Shows at the O'Reilly Theater through the Pittsburgh Public Theater
Written by Allison Bridgwater
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Location: 621 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh
Interested in seeing upcoming shows at Pittsburgh’s O’Reilly Theater? Brought by the Pittsburgh Public Theater (PPT), four creative performances are scheduled over the next few months.
An Enemy of the People: February 4th to February 22nd
- Version by Amy Herzog and Directed by Marya Sea Kaminski.
Watch a Tony Award-winning adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play. A conflict arises in a political, profitable society. Dr. Thomas Stockman must expose life-threatening contamination in his town’s spa, all while fighting for justice. No one in the community escapes the battle between right and wrong.
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Meet Me at the Oak: February 19th to March 1st
- Written and Directed by Layon Gray.
Located in Helen Wayne Rauh Rehearsal Hall
From Public Presents and New Horizon Theater, a tense and memorable performance of black family trauma in 1950s Louisiana begins. The family faces quarrels with their white neighbors over a historic oak tree that was once a lynching site in the 1800s. So, the family gathers at the tree to honor their ancestors and pray.
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Primary Trust: March 25th to April 12th
- Written by Eboni Booth and Directed by Kyle Haden.
A Pulitzer Prize-winning play is something you absolutely must attend! Primary Trust is a dramatic comedy that delves into a kind community and amazing mai tais. Kenneth suffers in his career but finds a place to belong through his personal journey.
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Coconut Cake: May 28th to June 14th
- Written by Melda Beaty and Directed by Eileen J. Morris.
Located in Helen Wayne Rauh Rehearsal Hall
Hungry for more? Consider a wonderful tale about aging and friendship that revolves around retired men playing chess at McDonald’s. You might even experience their life lessons with them. As for the coconut cake, a peculiar woman visits town with her delicious dessert, causing changes in the men’s relationship.
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