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04/29/2013 - The "Made In America" Season Finale
In Jon Robin Baitz's Broadway hit, the Palm Springs life of a movie star/politician and his wife is upset by the arrival of unruly relatives.
03/22/2013 - Bruce Norris' Triple Crown Winner Takes the Stage
Clybourne Park - Written by Bruce Noris, this sharply funny triple prize-winner is about race, real estate, and the difficulties of creating a community.
02/07/2013 - Pittsburgh's Montae Russell Stars as Thurgood Marshall
Directed by Ted Pappas, Montae Russell stars as our first African-American Supreme Court Justice in this play by George Stevens, Jr.
12/11/2012 - George Merrick Stars as John Adams in 1776
Directed by Ted Pappas, this Tony-winning Best Musical tells the story of how we went from 13 colonies to the United States of America.
11/29/2012 - The Chief Returns
Pittsburgh Public Theater's best-selling and most beloved production returns to the O'Reilly Theater for 12 shows only, January 3 - 12, 2013.
10/09/2012 - Off to Boston for GOOD PEOPLE
Pittsburgh Public Theater's "Made in America" season continues with Good People, David Lindsay-Abaire's 2011 Tony-nominated play set in contemporary Boston
09/10/2012 - Mark Your Calendar for BORN YESTERDAY
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents Born Yesterday, September 27 - October 28 at the O'Reilly Theater. For tickets, call 412.316.1600 or Buy Online.
08/27/2012 - Introducing The Town Hall Project
Throughout 2012/13, The Public will throw open the O'Reilly Theater doors for a variety of Town Hall meetings.
04/25/2012 - A Peek Into PRIVATE LIVES
Director Ted Pappas closes Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Red Hot season with Noël Coward’s comedy masterpiece about the lunacy of love.
02/16/2012 - Bruce Norris' CLYBOURNE PARK announced as part of the 2012/13 season
The Public's 38th Season is MADE IN AMERICA and features the work of nine American writers.
02/01/2012 - First Look at FREUD'S LAST SESSION
The Off-Broadway hit Freud's Last Session will enthrall Public Theater audiences, March 1 - April 1, 2012.
12/14/2011 - Laughter. Romance. Shakespeare!
Take a romantic jaunt into the Forest of Arden with Shakespeare's As You Like It, directed by Ted Pappas, January 19 - February 19, 2012.
12/12/2011 - Enjoy the Gift of Live Theater
Enjoy an $80 ticket voucher good for two of the best seats in the house for any remaining production in the 2011-2012 season.
11/09/2011 - Ted Pappas Sees RED
10/31/2011 - Meet the Cast of RED
09/26/2011 - Get the inside scoop about ELECTRA from director Ted Pappas and actor Catherine Eaton
08/31/2011 - Meet ELECTRA
07/11/2011 - Ted Pappas and The Public: Flying High
06/29/2011 - The Second City Returns with Laugh Out Loud!
05/06/2011 - God, What a Funny Play
03/25/2011 - Superior Donuts: Baked to Perfection
03/24/2011 - Letts Have Donuts! Read more about Superior Donuts' playwright Tracy Letts
03/08/2011 - Get the inside scoop on CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION from director Jesse Berger and actor Daina Michelle Griffith on the latest Theater Talk
02/24/2011 - Read all about playwright Annie Baker in "Writing for the Stage in the YouTube Age"
02/24/2011 - Get the inside scoop on the cast of CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION!
02/01/2011 - Circle Mirror Transformation Casting Announced
01/11/2011 - Read all about the kingdom of Lerner & Loewe in the latest PUBLICation
11/30/2010 - Hayden Tee to play King Arthur. Complete casting for CAMELOT announced.
Hayden Tee to play King Arthur. Complete casting for CAMELOT announced.
11/21/2010 - Good Sports Arrive in January
11/11/2010 - Set designer Michael Schweikardt talks about TALLEY'S FOLLY architecture
09/03/2010 - Thanks to the readers of Pittsburgh Magazine for voting us 'Best Theater Company'!
09/02/2010 - Check out our 2010-11 season brochure and Get the Royal Treatment
09/01/2010 - Learn all about Ted Pappas' summer in New York and Greece with the latest "Ted's Take"
05/12/2010 - Get the scoop on the guys of Yasmina Reza's ART
03/01/2010 - Announcing Pittsburgh Public Theater's 2010/2011 Season
02/28/2010 - Get the scoop on the cast of Arthur Miller's dynamic drama THE PRICE
02/27/2010 - Get the scoop on the cast of TIME OF MY LIFE, including Paxton Whitehead as Gerry
02/23/2010 - TIME OF MY LIFE cast announced, including stage and screen favorite Paxton Whitehead
01/14/2010 - PUBlog: Making a Dream Come True
01/10/2010 - Get the scoop on the cast of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
12/20/2009 - Get the latest about Producing Artistic Director Ted Pappas' summer with the newest Ted's Take
11/24/2009 - Win a trip for two to Chicago to see The Second City!
10/22/2009 - Get the scoop on the cast of THE LITTLE FOXES, including Helena Ruoti in the role of Regina
06/29/2009 - Subscribe today for a Dream Deal on our Dream Season
06/28/2009 - Support The Public!
06/04/2009 - CLICK HERE to see the first video glimpse of the world premiere of HARRY'S FRIENDLY SERVICE
05/28/2009 - HARRY'S FRIENDLY SERVICE is open for business! Click here to meet Harry and his crew.
