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New Hazlett Theater

6 Allegheny Square East
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

New Hazlett Theater is a theatre in Pittsburgh, PA.

Upcoming Shows

Othello of the End Zone, or The Steel City Tragedy

Othello of the End Zone, or The Steel City Tragedy

Oct 22 – Oct 25, 2026

Step onto the 50-yard line for the New Hazlett’s first-ever co-production with DEMASKUS Theater Collective: Othello of the End Zone, or The Steel City Tragedy . Written by Franky D. Gonzalez, directed by Shaunda Miles McDill, and starring Cynthia Dallas and Michael Patrick...

Fahrenheit 451

Nov 6 – Nov 15, 2026

Written by Ray Bradbury and directed by Art Deconciliis, Fahrenheit 451 is a sci-fi thriller set in a future bookless society. Seven decades after its initial publication, Bradbury's disturbing yet ultimately hopeful tale has grown increasingly relevant. The production is part...

Cosmic Microwave Background

Cosmic Microwave Background

Nov 19 – Nov 20, 2026

Cosmic Microwave Background by Julia Fraser is a full-length play that shakes the anxieties of the digital age. Rita, a translator of Italian poetry, and her husband leave New York for remote calm in the desert. But after they arrive, only she hears a snaking sound that envelops...

 And A Buoy

And A Buoy

Nov 30

And a Buoy by Eli Plummer is a staged reading about a father, a son, and a bond buoyed through the changing tides of time. Set entirely on a cuddy boat off the coast of Maine, the story anchors Sean and his son, Aaron, during their annual fishing trips. As the scenes jump from...

It's Just a Smatter of Time

Dec 3 – Dec 4, 2026

An interdisciplinary collaboration by Ephrat Asherie Dance, author Mo Willems, and Third Coast Percussion exploring how time moves forward and backward. This cross-generational work-in-progress preview uses live percussion, visual storytelling, projected imagery, and interactive...

Divas You Don't Know

Jan 11, 2027

Written by Milia Ayache, this one-woman cabaret charts diva stars by compass. The piece is part of the Off the Page reading series, which showcases scripts and stories from runner-up Community Supported Art artists.

Wade in the Water

Feb 19 – Feb 28, 2027

Written by Lynne Conner and directed by Linda Haston, Wade in the Water is a historical drama set in 1851 Pittsburgh that follows a Black family on their journey to Canada to escape Southern slavery. The play is part of Prime Stage Theatre's 30th season celebrating the American...

GIRLS

Mar 4 – Mar 5, 2027

Written by Maya Anabella, this raw series of confessions is told from the perspectives of five young women, tackling the most visceral truths of girlhood. The production is part of the New Hazlett Theater's 14th season of Community Supported Art.

The Perfect American Man

Apr 12, 2027

Written by Ben Kramer, this musical reading mosaic weaves queer love and loss. The piece is part of the Off the Page reading series, which showcases scripts and stories from runner-up Community Supported Art artists.

The Women Who Lit the Way

Apr 15 – Apr 16, 2027

Created by Omari Abdul-Alim, this interdisciplinary fusion brings together six Beckom Freeman alumni with students of the Guardians of Sound Hip Hop Orchestra to carry forward the legacy of mentors O'Labrice Beckom and Henrietta Freeman. The production is part of the New Hazlett...

You Can't Take It with You

Apr 30 – May 9, 2027

Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart and directed by Wayne Brinda, You Can't Take It with You is a zany comedy that premiered on Broadway in 1936. The play centers on an eccentric family and carries the message that happiness comes from living freely rather than conforming...

