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martha Graham Dance Company Performing at the Byham Theater Wed., Jan.28

Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Martha Graham Dance Company, the oldest dance company in the United States, is renowned for its legendary and groundbreaking style of modern dance. Described by the New York Times as “spellbinding and as prescient as ever,” the Company continues to captivate audiences with Graham's iconic works, alongside an exciting new creation made especially for the company’s centennial! ​​​​​​​The evening includes a pre-show performance by Point Park University's School of Dance students.  About Martha Graham Dance Company The MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY has been a leader in the evolving artform of modern dance since its founding in 1926.It is both the oldest dance company int he United States and the oldest integrated dance company. Today, the Company is embracing a new programming vision that showcases masterpieces by Graham alongside newly commissioned works by contemporary artists. During its 90-year history, the Company has received acclaim from ...
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Meet Sweden's Queen Christina, A Baroque Era Influencer, January 23-25

  Chatham Baroque:  Christina, Sweden’s Queen of the Arts Friday, January 23 • 7:30 PM  • Hicks Memorial Chapel Saturday, January 24 • 7:30 PM  • Hicks Memorial Chapel Sunday, January 25 • 2:30 PM  • Levy Hall, Rodef Shalom Rome’s golden age had ended well before Christina of Sweden (1626-1698) arrived in 1654 but the Eternal City still radiated opulence at every turn, and she was welcomed to Pallazo Barberini with a lavish party. She took up residence in the Palazzo Farnese, where she arrived with 225 employees and nearly as many horses. Meanwhile, her Swedish successor was embroiled in another conflict and no longer had funds to send her a sufficient pension. In 1656, Christina launched the  Academy of Arcadia , a weekly gathering of poetry and music held every Wednesday for about 70 of her “most intimate friends.” The attendees discussed art and enjoyed concerts performed by her favorite musicians. This provided a ...

Send us your new one-act play!

  Send us your new one-act play! Calling all playwrights! We are seeking one-act plays for our 2026 season of world premieres. Fifteen to 20 plays will be selected as full productions or readings. Read our guidelines (they have changed somewhat) and if your play qualifies,  submit it no later than Sunday, April 5! Learn more! New one-act plays needed! We are seeking plays of 20 - 45 minutes that have never been produced.   Read our guidelines For instance, plays must have a limited number of actors. Comedies, dramas, and tragedies are welcome, but no musicals, please.

The Steelers Play Tonight. See THE CHIEF February 4-8!🏈

The Steelers Are Playing Tonight. In February,  The Chief  Takes the Stage! Starring Philip Winters and Directed by Justin Fortunato Step inside the office of  Art Rooney  on a historic night at  Three Rivers Stadium . Through  unforgettable stories of grit, heart, and hometown pride, the legendary owner  reflects on the journey that built the  Pittsburgh Steelers —and a city’s  football legacy —culminating in one of the most  iconic moments  in  National Football League   history . The Chief   runs for one week only,  February 4-8 ,  in the  Highmark Theatre ! Buy Tickets!   Spring Into the First COPA Offerings of 2026! Renowned Guest Choreographers’ Works on Display! 🩰 Winter Dance Concert February 25-March 1 The Conservatory Dance Company presents a winter concert featuring a diverse range of ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary works choreographed by renowned guest artists and dance...