05/27/2009 - Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Inaugural VIP* Party (*Very Important Premieres)
Please join us on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 for Pittsburgh Public Theater's Inaugural VIP* Party (*Very Important Premieres). VIP* Honorary Co Chairs of this fundraising event, Actress, Marlo Thomas; Lyricist, Lynn Ahrens and Composer, Stephen Flaherty, will join us for an exciting evening of festivities celebrating The Public's 24 World and American Premieres. The evening will include a private performance of our newest world premiere, Harry's Friendly Service by Rob Zellers.VIP* PartyWednesday, June 3, 2009At the O'Reilly Theater621 Penn Avenue$250 Individual Tickets include Patron's Party with Honorary Co-Chairs, private Premiere Performance and After-Party with the Cast$125 Individual Tickets include Private Premiere Performance, and After-party with the CastCocktail attireClick here to download an invitation and RSVP card to reserve your tickets now!Don't miss this opportunity to support Pittsburgh Public Theater and enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating our 24 World and American Premieres!
03/24/2009 - Ted Pappas gives you the inside scoop on the latest news from The Public
03/23/2009 - TGIF live music with Irish band Hooley
Stay after the Friday, April 17 performance of A Moon for the Misbegotten for live music in the lobby by Hooley and complimentary coffee provided by Dunkin Donuts.Hooley ('hoo·lee), Irish for "a party", has been Pittsburgh's traditional Irish music and dance ensemble since 1991. Hooley's performances center around expertly-played traditional Irish instrumentals ranging from toe-tapping jigs, reels, polkas, slides and slip jigs to slow airs and stately hornpipes and marches. Interspersed throughout each concert are rousing traditional and original Irish songs, stirring recitations, intricate Turlough O'Carolan compositions, and virtuoso hard- and soft-shoe old-style Irish step dancing. Photo: Jim Alexander
02/21/2009 - Just announced by popular demand: added performance of MIDSUMMER on Sunday, February 21 at 7PM! Get your tickets now for the best seats.
02/17/2009 - Click here to get the scoop on the cast of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND
02/16/2009 - Experience a hilarious home renovation odyssey in "DeeConstruction," a FREE new play reading event.
"PUBLIC EXPOSURE" FREE NEW PLAY READING SERIESMONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 7:00 P.M.O'REILLY THEATERHelen Wayne Rauh Rehearsal Hall (3rd floor)OVID: CHANGING THE UNIVERSE, ONE HEART AT A TIMEOvid's Metamorphoses has been an inspiration for 2,000 years. Why do we keep revisiting these ancient stories? Mark Possanza, an Associate Professor in the Classics Department at the University of Pittsburgh, will tell us in this free lecture.Reservations are recommended. Call 412.316.1600. Visit ppt.org for more.
02/11/2009 - Just announced - Important date changes for the 2010 Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest
Just announced - important date changes for the 2010 Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest
02/01/2009 - Because of the Super Bowl, there will be no performance of METAMORPHOSES on Sunday, February 1 at 7 p.m.
01/15/2009 - Want to learn more about the cast of METAMORPHOSES?
12/18/2008 - The Second City comes to Pittsburgh Public Theater! Check out the commercial here.
11/24/2008 - Helena Ruoti is "brilliant" as Ann Landers. Read the review here.
11/14/2008 - TGIF Live Music after the show with singer Joy Ike
FRIDAY'S PLAY TIME!After the Friday, November 14th performance of THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS, stick around for a live performance with singer Joy Ike. Or if you're in the area, join us at 9:30 in the O'Reilly Theater lobby for a sensational live performance and complimentary coffee!Joy Ike's music is a mix of jazz, neo-soul, and pop and has often been compared to Sarah McLachlan, Fiona Apple, Corrinne Bailey Rae and Norah Jones. In 2007 she was voted 2nd for best solo artist by the Pittsburgh City Paper and her new CD, Good Morning, has received favorable reviews from various publications including the Post-Gazette. For more information visit www.myspace.com/joyike or www.joyike.com. Coffee provided by Dunkin' Donuts.
10/29/2008 - The Public Exposure new play reading series returns on Monday, November 17 with Todd Kreidler's STAYERS AND GOERS
10/14/2008 - RADIO GOLF is "thrilling" and "indispensable" -- read Chris Rawson's review on postgazette.com
07/07/2008 - THE CHIEF co-author Rob Zellers wins Edgerton Award!
06/23/2008 - Dive into the 2008-2009 season!
06/16/2008 - Read how The Public "Breaks New Ground" with THE ODD COUPLE
06/11/2008 - Family Matinee Events Continue with Magician Paul Gertner
05/06/2008 - THE GLORIOUS ONES, which had its World Premiere at The Public, garners FIVE Drama Desk Nominations!
05/04/2008 - Tickets for THE CHIEF are on sale now!
05/01/2008 - The Public celebrates A CLASS ACT on Thursday, May 15
02/18/2008 - Get the scoop on next season from Ted Pappas
01/28/2008 - Setting the scene with designer James Noone
01/24/2008 - Becoming AMADEUS: An interview with Harris Doran
01/02/2008 - Enjoy the view from your seat with our new virtual seating chart!
11/30/2007 - FULL SPEED AHEAD! Read an all-new "Ted's Take."
11/26/2007 - THIS WONDERFUL LIFE "fun...spontaneous...leaves you wanting more."
11/18/2007 - Read how Mark Setlock puts the "wonderful" in THIS WONDERFUL LIFE.
06/27/2007 - Greetings from the Aegean! Ted Pappas checks in from Greece
03/30/2007 - Be sure to visit Ted's Take,
our producing artistic director's
first blog entry.