When I read that Pittsburgh Public Theater planned to include A Christmas Story in time for the holidays as part of its 2022-23 Season, it jostled my mind. I remember seeing either the film or a staged version years ago, and I recalled its nostalgic warmth, gilded with mild comedy but most of the plot remained vague, save that a young 9-year old boy hungered for a BB gun for … [Read more...] about Despite its Fine Cast and Stellar Production Elements Pittsburgh Public Theater’s A Christmas Story Comes up Short on Magic