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LIVE in Pittsburgh this fall As the days grow cooler, the nights get hotter with engaging and unique drama, music, dance and more. Chosen especially for you, the arts enthusiast, this series is a selection of the best of Pittsburgh’s exhilarating arts scene.

Dance Music Music Lecture Theatre Theatre Theatre Theatre Dance

Site/Re-site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attack Theatre Songwriters Spotlight Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Hazlett Theater John Hammond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calliope Mary Karr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures The 39 Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City Theatre When the Rain Stops Falling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantum Theatre The Legend of Sleepy Hollow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prime Stage Theater Hobson’s Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre From Where We Come, 35th Anniversary Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dance Alloy Theater

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September 16 – 25

Attack Theatre Site/Re-site

September 16–25, 8:00 pm Throwing a dime into Attack Theatre’s jukebox of images and ideas, Site/Re-site creates a landscape of gadgets, widgets, sonic diversity and kinetic wonderment. This performance event features Attack Theatre’s signature highly charged theatrical dance combined with live music from four different bands.

Music by: Daryl Fleming & The Public Domain (16), Deoro (17, 18), Chatham Baroque (22, 23), Ben Hardt and the Symphony (24, 25) Venue: 1400 Smallman Street, Strip District (next to Lidia’s) Ticket Prices: $20 in advance $25 at the door $15 students, seniors and teachers $35 September 18 performance includes Deoro CD release party To Buy: 412.394.3353 or www.proartstickets.org

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September 25

New Hazlett Theater Songwriters Spotlight Series September 25, 8:00 pm

Hosts Joe Grushecky and Rick Witkowski pull together the talents of Tom Breiding, Heather Kropf and Anthony Rankin for an intimate evening of music—pop, folk, soul-driven rock and roll—and some extraordinary spontaneous collaborations. All five will perform selections of their original music, tell the story of how the songs were born and share a song they wish they had penned.

Venue: New Hazlett Theater Ticket Price: $10 To Buy: 1.888.718.4253 or www.newhazletttheater.org

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September 25

Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society John Hammond September 25, 7:30 pm

“John’s sound is so compelling, complete, symmetrical and soulful with just his voice, guitar and harmonica... He’s a great force of nature. John sounds like a big train coming.” -Tom Waits Since 1962 when he made his debut on Vanguard Records, John Hammond has made 34 albums and become one of the world’s premier acoustic blues artists. John was nominated for a Grammy in 2010, and has performed and recorded with Jimi Hendrix (discovered Venue: Carnegie Lecture Hall while playing in John’s band), Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker—to name just a few. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to Ticket Prices: $38 (advance), $43 (door), $20 (student/child), see John live in an intimate concert setting. $30.50 (subscriber/group) To Buy: 412.394.3353 or www.proartstickets.org 4

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October 4

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures: Drue Heinz Lectures Mary Karr Irreverent Convert October 4, 7:30 pm

Poet and memoirist Mary Karr likes her edges sharp and her humor dark. She wowed readers and reviewers alike with her latest venture into the depths of her fiery family history, LIT: A Memoir. Karr brings wit and charisma to The Drue Heinz Lectures with her electrifying story of how to grow up, selected as a 2009 Top Five Nonfiction Book

by The New York Times Book Review.

Venue: Â Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland Ticket Prices: Â $25, $15 To Buy: 412.622.8866 or www.pittsburghlectures.org

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October 16 – November 7

City Theatre The 39 Steps Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan from the movie of Alfred Hitchcock Directed by Tracy Brigden October 16–November 7 Broadway hit! “Theater at its finest!” – The New York Times Equally inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and Monty Python, this madcap thriller took Broadway by storm and earned two pairs of Tony and Drama Desk Awards. Mild-mannered Richard Hannay finds himself drawn into a tangled web of espionage. His only hope rests in solving the riddle of the 39 Steps while staying one step ahead of ruthless German spies. Four actors become more than 150 characters and stage the nonstop action, train chases and plane crashes.

Venue: City Theatre Ticket Prices: $30–$60* To Buy: 412.431.CITY or www.citytheatrecompany.org *Buy one ticket, get one for half off! For performances October 16-21.

Offer not valid with previous purchase. Use promo code 20898 by phone or internet.

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October 28 – November 21

Quantum Theatre When the Rain Stops Falling

By Andrew Bovell Directed by Martin Giles October 28–November 21 Quantum Theatre continues its 20th Anniversary Season with a new play by Andrew Bovell, the author of Speaking in Tongues. Seven people trapped in patterns of love, betrayal and the secrets of their pasts. Bewildered, abandoned, in a constant downpour, they share a story that stretches from a claustrophobic London flat in 1959 to the coast of southern Australia in 2039. Bovell weaves When the Rain Stops Falling as an intricate fabric of overlapping connections, mysteries and revelations.

