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Point Park University Partnering with Pro Teams on Esports Tournament

Monday, April 29, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins, Cavs Legion GC, Pittsburgh Knights and AbleGamers Charity, are teaming up with Point Park University to host a multi-game esports tournament on May 11-12, 2019, at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. The tournament is presented by the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, iHeart Media and Walmart.

May 9: Don Gonyea, NPR Political Correspondent

2019 Media Innovators Speaker Series

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 The 2019 Media Innovators Speaker Series at Point Park University welcomes journalists from National Public Radio and New York Times Magazine.

"Hamilton" Actors Host Q&A with Point Park University Students in New Pittsburgh Playhouse

Friday, January 18, 2019 Peter Matthew Smith, a former Point Park theatre major, and Edred Utomi made their Pittsburgh Playhouse debut hosting a Q&A with students. Smith is "King George III," and Utomi plays "Alexander Hamilton."

Stay up-to-date on the latest news about Point Park University's new Pittsburgh Playhouse:

Pittsburgh Playhouse Media Coverage

Nov. 9, 2018: Point Park, RWS collaborating on new plays, musicals
Oct. 15, 2018: Pittsburgh Playhouse's grand opening Gala
Oct. 13, 2018: Pittsburgh Playhouse opens its doors with a Gala
Oct. 12, 2018: Pittsburgh Playhouse showing off new digs
Sept. 20, 2018: Point Park's new Pittsburgh Playhouse ahead of its debut
Sept. 19, 2018: Point Park unveils new Pittsburgh Playhouse
Sept. 19, 2018: First look at Point Park's new Pittsburgh Playhouse
July 17, 2018: New Pittsburgh Playhouse to open in fall 2018
July 11, 2018: Pittsburgh Playhouse sets opening date for Downtown theater
June 18, 2018: For the Pittsburgh Playhouse, one last curtain call
May 17, 2018: Sunrise, sunset: Pittsburgh Playhouse’s second act
April 3, 2018: With closure imminent, a look at Oakland’s historic Pittsburgh Playhouse
April 3, 2018: Downtown Pittsburgh Playhouse gets ready for its debut
March 27, 2018: Point Park University completes installation of historic facades
Jan. 31, 2018: Step back in time with an exploration of the Pittsburgh Playhouse
Sept. 5, 2017: Rudy glass ceiling uncovered in Pittsburgh
Aug. 10, 2017: Century-old stained glass found during construction being restored for new Pittsburgh Playhouse
Aug. 8, 2017: Stunning discovery made at site of Point Park’s new theater
Oct. 28, 2016: Point Park’s new playhouse slowly takes shape
Jan. 22, 2015: Downtown Pittsburgh ‘swagger bank’ part of Point Park’s restoration plans

Point Park University Coverage

From The Point magazine:

Fall 2018: Curtain rises on new Pittsburgh Playhouse | Playhouse opens with black-tie gala, dazzling entertainment
Summer 2018: Lights Out! at the "old" Pittsburgh Playhouse
Spring 2017: The New Pittsburgh Playhouse takes shape along Forbes Avenue
Winter 2017: New Pittsburgh Playhouse takes shape, topped with signed beam
Fall 2016: New Pittsburgh Playhouse is taking shape in Downtown Pittsburgh
Winter 2015: Point Park raises curtain on plans for new Pittsburgh Playhouse
Winter 2015: Actress Shirley Jones is honorary chair of new Playhouse campaign
Spring 2015: Deconstruction and preservation paves the way for new Playhouse
Spring 2013: New Playhouse will be artistic lab in Downtown Pittsburgh

From PointPark.edu:

September 2018: Pittsburgh Playhouse Opens to Downtown Community
June 2018: Conservatory Dance Company announces bold season with performances at new Pittsburgh Playhouse
May 2018: Students to perform show-stopping productions for opening season of new Pittsburgh Playhouse
October 2017: Ghost Tales from Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse
September 2017: Theatre production alumnus installs stage rigging in new Pittsburgh Playhouse
December 2016: President Hennigan signs the final beam for new Pittsburgh Playhouse