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.
It's been one year since the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General brought charges against former Pittsburgh-area funeral home owner Patrick Vereb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
A mom of two was having a tough day when she bought a lottery ticket. But soon she was crying tears of joy.
The Steelers announced a partnership with MeiGray to sell refurbished seats from the home of the team.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
It's been one year since the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General brought charges against former Pittsburgh-area funeral home owner Patrick Vereb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
A mom of two was having a tough day when she bought a lottery ticket. But soon she was crying tears of joy.
The Steelers announced a partnership with MeiGray to sell refurbished seats from the home of the team.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
It's been one year since the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General brought charges against former Pittsburgh-area funeral home owner Patrick Vereb.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $3.6 million over five weeks, an aide said.
Live updating Ohio primary election results for May 5, 2026.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
Our resident movie buff, Ron Smiley, is here with his Reel Review of what’s new on screen.
Bold looks, custom vibes, and pieces that actually match your style. Daisy’s giving us some ideas for a new outdoor space with some help from Levin Furniture & Mattress!
Group painting nights and art classes are having a moment, but what if the studio came to you? Hannah Wolfe with The Traveling Palette has brought the painting to us!
For many Pittsburghers, the May Market, which will soon be open at Phipps Conservatory, marks the start of planting season. Boaz is there for a sneak peek!
Coupon expert Shayna tells us how to make the most of Mother’s Day and Memorial Day deals.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
The Steelers announced a partnership with MeiGray to sell refurbished seats from the home of the team.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Brandon Lowe had three hits, including his 10th homer, and Joey Bart also went deep to back Mitch Keller, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2.
The Penguins announced contract extensions for forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov.
Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career, Brandon Lowe hit a solo homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
It's been one year since the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General brought charges against former Pittsburgh-area funeral home owner Patrick Vereb. He's accused of deceiving more than 6,500 pet owners and denying them promised burial services. State Sen. Nick Pisciottano of West Mifflin says critical legislation isn't moving along like it should, so he's asking pet owners to get on social media and call their state senators. Meghan Schiller reports.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and KDKA is committed to discussing mental health in a positive and constructive way to help break down the stigma surrounding it. Today we're talking about kids' mental health and what families need to know.
The cruise ship at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak is on its way to Spain's Canary Islands. At this hour, multiple states are monitoring former passengers who have returned home from the cruise, and health officials are reassuring the public that the risk is low.
A cyberattack disrupted students from coast to coast, from grade schools all the way to universities. It shut down a system called Canvas used by thousands of schools, including some in the Pittsburgh area. While it’s back online, it’s still causing safety concerns. Lauren Linder reports.
Jinx Hairston was stabbed to death on Thursday night, police in Penn Hills said.
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.
