TrustArts Pressroom

TrustArts Logo
  • Press Releases
  • Image Collections
  • Press Kit
  • Contact Us

Lights On! Assets and Materials Links
Cultural District Organizations Assets
Community Organizations Assets

Lights On! Assets and Materials Attachments
Map
Gallery Crawl and Visual Arts Press Release/Details (includes links to photo assets)

The Artistic Organizations of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District Proudly Announce
FULL LINEUP FOR
LIGHTS ON! A THREE-DAY CELEBRATION OF PITTSBURGH’S CULTURAL DISTRICT:

The Official Kick-Off to RADical Days 2021 and
with Lead Sponsorship by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra mark the collective reopening of live arts experiences in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District with a weekend of free programs and special partnerships with groups throughout the region

September 9-11, 2021 | Pittsburgh’s Cultural District | CulturalDistrict.org/LightsOn

Press Event: Lights On! kick-off
Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 5 p.m.
nbsp;at the Allegheny Overlook Pop-Up Park on Ft. Duquesne Boulevard
Featuring speakers from Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, performances, food, and more!
RSVP to Robin Elrod, elrod@trustarts.org

As has previously been announced, September 9-11, 2021, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra are coming together to light up the District with Lights On! A Three-Day Celebration of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.

Today, the organizations proudly announce the community partners who have been invited from outside of the Cultural District to fill the three days with free art, live and in-person. Newly-announced organizations include 1Hood, Alumni Theater Company, Arcade Comedy Theater, Attack Theatre, Azúcar, Balafon West African Dance Ensemble, Bill Nunn Theatre Project, Byron Nash and Sierra Sellers, Demaskus Theatre Company, Dixie Surewood and Friends Drag Show!, Dreams of Hope, Dwayne Dolphin Quartet, House of Soul Band, Howie Alexander Project, Hugo Cruz and Caminos, Jack Swing Band, JM the Poet, Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, Simone Davis, STAYCEE PEARL dance project and Soy Sos, Texture Contemporary Ballet, The Deryck Tines Gospel Singers, The Flow Band, Tubby Daniels Band, and Yanlai Dance Academy.

All presentations are set to take place across three outdoor stages, five galleries, one theater, and one arts truck. The outdoor stages include the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Allegheny Overlook Park on Ft. Duquesne Boulevard, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Mobile Stage at the 8th Street Parking Lot at Penn Avenue, and the Trust Oasis on 7th Street. The galleries include SPACE, Wood Street Galleries, 707 Penn Gallery, 820 Liberty Gallery, and 937 Liberty Gallery. Films will play at various times in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Harris Theater, and the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s Restart the Arts Artsmobile is set to make an appearance during Lights On!

This special celebration of the arts in the Cultural District is the official kick-off to RADical Days, an annual thank you to the public with free admission, tours, performances, and family activities offered by the organizations and attractions that are funded by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). RADical Days runs September 9 – October 10 and the full schedule was just announced. The most updated events are listed at RadWorksHere.org. 

The safest way to enjoy Lights On!, the Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, and other Cultural District events, is to be vaccinated. As a reminder, vaccines are not required at Cultural District events until the indoor theaters open at their full capacity on September 16. Masks are welcome in the Cultural District; guests should feel comfortable to wear a mask regardless of their vaccination status and should plan to carry a mask with them to stay adaptable during these events.

  • For Lights On! and other outdoor events, vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a mask and non-vaccinated individuals are required to mask up.
  • For indoor events while inside a Pittsburgh Cultural Trust gallery or indoor performance space, all guests are required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status.
  • During Lights On!, there will be various other indoor venues managed by a participating partner (other than the Cultural Trust). These organizations will put their own health and safety protocols in place.

Thursday, September 9
Performances and events from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

5 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
Opening remarks and music featuring DJ Dr. HollyHood

Presented by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and all Cultural District organizations

5 p.m. at the Trust Oasis Stage
The Playlist: Live Music, Inspired by Comedy
Presented by Arcade Comedy Theater

6 p.m. at the 8th Street Stage
Excerpts from the full-length ballet Napoli
Three - 4,6,8
Presented by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

7 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
The Nth Power
Presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center

7 p.m. at the Trust Oasis Stage
Howie Alexander Project

8 p.m. at the 8th Street Stage
Pittsburgh CLO: Love, Laugh, Sing!
Presented by the Pittsburgh CLO

