The 67th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, has announced this year’s full performance lineup as it readies to make a splash in its new home, Arts Landing, June 5-7 and 11-14,… Read More ›
2026
Arts Landing Ribbon-Cutting Showcases What’s in Store for Pittsburghers, Beyond the NFL Draft
The new 4-acre Downtown park Arts Landing was given a blockbuster welcome on April 17, 2026, when local and state dignitaries including Governor Josh Shapiro attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a week before thousands of football fans invade Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft.
Review: ‘Water for Elephants’ Soars With the Thrills of Circus and Puppet Artistry
The reasons to flock to see Water for Elephants are not your typical musical theater must-haves. They include thrilling circus artistry and innovative puppetry, and, for those in the know, experiencing the adaptation of a beloved book-turned-movie-turned-theatrical romance. The touring company’s edge-of-seat daring was on display on opening night, as performers were tossed and caught, or were hanging and tumbling by a figurative thread, with only each other as a net.
Shaunda McDill: Facing Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Future With Uncertainty, Pride, and Hope
PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER’S SHAUNDA McDILL talks moving forward into an uncertain future. “What I know is, we’re ready, and that is my job, is to make sure that our team is ready with a full season, and a balanced budget … In that way, our staff and our team, we have done our job and done it well. And I’m very excited about what we could share, and what might be possible.”
2026 Pittsburgh Fringe: From Drama to to Dance to ‘Doohickey!’
The 13th annual Pittsburgh Fringe Festival spreads it wings to 14 venues over 10 days, March 19-28, 2026, where adventurous audiences can choose from among three dozen live experiences in multiple genres.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater Unveil New Consolidation Plan; Board Vote to Come
The board chairs of Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater have shared with subscribers a proposed plan for the creation of “a new, consolidated producing theater company, designed to anchor a broader destination theater experience in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.” In a letter (see below) to “Dear Community,” sent on Monday, March 9, 2026, the exploration of shared resources may culminate in “not a merger, but the launch of something entirely new and exciting, built for Pittsburghers, by Pittsburghers.” Both boards are set to vote on the plan later this month
‘Go See A Show’ Offers Discounted Tickets to Participating Pittsburgh-Area Theaters
Go See a Show, a regional initiative involving nearly 20 producing theater companies, is underway, offering discounts to performances and aiming to “reenergize local audiences and celebrate the enduring impact of live theater.” Through July 2026, the campaign offers one-stop shopping at GoSeeAShowPGH.com, where discount codes are available for select performances.
Front Porch Theatricals Names Casts of 2026 Musicals
Signs that summer can’t be too far off: Front Porch Theatricals has announced its casting for 2026 musicals Working and Come From Away. Working (May 15 – 24), directed by Daina Michelle Griffith; music directed by Douglas Levine. The original… Read More ›
Pittsburgh CLO’s Mark Fleischer: ‘We’re Going to Find Our Way’
Pittsburgh CLO next big hire could be an important next step in moving forward artistically and strategically. The job posting comes on the heels of the announcement of summer season No. 80: two co-productions and the first tour visit of Suffs, a six-time Tony Award nominee. “I’m proud to be part of this community, and we’re going to find our way,” Executive Producer Mark Fleischer said.
Treasure Treasure Will Don ‘Hedwig’ Mantle for City Theatre and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Treasure Treasure will star in City Theatre’s production of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” presented in 2026 at the Greer Cabaret, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. For Light Up Night on November 22, 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., $40 tickets to “Hedwig,” and discounts to other events, can be found at https://culturaldistrict.org/pages/lightup.