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Classic Hollywood Glitz, Glamour, and Dance and Music Entertainment are Brought to Life in ‘Strictly Gershwin’ [PREVIEW]

By Steve Sucato The iconic Jazz Age music of American songwriting team George and Ira Gershwin is celebrated in the dance and music extravaganza Strictly Gershwin this weekend, October 4-6, at Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre. Co-commissioned initially by Playhouse Square President & CEO Craig HassallAM while at the English National Ballet, Royal Albert Hall, and Raymond Gubbay, Ltd., Strictly Gershwin is a two-hour celebration … Continue reading Classic Hollywood Glitz, Glamour, and Dance and Music Entertainment are Brought to Life in ‘Strictly Gershwin’ [PREVIEW]

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A Q & A With Maria Caruso On Her New Dance Theater Production at London’s Royal Drury Lane Theatre [PREVIEW]

By Steve Sucato  Incarnation, a follow-up to the internationally celebrated solo artist Maria Caruso’s critically acclaimed magnum opus Metamorphosis, will premiere October 2-3 at London’s famous Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Inspired by audience reactions to Metamorphosis and a desire to know more about Caruso’s story, Incarnation continues the heartfelt story of one woman’s tragedies and triumphs.  I talked with the Pittsburgh native about the new … Continue reading A Q & A With Maria Caruso On Her New Dance Theater Production at London’s Royal Drury Lane Theatre [PREVIEW]

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The Pillow Project Celebrates 20 Years of Evolution in ‘The Long Dream’ [PREVIEW]

By Steve Sucato Constant evolution has been a hallmark of Pittsburgh’s The Pillow Project. Since its founding in 2004 by artistic director/choreographer Pearlann Porter, the project-based contemporary dance company has gone from early productions resembling long-form music videos to those steeped in video projection and unique lighting design. Throughout those years of change, one thing has remained constant: that of Porter and the creativity flowing … Continue reading The Pillow Project Celebrates 20 Years of Evolution in ‘The Long Dream’ [PREVIEW]

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