Broadway Legend Elaine Stritch Dies At 89
Elaine Stritch, the brash theater performer whose gravelly, gin-laced voice and impeccable comic timing made her a theatrical icon, has died at age 89.
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Elaine Stritch, the brash theater performer whose gravelly, gin-laced voice and impeccable comic timing made her a theatrical icon, has died at age 89.
Well, I've never had the urge to try the "bend and snap," but I have always wanted to meet Bruiser Woods!
Broadway's biggest stars will shine this weekend at the Tony Award.
Here's what to look forward to as the anticipation builds for performances at the 68th Annual Tony Awards.
A local 8-year-old girl is back in Pittsburgh as part of the cast of the Broadway tour of "Once."
"Wicked," one of the most popular Broadway shows in history, is playing in Pittsburgh for the third time.
For nine years, "Wicked" has traveled the country, thrilling audiences with its magic and music.
It takes a ton of work to put on a show as big as "Wicked." Fifteen tractor trailers, a crew of 70 and two and a half days to make it perfect before the curtain.
The hit Broadway musical "The Lion King" is currently playing at the Benedum Center.
A lot of kids dream of being on Broadway someday, but very few make it. Now, a Mount Lebanon girl is heading off to New York to begin performing in a Broadway tour of the musical "Once."
Neil Patrick Harris is hosting this year's Emmy Awards again, back by popular demand. Check out our favorite hosting moments from Neil's career and see if your picks made the list.
"Matilda: The Musical" is a witty musical adaptation of the novel by Roald Dahl and is true to his bleak vision of childhood as a savage battleground.
What does it take to make a great Broadway musical? A talented score, a clever book, great singing and dancing, impressive costumes and an engaging set. Do all great musicals hit all of these points equally well? Of course not. But "Kinky Boots" does.
The nominations were announced Tuesday in a televised event co-hosted by Tony winner Sutton Foster and "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The awards will be broadcast on CBS from Radio City Music Hall on June 9.
Producers of the show were forced to find a new home for the 2011 event after Cirque du Soleil moved into the 6,000-seat Rockefeller Center arena with its $50 million acrobatic rock opera "Zarkana.'' The Tonys had been hosted at Radio City from 1997-2010.
KDKA-AM's Larry and John talk to Keisha Lalama, Education Director for the Pittsburgh CLO and Director of the Gene Kelly Awards, about the new season of high school musicals.
Pittsburgh is full of theatrical productions this time of year and prices have never been more affordable. Read up on these five performances and reserve your tickets now.
The classic movie "Flashdance" starred Jennifer Beals as a dancing steel worker. The film was shot on Pittsburgh's South Side, 30 years ago. On Jan. 1, Heinz Hall will host the Broadway premiere of "Flashdance - The Musical."
The Broadway smash hit, "Wicked," opens Wednesday night for a four-week run. "Wicked" is a good witch/green witch story - a prequel to the Wizard of Oz. And it's easy to tell which witch is which.
It's Broadway's big night! The Tony Awards kick off tonight at 8 p.m. at the Beacon Theatre in New York City to award the top honors on the Great White Way.
Township manager and secretary Mary Perez said the decision was based on safety concerns for park visitors and riders alike.
Gov. Mike DeWine says he believes Ohio should abolish the death penalty.
A spokesperson for Pitt said they can't speak to the specific plans the university says for the Hemingway's property.
Residents in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, said rats are still running rampant through their neighborhood.
A police officer in York County, Pennsylvania, fatally shot a dog and injured its owner after the animal attacked him, authorities said.
Severe weather, including the potential for a tornado, is possible in the early morning hours of Thursday for parts of the Pittsburgh area.
A police officer in York County, Pennsylvania, fatally shot a dog and injured its owner after the animal attacked him, authorities said.
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
A black bear was caught on camera swimming in North Park Lake, prompting a warning from Allegheny County officials.
Jessie Orbin, a member of the Waynesburg University wrestling team, died in a motorcycle crash, the university said.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
We’re learning easy exercises you can do right from your hotel room, so you can stay active wherever your travels take you.
This week's waiting child, Melody, has a huge imagination and a creative spirit. So, we took her to one of the most colorful and creative spaces around town.
It’s time to learn how a few simple tools can keep your summer essentials from playing hide-and-seek, and Happy Lark Home Organizing shows us how.
Daisy is taking us to a mountain retreat that wants to roll out the red carpet for you and your four-legged sidekick!
Jeff’s journey is expected to cover more than 3,000 miles and take several months to complete as he pedals from coast to coast in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to advance to the College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
The Mountaineers ended the Trojans' first College World Series appearance with a 12-0 victory on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
Two weeks after a boil water advisory was lifted in Belle Vernon, residents say they still do not have answers.
Residents in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, said rats are still running rampant through their neighborhood.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh discusses the sports topics of the day with Pirates insider Robby Incmikoski.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast for June 17, 2026.
Dr. Natalie Gentile, co-founder of Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh and founder of Rebel Wellness, is here to cut through the noise and tell us what's really worth paying attention to.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
