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PRIME STAGE THEATRE

6 Allegheny Square East
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance


Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance Written by L.E. McCullough Directed by Scott P. Calhoon January 23 – February 1, 2026 Witness the 1967 ...



Prime Stage Theatre To Premiere FREEDOM HOUSE: GIVING LIFE A SECOND CHANCE In January 2026


by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2025

Prime Stage Theatre will premiere Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance from January 23 to February 1, 2026, at the New Hazlett Theater in Pittsburgh. ...

DIVINA: A FANTASY CABARET Starring Regina Gibson to be Presented at Prime Stage Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 17, 2025

Regina Gibson will bring her Divina: A Fantasy Cabaret one-woman stage show to New Hazlett Theater as part of Prime Stage Theatre's 2025-26 Monday Specials Series. Learn more. ...

Prime Stage Theatre's Cemetery Walk Adds Theatrical Touch to Pittsburgh History


by Emmy Rice - August 31, 2025

The rain-or-shine event offers 13 one-hour walking tours from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at Homewood Cemetery, 1599 S. Dallas Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA in Point Breeze....

World Premiere of MR. EDGAR A. POE PRESENTS to Open at New Hazlett Theater


by Emmy Rice - August 10, 2025

The year is 1849, you're strolling through New York City on a brisk autumn evening and decide to take in a lecture by a rising young author and literary critic named Edgar Allan Poe....

Prime Stage Theatre to Present Fall Fundraiser AN EVENING OF POE POURRI


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 16, 2025

Prime Stage Theatre's fall fundraiser An Evening of Poe Pourri will pay tribute to a most singular guest of honor: best-selling 19th-century crime and horror author Edgar Allan Poe. Learn more!...

Prime Stage Theatre CEMETERY WALK Adds Theatrical Touch to Pittsburgh History


by Emmy Rice - June 01, 2025

If you've ever wanted to spend a few minutes with a 1905 supermodel and chat about her leading role in America's first Crime of the Century, stop by Allegheny Cemetery on the afternoon of June 21 and meet Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, the fabled 'Girl on the Red Velvet Swing'....

Prime Stage Theatre 2025-26 Season Features Three World Premieres by Pittsburgh Playwrights


by Stephi Wild - May 05, 2025

Prime Stage Theatre will celebrate its 29th season with three world premieres commissioned from three Pittsburgh playwrights. Performances begin in November. ...

Courtroom Classic TWELVE ANGRY MEN Comes to Prime Stage Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2025

Prime Stage Theatre presents Twelve Angry Men, running for seven shows May 2-11, 2025 at New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, on Pittsburgh's Northside....

Prime Stage Theatre Presents FREEDOM HOUSE: GIVING LIFE A SECOND CHANCE


by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2025

On May 5 Prime Stage Theatre will premiere a new stage work that tells a uniquely Pittsburgh story of innovation, compassion and civic empowerment....

Prime Stage Theatre Presents Two Holocaust Plays Of Hope And Healing


by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2025

Prime Stage Theatre tells the story of those children and one of their extraordinary teachers in Celeste Raspanti's I Never Saw Another Butterfly & The Terezin Promise running for seven shows Feb. 28-Mar. 9, 2025 at New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, on Pittsburgh's Northside....

Past Shows

An Evening of Poe Pourri


Gather your bravest friends and step into the shadowed world of Edgar Allan Poe! Join Prime Stage Theatre for a chilling, immersive evening of theatrical ...

Prime Stage Theatre Cemetery Walk


Be inspired by these historical Pittsburgh legends as we bring their history to life. The Homewood Cemetery 1599 S Dallas Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 September ...


The Annual Cemetery Walk invites visitors to engage with the past at Allegheny Cemetery on June 21, 2025, featuring dramatic portrayals of seven historical figures ...

Prime Stage Theatre Cemetery Walk


Be inspired by these historical Pittsburgh legends as we bring their history to life. Allegheny Cemetery 4715 Penn Avenue entrance Pittsburgh, PA 15224 June 21, ...


First Mothers: The Women Who Raised America’s Presidents explores the influential roles of 15 mothers who shaped the ethical character and philosophies of their presidential ...

Prime Stage Theatre’s Second Annual Cemetery Walk


Experience the history of Pittsburgh legends who are buried at The Homewood Cemetery! Prime Stage Theatre and local actors in period costumes portray their incredible ...

