Prentiss Orr

‘Wicked’ Opens Month-long Run at the Benedum (Wed., 1/14/26)

‘Wicked’

‘Primate’: Horror in Hawaii is Both Rabid and Rapid

Director Roberts delivers unrelenting terror with every literal turn of the camera.

The Abbot (Matthew Soibelman, center) and two monks (Erik Nordstrom, left, and Logan Wagner) are characters in Pittsburgh Opera's production of 'Curlew River.' (Photo by David Bachman Photography.)

Theater Guide January 2026: Everything Old is New Again

The amount of theater productions is low this month, but the quality remains high.

Hemlock House in Regent Square.

Hemlock House Offers a Variety of Eclectic Fare (Tues., 12/30/25)

Hemlock House

Pittsburgh Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' has been a classic holiday production here for many years. (PBT Artists (l. to r.): Tommie Lin Kesten, Rylan Doty and Hannah Carter; Photographer: Justin Merriman)

Last Day for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ (Sun., 12/28/25)

‘The Nutcracker’

Amanda Seyfried (Nina) lets it fly. Prone to frequent outbursts of rage, fear, and disappointment, the audience must catch up to the “why?" (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate, copyright)

‘The Housemaid:’ Psychology Overserved

This thriller features top-notch talent in intriguing roles.

Pittsburgh Savoyards Has ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ (Fri., 12/19/25)

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

Santa’s Candy Bar serves up fruity cold drinks, as well as a kaleidoscope of Christmassy colors and glitter.

Merry MixTape: Garfield Bar Gets Its Glitz On

What makes a pop-up bar pop?

Pittsburgh Playwrights Has ‘A Dinah Washington Christmas’ (Mon., 12/15/25)

‘A Dinah Washington Christmas’

Pittsburgh Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' has been a classic holiday production here for many years. (PBT Artists (l. to r.): Tommie Lin Kesten, Rylan Doty and Hannah Carter; Photographer: Justin Merriman)

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Onstage at Benedum (Sun., 12/14/25)

‘The Nutcracker’

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