Barry Manilow Copacabana musical lights up Pittsburgh stage
The American premiere of Barry Manilow’s Copacabana at the Benedum Center dazzles Pittsburgh with Broadway glitz. Van Kaplan helps bring the show to CLO, with a brassy overture, vivid costumes, and a story of Lola chasing a showgirl dream at New York’s Copacabana.
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Franc D’ambrosio
Lola
Copacabana
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McDonagh Play Shows Cruel Island Irony on Innishmaan
Mary Alice Meir notes Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Innishmaan, set in 1930s Ireland, as Irish residents joke about outsiders while cruelty defines life on the isolated island. The Pittsburgh production at City Theatre runs through Saturday with Larry John Meyers as the newsmonger Johnnypateenmike.
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Pittsburgh
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McGill Hosts Free Evening Show Choir on Campus Lawn
The McGill Community Center invites the public to a 7 p.m. free concert featuring the McGill Summer Show Choir made up of kindergarten through sixth grade participants from a recent week-long camp. Refreshments will be sold and attendees should bring lawn chairs.
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New Castle Summer Concert Series Returns in Parks
The city and local musicians union sponsor a free Sunday concert series in parks. Schedule features Buddy Lee Orchestra at Cascade Park 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays, with Frank Gallo, Lapinski's Polka Kings, Joe Cann Orchestra, The Fun Bunch, Red Coat Band, Blue Coat Band, and Dixie Swingers performing July through September at Cascade and Darlington Parks.
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Polka Kings
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Red Coat Band
Blue Coat Band
Norm & Lynn Mossman
Dixie Swingers
20th Annual Small Ships Revue Opens in Sharon
The event kicks off June 30 in downtown Sharon with a 6 p.m parade and 7 p.m launch. Sponsors Quaker Steak and Lube Y103 and Pepsi feature Boilmakers Jazz Band at 6 30 p.m Hern Brothers at 8 p.m and a 10 p.m fireworks display.
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Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre presents Cripple of Inishmaan
The Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre stages The Cripple of Inishmaan by Martin McDonagh at City Theatre on the south side tonight tomorrow and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are from (412) 396-6426. Next shows include Henceforward by Ayckbourn July 13–29 and The Picture of Dorian Gray by Wilde August 10–26.
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Innishmaan
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South Side
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Oscar Wilde
Diana Ross Leads Troubled Supremes Tour Despite Nostalgia
Philadelphia AP reviews Diana Ross fronting a group billed as the Supremes. Two former members provide backup with no solos, prompting debate over authenticity. Show relies on Motown classics. audience embraced the nostalgia while critics noted the distinction from the original group.
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