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The cast of "Bandstand: The New American Musical." (Photo courtesy of Front Porch Theatricals)
August 19, 2024, 2:31 pm
The boys are back and hoping to swing
Front Porch Theatricals stages post-WWII "Bandstand: The New American Musical"
By David Rullo
Still from 'Murray Avenue: A Community in Transition' courtesy of Pittsburgh Sound + Image
July 24, 2023, 11:38 am
Screening of ‘Murray Avenue’ documentary showcases old haunts, familiar faces
The irony of revisiting a place that alters, adapts and yet remains familiar, is that 'it’s like coming home'
By Adam Reinherz
Abira Ali and Sheila Ali. Photo by Adam Reinherz
February 21, 2023, 8:04 am
‘Elusive Ground’ brings Los Angeles artist back to Pittsburgh
Former Shadyside resident Abira Ali teams up with sister Sheila Ali for "quick glimpse of different little windows into different times”
By Adam Reinherz
Steve Hofstetter readies for a scene in 'Overhaul.' Photo courtesy of Steel City Arts Foundation
December 29, 2022, 6:52 pm
Revenge flick ‘Overhaul’ stars Pittsburgh Jewish comedian, showcases city
Comedian Steve Hofstetter and Steel City Arts Foundation believe Pittsburgh is no laughing matter
By Adam Reinherz
Photo provided by Jonathan White Public Relations.
November 28, 2022, 1:37 pm
Sheldon Epps’ new book recounts connections to Pittsburgh and the Jewish community
Stage and screen veteran attended Carnegie Mellon University, earned equity card in city
By David Rullo
Filmmaker Noah Segan and Professor Adam Lowenstein discuss "Blood Relatives" on October 27. Photo by Adam Reinherz
October 31, 2022, 12:34 pm
Filmmaker brings tender tale of Jewish vampire to Pittsburgh
Delightful portrayal of innately human emotions exhibited by unhumans, earns Noah Segan's "Blood Relatives" a 'Yasher Koach'
By Adam Reinherz
Photo of Jared Freid by Ralph Castner
February 25, 2022, 4:09 pm
Podcaster and stand-up Jared Freid coming to Pittsburgh
Whether telling stories about his parents in Boca Raton or live screaming episodes of 'The Bachelor,' this Jewish comic just wants to make you laugh
By Adam Reinherz
October 15, 2019, 9:50 pm
Israeli novel tackles lying and its costs
A foundation of falsehoods
By Jesse Bernstein
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: (EDITORS NOTE: This image is a retransmission) Alex Borstein accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' onstage during the 71st Emmy Awards on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
September 26, 2019, 8:32 pm
All the Jewish moments from the 2019 Emmys
Alex Borstein led the Jewish pact at this year's Emmys
By Emily Burack
September 11, 2019, 2:21 pm
What’s happening? A roundup of fall arts events
Music, cinema, podcasts and speakers. This season's art schedule has something for everyone.
By Adam Reinherz
Art from the CHUTZ-POW! comic book series. (Art courtesy of Marcel Walker)
February 8, 2018, 3:30 pm
Art exhibits illustrate comic books featuring Holocaust superheroes
The three-part series, constructed by the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, focuses on the art of resistance, local stories and child survivors.
By Adam Reinherz
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