Monday, July 12, 2010

The Late Night Cabaret Series Summer Schedule

For immediate release…


The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust continues to develop its

Late Night Cabaret Series

Thursdays - Saturdays at Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue

www.pgharts.org



PITTSBURGH…The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s lively and popular Late Night Cabaret series continues through the summer. For more information on any Late Night Cabaret event, please contact Randy Kirk at 412-325-6766, or at kirk@pgharts.org.

Scheduled Events – Summer, 2010

Thursdays Pittsburgh Improv Comedy Jam – The city’s best improv performers take the stage every Thursday (through Sept. 23rd) in an ever-changing improv comedy show. Fast, funny and surprisingly sophisticated!

Fridays Salsa Fridays - The Cabaret at Theater Square becomes one of the city’s hottest late night dance floors every Friday from 10pm until 2am. DJ Jeff Shirey, DJ Carlton, DJ Paul Mitchell and other guest DJs spin the hottest Latin dance music to keep the crowd moving.


Friday, July 30th: Direct from NYC - Recording Artists Los Ciegos Del Barrio will perform live. Plus, special guest dance instructor Joe Figueroa! Los Ciegos Del Barrio literally translates to "the Blind Boys from the Hood." Together since 1997, most of the band members are legally blind and perform Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Reggaeton and Rock music in English and Spanish. *The cover charge for this event is $10.00.

Saturdays

The John McIntire Dangerously Live Comedy Talk Show

July 24th, August 21st, September 18th 10:30pm

Media personality and comedian John McIntire hosts this irreverent and entertainingly informative panel show, which features local journalists, politicians and comics exploring topical issues and riffing on the news of the day. Topics and panelists are announced two weeks prior to each show.

Mystery’s Most Wanted presents…I Loathe Lucy!

July 17th, August 14th 10:00pm

Somebody has some ‘splainin to do when America’s favorite red head turns up dead. Has Ricky tired of her attempts to join his show? Is Ethel fed up with her wacky schemes? Or has Fred finally found a way to get rid of his least favorite neighbor?

Mystery’s Most Wanted presents…Come & Knock on Death’s Door!

September 11th 10:00pm

You're in for a swingin' good time at this 1970's bachelorette pad in California, where the motive is Hers and Hers and His!

The Serious Comedy Show

July 31st, September 25th 10:30pm


The Serious Comedy Show features improvisational comedy by local troupes Hustlebot and IronyCity, as well sketch comedy by hosts and impresarios, The Hodgepodge Society.



Also on Saturdays:


Pittsburgh CLO Cast Cabaret: 2010 Edition

August 7th 10:30pm


What do Tony-winning Faith Prince, Emmy-winning Rob Marshall and Oscar-winning Christopher Walken all have in common? Their careers began at Pittsburgh CLO! Join the Pittsburgh CLO ensemble cast at the Cabaret on Saturday, August 7th for an evening of song and you just might discover the next big thing to hit the Broadway stage!


Anne & Mark Burnell

August 28th 10:30pm



Join Anne & Mark for an evening of their favorite songs.



**There will be no show on Saturday, September 4th.


Late Night Cabaret

Tickets to the Improv Jam are $3.00. All other events are $5.00.

Ticket holders from any earlier show downtown gain free admission (based on seating availability; must show ticket stub for free admission).

Performances begin at either 10:00pm or 10:30pm, depending on the event.

All Late Night Cabaret events are 21 & Over

We compliment our Late Night series with our popular Late Night Happy Hour, from 9:00-11:00pm! Guests can enjoy a wide selection of $2.50 craft beer bottles, $3.50 featured wine and discount food to start the Late Night right!


Contact Randy Kirk at 412-325-6766, or kirk@pgharts.org for more information.

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