Episode Details

The new Artistic Director of Pittsburgh International and Classic Theater (PICT), Elizabeth Huffman, spoke about the first Pittsburgh production of Andy Warhol’s Tomato. The play was written by Vine Melocchi, who was born in McKeesport but more recently works as an actor and playwright in Los Angeles. Elizabeth directs the show and the play features Matt Henderson and Johnny Patalano exploring Andy Warhol’s early years in Pittsburgh. The play runs from September 20 through October 6. There is also a preview at the Andy Warhol Museum on September 13th at 8pm. Elizabeth Huffman runs down the plan for a revived PICT and how the company has overcome a series of challenges to return to the Carnegie Stage in Carnegie, PA. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.