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"There’s magic in the air."

Thank you to Sharon Eberson and @onstagepittsburgh for the wonderful review of The Tempest.

Experience the production audiences and critics are celebrating. Performances continue through August 23.

Read the full article: onstagepittsburgh.com/2026/07/20/review-theres-magic-in-the-air-for-the-tempest-karla-boos-quantum-swan-song/

Get your tickets: Link in Bio! by @quantumtheatre

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4 days ago

Thanks to Alexis Papalia from @triblive for joining us at Carrie Blast Furnaces.

Will you experience #TheTempest?
🎟️ Tickets in Bio!

Read the full review at triblive.com/aande/theater-arts/review-quantum-theatres-the-tempest-is-an-enchanting-sendoff-for-director-karla-boos.

🎟️: QuantumTheatre.com/tempest by @quantumtheatre

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5 days ago

A special thank you to Ron Baraff, Director of Historic Resources and Facilities at Rivers of Steel, for leading another incredible Behind the Curtain tour at the Carrie Blast Furnaces. Your knowledge of this remarkable site adds a whole new dimension to the Quantum Theatre experience, and we're grateful to share its history with our audiences.

Now, the story continues.

Join us tonight for The Tempest at the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark. Experience Shakespeare surrounded by one of Pittsburgh's most unforgettable backdrops.
🎟️ Save 25% on tonight's performance with promo code MONDAY: bit.ly/Tempest720
#TheTempest #QuantumTheatre taken in Rivers of Steel: Carrie Blast Furnaces by @quantumtheatre

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5 days ago

While air quality issues and lightning have made opening weekend difficult, we are so grateful for your understanding and support. With clear skies expected, we hope to see you at the Carrie Blast Furnaces soon.

In addition to our weekly Tuesday - Sunday schedule, we are hosting a performance of #TheTempest tomorrow, July 20. Use promo code MONDAY for 25% off tickets: bit.ly/Tempest720.

📸: Jason Snyder by @quantumtheatre

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6 days ago

We share your disappointment in the air quality issues and performance cancelations. Thank you for understanding that we care deeply for our team and audience and do not make these decisions lightly. To make it up to you, we are hosting a special performance of #TheTempest on Monday, July 20.

As a token of our gratitude, please use promo code MONDAY for 25% off tickets to this additional performance: bit.ly/Tempest720.

📸: Jason Snyder by @quantumtheatre

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8 days ago

"The artists are the thing I'm most proud of." — Karla Boos

Behind every Quantum Theatre production is an extraordinary community of artists who bring impossible ideas to life.

@pghcitypaper recently sat down with Karla Boos to discuss The Tempest, the creative process, and the collaborations that have defined Quantum Theatre.

Read the full article, then experience The Tempest at the Carrie Blast Furnaces.

🎟️ Link in Bio! by @quantumtheatre

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9 days ago

An excerpt: ... The Carrie Furnaces National Historic Landmark has long hosted arts and culture events, and Quantum Theatre knows the site well: The troupe has staged hit productions of two Shakespeare plays there in recent years, “King Lear” and “Hamlet.”

What makes this summer’s Quantum-does-Shakespeare-at-Carrie especially notable is that, after 36 years at the helm, it’s founder Karla Boos’ final show as the troupe’s artistic director. And she’s going out on “The Tempest,” the classic that’s not only understood as the Bard’s own farewell to the stage, but often serves as a valedictory pick for retiring theater artists.

The show opens Friday, July 17, and continues through Aug. 23 at the Carrie site, known for the opportunities it affords to create spectacular visuals against the hulking concrete and metal backdrop of a long-retired steel mill.

In “Tempest,” said Boos, Shakespeare “says some final things to the world, and I can't but find a resonance in that for myself.” by @quantumtheatre

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10 days ago

"This Rough Magic": Shakespeare's The Tempest returns to the Carrie Blast Furnaces, where Quantum Theatre once again transforms an iconic Pittsburgh landmark into an unforgettable theatrical experience.

