalism.
music/comedy
The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will be the site of the following performances: 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.
The Meadows Casino will feature the following performers at 8 p.m.: April 1, Jason Craig Band; April 7, No Bad JuJu; April 8, Jimbo & The Soupbones; April 14, Airborne featuring Jeff Jimerson; April 15, Buckwild; April 21, Frank Vieira; April 22, Mercedez; April 28, Good Guys Band; and April 29, DJ AJ Fresh will play music 9 p.m. Friday nights and after 9 p.m. on Saturday. More information and a complete lineup: meadowsgaming.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.
Renaissance & Baroque will present Apollo’s Fire at Synod Hall in Oakland 8 p.m. April. 1. Known for their approach to traditional folk music, Jeannette Sorrell and her band explore the Celtic roots of Appalachian music. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 412-361-2048 or online at rbsp.org.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, together with returning JazzLive sponsor, BNY Mellon, celebrates National Jazz Appreciation Month through out April. Featured concerts include: April 4, Davina and the Vagabonds; April 18, Robert Glasper Experiment; April 25, Soul Sessions presents Average White Band; and April 26, Cohen & Grigsby Trust presents The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. BNY Mellon will also present JazzLive at The Backstage Bar including concerts: April 4, Anton DeFade; April 11, DK Cypher; and April 18, Jevon Rushton. Information: trustarts.org.
Paul Shaffer & The World’s Most Dangerous Band with surprise guest Valerie Simpson will perform 7:30 p.m. April 2 at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Tickets are $39, $54, $69 and $89 and can be purchased by calling the theater’s box office at 724-836-8000 or online at thepalacetheatre.org.
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.
Twin Forks, April 27, The Club at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $18 in advance or $20 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.
Planet of the Birds Tour featuring Travis Scott with Khalid, May 2, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $39.50 in advance or $45 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.
Run River North with Arkells and Cobi, May 8, The Club at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $14 in advance and $16 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.
Wale, May 24, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25 in advance and $30 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.
AFI, June 3, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $28.50 in advance or $30 day of the show. 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.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise, June 14, The Club at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15. Tickets: 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.
Cody Jinks, June 29, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $27 in advance or $32 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
311 with New Politics and The Skints, July 6, Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $39.50 in advance and $42 the day of the show. Tickets: livenation.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.
Spoon with The New Pornographers, 7 p.m. July 26, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $35 in advance or $37 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Hyper Space Tour with Boston and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, July 28, KeyBank Pavilion. Tickets: livenation.com.
Primus with Clutch, July 30, Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $38.50 in advance or $40 days of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.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 Shins, Aug. 1, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $40.50 in advance or $42 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Rancid and Dropkick Murphys from Boston to Berkeley Tour with The Bouncing Souls and Jake Burns, 6 p.m. Aug. 2, Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $39.50 in advance or $42 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Dark Star Orchestra, Aug. 10, Stage AE. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $27.50 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Foreigner, Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience summer tour, Aug. 12, KeyBank Pavilion, Burgetstown. Tickets start at $19.77 at livenation.com.
Taking Back Sunday with Every Time I Die and All Get Out, Aug. 16, Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $30. Tickets: ticketmaster.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.
Milky Chance, Oct. 12, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $29.50 in advance or $32 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Lady Gaga, Nov. 20, PPG Paints Arena. More Information: livenationentertainment.com.
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