Review: COME FROM AWAY Humanizes Tragedy at Front Porch Theatricals
While some have accused it of being too twee, this musical docudrama provides hope and humanity in a time when both are hard to come by.…
About the Theatre
The mission of Pittsburgh Public Theater is to provide artistically diverse theatrical experiences of the highest quality. Pittsburgh Public Theater also strives to serve, challenge, stimulate and entertain while operating in a fiscally responsible manner. The Public shares its resources with the community through education and engagement initiatives intended for a wide range of people with the goal of expanding and diversifying the audience while enriching the community.
Review: GREASE at 2nd Floor Theatre Company
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: SUFFS Rouses and Inspires at Benedum Center
The (maybe) final show in CLO's history, this tour stop still has a lot to say.…
Review: HONKY TONK ANGELS Sing a New-Ish Song at Saint Vincent Summer Theatre
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…
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Pittsburgh CLO
Just because the music speaks for itself in this jukebox musical, doesn't mean the stories aren't worth hearing.…
Review: FUN HOME Autopsies a Family at Theatre Factory
I've always been a comics guy, ever since I was five years old and discovered my dad's shipping crate full of seventies and eighties cult titles like Howard the Duck and Doctor Strange.…
Review: WORKING Mixes Humor and Dignity at Front Porch Theatricals
This Pittsburgh-centric update of the seventies cult musical bridges the gap between the old world and the new.…
Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Absolutely Rocks at City Theatre
The genderqueer indie rock cabaret staple has lost none of its bite, and found two definitive interpreters.…
Review: SHUCKED Yields a Harvest of Laughs at Benedum Center
Though the show is (intentionally) corny, there's a lot of heart and humor in this new country musical.…
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Runs Away with the Circus at Benedum Center
If I told you I spent an evening last week watching a surrealist dramedy about performers in a circus run by a needy, codependent and violent ringmaster with bipolar disorder, you'd have two options to choose from. …
Past Shows
45 total · showing 1–10
An Enemy of the People
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Amy Herzog's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic play. Directed by Marya Sea Kaminski, this thought-provoking production explores themes of truth, corruption, and integrity as Dr. Thomas Stockmann seeks to expose...
NOISES OFF
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents Michael Frayn's iconic backstage farce, featuring a talented cast including Lara Hayhurst, Wali Jamal, and Jeremy Kahn. Directed by Margot Bordelon, this production promises a whirlwind of comedic chaos as a troupe of inept actors attempts to...
Twelfth Night
This production introduces Pittsburgh to the transformative Public Works program. Revel in the magic of love, laughter, and fellowship in this unmissable spectacle.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents Edward Albee's powerful drama, exploring the chaotic dynamics of a dysfunctional marriage. Following a faculty party, George and Martha invite a younger couple, Nick and Honey, into their home, where an evening of drinks devolves into...
Trouble in Mind
Trouble in Mind is a significant work by Alice Childress that explores the challenges faced by Black actors in the theater. Set to premiere at Pittsburgh Public Theater from February 5 to February 23, 2025, the play debuted on Broadway in 2021 and received multiple Tony...
Making Art Work
Making Art Work is a new speaker series at Pittsburgh Public Theater that aims to transform regional theater through innovative discussions and exchanges of ideas. The series launches on October 14 with Mark Valdez, artistic director of Minneapolis’ Mixed Blood Theatre, who will...
A Christmas Story: The Play
A Christmas Story: The Play is set to bring the beloved holiday classic to life on stage at the O'Reilly Theater, running from December 4 to December 23. This updated production features an enhanced cast and exciting new sets, promising a festive experience for families...
The Hobbit
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s 50th Anniversary season features a family-friendly adaptation of The Hobbit, running from October 23 to November 10. This new take, crafted by playwright Greg Banks, follows Bilbo Baggins on an unexpected journey alongside his friend Gandalf and the...
Dial M for Murder
Pittsburgh Public Theater opens its 50th Anniversary season with a fresh adaptation of the classic murder mystery, Dial M for Murder, directed by Tony-nominated producer Céline Rosenthal and adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. This regional premiere explores themes of agency and...
The Coffin Maker - On Demand
WORLD PREMIERE • THIS INSTANT CLASSIC IS TO DIE FOR In this new installment of his century-spanning chronicle of the Black experience inspired by his mentor August Wilson, Pittsburgh theater legend Mark Clayton Southers turns back the clock to 1849 Oklahoma. There, free man...
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (10/27-11/01) |
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Evil Dead The Musical Pittsburgh Musical Theater (9/25-10/25) |
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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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Miracle on 34th Street the Musical The Strand Theater (11/13-11/22) |
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Broadway at the Overlook Pittsburgh Musical Theater (8/27-8/30) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (10/31-10/31) |
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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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Hadestown Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (10/27-11/01) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (9/12-9/12) |