Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Broadway comes to the ’Burgh
The Tartan Online: "While the Big Apple may be hours away by train, car, or plane, New York City’s rich theater programs and talented performances are a lot closer than that. Broadway shows have marked out Pittsburgh as a stop for many of their performances, and many of the city’s drama students, notably Carnegie Mellon alumni, are also making a splash on stages across the country. Pittsburgh is fast becoming a cultural hub, not only a city to visit for many touring shows as they make their rounds, but also as a fountainhead of aspiring talent."
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I think it's great that Pittsburgh is making it's way back into the touring scene. I've always heard how Pittsburgh used to be a huge stop, but since I've been here I've seen a lot of growth in the number of tours coming to town. There is a great audience here despite the fact that it may not be as lucrative as other cities. Bon Jovi, however, added dates to their tour last year because they weren't expecting the draw they got. As a result we got Britney Spears and more Broadway tours coming in. I'm glad that there's draw, although I'm not sure if that has to do with the community from universities or in general.
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