Opening-night rituals a way to steady nerves, honor legacy

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "On opening night, Pittsburgh Public Theater producing artistic director Ted Pappas always shaves twice. Playwright Amy Hartman heads to church and lights a candle. When he's the director, Alan Stanford visits the lobby bar and orders a large gin and tonic. And, as the house lights dim, music director Douglas Levine quietly whispers 'It's magic time.'