ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Alex Aster’s recent release makes for the perfect summer read

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • April 9, 2025

In Alex Aster’s newest adult romance book, “Summer in the City,” screenwriter Elle and billionaire Parker agree to pretend to be a couple.

‘The Disappearance of Arthur Warding’ proves interesting

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Opinions/Website Editor • April 2, 2025

Over the weekend, Bridges Theater Company held “The Disappearance of Arthur Warding” in the Rauh Theatre in the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

REVIEW: Harris screens Weir’s ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’

Written By Vincent Tate, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

As part of their International Art House Classics event, the Harris Theater decided to show Peter Weir’s Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Tyler the Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA World Tour blows the dome off PPG Paints Arena

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 2, 2025

Everyone who packed PPG Paints Arena to see Tyler Okonma, also known as Tyler, the Creator perform during his stop in Pittsburgh for his “CHROMAKOPIA World Tour” quite literally “felt the light” and “felt the fire” right as the show started.

Hot Tea with Z: Should I want attention?

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

Is wanting attention a negative thing? Are there positive and negative forms of attention? How are our actions guided by our desire for attention? Is withholding attention a bad thing? 

‘Warring Tides’ doesn’t live up to the standards set by last book

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • April 2, 2025

After fleeing the kingdom of Abelon, Koraine and Bellamy must seek allies from other kingdoms in the book “Warring Tides,” the sequel to “Broken Flames.”

Ghostlight Theatre’s ‘The Guy who Didn’t Like Musicals’ almost as fun as the original

Written By Vincent Tate, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

“The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals," the 2018 oxymoron of a musical, was first produced by Starkid Productions during the first Trump administration, and it’s obvious.

Suzanne Collins’ new release sheds light on “The Hunger Games” series

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • March 26, 2025

48 tributes enter the arena for the 50th annual Hunger Games, but only one will leave alive in Suzanne Collins’ book “Sunrise on the Reaping.”

Hot Tea with Z: Do I change myself for love?

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

How do I impress the people I like? Should I have to change parts of myself to make them like me?  Is it right for them to ask me to change so they will like me? Can I truly be in love with someone if they do not love me for who I am?

Students debut brand new Fringe Festival

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

This past weekend, Point Park launched its first student-run Fringe Festival, featuring a lineup of theater, music and art performances created and produced by students.

‘12 Ophelias’ opens at the Pittsburgh Playhouse this week

Written By Robert Fornataro, Features/A&E Editor • March 26, 2025

A new mainstage production, “12 Ophelias (A Play with Broken Songs),” opens March 27 and runs through March 30 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse this week.

ARTfully UPlifting at the Pittsburgh Playhouse invites all audiences

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • March 19, 2025

The Pittsburgh Playhouse debuted its second-annual performance of “ARTfully UPlifting,” a sensory-friendly project welcoming neurodivergent audiences.