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PNC Broadway's 'Come From Away' will get your foot tapping at the Benedum Center. (Photo by Evan Zimmerman.)

Theater Guide May ’25: Come One, Come All; Many Stages; Many Choices

This month is chock-full of interesting theatrical productions.

'Why are we like this? Why do we care so much? I don't want to be this person!' says Shawn (Robert Hunter, L) ... while Matt (Michael Patrick Trimm) tries to console him with the news that there are worse tragedies in the world than your favorite sports hero letting you down.

Good Sports: ‘King James’ at City Theatre

In a comedy about basketball fans, two guys play one-on-one in the game of life

John (Trieu Tran) and Miss Julie (Shelby Garrett) dress formally for the Chinese New Year, yet they have other reasons to celebrate.

PICT’s ‘Miss Julie: A Spectacular Adaptation Set For Now and All Time

New adaptation of the August Strindberg classic in its American premiere.

Nick Fradiani as 'Neil - Then' (center) and 'The Noise' in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. (Photo by: Jeremy Daniel)

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces PNC Broadway 2025 – 2026 Season at Benedum Reveal Event

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces major programming for upcoming season.

Spring into action with PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh's "Some Like it Hot,' onstage at the Benedum this month. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)

Theater Guide April ’25: A Month of Theater Picks Worthy of Applause

April serves up a satisfying dish of theater primavera.

Spectacular, with a New Twist: ‘Madama Butterfly’ at Pittsburgh Opera

This updated version of the Puccini classic is a sizzling production that adds elements of modern-day fantasy.

Mom Pattie (Laura Woyasz) is pregnant. Aunt Debra (Emily Koch) is a con artist. Kimberly Akimbo (Carolee Carmello) seems fine with that. And Dad Buddy (Jim Hogan) is sober, maybe.

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Kindles Kudos at PNC Broadway

Something’s Akimbo (and BIzarre) on Broadway.

The five-time Tony Award winning play, 'Kimberly Akimbo,' navigates a young girl's journey through good times and bad with an uplifting effect. (Photo by Joan Marcus)

March ’25 Theater Guide: Timely and Ageless Pittsburgh Theater Makes March Meaningful

Tony winning musicals, timeless classics, and stunning dance productions make for a memorable moth

From Pittsburgh’s Opera’s 2019 production, the merry artists of La Boheme ply their landlord Benoit with drink in hopes he forgets to collect the rent. (Photo by David Bachman Photography.)

No Matter Your Taste, Pittsburgh Opera’s New Season Should Satisfy

Pittsburgh Opera unveils their 2025-2026 season.

Mark Povinelli is Benjamin Lay, and he'd like word with you.

Making a Statement, Living the Statement: Quantum’s ‘The Return of Benjamin Lay’

The new play at Quantum puts a powerful man from the past right in front of you

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