Over the years, Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) has envisioned and brought to life groundbreaking initiatives with Pittsburgh-based artists, youth, families, East End residents, and Black and queer communities for nearly 25 years. Situated in East Liberty, KST has fostered cultural vibrancy and community cohesion by harnessing the power of collective imagination.

Through sustained and responsive low- to no-cost programming, KST facilitates one-of-a-kind experiences, supporting emerging artists in launching their careers, empowering independent producers to realize ambitious projects, and celebrating the community’s intrinsic and irreplaceable beauty and brilliance. KST has established a home, a sacred space rooted in the liberation of Black and queer people.

We are excited to share a full calendar of KST Presents Events that innovate, blend diverse influences, and advocate for freedom through individual expression. To add to the excitement, we are reviving a pre-pandemic KST tradition of hosting parties after performances. We can’t wait to see our community gather in our space and call it home. 

Joseph Hall and Melanie Paglia, KST’s Co-Executive Directors 

KST Presents Fall 2024 Event Lineup

Sister Soul Spectrum Opening Reception at Kelly Strayhorn Theater on September 19, 2024 | https://kellystrayhorntheater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FVO000006Irbt2AC

Yusef Shelton (Ys1): Barbershop Talk at KST’s Alloy Studios on October 4 & 5, 2024 | https://kellystrayhorntheater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SVO0000017aPZ2AY

Arnita Simone: Heavy is the Crown at KST’s Alloy Studios on November 1 &, 2024 | https://kellystrayhorntheater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SVO0000017ZoT2AU

Welcome Dinner & Artist Talk w/ Jesse Factor at KST’s Alloy Studios on November 4, 2024 | https://kellystrayhorntheater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FVO000006J1eT2AS

Jesse Factor: The Marthaodyssey at Kelly Strayhorn Theater on November 8, 2024, | https://kellystrayhorntheater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SVO0000017bez2AA

Yielding and Radiating with Jesse Factor, Co-Presented with PearlArts at KST’s Alloy Studios on November 6, 2024 | https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pearlartsstudios/1347175

Suite Life – A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn & Gene Kelly at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater on November 30, 2024, | https://kellystrayhorntheater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SVO0000017emX2AQ

“At KST, we believe the future is worth imagining. Now is the time for great imaginations to guide us toward new paths where we own our futures.”

For more details and tickets, visit https://kelly-strayhorn.org

Categories: Arts and Ideas

Tags: Joseph Hall, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Melanie Paglia