“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

Pittsburgh Ballet brings back “Nutcracker”

By Bridget Seelinger | The Duquesne Duke Boasted as Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s most lavish production, “The Nutcracker” is almost ready for audiences to enjoy again once the curtain is lifted on Friday, Dec. 4. In its studio on Liberty Avenue, the company has been waltzing and whirling for over a month, putting together what they hope will be their best production yet. Featuring some of … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet brings back “Nutcracker”