9 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
Shemekia Copeland
Presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

9 p.m. at the Trust Oasis Stage
Simone Davis

Friday, September 10
Performances and events from 2 p.m. – midnight

2 p.m. at the 8th Street Stage
Barefoot in the Park…in the Park
Presented by the Pittsburgh Public Theater

5 p.m. to midnight throughout the Cultural District
Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District and Crawl After Dark
Opening of new exhibitions in SPACE, Wood Street Galleries, 707 Penn Gallery, 820 Liberty Gallery, and 937 Gallery
Presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

5 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
Balafon West African Dance Ensemble

5 p.m. at the Trust Oasis Stage
Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra

6 p.m. at the 8th Street Stage
Byron Nash and Sierra Sellers

7 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
House of Soul Band

7 p.m. at the Trust Oasis Stage
Jack Swing Band

8 p.m. at the 8th Street Stage
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: A Season Preview
50th Anniversary of Heinz Hall!
Presented by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

9 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
Azúcar

9 p.m. at the Trust Oasis Stage
1Hood

Saturday, September 11
Performances and events from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

11 a.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
Baby Rave – a child-friendly dance and music event with a live DJ, particularly for children ages 0-5 and their families
Presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Department and Supported by PNC Grow Up Great

12 p.m. at the 8th Street Stage
Yanlai Dance Academy

12 p.m. at the Harris Theater
Demaskus Theatre Company

12:55 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
Moment of Silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives and those who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and by the tragic events of September 11 two decades prior in 2001

1 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
Connect the Dots
Presented by Attack Theatre

1 p.m. at the Trust Oasis Stage
Hugo Cruz and Caminos

2 p.m. at the 8th Street Stage
Downtown Divas
Presented by Pittsburgh Opera

3 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
Tubby Daniels Band

3 p.m. at the Trust Oasis Stage
Performances by the Region’s Premier LGBTQIA+ Arts Organization
Presented by Dreams of Hope

4 p.m. at the 8th Street Stage
Dwayne Dolphin Quartet

5 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
JM the Poet

5 p.m. at the Trust Oasis Stage
Bill Nunn Theatre Project

6 p.m. at the 8th Street Stage
Texture Contemporary Ballet

6 p.m. at the Harris Theater
Pittsburgh Playwrights

7 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
Alumni Theater Company

7 p.m. at the Trust Oasis Stage
The Deryck Tines Gospel Singers

8 p.m. at the 8th Street Stage
FLOWERZ
Presented by STAYCEE PEARL dance project and Soy Sos

9 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook Stage
The Flow Band

9 p.m. at the Trust Oasis Stage
Dixie Surewood and Friends Drag Show!

Lights On! is sponsored by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan and is the official kick-off event to RADical Days. Additional support is provided by The Heinz Endowments and Richard King Mellon Foundation.

###

ABOUT ALLEGHENY REGIONAL ASSET DISTRICT
For more than 25 years, the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) has invested in Allegheny County's quality of life through financial support of public libraries, parks and trails, regional attractions, arts and cultural organizations, sports and civic facilities, public transit, and local municipal services through an additional, countywide one percent sales and use tax. Since its inception, RAD has resulted in over $4 billion invested in the region. Visit radworkshere.org for more information. 

RAD Media Contact: Shannon Musgrave, sm@radworkshere.org

ABOUT AUGUST WILSON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
Named for the Pulitzer-prize winning playwright August Wilson, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center is a multi-purpose venue featuring three art galleries, live performance spaces, meeting areas, and unique educational classrooms for the young and old alike. Designed by renowned architect Allison Williams, the AWAACC is both a visually iconic landmark welcoming visitors to the eastern entrance of the Cultural District and a beacon of cultural excellence for the global arts community.

