By JESSICA NEU Theater is sacred for a myriad reasons. One of the primary reasons is that it, of course, provides an escape from reality. For several hours, you can sit immersed in a dark theater and be transported to… Read More ›
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REVIEW: The Strand Theater’s ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ Lives Up To Its Name
By JESSICA NEU After a successful tribute performance to the incomparable Carole King, Ron Carter, President & Executive Director of the Strand Theater decided that Beautiful: The Carole King Musical would be an excellent choice for the company’s 2024-25 season. Beautiful tells the… Read More ›
‘All Shook Up!’, the Elvis Jukebox Musical, Opens at The Strand Theater on September 13th
It’s ‘The King’ Meets ‘The Bard’ In this 2005 Broadway Jukebox Musical with music from the Elvis Presley songbook and a book by Joe DiPietro, opening on September 13th, 2024, at the Strand Theater in Zelinople. All Shook Up takes place in an unnamed American town… Read More ›
Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend at the Strand Theater in Zelienople
Broadway couple Libby Servais (Wicked and The Strand’s Heroes & Villains) and husband Stephan Stubbins (Mary Poppins) will present their romantic musical celebration, Broadway in Love, at The Strand Theater from February 16 to 18. Broadway In Love celebrates the most poignant, hilarious, and captivating love songs from… Read More ›
Broadway, Television, and Film Legend Ben Vereen is ‘Steppin Out’ at the Strand on November 11th
Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. His legendary performances transcend time and have been woven into the fabric of this country’s artistic legacy. His first love and passion is and always will be the stage. “The… Read More ›
The Strand Theater’s Next Full Cast, Fully Produced Musical Comedy, ‘9 to 5’ Opens September 8th
The feel-good musical is based on the Blockbuster film with music & lyrics by the sensational Dolly Parton and based on the blockbuster comedy of the same name. 9 to 5 is a rollicking good time surrounding three hapless women who scheme… Read More ›
Catch the Holiday Spirit Early with The Strand Theater’s Production of Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’
The Beloved Film Classic Comes Alive in This Broadway Smash Hit | Performances continue November 18 to 20, 2022 Last year, The Strand was the first venue in the Pittsburgh market and the entire tri-state region to license and produce… Read More ›