Articles

Review: GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE at Byham Theatre

Review: GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE at Byham Theatre

by Brian Querry · October 5, 2026

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue brings plenty of laughs, heart and nostalgia to Pittsburgh, with a dynamic cast that captures the spirit of the beloved original while adding a modern twist.…

Review: RENT Stays Relevant at BDE Productions

Review: RENT Stays Relevant at BDE Productions

by Greg Kerestan · October 2, 2026

It's almost a rite of passage that every theatre kid goes through a loving RENT phase and a hating RENT phase. The memes of 'Benny is a hero, the Bohemians are trash' have circulated for years, and I won't deny there are little grains of truth in there; this IS after all a show where killing rich pe…

Review: CABARET at Westmoreland Performing Arts

Review: CABARET at Westmoreland Performing Arts

by Brian Querry · September 28, 2026

There are few musicals that demand as much from a cast as Cabaret, and Westmoreland Performing Arts' production, presented Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, at Live! Casino in Greensburg, PA, proved more than up to the challenge.…

Review: GREASE at 2nd Floor Theatre Company

Review: GREASE at 2nd Floor Theatre Company

by Brian Querry · August 1, 2026

Launching a new theater company is always a leap of faith, but 2nd Floor Theatre Company lands on solid footing with its inaugural production of Grease.…

Review: HONKY TONK ANGELS Sing a New-Ish Song at Saint Vincent Summer Theatre

Review: HONKY TONK ANGELS Sing a New-Ish Song at Saint Vincent Summer Theatre

by Greg Kerestan · July 8, 2026

Ever heard the joke about how you know you're old when the songs of your childhood get played in grocery stores? As a lifelong Westmoreland County resident, I've long been a fan of Saint Vincent Summer Theatre. They're a classic summer stock company in an era when such things have been mostly forgot…

Past Shows

41 total · showing 1–10

Making Space: The Story of New Hazlett Theater

Jul 30

An exclusive premiere screening of the WQED documentary tracing the history of the Carnegie Music Hall building on Pittsburgh's Northside, from its origins in 1889 through its years as home to the Pittsburgh Public Theater and its current life as the New Hazlett Theater. The...

Speak

Speak

May 1 – May 10, 2026

Speak Based on the novel by Laurie Halse Anderson Written by Tammy Ryan Directed by Dana Hardy May 1 – 10, 2026 A moving story about a teenage girl who uses art to find her voice and redefine her identity after trauma. The play is an empowering testament to resilience and...

Give Voice Concert

Give Voice Concert

May 4

Celebrate the heart-stirring original songs of award-winning composer and Broadway alumna Carla Bianco. Our Monday Special is an evening of inspiring musical storytelling with Carla, as she shares some of her personal journey. Joined by her Point Park students, she will take you...

CSA: Off the Page

Jan 28

CSA: Off the Page is a three-part reading series at the New Hazlett Theater that showcases works from emerging artists and bold new scripts, offering audiences a glimpse into the future of Pittsburgh's theatrical landscape. This initiative builds on the theater's longstanding...

Sounds of the Season

Sounds of the Season

Dec 13

Gather your friends, family, and festive spirit for an unforgettable evening of holiday music that blends, jazz, soul, and global rhythms. Sounds of the Season brings together some of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated artists – alongside internationally recognized performers – for a...

Mr. Edgar A. Poe Presents: Tales of Mystery, Horror & Imagination

Mr. Edgar A. Poe Presents: Tales of Mystery, Horror & Imagination

Nov 7 – Nov 16, 2025

Mr. Edgar A. Poe Presents: Tales of Mystery, Horror & Imagination Written by Lawrence C. Connolly Directed by Art DeConciliis Master storyteller Edgar Allan Poe reimagines four classic tales that reveal as much about the nature of horror as they do about the dark genius that...

DIVINA: A Fantasy Cabaret

DIVINA: A Fantasy Cabaret

Nov 10

Divina is a hilarious one-woman cabaret infused with comedy, storytelling, and famous opera arias. Regina Gibson stars as Mary, a woman stuck in dating hell waiting for a text back from yet another disappointing suitor. She fantasizes what her hero, opera diva and superstar...

Celebrating Celine with Jenene Caramielo

Celebrating Celine with Jenene Caramielo

Oct 19

Celebrate the music of Celine Dion with powerhouse vocalist Jenene Caramielo and a live band in Celebrating Celine, a stunning tribute to the global superstar.

Twelve Angry Men

Twelve Angry Men

May 2 – May 11, 2025

A jury of twelve ordinary men are charged with deciding the fate of a teenager on trial for murdering his father. Can they overcome their own backgrounds and biases as they struggle to render a fair life-or-death verdict?

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 And A Buoy in Pittsburgh And A Buoy
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