August Wilson African American Cultural Center Media Contact: Cydney Nunn, cnunn@AACC-AWC.org

ABOUT PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has been Pittsburgh’s premier professional ballet company since 1969. Today, PBT is a nationally recognized ballet company of 30 professional dancers, a training institution for over 1,200 students of all ages, and an incubator for education and accessibility programs in classrooms, libraries and community centers throughout the region. The company performs a wide-ranging repertoire of classical ballets, contemporary masterworks and new commissions in more than 50 performances annually at home and on tour.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Media Contact: Denise Mosley, dmosley@pittsburghballet.org

ABOUT PITTSBURGH CLO

Pittsburgh CLO has been a driving force behind the preservation, creation and promotion of live musical theater since 1946. As one of the largest regional musical theater organizations in the country, it is fortunate for the yearly support of nearly 200,000 audience members. In addition to producing fresh new productions of Broadway classics, the not-forprofit’s mission is to develop new works and showcase emerging talent, and has been credited with launching the careers of numerous artists such as Billy Porter, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Rob Marshall, Kathleen Marshall, Rob Ashford, Bernadette Peters and Shirley Jones. The organization’s dedication to musical theater extends beyond its six-show Summer Season at the Benedum Center to year-round programming at the 250-seat Cabaret Theater, which saw the world premieres of Up and Away and Game On in 2018 and The Double-Threat Trio in 2019. Its extensive education

efforts include the Pittsburgh CLO Academy of Musical Theater; a university internship program; New Horizons, and in-school programs Gallery of Heroes and Creative Vision. Other ongoing initiatives include the Construction Center for the Arts, the Richard Rodgers Award, the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater and SPARK, a festival for new small-cast musicals launched in 2018. The organization also founded the National High School

Musical Theatre Awards/ Jimmy Awards®. To further its mission to grow the art form, Pittsburgh CLO has been involved with 29 Broadway shows (32 Tony Awards®), and in 2014 produced the world premiere of An American in Paris in Paris, then on Broadway, where it won 4 Tony Awards®, and in London, Tokyo, Pittsburgh and throughout the U.S. and Europe. Pittsburgh CLO is the subject of a film starring Jeff Goldblum titled "Pittsburgh."

Pittsburgh CLO Media Contact: Becca Ackner, backner@pittsburghCLO.org

ABOUT PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has overseen one of Pittsburgh’s most historic transformations: turning a seedy red-light district into a magnet destination for arts lovers, residents, visitors, and business owners.  Founded in 1984, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit arts organization whose mission is the cultural and economic revitalization of a 14-block arts and entertainment/residential neighborhood called the Cultural District.  The District is one of the country’s largest land masses “curated” by a single nonprofit arts organization.  A major catalytic force in the city, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a unique model of how public-private partnerships can reinvent a city with authenticity, innovation and creativity.  Using the arts as an economic catalyst, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has holistically created a world-renowned Cultural District that is revitalizing the city, improving the regional economy and enhancing Pittsburgh’s quality of life.  Thanks to the support of foundations, corporations, government agencies and thousands of private citizens, the Trust stands as a national model of urban redevelopment through the arts.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Media Contact: Robin Elrod, elrod@trustarts.org

ABOUT PITTSBURGH OPERA

Pittsburgh Opera celebrates its 83rd season in 2021-22. Established by five intrepid women in 1939, Pittsburgh Opera is viewed as one of the most vibrant opera organizations in the U.S., with a rich artistic tradition, outstanding educational programs, an acclaimed artist training program, and a progressive outlook toward the future. Its green initiative culminated in LEED® Silver certification for its Strip District headquarters, and its capacity as a true community partner has increased significantly under General Director Christopher Hahn’s leadership.

Pittsburgh Opera Media Contact: Christian Cox, ccox@pittsburghopera.org

ABOUT PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER

The mission of Pittsburgh Public Theater is to provide artistically diverse theatrical experiences of the highest quality. Pittsburgh Public Theater also strives to serve, challenge, stimulate and entertain while operating in a fiscally responsible manner. The Public shares its resources with the community through education and outreach initiatives intended for a wide range of people with the goal of expanding and diversifying the audience while enriching the community.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Media Contact: Aja Jones, ajones@PPT.org

ABOUT PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Now in its 125th season, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is credited with a rich history of engaging the world’s finest conductors and musicians and demonstrates a genuine commitment to the Pittsburgh region and its citizens. Known for its artistic excellence for more than a century, the Pittsburgh Symphony has been led by its worldwide acclaimed Music Director Manfred Honeck since 2008. The two-time 2018 GRAMMY® Award-winning orchestra has a long and illustrious history in the areas of recordings and as early as 1936, the Pittsburgh Symphony has been broadcast on the radio. Lauded as the Pittsburgh region’s international cultural ambassador, the orchestra began regular touring in 1896 has embarked on more than scores of domestic and international tours. In 2019, Music Director Manfred Honeck led the orchestra on an extensive tour of Europe, the 25th in orchestra history. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra promotes curiosity, skill-building, and knowledge about music through learning programs that address the needs and interests of Pre-K-12 learners, and its community engagement programs community engagement programs leverage the power of live music to support the goals and priorities of neighbors across the region. In the 2021-2022 season, the Pittsburgh Symphony will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Heinz Hall as the home of the orchestra.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Media Contact: Julie Goetz, jgoetz@pittsburghsymphony.org

