Spencer Premiere at the Harris Theater
Playing Nov. 5 - 18
About: On Christmas weekend in 1991, the marriage between Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, nèe Diana Spencer, spirals apart. And we get to watch. Director Pablo Larraín and screenwriter Steven Knight ingeniously weave a narrative that stays scrupulously close to known historical fact with a dark, dream-like fairytale gone wrong, a mashup of the official history, Snow White and The Shining. The film’s power emerges directly from the fearless and deeply committed performance of Kristen Stewart, imagining Diana mercurial and haunted, while Sally Hawkins, Timothy Spall and Sean Harris play the royal staff torn between their obligation to help control Diana and their desire to support her.
Opportunities:
Press night on Nov. 5th; on-site interviews with Harris Theater venue manager Joseph Morrison or vice president of artistic planning Scott Shiller between 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Contact Becca Hansborough @hansborough@trustarts.org to confirm attendance.
Free concessions will be provided for the press during the 5:30 screening.
BYOB is encouraged.
Press tickets available for all showings.
Shake & Holla
Nov. 9 | Byham Theater
About: Shake & Holla is a brand-new tour that showcases foot-stomping Mississippi "hill country" blues and the funky, syncopated sounds of New Orleans brass. Touring together for the first time ever, the Grammy-nominated and Blues Music Award-winning North Mississippi Allstars will be joined by the legendary Rebirth Brass Band in a musical celebration of two great southern musical traditions. Steeped deeply in their own traditions, both artists also are part of the vanguard of blues and soul music. Appearing with them on this tour is blues guitarist, vocalist, and drummer Cedric Burnside, a Grammy-nominated artist in his own right, as well as the grandson of legendary Fat Possum recording artist RL Burnside. For one special night, these three artists will be playing their own favorite selections as well as collaborating throughout the show on a grab bag of great songs, exploring the musical connection between the Mississippi Delta and Bourbon Street...right down Highway 61.
Opportunities
Interviews with band members for advance preview.
Press tickets.
Pittsburgh Dance Council presents A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
Nov. 13 | Byham Theater
About: Presented by Pittsburgh Dance Council in Partnership with Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Led by Artistic Director and Pittsburgh native Kyle Abraham, whose accolades include being named a 2013 MacArthur Fellow and 2016 Doris Duke recipient, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham creates work that is galvanized by Black history and culture, and characterized by a sensual and provocative vocabulary that is informed by a vital blend of artistic influences.
Opportunities:
Interviews with select dancers from A.I.M. for advance preview.
Press tickets.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 LIVE: Time Bubble Tour
Nov. 18 | Byham Theater
About: Following the wildly successful “Watch Out for Snakes! Tour” in 2017, the “30th Anniversary Tour” in 2018, and “The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour” in 2019, Mystery Science Theater 3000 LIVE is launching the next all new production to hit the road! Join host Emily Connor (Emily Marsh) and the world’s greatest – and only – movie riffing robots, Tom Servo (Conor McGiffin), Crow (Nate Begle), and GPC (Yvonne Freese), as they take you on an exhilarating rollercoaster ride through the film Making Contact, imposed by Mad Scientist, Mega-Synthia (Yvonne Freese). Now you can sit in the same theater with your favorite characters and experience this long running comedy phenomenon in a universally-acclaimed LIVE event.
Opportunities
Interviews with touring cast and crew.
Press tickets.
Liberty Magic: Jade in A WOMAN'S TOUCH
Nov 3 - 28
About: The exotic allure of Jade’s magic stems from her Chinese heritage and her childhood on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Jade has performed on the stages of prestigious theaters, luxury cruise lines, and casino revue shows in Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe, and Las Vegas. She has received France’s most prestigious magic honor, the Golden Mandrake Award, as well as the recognition of “Best Female Magician of the Year” award from the International Magicians Society. The invitation from the Royal Family of Monaco to perform at the Princess Grace Theater is one of the many highlights of her career. Long considered a pioneer in her field, she continues to be on the leading edge of modern magic.
Opportunities:
Interviews with magicians Jade, Siegfried Tieber, The Evasons, Eric Jones, and Jon Tai.
Interviews with Scott Shiller, Producer of Liberty Magic.
Press tickets.
PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh presents Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
November 16 - 22 | Benedum Center
About: She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls,” and “Hot Stuff,” this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.
Opportunities:
Interviews with touring cast and crew.
Press tickets for opening night, November 16.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
November 26 - 27 | Benedum Center
About: Cirque Dreams Holidaze lights up the stage in this popular and dazzling family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a whimsical, Broadway-style musical infused with contemporary circus artistry into the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family!
Opportunities:
Interviews with touring cast and crew.
Press tickets.
Black Violin: Give Thanks
Dec. 2, 2021 | Byham Theater
About: For 17 years, Black Violin has been merging string arrangements with modern beats and vocals and building bridges in communities along the way. Members Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste first met in orchestra class at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, becoming classically trained on the violin and viola through their high school and college careers. Post-college, they reconvened to produce beats for South Florida rappers, and began building an audience in local clubs. They later went on to win Showtime at the Apollo in 2005, and eventually sold out headline performances at venues across the country, including a sold out two-night headline run at The Kennedy Center in 2018. NPR took note and declared “their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation.” Black Violin’s latest release, Take the Stairs, earned a Grammy Award nomination for “Best Contemporary Instrumental Album”.
Opportunities:
Interviews with violinists Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste.
Press tickets.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Dec. 3, 2021 | Byham Theater
About: Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-new touring production A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live on Stage! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they put on their own Christmas play and ultimately discover the true meaning of the season. A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live on Stage! is a present the whole family can enjoy! Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless story of the spirit of Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live on Stage! features the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi, as well as a concert of beloved holiday carols performed by the Peanuts characters. There’s no better way to discover the magic of the season!
Opportunities:
Interviews with touring cast and crew.
Press tickets.
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets
Jan. 26, 2022 | Benedum Center
About: Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets returns to North America in 2022 offering fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Pink Floyd’s celebrated and significant early body of work. Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets is Pink Floyd co-founder and drummer Nick Mason, Spandau Ballet guitarist Gary Kemp, longtime Pink Floyd touring bassist Guy Pratt, guitarist Lee Harris, and keyboardist Dom Beken.
Opportunities:
For all opportunities please contact Robin Elrod at elrod@trustarts.org