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TIME AFTER TIME sponsored by NewsRadio 1020 KDKA
A New Musical
Book & Lyrics by Stephen Cole
Music by Jeffrey Saver
Directed by Gabriel Barre
Based on the novel "Time After Time" by Karl Alexander

Preview Thursday, February 25
February 26 - 28 & March 11 - 14, 2010
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Preview - $12.00 / Thursday & Matinees - $18.00 / Friday & Saturday Evening - $20.00
Student Rate - $7.00 / $8.00

Love and murder intersect in the science fiction musical Time After Time. John Leslie Stevenson, also known as the serial killer Jack the Ripper, has escaped authorities using a time machine invented by his friend H.G. Wells. In an attempt to return Stevenson to his proper time, Wells follows him into the future, only to fall in love with the murderer's next victim. Will Wells be able to save her? Or will he fail to rein in the nineteenth century terror he has released upon New York?

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
Book by Craig Lucas
Music & Lyrics by Adam Guettel
Directed by Scott Wise

Preview Thursday, March 25
March 26 - April 3, 2010
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Preview - $12.00 / Thursday & Matinees - $18.00 / Friday & Saturday Evening - $20.00
Student Rate - $7.00 / $8.00

There will be an additional performance on Wednesday, March 31 @ 8:00 pm.

Winner of six Tony Awards, this soaring musical will whisk you away into a captivating tale of passion and romance set in ever-alluring Italy.  The Light in the Piazza is the enchanting story of Margaret Johnson, who is travelling the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. Their vacation takes a twist when Clara falls in love with young Fabrizio.  Although they are determined to marry, Margaret strongly opposes the union for reasons that remain unknown. She must decide if she will risk revealing the truth that could threaten her daughter's happiness, or let love save the day.

DANCE WITH ME

April 9 - 11, 2010
Rockwell Theater, Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse
Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Friday & Saturday Evening - $20.00 / Saturday & Sunday Matinee - $18.00
Student Rate - $7.00 /$8.00

This special program is a celebration of the exquisite creativity of some of Point Park's most accomplished dance faculty.  This diverse program includes sleek modern works by Doug Bentz and Judith Leifer, intriguing ballet works by Peter Merz and Nicolas Petrov, and a special salute to the Great American Songbook with a lively ballroom/swing piece by Ron Tassone.

Seussical
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle
Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss

Click here to learn more about Seussical.

 
May 7-9 / 15-16 / 22-23, 2010
Saturday at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm / Sunday at 2:00 pm
All Tickets $7.00

Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza that brings to life all of your favorite Dr. Seuss friends.  Bursting with frivolity and imagination, the colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.  When Horton the Elephant finds himself faced with a real challenge, he must protect his tiny friend  Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must guard an abandoned egg left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces incredible obstacles, the valiant Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community emerge triumphant in this beloved story for kids of all ages.

The Dark Side of Zylo's Moon (World Premiere)
Written and Directed by Yoli

May 7-9 / 15-16 / 22-23, 2010
Saturday at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm / Sunday at 2:00 pm
All Tickets $7.00

Lili Mini-Boots Model #10 lived in far-off galaxy. She looked like a real girl, but she was not; Lili was a robot. One day, Lili arrived in a box at Mr. and Mrs. Bumblehead's home. However, they would soon throw her out as garbage, and Lili would be dumped on the dark side of Zylo's moon. Only Doctor Recyclable could save her now.  Join Playhouse Jr. for this thrilling sci-fi, environmentally friendly world premiere adventure that shows how those who really care can make a difference.

A CONFLUENCE OF DREAMING (World Premiere)
By Tammy Ryan
Directed by John Amplas

Preview Thursday, May 27
May 28 - June 13, 2010
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Preview - $15.00 / Thursday & Matinees - $24.00 / Friday & Saturday Evening - $27.00
Student Rate - $7.00 / $8.00
Studio Theatre - there is no late seating.

A Confluence of Dreaming tells the story of Carol, an underappreciated and seemingly invisible suburban homemaker who finds herself wondering what the hell happened to her life.  She rediscovers long-lost thrill and passion in the secret, sexy world of cyberspace.  As her husband obsesses over their local property tax assessment and the cost of their current kitchen renovation, the state of their marriage (along with their roof) is about to collapse under the weight of what they haven't addressed. Their seventeen year old "activist" daughter, who is about to leave the nest and save the world, is torn between going to college or Tibet.  Taking place in Pittsburgh during the summer of 2001, Carol solicits a face to face meeting with her online lover in New York City.  When fantasy collides with reality in his studio apartment, Carol confronts the choices she's made against the desires she has suppressed in the quest for self-fulfillment.

