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The Pittsburgh theater scene thrives 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!

July 2024

Zebrecky in The Zabrecky Hour, Liberty Magic, through July 14
Chico Bean, Pittsburgh Improv, July 5-7
The Music Man, Benedum Center, July 9-14
Cody Fry Live with the PSO, Heinz Hall, July 10
Sam Tallent, Pittsburgh Improv, July 12-14
Hot Wheels Glow Party, PPG Paints Arena, July 13-14
Brad Williams, Byham Theater, July 13
House Party, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, July 13
The Force Awakens in Concert, Heinz Hall, July 13-14
Steve Valentine in Life and Other Deceptions, Liberty Magic, July 14-Aug. 4
La Dolce Vita, O'Reilly Theater, July 18
Luis Gomez, Pittsburgh Improv, July 18
Michael Blackson, Pittsburgh Improv, July 19-20
Laugh Along with Comedian Aaron Kleiber, Pittsburgh Playhouse, July 19
Young Frankenstein, Greer Cabaret Theater, July 19-Sept. 1
Fiddlesticks Summer Adventure: Moon, Moon Senior High, July 20
Alvin Kuai, Sunken Bus Studios, Aug. 20
Kevin McDonald From Kids in the Hall, City Winery, July 21
Daz Games Live, City Winery Pittsburgh, July 25
Steve Trevino, Pittsburgh Improv, July 26-28
Comedy Bang! Bang!: The Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth Tour, Roxian Theatre, July 30

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August 2024

Mailman & Friends, Pittsburgh Improv, Aug. 1
Corey B & Marcus Monroe, Sunken Bus Studios, Aug. 2-3
Seussical, Byham Theater, July 30-Aug. 4
Martin Lawrence - "Y'all Know What It Is!" Comedy Tour, PPG Paints Arena, Aug. 2
The Notebook 20th Anniversary Party, Stage AE, Aug. 3
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, New Hazlett Theater, Aug. 3-4
Henok Negash in Meant to Be, Liberty Magic, Aug. 7-Sept. 1
Kevin Nealon, City Winery, Aug. 6, 9 & 10
Radio Golf, Outdoors at August Wilson House, Aug. 10-Sept. 14
European Sendoff Concert, Heinz Hall, Aug. 15
Adam Ray, Pittsburgh Improv, Aug. 15-17
Bandstand, New Hazlett Theater, Aug. 16-25
Sugar Sammy, City Winery, Aug. 17
Matthew Broussard, Sunken Bus Studios, Aug. 18
Into the Breeches!, South Park Theatre, Aug. 22-Sept. 7
Sheryl Underwood & Friends, Pittsburgh Improv, Aug. 23-24
Magic Men Australia, Roxian Theatre, Aug. 28
Learnmore Jonasi, Pittsburgh Improv, Aug. 29
Pete Holmes: The Feelin' It Tour, Pittsburgh Improv, Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, Benedum Center, Aug. 31

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September 2024

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Benedum Center, Sept. 3
Steven Ho, Pittsburgh Improv, Sept 5-7
Daniel Weingarten, Sunken Bus Studios, Sept. 6
Brunch So Funny With Host Tu Rae, City Winery Pittsburgh, Sept. 8
Nurses' Night Out Feat. Greg G Williams, City Winery Pittsburgh, Sept. 11
Dial M for Murder, O'Reilly Theater, Sept. 11-29
Hamilton, Benedum Center, Sept. 11-29
Chris Porter, Pittsburgh Improv, Sept. 12-14
Steve Hofstetter, Sunken Bus Studios, Sept. 14
Jeff Arcuri: The Full Beans Fall Tour, Byham Theater, Sept. 14
Judge John Hodgman, City Winery Pittsburgh, Sept. 15
Kurtis Conner: The Goodfellow World Tour, Byham Theater, Sept. 19
Deric Cahill, Pittsburgh Improv, Sept. 19
Zach Zucker is Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour, Bottlerocket Social Hall, Sept. 19
Earthquake, Pittsburgh Improv, Sept. 20-21
Fragments of Time, New Hazlett Theater, Sept. 20-22
POTUS Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, City Theatre Mainstage, Sept. 21-Oct. 13
Opening Night Gala: Honoring Itzhak Perlman, Heinz Hall, Sept. 21
Michael Cruz Kayne: Sorry for Your Loss, Bottlerocket Social Hall, Sept. 21
Speakers Series: Nina Totenberg, Heinz Hall, Sept. 25
Girls Gotta Eat: No Crumbs Tour, Byham Theater, Sept. 26
Sebastian Maniscalco, PPG Paints Arena, Sept. 26
Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances, Heinz Hall, Sept. 27-29
Evil Dead The Musical, West End Canopy, Sept. 27-Oct. 20
Stanzi Potenza: Hot Girl Activism, City Winery Pittsburgh, Sept. 28
City Rewinds: 50 Years of New Plays, City Theatre Lounge, Sept. 30, 2024-April 7, 2025

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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, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, Attack Theatre, and New Hazlett Theater, check out our Arts & Culture page!

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Eric R.

Visitor Engagement Manager

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.