The latest theatre news from Pittsburgh — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
City Theatre in Pittsburgh will present an in-process reading of NEIGHBORLY: A PLAY ON TWO STOOPS, a commissioned work by playwright Chisa Hutchinson, directed by Monteze Freeland with cast members Randy Kovitz and Bria Walker-Rhoze.
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
Though the show is (intentionally) corny, there's a lot of heart and humor in this new country musical.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present the Pittsburgh premiere of Ben Stevenson's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Benedum Center, featuring live music from the PBT Orchestra and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026 European tour.
Maria Caruso’s Bodiography returns to Pittsburgh’s Kelly-Strayhorn Theater this weekend, April 17-19, 2026, for Arcadia, a mixed repertory program of past company favorites and new works, all choreographed by company Founding Director Maria Caruso, including the world premiere of the program’s
Pittsburgh Public Theater will close its 51st season with Alumni Theater Company's production of Once On This Island, Summer Sessions education programs, and a 'Turning the Page' 50th Anniversary Book Launch and Fundraiser.
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The world premiere of the musical adaptation of Laurie Halse Anderson's Novel Speak will run for seven shows at the New Hazlett Theater, from May 1-10, 2026.
An adaptation of Romeo & Juliet is coming to the City Theatre Mainstage, blurring the boundary between dreams and reality.
RuPaul’s Drag Race star Suzie Toot is hitting the road this summer with an all-new solo tour.
Prime Stage Theatre will present its world premiere adaptation of Laurie Halse Anderson's novel SPEAK, running May 1-10, 2026 at New Hazlett Theater in Pittsburgh, with Anderson attending a post-show discussion on May 2.
City Theatre and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH in Pittsburgh.
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Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
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Contemporary Christian music artist and former Broadway star Carla Bianco will perform a special concert highlighting Prime Stage Theatre's world premiere of Speak at New Hazlett Theater on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.
The world premiere production of Girls Just Want To Have Fun, a new musical inspired by the cult-classic film written by Amy Spies and featuring a score of 1980s chart-toppers, will play Pittsburgh Playhouse’s PNC Theatre from November 11-22, 2026.
Pittsburgh Opera revealed its 2026-27 season, its 88th, featuring five productions across four venues, including a world premiere, and classic works by Verdi, Handel, Gluck, and Gounod.
Jasmine Hearn's dance-theater work MEMORY FLEET: STAY IN THE CIRCLE, a tribute to Black mothers and mentors, will be presented at Kelly Strayhorn Theater on April 24-25.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will perform four works April 10-12 at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, featuring a world premiere, a Pittsburgh premiere, and returning audience favorites.
Servant Stage will present A BROADWAY MELODY, an original musical revue arranged and produced by Tyler Hoover, touring venues across Lancaster County from April 9 through May 9.
PITTSBURGH PLAYHOUSE announced plans for the 2026-2027 season, including a new Broadway partnership, and the development of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun the Musical.
Voting is now open for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
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Weird Al Yankovic Giant Center (7/31-7/31) |
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Miracle on 34th Street the Musical The Strand Theater (11/13-11/22) |
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Bruno Mars & DJ Pee.Wee Acrisure Stadium (8/29-8/29) |
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Zac Brown Band PPG Paints Arena (9/13-9/13) |
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Nunsense The Strand Theater (3/12-3/21) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (9/19-9/19) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (10/27-11/01) |
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum The Strand Theater (4/30-5/09) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Byham Theatre (10/02-10/03) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (9/12-9/12) |
