I have no problem saying that a show like The Wizard of Oz isn’t my typical style. However, Little Lake’s production quality really pulled me in with stunning visuals and compelling actors, truly a strong start for their 2026 season, and it truly was fun for all. Alaina Turocy’s Dorothy shined with a childlike wonder that matured subtly, but impactfully, over the course of the story. I often find that renditions of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" are either mimicry or personaliz

Christopher Durang’s Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge is a parody of the classic story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Originally commissioned for Pittsburgh City Theater back in 2002, the musical comedy makes its way back to the Pittsburgh region at Little Lake Theatre Company for this holiday season. Setting the stage with a simple painted cobblestone floor, hay pile, lamppost in the center, and the room is decorated with hanging garlands made of beads, pine

Iron Horse Theatre Company's production of Angel of Mercy shows us a small glimpse into the life and final days of Fannie Sellins, a iconic union organizer working with miners of the Allegheny River Valley in the early 1900s, written by Pittsburgh locals Dave Borland and London Cain, who is also the founder of Iron Horse. This production is both educational and touching. We see her strained relationship with her children, her commitment to get better workers' rights of immig

Reefer Madness is a satirical musical, based on the film of the same name, that takes you on a journey through the marijuana hysteria of the 1930s. The plot is ridiculous, the characters are absurd, and the songs are hilarious. With dynamic lighting, a small stage, and a massive rambunctious cast, Little Lake Theatre Company's take on this musical leans in on the madness of it all. The audience was electric and full of constant laughter, so if you're looking for a good time