This family epic stars Robin Abramson, Bridget Connors, Daina Michelle Griffith, Daniel Krell, Nicholas Lehane, Zachary Nading, Mary Rawson, John Shepard and Philip Winters.

Venue: Iron City Brewery, 3340 Liberty Avenue Ticket Prices: $30–$45, $16 students To Buy: 1.888.71.TICKETS or www.quantumtheatre.com

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October 30 – November 7

Prime Stage Theatre The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

By FJ Hartland Directed by Mark Calla October 30–November 7 This unique adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow written by FJ Hartland and directed by Mark Calla, weaves Washington Irving’s classic tale in with children telling ghost stories. Written in 1820, the story focuses on the conflict between city and country, and between brains and brawn. Irving’s humor and ability to create vivid descriptive imagery shine throughout the performance.

Venue: New Hazlett Theater Ticket Prices: $20 Adult; $15 Senior (65 & older); $10 College Students and Youth (18 & younger)* To Buy: 412.394.3353 or www.proartstickets.org *Save more than 20% on a full season subscription!

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December 2 – 18

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre Hobson’s Choice

By Harold Brighouse Directed by Andrew S. Paul December 2–18

Venue: The Charity Randall Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial

A holiday comedy for the whole family! Henry Horatio Hobson, widower and boot shop proprietor, is much incensed at the ‘general increase of uppishness’ amongst his three daughters. Relations take a turn for the worse when he accuses eldest daughter Maggie of being past the marrying age. Maggie promptly retaliates by marrying Hobson’s best boot maker, Will Mossop, and turning this shy, illiterate laborer into a substantial business rival to Hobson. Hobson disowns the entire family, but can he live without them? Directed by Andrew S. Paul and starring Canadian legend Michael Ball as Hobson, this performance also features Simon Bradbury and Derdriu Ring.

Ticket Prices: $20–$50 To Buy: 412.394.3353 or www.proartstickets.org

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December 3, 4 & 5

Dance Alloy Theater From Where We Come, 35th Anniversary Celebration December 3, Friday, Noon Matinee December 4, Saturday, Dinner & a Dance, 6:00 pm December 5, Sunday, Dessert with a Dancer, 6:00 pm Join us as we celebrate the Alloy’s 35th Anniversary of extraordinary, contemporary dance. We will revisit some of DAT’s finest moments, while creating some new ones. See new works by Artistic Director Greer Reed-Jones and former DAT member Andre Koslowski. Featured artists include Kevin Maloney, Mark Taylor and Susan Gillis, with a few added surprises.

Ticket Prices: $5–$25 To Buy: 412.363.4321 or www.dancealloy.org

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Venue: New Hazlett Theater

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC) drives political, financial and professional support for the entire Pittsburgh arts community. With a membership of over 250 organizations and artists representing roughly 2,900 individuals, GPAC serves as the voice for arts and culture in the greater Pittsburgh region.

GPAC Provides: • professional development for arts managers and independent artists • ticketing and marketing services • grants • free business and legal consulting • advocacy and cultural policy initiatives • technical assistance for public art projects For more information or to let us know what you think of this brochure, contact us by phone, 412.391.2060, or visit our website, www.pittsburghartscouncil.org.

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ProArtsTickets is your source for lively, innovative performances and programs in Pittsburgh’s awardwinning arts and culture scene. Here you will find information on everything from dance, visual arts and spoken word to comedy, drama and music.

ProArtsTickets provides convenient, secure and easy access to single, subscription and group tickets via the Internet (www.proartstickets.org) and telephone 412.394.3353. ProArtsTickets is a local, not-for-profit organization; every dollar of the modest handling fee is funneled back into Pittsburgh’s arts community as direct support for the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s innovative programs.

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Pittsburgh Is Art is a grassroots collaboration of artists, arts organizations, foundations and business partners who strive to clearly communicate the role of arts and culture in Pittsburgh’s transformation story. Born of the Pittsburgh (G-20) Summit, where the arts community had the opportunity to show the world its work and its potential as an economic driver, the Pittsburgh is Art brand is a catalyst for action. For more information, and to “wear your art”, visit www.pittsburghisart.org.

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Site/Resite: 412.394.3353 or www.proartstickets.org

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Songwriters Spotlight Series: 1.888.718.4253 or www.newhazletttheater.org

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John Hammond: 412.394.3353 or www.proartstickets.org

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Mary Karr: 412.622.8866 or www.pittsburghlectures.org

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The 39 Steps: 412.431.CITY or www.citytheatrecompany.org

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When the Rain Stops Falling: 1.888.71.TICKETS or www.quantumtheatre.com

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: 412.394.3353 or www.proartstickets.org

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Hobson’s Choice: 412.394.3353 or www.proartstickets.org

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From Where We Come: 412.363.4321 or www.dancealloy.org

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