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THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON
By Jason Miller
Directed by Ronald Allan-Lindblom

Preview Thursday, September 10
September 11 - September 20, 2009
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Preview - $15.00 / Thursday & Matinees - $24.00 / Friday & Saturday Evening - $27.00
Student Rate - $7.00 / $8.00

*Performance Update - The performances scheduled for September 24-27 have been cancelled.  Please call the box office for more information *

In this engaging story about the disillusionment of dreams, four former members of the state championship basketball team and their coach gather in Scranton, PA for their twenty year reunion.  Once heroes on the court, they now look to be saved from their own lives.   Their futile evolution from victorious high school jocks into characterless men is revealed with biting humor and saving compassion.  Holding onto fraudulent memories lost in what once was, they must together face what they have become and decide if they can redeem themselves for one last chance at glory.  That Championship Season was the winner of the "Triple Crown" of theatre awards, scoring a Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award as Best Play of the Season.

STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY PROJECT

October 2 - 4, 2009
George Rowland White Performance Studio, Point Park University Campus
Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Friday & Saturday Evening - $20.00 / Saturday & Sunday Matinee - $18.00
Student Rate - $7.00 / $8.00

Show just added - Sunday, October 4th at 6:00 PM.

The Conservatory Dance Company opens the season with Student Choreography Project, an eclectic showcase of original choreography from its top students.  Regularly recognized for national festivals and awards, this edgy and inspired concert features selections from a variety of genres by some of today's most promising young artists.

ANTIGONE
By Sophocles
Adapted by Lewis Galantiere,  from the play by Jean Anouilh
Directed by John Amplas

Preview Thursday, October 15
October 16 - November 1, 2009
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Preview - $12.00 / Thursday & Matinees - $18.00 / Friday & Saturday Evening - $20.00
Student Rate - $7.00 / $8.00
Studio Theatre - there is no late seating.

When her brothers kill each other in a battle for the throne, but only one is allowed to be properly buried, Antigone must decide where her loyalties lie: with her family, or with her king.   Can one young woman, destined to make the ultimate sacrifice, rise up against the power of a godless state determined to destroy her if she does not obey?  Antigone, one of the most time-honored Greek tragedies, is the enduring tale of making heroic choices in the face of an impossible destiny.

CAROUSEL - sponsored by The Tomayko Group
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Jack Allison
Choreographed by Mark Esposito

Preview Thursday, November 5
November 6 - 15, 2009
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Preview - $12.00 / Thursday & Matinees - $18.00 / Friday & Saturday Evening - $20.00
Student Rate - $7.00 / $8.00

Run Time: Act 1 1:13 - 15 minute intermission - Act 2 1:01 - Total Time Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.


Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel is the magnificently moving story of love, loss and redemption.  Carousel broke the mold with its gritty and courageous look at relationships, telling the gripping story of Billy Bigelow's romance with Julie Jordan, his sudden downfall and his ultimate path to redemption.   Told beautifully through unforgettable moments and some of the most moving and celebrated songs ever written, Carousel has been heralded as one of the best musicals of our time.

PITTSBURGH CONNECTIONS

November 13 - 15 & 20 - 22, 2009
George Rowland White Performance Studio, Point Park University Campus
Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Friday & Saturday Evening - $20.00 / Saturday & Sunday Matinee - $18.00
Student Rate - $7.00 / $8.00

This beloved hometown program features choreography by a collection of seasoned artists boasting Pittsburgh roots.  The program includes:
*  Marissa Balzer, Point Park alumna
*  Jeffrey Bullock, former dancer, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
*  Patrick Frantz, Point Park guest faculty and former Artistic Director, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
*  Kristofer Storey, former dancer, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

THE QUEENS
By Normand Chaurette
Directed by Sheila McKenna
Choreographed by Andre Koslowski

Preview Thursday, November 19
November 20 - 22 & December 3 - 13, 2009
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Preview - $15.00 / Thursday & Matinees - $24.00 / Friday & Saturday Evening - $27.00
Student Rate - $7.00 / $8.00
Studio Theatre - there is no late seating.