The Miracle Worker
The Miracle Worker
11/3 - 11/12/2023


Explore the boundaries of the senses as we venture inside this true story of young Helen Keller, who was blind, deaf, and struggling to connect. ...

Prime Stage Theatre Cemetery Walk


Experience the history of Pittsburgh legends who are buried at The Homewood Cemetery! Prime Stage Theatre and local actors in period costumes portray their incredible ...

Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace
5/16 - 5/29/2022


When Arsenic and Old Lace made its Broadway debut, a New York Times review said it was "so funny none of us will ever forget ...

The White Rose
The White Rose
4/24 - 5/8/2022


In the summer of 1942, leaflets calling for resistance against the Nazi regime began appearing around the city of Munich, Germany. They were found in ...

A Wrinkle in Time
A Wrinkle in Time
3/16 - 3/27/2022


Madeleine LEngles fantastical journey that blends science fiction with family themes and spiritual growth has been re-imagined for our day Join three youngsters as they ...

One Christmas Carol
One Christmas Carol
12/15 - 12/23/2021


Featuring Scott P. Calhoon as he portrays Charles Dickens bringing to life all the wonderful characters in this one-man performance for the holiday season....

KARLOFF The Man and the Monster


An original one actor production where the famous cinema favorite Boris Karloff comes to life. This multi-media one-act experience traces the origins of Karloffs career ...

Miracle in Rwanda
Miracle in Rwanda
4/10 - 4/26/2021


Written by Leslie Lewis and Edward Vilga, with an uplifting message of forgiveness and compassion, Miracle in Rwanda is based on the life of New ...

Sojourner
Sojourner
2/12 - 2/26/2021


This one-actor theatrical experience takes you inside Sojourner Truth's mind, her heart, and her journey to becoming an abolitionist and women's rights activist in the ...

One Christmas Carol
One Christmas Carol
12/11 - 12/19/2020


One Christmas Carolby Douglas H. BakerAdapted from A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensDirected by Shane ValenziFeaturing Scott P. Calhoon as he portrays Charles Dickens bringing ...

Einstein, A Stage Portrait
Einstein, A Stage Portrait
11/13 - 11/20/2020


Einstein, A Stage Portraitby Willard SimmsDirected by Wayne BrindaMatt Henderson brings to life the witty, personal, and deeply human side of this genius and reluctant ...

Mockingbird
Mockingbird
10/18


Mockingbirdby Kathryn ErskineAdapted by Julie Jensen from the National Book Award winning novelDirected by Steven WilsonSunday October 18, 2020Zoom Special Presentation at 2:30 and 7:00 ...

The Outsiders
The Outsiders
3/6 - 3/15/2020


The OutsidersA stage play written by Christopher Sergel based upon the novel by S. E. HintonDirected by Scott P. CalhoonMarch 6, 2020 - March 15, ...

The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter
11/1 - 11/10/2019


The Scarlet LetterNathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet LetterWritten for the Stage by Liam MacikNovember 1, 2019 - November 10, 2019The courage and strength of Hester Prynne ...

Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
5/3 - 5/12/2019


Twelfth Night Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Andy Kirtland May 3 – 12, 2019 Match wits with one of Shakespeare’s most dynamic heroines in ...

In the Time of the Butterflies


In the Time of the Butterflies A play by Caridad Svich Based on the novel by Julia Alvarez Directed by Ricardo Vila-Roger Presented with the ...

15 Minutes of Fame


15 Minutes of FamePittsburgh has TalentMonday, March 11 - 7:00 PMNew Hazlett Theater Center for Performing ArtsDirected by Linda HastonMaster of Ceremonies - Elena AlexandratosPittsburgh! ...

Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
11/2 - 11/11/2018


Of Mice and Men Written by John Steinbeck Directed by Scott P. Calhoon November 2 – 11, 2018 The season of "Courage" opens as you ...

The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
5/4 - 5/13/2018


The production of this timeless classic brings to life the spirit of a young girl, Anne Frank, as she voices her belief in a world ...

The Celebration of Seasons


Prime Stage Theatre's Annual Fundraiser Gala The Celebration of Seasons Thursday, May 10, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The New Hazlett Theater Center for ...

