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”

Facing cancer, Budway healed ‘by giving’

By Julian Routh | News Editor After a 13-year battle with breast cancer, adjunct voice professor Maureen Budway died Jan. 12 at age 51. Budway, who had been a faculty member at Duquesne since 1986, was a renowned singer in several different styles, including jazz and classical. She was the “perfect teacher,” effectively coaching students in various styles while further cultivating her own skills, according … Continue reading Facing cancer, Budway healed ‘by giving’