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.
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: 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.
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Here’s your guide to what’s happening on Pittsburgh stages this week and through the end of April 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 ›
PITTSBURGH CLO & PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER ENTER INTO A COMBINED NEW MODEL
The first full season will debut in January of next year, with the programming lineup expected to be announced by early fall.
Here’s your guide to what’s happening on Pittsburgh stages this week and through the end of February 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 ›
By JESSICA NEU Four loud staccato brass chords resonated through the Benedum, and with that, Chicago took over the Cultural District. The classic Kander, Ebb, and Fosse musical marks its triumphant return to the Benedum Center through March 15th. With the recreation of Original… Read More ›
