First there was light, and there was none. And then there was light again. And then none. And then it was light again. By that time, unfortunately, City Theatre had zapped enough electric power that it was impossible for the opening night of Eureka Day to go on.
Managing Director James McNeel and Artistic Director Clare Drobot announced to the crowded lobby that a show would be added Tuesday, and ticket-holders would receive emails about that and other options.
A quick online search produced the CBS News headline, “Power outages across Pittsburgh area surpass 250,000 as high winds batter region,” so it came as no surprise that the South Side theater was among those affected by the wind storm.
The disappointment on this particular Friday the 13th was mingled with a party atmosphere, with many in attendance sticking around to wish each other well…