off the WALL productions at Carnegie Stage A Pittsburgh Theater

Stop on in at Carnegie Stage and experience the bluesy jazz singer Rebecca Covert.  In this single-woman cabaret show, Rebecca bares all.  Her soul that is!  This cabaret is titled ‘ Welcome the Rain .’  Who hasn’t experienced a setback or two in life?  Our lives are not perfect and sometimes it takes a storm for us to recognize the beauty within and around us.  What happens after a storm? Peace, clarity, contentment. This is Rebecca’s most honest and raw performance y et.  If you’ve heard Rebecca before, you know she can fill the room with her bluesy voice. She can also make you laugh, bring tears to your eyes, and move you.  So being that this is her most personal show to date, you can darn well bet that this cabaret performance will not only be fun and entertaining, it will also be touching.  And that my friends, is quite the bang for your buck.  With ONLY TWO performances , grab your tickets now before it’s too late....

It’s been a wonderful run! Admission, the most recent fireWALL production on our stage, not only was an amazingly powerful dance performance, it exemplified the very existence of off the WALL (Carnegie Stage) Performing Arts Center! A central theme of our mission is to nurture, challenge, inspire and empower women theater artists, and this production did just that! TO NURTURE, CHALLENGE, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER WOMEN THEATER ARTISTS Promote women in theater and the arts: Six vibrant young women were the stars of Admission. Four were local artists, and two joined us from New York City. Provide a fair wage to working artists: An often unknown, and in some cases overlooked fact, is that theater and dance artists too often work for very low wages or no wages at all. Off the WALL believes that artists are entitled to earn a living wage. Promote empowerment: Female empowerment was the theme of Admission. The act of coming to recognize the frustrations, to overcome inhibitions as one st...

Laughing is serious business! Think I’m kidding? Did you know there are Expert Level Practitioners as a Certified Laughter Leaders? It’s a fact. Julie Ann Sullivan is one such laughter expert in the Pittsburgh area and she has worked with the likes of McDonald’s, Bayer USA, and Highmark Health Services to name just a few. Need more proof that laughter is serious business? Have you heard that Laughter is the best medicine? How about a little scientific research. “Feeling rundown? Try laughing more. Some researchers think laughter just might be the best medicine, helping you feel better and putting that spring back in your step.” R. Morgan Griffin / Web MD Feature ‘Give Your Body a Boost – With Laughter‘ So why do I share this information with you? Because The Harvey WALLbangers are back on stage!! And this time they are performing not one, not two, not three, but FOUR times. We heard you loud and clear… “We Want More! We Want More! We Want More!” So if you’re looking for the...

Erika Cuenca - Photo by Heather Mull In a review   by Pittsburgh City Paper, Ted Hoover takes a look at our local premiere of A Feminine Ending. He gets right down to the basics and ponders the need for the play. The play is based on the story of young Amanda Blue, an aspiring musician in the man’s world of composing. Amanda is torn between giving up her dreams to marry her almost famous fiancé, Jack.  Her mother, having had to face the same crossroads over twenty years prior, thinks Amanda is choosing the wrong road. As Mr. Hoover points out, it’s been 40 years since the feminist movement inundated society with movies, TV shows, and lots of print. So why is a play about a woman trying to have it all still compelling? Will this same storyline ring true a few decades from now? We would hope the answer is no, that women will be able to find their authentic selves without having to sacrifice a relationship or career. But in the meantime, you’ll find this play to not only be...

Would you like to meet the Cabaret performers in person?   Then join us this Valentine’s weekend for our 7:00 PM show on the 14 th or our 8:00 PM show on the 15 th .   Click here to purchase your tickets today!  Enjoy a special Valentine's Dance! Members of our newest addition to the Off The Wall family, fireWALL dance theater, will perform a special dance in the spirit of Valentine's Day.  Elisa Alaio and Darren McArthur will show  the true, genuine love between a man and a woman, in their performance to ' Everything I Do ' by Bryan Adams.  Throughout our lives, we encounter several different relationships and types of love.  We hope that this dance helps you recognize and appreciate the love for those in your lives.   We expect that this Valentine's Dance will make you smile, but if not, one of the other performers below is sure to make you and yours smile, as you enjoy not only the dancing, but also the comedy, magic, poetry and mime!...

