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Pittsburgh Theatre | Upcoming Musicals, Plays, Comedy and Performances

Support the arts in our vibrant theater scene

The Pittsburgh theater scene continues to thrive no matter the season! Whether you’re into the grand elegance of historical landmarks such as the Benedum, Byham and Heinz Hall, the outrageous Arcade Comedy Theater, or the outdoor magic of Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks, there’s surely a show for everyone’s enjoyment!

Check out some of the unforgettable drama, laughs, music and dance taking over the Pittsburgh spotlight this season!

September

Sarah Perry, City Winery Pittsburgh, Sept. 2
Alba in Conexiones, Liberty Magic, Sept. 6- Oct. 1
Campfire Stories, Vigilance Theater, Sept. 8-10
Steve Martin & Martin Short, Benedum Center, Sept. 14-16
Kathleen Madigan: Boxed Wine & Tiny Banjos, Byham Theater, Sept. 15
The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie & Katya, Benedum Center, Sept. 17
Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For, O'Reilly Theater, Sept. 19-Oct. 8
Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour, Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead, Sept. 20
Unyielding Now, New Hazlett Theater, Sept. 22-24
Desi Banks: The Purpose Chaser Tour, Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead, Sept. 23
Bluey's Big Play, Benedum Center, Sept. 23-24
Rocio Molina, Byham Theater, Sept. 23
NOW is the Time Gala, Heinz Hall, Sept. 23
Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Benedum Center, Sept. 27-Oct. 8
Eddie Izzard, Byham Theater, Sept. 28
Evil Dead The Musical, West End Canopy, Sept. 28-Oct. 22
Michael Rapaport, City Winery Pittsburgh, Sept. 29-30
The Sounds of NOW: Opening Weekend, Heinz Hall, Sept. 29-Oct. 1

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October 2023

Evil Dead The Musical, West End Canopy, Sept. 28-Oct. 22
Shoot Ogawa in Holy Shoot, Liberty Magic, Oct. 4-29
Speaker Series: Jane Fonda, Heinz Hall, Oct. 4
Fall Dance Concert, Conservatory Dance Company, PNC Theatre, Oct. 4-8
Page 7 & Wizard and the Bruiser, City Winery Pittsburgh, Oct. 5
Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour, Petersen Events Center, Oct. 6
Splatter Me Crazy, New Hazlett Theater, Oct. 6
Beethoven's 7th, Heinz Hall, Oct. 6-8
Disney: The Sound of Magic, Heinz Hall, Oct. 13-15
The Barber of Seville, Benedum Center, Oct. 14-22
Grupo Corpo, Byham Theater, Oct. 14
PSO360: Violins of Hope, Heinz Hall, Oct. 18
Whose Live Anyway, Byham Theater, Oct. 18
Closer Than Ever, Conservatory Theatre Company, Highmark Theatre, Oct. 18-22
Chris D'Elia, Byham Theater, Oct. 19
A Tell-Tale Heart, O'Reilly Theater, Oct. 19-Nov. 19
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show on Earth, PPG Paints Arena, Oct. 20-22
Boo-tiful Music: Fiddlesticks Family Concerts, Heinz Hall, Oct. 21
Superman in Concert, Heinz Hall, Oct. 21
Chelsea Handler: Little Big Bitch Tour!, Heinz Hall, Oct. 22
Lee Terbosic in Life and Death of Harry Houdini, Liberty Magic, Oct. 25-Dec. 3
Speaker Series: Van Jones, Heinz Hall, Oct. 25
Noche Flamenca: "Searching for Goya," PNC Theatre, Oct. 27
Buchbinder & The 5 Beethoven Piano Concertos, Heinz Hall, Oct. 27-29
The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, Rodef Shalom Congregation, Oct. 28-Nov. 26
Depths of Wikipedia, City Winery Pittsburgh, Oct. 28
The Wiz, Benedum Center, Oct. 31-Nov. 5

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November 2023

Fall Student Choreography Project, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Nov. 1-5
Les Miserables School Edition, Byham Theater, Nov. 2-5
The Miracle Worker, New Hazlett Theater, Nov. 3-12
Phil Hanley, City Winery Pittsburgh, Nov. 3
Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival, Nov. 3-4
Power & Passion: Mozart, Ravel & Tchaikovsky, Heinz Hall, Nov. 3-5
Brandon Wardell, Bottlerocket, Nov. 4
Meow Meow, Greer Cabaret Theatre, Nov. 6
Frzy with the PSO, Heinz Hall, Nov. 8
Giraffes Can't Dance, Byham Theater, Nov. 9-10
Cirque Carnival, Heinz Hall, Nov. 10-12
The Flying Dutchman, Benedum Center, Nov. 11-19
Tim Dillon: American Royalty, Carnegie Library Music Hall, Nov. 11
Undertaker 1deadMAN Show, Byham Theater, Nov. 11
PearlPRESENTS, Kelly Strayhorn, Nov. 11
And Then We Had Sex, City Winery Pittsburgh, Nov. 12
Kinky Boots, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Nov. 12
Kronos Quartet, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Nov. 13
Sons of Mystro, Byham Theater, Nov. 14
A Drag Queen Christmas, Roxian Theater, Nov. 15
≈[Almost Equal To], Pittsburgh Playhouse, Nov. 15-19
Joe DeRosa, Bottlerocket, Nov. 17
The Nightmare Before Christmas, Heinz Hall, Nov. 17
Piff The Magic Dragon, Carnegie Library Music Hall, Nov. 17
Puddles Pity Party, City Winery Pittsburgh, Nov. 18
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Benedum Center, Nov. 20
The Science of Santa with Doktor Kaboom, Byham Theater, Nov. 24-25
Thanksgiving with the Symphony featuring Randall Goosby, Heinz Hall, Nov. 24-26
Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All, Benedum Center, Nov. 25
Suite Life, Kelly Strayhorn, Nov. 25
Violins of Hope, Heinz Hall, Nov. 25
Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance, Benedum Center, Nov. 26
Mrs. Doubtfire, Benedum Center, Nov. 28-Dec. 3

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For more on upcoming Pittsburgh performances in the Downtown neighborhood including Pittsburgh Musical Theater, City of Asylum, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Liberty Magic and New Hazlett Theater, check out our Arts & Culture page!

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Eric R.
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Eric is the Visitor Engagement Manager with Visit Pittsburgh. Aside from an extensive career of helping people 'have a good time' in Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, he also loves chatting about classic films, classic cars, being a thrift store connoisseur, and learning about your dog's weirdest obsessions.