If you love rapid-fire, eye-rolling puns, the North American Tour of “Shucked,” now at the Benedum Center, will fill you to overflowing with “farm to fable” lunacy and laughter.
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What’s On Stage Pittsburgh: April 13th to the end of May, 2026
Here’s your guide to what’s happening on Pittsburgh stages this week and through the end of May from onStage Pittsburgh. We strive to highlight as many performances as possible, but there’s always more to discover! For full season lineups and additional… Read More ›
What’s On Stage Pittsburgh: April 6th to the end of May, 2026
Here’s your guide to what’s happening on Pittsburgh stages this week and through the end of May from onStage Pittsburgh. We strive to highlight as many performances as possible, but there’s always more to discover! For full season lineups and additional… Read More ›
Water for Elephants: A Feast for the Senses
By MINGSI MA Water for Elephants is a no-doubt true showstopper, and I find it hard to select a single aspect to praise because there are so many stunners throughout the performance. First premiered in the Alliance Theatre (Atlanta) in 2023,… Read More ›
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.
What’s On Stage Pittsburgh: March 30th to the end of May, 2026
Here’s your guide to what’s happening on Pittsburgh stages this week and through the end of May from onStage Pittsburgh. We strive to highlight as many performances as possible, but there’s always more to discover! For full season lineups and additional… Read More ›
‘Water for Elephants’ Is Theatrical by Leaps and Bounds and Puppets
“Water For Elephants: The Musical,” coming to the Benedum Center March 31-April 5, is purposefully, unapologetically theatrical. The show that takes its inspiration from the 2006 novel by Sara Gruen, comes alive with circus performers and life-sized puppets, including the elephant Rosie, a horse named Silver Star, and a dog named Queenie.
2026-2027 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season Arrives With a Roar
After several weeks of hosting a game of “solve the alliterative clues” on social media, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has revealed its nine-show PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh subscription season for 2026-2027. The season, with three additional options, all at the… Read More ›
Star-Studded 2026-2027 Trust Cabaret Series Brings Christian Borle Home to Pittsburgh
The 2026-2027 Trust Cabaret is already sold out to subscribers, but the just-announced lineup is sure to add to the series wait list (access here). Among the draws to the series at the intimate Greer Cabaret is Fox Chapel native,… Read More ›
Cultural Trust Introduces New ‘Flex Subscription’ Package with Access to Dance Council, Trust Presents, Liberty Magic and Other Offerings
The Cultural Trust’s new FLEX Subscription— allows you to create a personalized lineup from the newly combined Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents, Liberty Magic, Pittsburgh Dance Council, Trust Family, Craft Beer School, and other offerings. Included in the Trust… Read More ›