Brian Edward - 'Burgh Vivant The one and only Brian Edward of ‘Burgh Vivant will emcee our first Off The Wall Cabaret Show!  If you’re already familiar with Brian of ‘Burgh Vivant, you know you’re in for a hilarious, fun time.  If you’re not familiar with Brian, then join us this Valentine’s weekend and see what all the fuss is about. Come alone, bring a date, or join a group of friends. You'll be amazed at the talent we've brought together all under one roof and in one show!  Featured performers include Mr. Brian Edward (MC), Derek Minto (Comedy), Rebecca Covert (Vocalist), Hotep the Artist (Mime&Poetry), Off The Wall's own fireWALL Dance Theater (Dance). OFF THE WALL CABARET!! SHOWING VALENTINE'S WEEKEND:  February 14 at 7:00 & February 15 at 8:00.   Click here to learn more or to purchase tickets. Brian Edward is the host and executive producer of ‘Burgh Vivant, Pittsburgh’s cultural talk magazine. Learn more about Brian. Off The Wall ...

Looking for a great experience on Valentine’s Day without feeling like you’re participating in a Hallmark commercial? Then whether you’re planning a date or a night out with friends, our Off The Wall Cabaret is just what the doctor ordered. Funny! Entertaining! Magical! Comedic! Join us February 14th or 15th for our Cabaret Show. We’ve not only lined up an all-star group of local Pittsburgh talent who will entertain you and yours, but we’ll steal your heart with the introduction of the newest addition to our Off The Wall family, fireWALL Dance Theater! Off the Wall Cabaret – February 14 at 7:00 & February 15 at 8:00.  Click here to learn more or to purchase tickets. Featured entertainers: MC: Mr. Brian Edward  | Comedy: Derek Minto | Vocalist: Rebecca Covert |  Mime&Poetry: Hotep the Artist  | Off The Wall's own: fireWALL Dance Theater Off The Wall | Pittsburgh Theater - Broadway Magic Only 6 miles from downtown.  Parking is free....

Come spend part of your Valentine’s Day weekend with us and enjoy the kick-off of our new Off the Wall Cabaret series . Whether you’re in a relatively new relationship, a tried and true relationship, or looking to enjoy an evening out with a friend or two or with a group of your friends, we've got the show for you! Friday, February 14th is the opening night for our very first Cabaret show!  You’ll be amazed at the talent and will leave yearning for more.  We’ve lined up some of the best local entertainers.  You’ll enjoy first-rate comedy, magic, poetry, spectacular singing, mime and you’ll also get to preview a HOT new dance company, fireWALL Dance Theater.  MC Mr. Brian Edward will tie it all together with his own special blend of entertainment. Our small, intimate theater, where you’re only a few feet from the stage, is the perfect venue to enjoy this fabulous group of entertainers. Off the Wall Cabaret – February 14 at 7:00 & February 15 at 8:00. ...

Our first run of Straightening Combs by Kim El was this past weekend and was a BIG HIT with the audience.  If you missed this hit, don’t worry!  We have a great line up of new productions.  Here’s a look at what you can look forward to in the next few months: Off the Wall Cabaret – February 14 & 15 .  Come enjoy first-rate comedy, spectacular singing, and a HOT new dance company, all under one roof.  Tickets . A Feminine Ending by Sarah Treem – February 28 – March 15 .  A gentle, bittersweet comedy about a young woman who knows what she wants but not quite how to get it. Tickets . Dorothy in Oz by James Michael Shoberg – performed by Rage on the Stage – playing at our theater March 20 – 29 .  This play will feature a brand-new opening, many never-before-seen jokes and bits, and NINE new actors! Straightening Combs by Kim El –April 4 – 6 .  Second run of this great repertory play about coming to age in The Pittsburgh Hill District...