November 2022-February 2023
Volume 29 Number 4
COMPLIMENTARY
Pittsburgh region offers countless ways to celebrate the season with family and friends
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a truly contemporary holiday treat. Performance date is Wednesday, November 30. Call (844) 765-8432 or visit Pittsburgh-theater.com.
By Gina Mazza It’s the most wonderful time of year, especially for live music and theatre shows! Pittsburgh offers a wide array of ways to savor the holidays. Take the family out on the town or meet friends to dine, shop, ice skate, be entertained and celebrate the season. Here is our annual roundup of some of our favorite holiday activities to enjoy.
The Benedum Center
Seventh Street, downtown
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker”: A win-
ter wonderland awaits at PBT’s “The Nutcracker.” It’s Christmas Eve in turn-of-thecentury Pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Journey to a Land of Enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to Tchaikovsky’s
glorious score. Five lavish scenes, dozens of dancers and over 150 costumes make The Nutcracker one of Pittsburgh’s most cherished holiday traditions. Performances from Friday, December 9 through Wednesday, December 28. Call (412) 281-0360 or visit pbt.org.
Hip Hop Nutcracker: What
do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip-hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 debut. Moving the story action to New Year’s Eve, the mouse army is replaced with a mouseear-wearing gang, a humble nut seller who saves the day, and the Land of the Sweets a nightclub trapped in 1985. Pirouettes are replaced with floor windmills, making this
Les Miserables: Based on Victor Hugo’s novel, this sweeping epic is one of the most popular musicals in history, a tale of love and revolution that draws audiences in time and time again. Its classic score, written by Herbert Kretzmer and Claude-Michel Schonberg, includes the timeless “I Dreamed a Dream”, “One Day More” and “Do You Hear the People Sing.” Nominated for three Tony Awards. Performance dates are Tuesday, November 22 to Sunday, November 27. Visit Pittsburgh-theater.com.
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Look for our 2023 Allegheny County Senior Resource Mannheim Steamroller: Guide in late Januray With founder and composer Chip Taylor at the helm, the all-American music troupe continues to tour extensively, bringing Yuletide cheer to audiences throughout the US with a unique neo-classical take on popular carols and songs. From Gregorian chant and medieval-style compositions to electrically charged synth-tinged orchestral pop, there is no musical stone left unturned. Expect snow machines, dancers, family fun and plenty of seasonal spirit! Performance is Tuesday, December 13. Visit Pittsburghtheater.com. Continued on page 4
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