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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!

March 2023

Noah Sonie in TRUST NO ONE, Liberty Magic, March 1-April 9
An Evening with Lang Lang, Heinz Hall, March 7
Le Patin Libre, The Rink at PPG Place, March 9-11
Once, Gargaro Theater, March 9-April 2
Emmanuel Ax plays Chopin, Heinz Hall, March 10-12
Native Gardens, City Theatre Mainstage, March 11-April 23
Six, Benedum Center, March 14-19
Men on Boats by Jacklyn Backhaus, Highmark Theatre, March 15-19
In Words and Music: Honeck Conducts Mozart’s Requiem, Heinz Hall, March 17-19
Big Bubble Bonanza, Byham Theater, March 19-20
Takács String Quartet, PNC Theatre, March 20
Steel Magnolias, O'Reilly Theater, March 22-April 9
MALEVO, PNC Theatre, March 23
Taj Express: The Bollywood Jukebox, Byham Theater, March 23
Women Rock, Heinz Hall, March 24-26
Il Trovatore, Benedum Center, March 25-April 2
Carole J. Bufford, O'Reilly Theater, March 27
Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower, PNC Theatre, March 30-April 23
A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY, New Hazlett Theater, March 23
Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, Heinz Hall, March 31-April 2

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April 2023

Piano Poetry with Francesco Piemontesi, Heinz Hall, April 1
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, Benedum Center, April 4-9
Rocio Molina, Byham Theater, April 5
Tape Face, Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, April 6
The Devil is a Lie, Location TBD, April 7-30
Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, April 8
Jon Tai in ROAD SIGNS, Liberty Magic, April 12-30
Speaker Series: Anthony Ray Hinton, Heinz Hall, April 12
Syncopated Ladies, August Wilson Cultural Center, April 13
The Masters Program, Benedum Center, April 14-16
Black Hole: Trilogy and Triathlon, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, April 14-15
Canellakis Debut: Beethoven & Shostakovich, Heinz Hall, April 14-16
Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation, Byham Theater, April 15
Perseverance, New Hazlett Theater, April 15-16
BRUCE-O-RAMA Starring Bruce Campbell, Stage AE, April 19
Solo Shoe Show, Attack Theatre Studios, April 21-23
Schubert's "Great" Symphony, Heinz Hall, April 21-23
The Switchblades: A Nefarious Collective, Club Cafe, April 22
C.S. Lewis: Further Up & Further In, Byham Theater, April 22
Potted Potter, Byham Theater, April 26
Young Americans, O'Reilly Theater, April 26-May 14
The Lightning Thief, Byham Theater, April 28
The Sounds of Nature, Heinz Hall, April 29
Paula Poundstone, Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, April 29

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May 2023

Dear Evan Hansen, Benedum Center, May 2-7
Lucy Darling in INDULGENCE, Liberty Magic, May 3-June 11
Jersey Boys, Byham Theater, May 4-14
The 39 Steps, New Hazlett Center for the Performing Arts, May 5-14
Druski, Heinz Hall, May 6
Denis & Katya, Bitz Opera Factory, May 6-14
Othello, PNC Theatre at Pittsburgh Playhouse, May 7
Madagascar the Musical, Benedum Center, May 12
We Shall Not Be Moved, August Wilson Cultural Center, May 13-21
Sondheim on Sondheim, Andrew Carnegie Free Library, May 18-28 (Thursdays-Sundays)
EQT Children's Theatre Festival Performances, May 19-21
- A Letter for Elena, Pittsburgh Playhouse
- The Gruffalo, Byham Theater
- Origami Tales, Outdoors at 7th and Penn
- Hiccup, Pittsburgh Playhouse
- Buoyant SEA!, Trust Arts Education Center
- Sakasaka, Outdoors at 7th and Penn
The Sleeping Beauty, Benedum Center, May 19-21
The Rite of Spring, Heinz Hall, May 19-21

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For more on upcoming Pittsburgh performances in the downtown region 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.