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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...

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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 11–20

I Never Saw Another Butterfly and The Terezin Promise

I Never Saw Another Butterfly and The Terezin Promise

Feb 28 – Mar 9, 2025

In the Terezin concentration camp, Austrian artist Friedl Dicker-Brandeis teaches Jewish children to make poems and drawings in secret art classes. Witness her passion, the children’s creativity, and the irrepressible power of Art to bring hope and healing into the darkest hours...

Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story

Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story

Jan 17 – Jan 26, 2025

The year is 1960. An extraordinary 6-year-old named Ruby Bridges becomes the first African American student to attend an all-white grade school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Experience her remarkable journey as she discovers the true promise of America while blazing a trail for...

How I Learned What I Learned

How I Learned What I Learned

Jan 20

This is a one-man play written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson starring noted Pittsburgh actor Wali Jamal. Wilson shares his journey as a child in Pittsburgh to his rise as a successful playwright. It is a deeply personal and introspective work that offers a...

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Nov 1 – Nov 10, 2024

This imaginative adaptation brings Charles Dickens’ classic rags-to-riches tale to vibrant new life. Pip, a young orphan in 19th century England, life is about to change. In a world ruled by money and social class, will he find his fortune? Follow the extraordinary adventures of...

First Mothers: The Women Who Raised America’s Presidents

First Mothers: The Women Who Raised America’s Presidents

Nov 4

Despite the personal and political diversity of the men occupying the White House over the last two centuries, one common factor emerges — the essential ethical character and philosophical outlook of each were strongly shaped by his Mother. Through compelling first-person...

Bandstand

Bandstand

Aug 16 – Aug 25, 2024

It’s 1945. American soldiers return home to ticker-tape parades and overjoyed families, and Private First Class Donny Novitski, singer and songwriter, returns with the hope of rebuilding his life with just the shirt on his back and a dream in his heart. Donny joins forces with a...

A...My Name is Still Alice

A...My Name is Still Alice

May 17 – May 26, 2024

A…My Name is Still Alice This critically-acclaimed musical-sketch revue conceived by Joan Micklin Silver and Julianne Boyd, first produced in 1992 is a sequel to the hit musical revue A...My Name Is Alice . Written by a wide variety of writers, lyricists, and composers, this...

Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

May 3 – May 12, 2024

Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie Directed by Ponny Conomos Jahn May 3 – 12, 2024 Be one of the jurors and experience the shocking testimony and impassioned outbursts from witnesses as a young man and his attorney fight to escape a final verdict. The mission of...

Saving Face: Memoir of a Circus Clown

Saving Face: Memoir of a Circus Clown

May 6

Mike Perry uses the art of storytelling to explore the primal origins of theatrical expression. Saving Face: Memoir of a Circus Clown is one of his most profound and moving tales, drawn from his years as a circus clown for Ringling Brothers Circus. There is an authenticity to...

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