 

Programming Categories

  • PCT General Announcements
    • Successful Capital Campaign Having Immediate Impact on Cultural District – Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
    • PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST NAMES NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: KENDRA WHITLOCK INGRAM ASSUMES ROLE FEBRUARY 1, 2023
    • PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST ADDING NEW ASSET TO THE CULTURAL DISTRICT: LIGHTBOX
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Annual Gala, September 7, 2022 Celebrates Campaign
    • After 35 years, Benedum Center's marquees getting a much-needed historic renovation
    • Greer Cabaret Theater Gets Extensive Remodel, Expansion
    • J. Kevin McMahon, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President and CEO, Completes Tenure after Two Decades of Unprecedented Growth
  • Monthly Media Opportunities
    • November Media Opportunities (2022)
    • October Media Opportunities (2022)
    • September Media Opportunities (2022)
    • Summer Media Opportunities
    • Spring Media Opportunities
    • March Media Opportunities (2022)
    • February Media Opportunities (2022)
    • December Media Opportunities (2021)
    • November Media Opportunities
    • October Media Opportunities
    • September Media Opportunities (2021)
    • July Media Opportunities (2020)
    • June Media Opportunities (2020)
    • May Media Opportunities
    • March Media Opportunities
    • February Media Opportunities
    • January Media Opportunities
    • December Media Opportunities
    • November Media Opportunities
    • October Media Opportunities
    • August Media Opportunities
    • June Media Opportunities
    • May Media Opportunities
    • Theater: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust April Events
    • July Media Opportunities
    • September Media Opportunities
  • Cultural District Announcements
    • Pittsburgh Cultural District Arts Organizations Announce Vaccination and Mask Requirement for Indoor Performances
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Introduces Enhanced Guest Security Measures
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Honored in Security 500's Top 10
    • DEAR EVAN HANSEN Lottery Information
    • DEAR EVAN HANSEN Breaks Box Office Record
    • Trust Selected by the American Council of Learned Societies to Host a Mellon/ACLS Public Fellow
  • Visual Arts
    • 2022 Fall Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Spring Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District
    • The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Winter Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District
    • InVisible, an art exhibition centered on mental health from the Black perspective
    • Programming for "Among Women" Exhibit at 937 Gallery
    • The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, and New Art Exhibitions in its Galleries as Part of Lights On! A Three-Day Celebration of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District
    • Visual Arts Summer 2021 Update
    • #notwhite collective’s WE ARE THE GLOBAL MAJORITY decolonizing SPACE
    • Rising Voices I: The Bennett Prize Exhibition Opens at the 937 Gallery
    • THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST PRESENTS “holding pattern” A unique fusion of dance and visual art Part of the virtual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
    • Visual Arts: Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, January 24, 2020
    • Visual Art: Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, July 12, 2019
    • Visual Arts: Spring Gallery Crawl, April 26, 2019, Cultural District
    • Visual Art: Winter Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, January 25, 2019
    • Visual Art, Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, September 21, 2018
    • PUBLIC ART + THEATER: 2018 Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts Spectacle Programming Announced
    • Visual Art: Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, Friday, July 6, 2018
    • Visual Arts: Identity Play, SPACE Gallery
    • Visual Arts: Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, January
    • Visual Arts: Event Horizon, SPACE Gallery
    • Visual Arts: Marx@200, SPACE Gallery
    • Visual Arts: Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, April
    • Visual Arts: Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, September 27, 2019
  • Liberty Magic
    • 2022-2023 Liberty Magic Season Announcement
    • 2021-2022 Liberty Magic Season
    • 2020-2021 Liberty Magic Season
    • Liberty Magic 2020 Spring and Summer Lineup
    • Liberty Magic 2019-2020 Subscription Series Announced
    • Liberty Magic Summer 2019 Lineup On Sale Now
    • Brand-New Arts Space and Experience, LIBERTY MAGIC: Elevating the Art of Magic