Normand Chaurette's The Queens, inspired by Shakespeare's Richard III, is an evocative fantasy drama that depicts the classic struggle for power and status as six queens vie for the throne. From the aged Duchess of York, who is 99 years old, to young Lady Anne, who must marry Richard III in order to reign, to the Duchess' daughter Anne Dexter who has no hands, the play traces the shifting passions and ambitions of the six women who are trapped in a world they vie to control, where nothing quite goes as it should.  As this mysteriously beautiful story unfolds, these noble women find themselves caught in the complex dance of life, grappling with selfish aims, painful losses and the blinding desire for the crown.

A Child's Christmas In Wales
Based on the classic by Dylan Thomas
Adapted and directed by Mark Staley

Preview Thursday, December 10
December 11 - 20, 2009
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
There is no evening performance on Thursday, December 17.
All Tickets $7.00

Click here to learn more about Christmas in Wales.

Experience the exquisite magic of Christmas in the gift of Dylan Thomas' poetic language.  Universally capturing the pure essence of Christmas, this lovely story chronicles the sheer delight of Christmas Day, from its quiet, magical beginning lush with anticipation to its end as children wearily, yet happily, creep back to their beds.  Share the wonder and merriment of Christmas with your children in this delightful theatrical gift of an idyllic Christmas brought to life through captivating poetry and endearing song.

THE BENCH (World Premiere)
Conceived and choreographed by Kiesha Lalama-White
Music composed by David Lalama, featuring guest artist Grammy Award-winner Ralph Lalama
Rockwell Theater, Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse

December 11 - 13 & 18 - 20, 2009
Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Friday & Saturday Evening - $20.00 / Saturday & Sunday Matinee - $18.00
Student Rate - $7.00 /$8.00

What things do you hold most dear?  What memories do you cherish most? As you look back at your life's journey, is it paved with extraordinary moments?  The Bench celebrates family and what makes us who we are.  An unforgettably moving multi-media dance experience featuring a live orchestra, The Bench beautifully chronicles those moments that fill our lives with stories, our hearts with memories and our souls with fulfillment.  Experience the magic of The Bench with those you love, an evening that is perfect for the entire family. 

ROOM SERVICE
By Allen Boretz and John Murray
Directed by Rich Keitel

Preview Thursday, January 21
January 22 - 31, 2010
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Preview - $12.00 / Thursday & Matinees - $18.00 / Friday & Saturday Evening - $20.00
Student Rate - $7.00 / $8.00

In this classic screwball comedy, an unscrupulous Broadway producer struggles to find a backer for his new show. Holed up in a Times Square hotel with 19 hungry actors and a ballooning room service bill, he tries to forestall eviction with an outlandish plan.  Can their new play open on Broadway, or will they be evicted for their outrageous room service bill before the curtain has a chance to rise?  This beloved, zany comedy about the lengths some people will go for their art is sure to have audiences laughing from beginning to end.

CONSERVATORY DANCE COMPANY AT THE BYHAM

February 11 - 13, 2010
Byham Theater, Cultural District
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday at 2:00 pm
Friday & Saturday Evening - $20.00 / Thursday Evening & Saturday Matinee - $18.00
Student Rate - $7.00 /$8.00

This masterful program performed in the magnificent Byham theater features an impressive program of some of the top names in dance.  The program includes captivating ballet works by Gerald Arpino, co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet; a vivid modern work by Doug Varone; a riveting contemporary piece by David Parsons; and a spellbinding jazz work by Daniel Ezralow.

BURIED CHILD
By Sam Shepard
Directed by John Shepard

Preview Thursday, February 4
February 5 - 21, 2010
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm / Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
Preview - $15.00 / Thursday & Matinees - $24.00 / Friday & Saturday Evening - $27.00
Student Rate - $7.00 / $8.00
Studio Theatre - there is no late seating.

In his 1979 Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama, Buried Child, Sam Shepard takes a macabre look at one American Midwestern family with a very dark secret.  This powerful and brilliant play probes deep into the disintegration of the American Dream.  When Vince brings his girlfriend, Shelly, home to meet his family, she is at first charmed by the picturesque farm house - that's before she actually meets his crazy family--his ranting, alcoholic grandparents (Dodge and Halie) and their two sons: Tilden, a hulking semi-idiot, and Bradley, who has lost one leg to a chain saw. Strangely, no one seems to remember Vince at first, and they treat him as an intruder. Eventually, however, they seem to accept him as a part of their violently dysfunctional family.  When the truth is shockingly unearthed, will the family be able to move beyond its dark curse?