Pittsburgh Public Theater

So simple and yet so puzzling: Jason Shavers (center) says it all with a look while Mary Elizabeth Drake and Jamen Nanthakumar expound in "The Fantasticks."

October Theater Guide: Dancing into Autumn, and Much More

October in Pittsburgh is so full of live theater that one may hardly know where to start, so why not start with our Guide?

the hat! Clad in crowning glory

September Theater Guide: Kickoff Time

September in Pittsburgh isn’t just about football—the city’s theatre companies open with some highlight-reel plays.

in politics

David Crosby Performs at CHMH; PGH Public Theater Hosts Second City ‘Free Speech’ Troupe (Fri., 8/26/16)

David Crosby, Second City, Fathertime, Searights LP Release Party

fear it. Vanda (Whitney Maris Brown) aspires to play the dominatrix in shiny boots of leather

Power Play: ‘Venus in Fur’ Demands to Be Seen

The David Ives play at The Public is one sexy (and very funny) power trip.

Childhood is strange and Roald Dahl's vision of it was stranger: This photo from the Broadway production of "Matilda the Musical" may clue you to what the touring show is like.

June Theater Preview: New Shows from Old Times

Plays and musicals in Pittsburgh this month include new sizzlers coed up from vintage ingredients.

L) sings of wonders to be had

May Theater Preview: Bases Loaded, You Make the Call

Pittsburgh live theater is loaded with variety this month, so let your gut choose—and we’ll help.

inflamed papa Knut Brovik (John Reilly

April Theater Preview: Updated Classics and Big Prizewinners

What’s new in Pittsburgh live theater this month? Big stuff—and lots of classical old stuff, newly re-imagined.

left to right

‘Disgraced’ Starts Slow, Then Ignites One Heck of a Conversation

The Pulitzer-winning ‘Disgraced’ at Pittsburgh Public Theater builds gradually, then blows the lid off.

he's a hot-shot photojournalist

March Theater Preview: Controversy and Conflict

Worlds collide and passions flare in Pittsburgh live theater this month.

the past speaks to Ciara (Mary Rawson) and Ciara talks back.

February Theater Preview: Dark Side Rising, Sunny Days Ahead

Sometimes you want a walk on the dark side, and Pittsburgh’s upcoming theater schedule has the goods.

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