  • Trust Events and Guest Attractions
    • DISNEY PRINCESS -- THE CONCERT REVEALS CAST COMING TO THE PITTSBURGH’S BENEDUM CENTER NOV. 28 TICKETS ON-SALE NOW
    • PAW Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure", January 21-22, 2023, Benedum Center
    • The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute, October 28, 2022, Byham Theater
    • Ronnie Marmo in I'm Not A Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce
    • Rock 'n Remember LIVE!, Saturday, April 30, 2022, Benedum Center
    • Casting for The Second City: It's A Wild, Wacky Wonderful Life
    • Darius Rucker Comes to the Benedum Center February 18, 2022
    • Amos Lee Comes to Byham Theater for 2022 U.S. Spring Tour
    • Bring up the Lights! Celebrate Christmas in July
    • Return of BNY Mellon Presents JazzLive!
    • Pandora Presents Disney Princess the Concert
    • HOUSE WINE: An At-Home Wine Tasting
    • Mandy Moore Announces 2020 North American Tour
    • The Chocolate Bar at the Benedum
    • Rock ‘n' Remember Live! Stars from the Golden Age of Rock and Roll Return to the Benedum Center in April
    • Dancing with the Stars Live Tour 2020 Dances its Way to Pittsburgh This Winter
    • A Benedum Christmas – Home for the Holidays Returns as Pittsburgh's Holiday Showcase
    • Mary Chapin and Shawn Colvin Coming to the Benedum Center October 17, 2019
    • Multiple Choice: Dance/Machine, August Wilson Center
    • Billy Gardell, Benedum Center
    • Decades Rewind, Music of the 60's, 70's, 80's, Byham Theater
    • Yanni 25-Live at The Acropolis Anniversary Concert Tour, Benedum Center
    • Theater: Kaiju Big Battel, Byham Theater
    • Event: Cultured Cocktails, Benedum Center
    • Theater: National Geographic Live-Hilaree Nelson: Point of No Return
    • A Celebration of Women's History Month: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart
    • Theater: Jerry Seinfeld, March 8, 2019, Benedum Center
    • Theater: A Magical Cirque Christmas, December 13, 2018, Benedum Center
    • Music: AMERICA, 2018-2019 World Tour, February 21, 2019, Byham Theater
    • #1 Hit True Crime Podcast MY FAVORITE MURDER Coming to the Benedum!
    • NICK JR. LIVE! “MOVE TO THE MUSIC” Coming to the Benedum Center January 17-19, 2020
    • Comedy: Eddie B,
    • BABY SHARK LIVE! Coming to the Byham Theater November 4, 2019
    • Life Will Be The Death Of Me: Chelsea Handler’s Stand-Up Comedy Tour Announces Additional North American Dates
    • NICK MASON’S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS THE ECHOES TOUR ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED DATES FOR FALL 2022
  • Greer Cabaret Theater Programs
    • 2022-2023 TRUST Cabaret Series, celebrating its 10-year anniversary season
    • April 2022 BNY Mellon Presents JazzLive, Greer Cabaret Theater
    • Dr. Harry Clark Honored with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s 2021 JazzLive Legacy Award
    • 2021-2022 TRUST Cabaret Series
    • 2020-2021 TRUST Cabaret Series, Greer Cabaret Theater
    • 2019-2020 TRUST Cabaret Series, Greer Cabaret Theater
    • 2018-19 TRUST Cabaret Season Announced
    • April 2019: Jazz Happenings, Pittsburgh's Cultural District, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
    • New Date & Venue: Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, 2018-2019 TRUST Cabaret Series
    • Trust Cabaret Series 2018-2019 Continues in the New Year, Greer Cabaret Theater
    • JazzLive 15th Anniversary Celebration, Greer Cabaret Theater
    • BNY Mellon Presents JazzLive, April 2018, Cultural District
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Renames its Cabaret Theater, Honoring Long-Time Trustee and Supporter George Greer
  • Trust Arts Education
    • In-Person Summer Camps Return for 2021 Presented by the Trust Arts Education Department
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: Applications Now Available For Disney Musicals In Schools Program
    • Theater: Cityscape, Trust Arts Education Center
  • Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
    • PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST ANNOUNCES THE 2022–2023 DENTONS COHEN & GRIGSBY TRUST PRESENTS SERIES
    • Straight No Chaser Returns to Pittsburgh
    • One Night of Queen
    • Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass featuring Love Cannon
    • Bollywood spectacular, "Taj Express," comes to Pittsburgh November 6th
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces The 2019 – 2020 COHEN & GRIGSBY TRUST PRESENTS Series
    • Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series: Black Violin Comes to the Byham Theater on September 26, 2019
    • Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series: Around the World and Back
    • Theater: Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live:
    • Theater: PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure, Benedum Center
