Gregory Johnstone

Love. Lust. And Other Wreckage. Not only is it the title of Pittsburgh Musician John Vento's critically acclaimed album, but it's also the name of the two-nights-only stage play written by renowned playwright Amy Hartman and directed by award-winning director Robin Walsh.

Gulfshore Playhouse's HOLMES AND WATSON, directed by Andrew Paul, brings the clever spirit of Sherlock to life on their stage through a witty, well-done production.

Mystery takes the stage at Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional regional theater, with its latest production "Holmes and Watson." Filled with frauds, fakes and charlatans all claiming to be the real Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson is on a mission to solve the mystery of the "real Sherlock Holmes." Packed with twists and turns, this adventurous production runs March 23 through April 20.

Few things are as riveting as watching an actor or actress that demands an audience's attention 100% of the time while they are onstage/onscreen. Immediately, I think of Patti LuPone in Gypsy. Granted, Mama Rose is a role that's designed to be all-consuming, but LuPone was raved about as being mesmerizing, so much so that she inevitably won the Tony Award in 2008. Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street is another performance that comes to mind when I think of actors that require every ounce of my attention. Though a controversial film, DiCaprio was universally hailed for his brilliant portrayal of the morally questionable Jordan Belfort, so much so that he garnered himself an Oscar nomination.

The national tour of the hilarious new show You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up!, a relationship comedy that People magazine called "LAUGH OUT LOUD!", continues its tour with a premiere in Philadelphia at the New Penn's Landing Playhouse (inside the Independence Seaport Museum) 211 S. Columbus Blvd & Walnut St. With previews beginning September 18, 2013, Opening Night is planned for Wednesday, October 2, 2013 and will run through December 29, 2013.

Pittsburgh CLO presents Pittsburgh Premiere of You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up!, which will run now through May 5 at the CLO Cabaret. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the cast for the Pittsburgh Premiere of You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up!, which will run January 31 through May 5 at the CLO Cabaret. Tickets can now be purchased at CLOCabaret.com, by calling 412-456-6666 or by visiting the Box Office at Theater Square.

A Child's Guide to Heresy is adapted from the novel of the same title, also by Lascelles. In 13th century Yorkshire, England, 9 year-old Tom is sent away from his family to meet the powerful Bishop, Constantus.

A Child's Guide to Heresy is adapted from the novel of the same title, also by Lascelles. In 13th century Yorkshire, England, 9 year-old Tom is sent away from his family to meet the powerful Bishop, Constantus.

The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, presents La Ronde, written by Arthur Schnitzler and translated by Frank and Jacqueline Marcus, at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse Oct. 8 - 24 with a preview performance open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 7; it is directed by Robin Walsh.

The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, presents La Ronde, written by Arthur Schnitzler and translated by Frank and Jacqueline Marcus, at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse Oct. 8 - 24 with a preview performance open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 7; it is directed by Robin Walsh.

The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, presents La Ronde, written by Arthur Schnitzler and translated by Frank and Jacqueline Marcus, at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse Oct. 8 - 24 with a preview performance open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 7; it is directed by Robin Walsh.

The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Jez Butterworth's play Mojo at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Friday, May 29 through June 14 with a preview performance open to the public on Thursday, May 28; Kim Martin directs.

The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Jez Butterworth's play Mojo at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Friday, May 29 through June 14 with a preview performance open to the public on Thursday, May 28; Kim Martin directs.