In a new interview with @905wesa, Karla Boos reflects on Shakespeare's enduring work, the power of site-specific theatre, and why The Tempest continues to resonate today.

Read the full story from WESA, then experience The Tempest for yourself at the Carrie Blast Furnaces, July 17–August 23.

🎟️ Get tickets at Link in Bio! by @quantumtheatre

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10 days ago

Such Stuff as Dreams are Made On: After 37 Years, Karla Boos - the visionary founder of Quantum Theatre - is set to “return to the ‘normal’ world,” retiring from her role as Artistic Director of the company she founded.

#TheTempest will mark her final bow with Quantum, staged at the Carrie Blast Furnaces, where the company has enjoyed some of its greatest triumphs.

Read the full article in this month’s issue of TABLE Magazine and purchase your tickets to experience The Tempest at QuantumTheatre.com/tempest. taken in Carrie Furnace by @quantumtheatre

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11 days ago

✨ The Essence of Quantum ✨

The Tempest Opening Weekend
🎟️ Tickets in Bio! by @quantumtheatre

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12 days ago

We’re offering four pre-show talks with Artistic Director Karla Boos. Please meet at the check-in table and come to our shady spot by 6:30 pm. These events are BYOB.

Friday, July 24 | Quantum’s Shakespeare Journey: From Antony and Cleopatra to The Tempest
Join Karla as she reflects on nearly three decades of Shakespeare. Remember productions, hear behind-the-scenes stories, share your own unforgettable moments, and discover how Shakespeare has shaped Quantum’s artistic journey.

Sunday, July 26 | The Tempest Then & Now: History, Interpretation, and Why It Still Matters
Explore The Tempest through both an historical and contemporary lens. Karla will lead a discussion about the world in which Shakespeare wrote the play, how its themes continue to resonate today, and how modern interpretations, including conversations around colonialism and power, have shaped our understanding of this enduring work.

Saturday, August 1 | Bringing The Tempest to Life: Design, Direction and Carrie Furnace
Go behind the scenes for a look at the creative process of The Tempest. Learn how the artistic team approached the play’s design; how the iconic setting of Carrie Furnace influenced creative decisions and offered challenges and opportunities.

Saturday, August 8 | Shakespeare’s Farewell: The Story Behind Shakespeare’s Final Play
The Tempest is Shakespeare’s final play. Join Karla for a personal conversation exploring themes of legacy, endings, and new beginnings as she reflects on Shakespeare’s farewell, Prospero’s decision to relinquish his power, and her own journey as Artistic Director of Quantum Theatre.

Experience The Tempest
July 17 - August 23, 2026
Tuesday – Sunday at 7:30 pm
🎟️ Tickets in Bio!
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including early sales, ticket exchanges, discounts, and more.
📸 @jsnyderphotographer by @quantumtheatre

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16 days ago

We’re just two weeks away from our return to the Carrie Blast Furnaces for Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Throughout the run, we’re inviting you to step even further inside the world that Quantum has created with special events designed to bring you closer to the story, the artists, and the magic behind this especially meaningful production.

Opening night is sold out, but there are many opportunities to experience something exclusive
and special...

Behind The Curtain | Saturday, July 18
Join us before the first Saturday night performance for a peek behind the curtain. Learn why the Carrie Blast Furnaces was chosen as the location to bring The Tempest to life during an intimate tour where architecture, inspiration, and story connect. Please meet at the check-in table by 6:30 pm.

Sunday Q&A | Sunday, July 19
Attend this Sunday performance and stay afterwards for a discussion with the creative team.

AcQuired Insight | Wednesday, July 22
Keep the conversation going with a thought-provoking, post-show talk.We’ll unpack The Tempest’s big ideas—and maybe even change the way you see them.

🎟️ Tickets in Bio! taken in Rivers of Steel: Carrie Blast Furnaces by @quantumtheatre

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