    • Theater: February 2018, Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents, Cultural District
    • Theater: The Hollywood Special Effects Show, Byham Theater
    • Theater: 'Peppa Pig's Surprise' Extends Tour Including Pittsburgh, PA on November 20, 2018
    • Tickets On Sale for CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90s MUSICAL
    • Announcing Debut Tour of MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE!
    • Straight No Chaser Coming to the Benedum Center December 18, 2019
    • The Office! A Musical Parody
  • Children’s Theater and EQT Bridge Theater
    • 36th Annual EQT Children’s Theater Festival Returns In-person in the Cultural District
    • Virtual Field Trips for Educators & Groups Presented by the EQT Children's Theater Festival
    • 35th Annual EQT Children's Theater Festival Free Programming Announced
    • 35th Annual EQT Children's Theater Festival
    • Children's Theater: Theatreworks USA in Dragons Love Tacos and Other Stories
    • Theater: 2018-2019 Citizens Bank Children's Theater Series, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
    • Children's Theater: The 13-Story Treehouse, August Wilson Center
    • 2018–2019 EQT Bridge Theater Series for Pre-Teens and Older Features Shifting Perspectives
    • 33rd ANNUAL EQT CHILDREN’S THEATER FESTIVAL, MAY 16-19, 2019
    • 50th Anniversary of THE CHILDREN’S THEATER SERIES: 2019-2020 Season Announced
    • EQT Bridge Theater Series Announced: 2019-2020 Season
  • Pittsburgh Dance Council
    • Pittsburgh Dance Council 2021-2022 Season
    • Dance: 2019-2020 Pittsburgh Dance Council 50th anniversary season continues
    • Dance: 2018-19 Pittsburgh Dance Council, Cultural District
    • Dance: Grupo Corpo, Byham Theater
    • Dance: Derek Hough: Live! The Tour, 2019, Benedum Center
    • Dance: 2019-2020 Pittsburgh Dance Council Series, 50th Anniversary Season
    • Pittsburgh Dance Council 2021 Spring Season
  • Festivals
    • Lineup Announced: Pittsburgh Humanities Festival – March 24-26, 2023 in the Cultural District
    • Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2023, December 31, 2022, Pittsburgh's Cultural District
    • 2022 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, full programming line up
    • 2022 Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Presented by Citizens Programming Line-up Announced
    • Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2022 Programming Announcement
    • Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2022 Returns to the Cultural District!
    • Full Lineup For Lights On! A Three-Day Celebration Of Pittsburgh's Cultural District
    • Lights On! A Three-Day Celebration of Pittsburgh's Cultural District
    • 2021 Adjusted Footprint for the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
    • 2021 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
    • People's Choice Award Recipient Announced for Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 5-14, 2020
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Virtual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 5-14, 2020
    • Tickets On Sale Now, 34th Annual EQT Children's Theater Festival, May 14-17, 2020
    • Registration Open for Free Teen Day at Bookish in the 'Burgh
    • 2020 Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Programming Line-up Announced
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Second Annual BOOKISH IN THE ‘BURGH - Pittsburgh's Teen Book Festival
    • Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2020 New Year's Eve Celebration Lineup
    • 2019 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Lineup
    • Festival: Pittsburgh Humanities Festival 2019
    • Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2019 Silver Jubilee Announced!
    • Festival: Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts, September 21-November 11, 2018
    • Festivals: Pittsburgh Humanities Festival 2018 Programming Lineup Announced
    • Festival: EQT Children's Theater Festival, May 17-20, 2018
    • Festival: Featured Music Lineup – 2018 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
    • Festival: Mavis Staples to Perform at Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
    • Festival: 2018 Dollar Bank Three Rivers arts Festival Programming
    • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Celebrates the Inaugural BOOKISH IN THE 'BURGH
    • 2019 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival: 60th Anniversary Featured Music Lineup
  • Harris Theater
    • Three Stooges Festival at the Harris Theater: Hosted by Pittsburgh Magazine’s Sean Collier!
    • Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid at 100 at the Harris Theater
    • Film: Januscary Horror Film Festival at the Harris Theater, January 1 - 6
