Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a Coast-to-Coast tour featuring her Olivier-nominated Diabelli, set to Beethoven’s masterpiece of the same name, and a new dance Slack Tide to a reimagining of Philip Glass’s iconic Aguas da Amazonia. Showcasing Tharp’s uncanny and witty use of music to create work of startling originality and beauty, the two dances once again ensure Tharp’s place as one of the great artists of our time. Twyla Tharp Dance will be at Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater, Saturday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, click here .
ALMOST 40 & SINGLE No husband. No kids. No problem...right? An unflinching look at the obstacles a mature, unmarried, child-free woman of color faces in today's dating culture. A one-woman comedy that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt alone and unlucky in love. Run time: 1 hour 15 minutes Written & performed by Cynthia Dallas Director: Linda Haston Producing Artistic Director: Mark Clayton Southers Sound Design: Janus Young Lighting Design: Jason Kmetic Voice Actors: Rebecca Godlove, Tyler Ray Kendrick, Will Dinsmoor What audiences are saying: “It stirred emotions in me that I didn’t even know were still there and buried deep within—very therapeutic!” “It touched me in a way that made me think—it had me laughing, cringing, and crying!” “I loved it! My only regret is that my boyfriend wasn’t here to see it!” “It’s so inspiring to see a performer bare their soul telling their own story with no protective layer of fiction getting in be...