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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “America 250”

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor In four months America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. This week Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is starting the birthday festivities a little early. “America 250,” a mixed repertoire program, will include four classical and contemporary works of all the things that define the USA — baseball, World War II, stars and stripes. The performance begins with an ode to the country’s … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “America 250”

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“The Nutcracker” — Pittsburgh’s version

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor The rats wave Terrible Towels, the Snowflake Queen dances on the top of Mount Washington, and the Pittsburgh Pirate doll leaps around a 20th century Shadyside home. For the past 23 years, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has been entertaining audiences with their uniquely Pittsburgh version of the 1892 two-act classical ballet “The Nutcracker.” “The Nutcracker” follows a young girl named Marie, … Continue reading “The Nutcracker” — Pittsburgh’s version

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Abbey Road visit another “Day in the Life” for Kikta

Ella Fahey | staff writer Thomas Kikta, associate professor of music technology, has worked with a laundry list of big names, from Seth MacFarlane at ‘Family Guy’ to Jeff Bergman from ‘Looney Tunes.’ This summer, he added another big name to the list — Abbey Road Studios in London, England, where The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Lady Gaga have all recorded. Kikta was one of … Continue reading Abbey Road visit another “Day in the Life” for Kikta

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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announces new season

by Isabella Abbott | staff writer March 3, 2022 The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has released a number of new performances this year. From the Benedum Center to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Duquesne students can view many nearby performances this season.  The first performance on the calendar this spring is Here + Now, which is set for March 24-27 at the August Wilson … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announces new season

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Pittsburgh Ballet brings new, astonishing experience

Griffin Sendek | multimedia editor 2/18/21 Pittsburgh Ballet Theater captivated a live audience in the Carnegie Museum of Art over Valentine’s Day weekend, in a brief, yet strikingly beautiful 15-minute performance. Boléro, both the title of the show and the music piece chosen, was first open to Pittsburgh Ballet Theater (PBT) subscribers with each live performance limited to 25 people. Included with the tickets were … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet brings new, astonishing experience

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PBT Ballerina finds motivation through pandemic

09/17/2020 Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor In mid-March, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater was gearing up for the opening performance of “Here + Now” at the August Wilson Center. Everything was choreographed, rehearsed, staged and costumed. It was ready to go — when it was all shut down indefinitely. For Pittsburgh Ballet Theater (PBT) company member Christian “Chris” García Campos, dancing has been a part of her … Continue reading PBT Ballerina finds motivation through pandemic

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Pittsburgh Ballet Theater’s The Great Gatsby impresses

Griffin Sendek | Features Editor 02/14/19 My theater-going experience began at a young age; I have been to countless plays and musicals, from comedies to dramas, classical Shakespeare to modern experimental projects, but never have I gone to a ballet. I finally got my chance last Saturday at the premiere of Pittsburgh Ballet Theater’s production of The Great Gatsby at the Benedum Center Downtown. I … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theater’s The Great Gatsby impresses

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Dance and Devotion: Blossoming love on the ballet stage

By Bridget Seelinger | The Duquesne Duke In a dance as romantic as ballet and in a city as beautiful as Pittsburgh, it is only natural for love to be in the air at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. As the 2015-2016 season dawns for the dance company, it seems appropriate to take a look at two principal dancers who are both in love with Pittsburgh and … Continue reading Dance and Devotion: Blossoming love on the ballet stage

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