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings


The regional premiere adaptation brings to life Maya Angelou’s landmark memoir as she finds her voice, rises above the challenges of growing up black and ...

15 Minutes of Fame


15 Minutes of Fame Monday, March 12, 2018 7:00 PM at New Hazlett Theatre Center for Performing Arts Pittsburgh! It's time to show off your ...

2nd Stage@Prime Stage: Season Selection Series


We invite you to participate in the selection of plays for Prime Stage mainstage productions by attending our three part series of staged readings. All ...

2nd Stage@Prime Stage: Season Selection Series


Season Selection Series 7:00 p.m. at the Prime Stage Studio January 20, 2018 We invite you to participate in the selection of plays for Prime ...

Ugly Sweater Contest and Christmas Sing Along


Ugly Sweater Contest and Christmas Sing Along Saturday, December 9, 2017 7:00 PM @ the Prime Stage Studio Entertainment by Windpipe Comedy Enterprises $15 online ...

2nd Stage@Prime Stage: Season Selection Series


Season Selection Series 7:00 p.m. at the Prime Stage Studio November 18, 2017 We invite you to participate in the selection of plays for Prime ...

All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front
11/3 - 11/12/2017


The US Premiere adaptation brings to life the poignant novel of World War I by Erich Maria Remarque as Paul Baumer, a student of nineteen, ...

Dram and Drama


Party with Prime Stage Theatre as we launch our 21st season! Cost: $20 per person The evening will be hosted by actor and Pittsburgh native ...

A Night in the Spotlight


Prime Stage Theatre presents A Night in the Spotlight, with emcee Brian Ceponis. The evening features heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and a silent ...

The Perks of Being a Wallflower


The regional premiere of this coming of age story, set in Pittsburgh, will get audiences wrapped up with Charlie, an observant "wallflower," as he charts ...

The Road to Wigan Pier


Staged reading of George Orwell's book about British working class life in the 1930s....

1984
1984
3/3 - 3/12/2017


George Orwell's timely novel comes to life as Winston, a young employee in the Ministry of Truth who corrects "errors,” faces the consequences of falling ...

15 Minutes of Fame


Come see Pittsburgh's best “talent” at Prime Stage’s 15 Minutes of Fame. Contestants will perform on stage the evening of March 6, 2017, 7:00 pm ...

Ugly Xmas Sweater Contest and Sing Along


Saturday, December 10th at 7:00 PM @ the Prime Stage Studio Bring a gnarly sweater and your righteous singing voice for a totally tubular night ...

Three Days of Rain


Staged Reading of Three Days of Rain Picking up on the themes of To Kill a Mockingbird, Three Days of Rain explores memory, family, and ...

To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird
11/4 - 11/13/2016


This cherished classic is seen through the eyes of Scout, a young woman who learns tolerance, courage and integrity from her father, a man who ...

The Giver
The Giver
5/13 - 5/22/2016


“Of course they needed to care. It was the meaning of everything.” This world premiere adaptation by Eric Coble of Lois Lowry’s Newbery Award novel ...

15 Minutes of Fame


Come see Pittsburgh's best “talent” at Prime Stage’s 15 Minutes of Fame. Contestants will be performing on stage the evening of May 16, 2016, 7:00 ...

A Lesson Before Dying
A Lesson Before Dying
3/4 - 3/13/2016


“I want you to show them the difference between what they think you are and what you can be.” Jefferson, an African-American young man is ...

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Speak in Pittsburgh Speak
New Hazlett Theater (5/1 - 5/10)
Wicked in Pittsburgh Wicked
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (1/14 - 2/15)
Sounds of the Season in Pittsburgh Sounds of the Season
The New Hazlett Theater (12/13 - 12/13)
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Pittsburgh The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (12/13 - 12/13)
Singing Into The Season w/ Jeannette Wehye and Donovan Hoffer at The Lititz Shirt Factory in Pittsburgh Singing Into The Season w/ Jeannette Wehye and Donovan Hoffer at The Lititz Shirt Factory
The Lititz Shirt Factory (12/12 - 12/12)
Jesus Christ Superstar in Pittsburgh Jesus Christ Superstar
The Strand Theater (3/27 - 4/4)
Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance in Pittsburgh Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance
Prime Stage Theatre (1/23 - 2/1)
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