    • Film: The Harris Theater Reopens with Multiple Screenings of Dear Evan Hansen!
    • Film: Rolling Stone: The Life and Death of Brian Jones
    • New Programming at the Harris Theater
  • PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
    • BEETLEJUICE, February 21-26, 2023, Benedum Center, PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
    • Jagged Little Pill, January 24-29, 2023, Benedum Center | 2022-2023 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
    • PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST ANTICIPATES UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND AHEAD OF SIX TICKET PRE-SALE
    • Cast Announced Disney's Frozen, PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
    • Tickets for Disney's Frozen On Sale Now!
    • HADESTOWN: Casting Announcement
    • SIX: Casting Announcement
    • LES MISÉRABLES: Casting Announcement
    • PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh: AIN’T TOO PROUD THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, Benedum Center
    • TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Casting Announcement
    • PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Casting Announcement
    • Broadway: 2018-19 Broadway in Pittsburgh Season Announcement
    • Theater: Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Benedum Center
    • Broadway: Rodgers+Hammerstein's Cinderella, Heinz Hall
    • Broadway: RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Rush Tickets, Heinz Hall
    • Broadway: RENT 20th Anniversary Tour, Heinz Hall
    • Broadway: WAITRESS, Benedum Center, March 6-11, 2018
    • Broadway: Two Local Young Actresses To Play Role of “Lulu” in WAITRESS, Benedum Center
    • Broadway: WAITRESS Pie Contest, PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
    • Broadway: The Bodyguard, Benedum Center
    • Broadway: Wicked Lottery for $25 Seats, Benedum Center/PNC Broadway
    • Broadway: Autism-Friendly Performance of WICKED, Benedum Center
    • Auditions: Role of Lulu in Waitress, PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series, Benedum Center
    • PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh: Disney's Aladdin, Benedum Center
    • Broadway, Disney's Aladdin, Casting Announcement, Trevor Dion Nicholas as "Genie"
    • Broadway: ELF The Musical, Tickets on Sale, Heinz Hall
    • Broadway: Disney's Aladdin, Casting Announced, PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
    • Broadway: The Play That Goes Wrong, National Tour Launch, September 18-23, Benedum Center
    • Broadway: ANASTASIA Casting Announced North American Tour
    • Broadway: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Benedum Center
    • Broadway: National Tour Cast, The Play That Goes Wrong, September 18-23, Benedum Center
    • HAMILTON Tickets Are Going On Sale!
    • Broadway: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Return Engagement, February 20-March, 3, 2019, Benedum Center
    • Broadway: Casting Revealed: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Benedum Center
    • 2019-2020 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season Announcement
    • THE LION KING Sensory-Friendly Performance, September 14, 2019, Benedum Center
    • Casting Has Been Announced for Disney’s THE LION KING At the Benedum Center
    • MEAN GIRLS Announces the Trio of Actresses Launching the First National Tour As “The Plastics”
    • 2019-2020 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series Individual Show Onsale Dates Announced
    • MEAN GIRLS Announces Full Casting for the First National Tour
    • JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR National Tour Cast 2019-2020
    • Broadway: Lifetime Broadway Balances America, Season 6 Premieres September 30, 2019
    • Casting Announced for A BRONX TALE, Broadway’s Hit New Musical
    • THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS comes to Heinz Hall, December 26 - 29, 2019
    • THE BAND'S VISIT National Tour Casting
    • Casting Revealed for the New National Tour of Miss Saigon
    • CATS, February 25-March 1, 2020, Benedum Center
    • 2020-2021 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season Announcement
    • 2021-2022 Adjusted PNC Broadway In Pittsburgh Programs
    • THE BAND'S VISIT Tickets on Sale for Pittsburgh Engagement
    • SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical Tickets on Sale for Pittsburgh Engagement
    • OKLAHOMA! Tickets on Sale for Pittsburgh Engagement
    • HAMILTON Tickets Go On Sale October 18
  • PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Casting Announcement

Connect with us:

  • Follow the Cultural Trust on Vimeo
  • Follow the Cultural Trust on Instagram
  • Follow the Cultural Trust on Twitter
  • Follow the Cultural Trust on Facebook

Copyright ©2023 Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. All rights reserved.