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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces
2026-2027 Season Lineup including PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh,
New Flex Subscription, Dance Council, Trust Cabaret, and More!
 

More than 50 live performing arts events are coming to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District as part of
an award-winning lineup of Broadway, music, dance, cabaret, magic, and holiday favorites…with more to come!
 

Pittsburgh, PA (March 23, 2026) — The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced its 2026-2027 season Monday night, in an online video announcement, highlighting an exceptional showcase of more than 50 live events for all ages to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District with more shows to be announced throughout the year. Subscriptions and group tickets are on sale now at TrustArts.org, along with a full list of subscriber benefits.

PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh | Subscription Series

The 2026-2027 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season brings 11 exciting titles to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Tony Award for Best Musical and four that are new to Pittsburgh. It’s bigger, better, and more Broadway than ever!
 

“The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present another show-stopping PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season,” shared Kendra Whitlock Ingram, President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. “We extend our sincerest thanks to PNC whose generous support ensures that the arts continue to positively impact our region.”

 

  • Disney’s THE LION KING | September 9-27, 2026

  • HADESTOWN | October 27-November 1, 2026 (Season Option) 

  • THE NOTEBOOK | November 10-15, 2026 (Premiere)

  • Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical | November 24-29, 2026 (Season Option) 

  • MAYBE HAPPY ENDING | December 29, 2026-January 3, 2027 (Premiere)

  • Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC | January 19-24, 2027

  • BEETLEJUICE The Musical | February 5-7, 2027 (Season Option) 

  • DEATH BECOMES HER | February 23-28, 2027 (Premiere)

  • Cameron Mackintosh presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA | March 17-28, 2027

  • THE OUTSIDERS A New Musical | April 27-May 2, 2027 (Premiere)

  • THE WHO’S TOMMY | May 18-23, 2027

 

The national touring productions in the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series will be performed at the Benedum Center, 237 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. 

 

Trust FLEX | New Subscription Series
 

Unlock your best season yet with the Cultural Trust’s new FLEX Subscription—the easiest way to create a personalized lineup from our newly combined Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents, Liberty Magic, Pittsburgh Dance Council, Trust Family, Craft Beer School, and other offerings. The more shows you buy, the more you save, locking in a discount rate of 10-15%, guaranteeing presale access to select events, dining discounts, and more. Learn more at TrustArts.org/FLEX.
 

Included in the Trust FLEX Subscription:
 

Pittsburgh Dance Council
 

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Dance Council series continues to bring leading contemporary dance companies from around the world in its 56th season. Over the decades, the series has supported thousands of dance companies and artists – local, national, and international – with steadfast support from the Pittsburgh community.
 

  • Jesse Factor: The MetaMarthasis | September 10-12, 2026 | Greer Cabaret Theater (season option & series premiere)

  • Pilobolus | October 10, 2026 | Byham Theater (returning favorite)

  • Hubbard Street Dance Chicago | January 30, 2027 | Byham Theater (returning favorite)

  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | March 2, 2027 | Benedum Center (returning favorite) 

  • GALLIM | April 24, 2027 | Byham Theater (series premiere)


Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents
 

Annually delivering a diverse array of entertainment the Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents delivers again with marquee attractions, family favorites, global sensations, uproarious comedy, and beyond.

 

  • Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story | September 16, 2026 | Byham Theater

  • Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis | October 17, 2026 | Byham Theater

  • Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration LIVE! | November 28, 2026 | Byham Theater

  • YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan | February 3, 2027 | Byham Theater

  • Rhiannon Giddens | February 20, 2027 | Byham Theater

  • Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Macbeth | February 24-March 7, 2027 | Greer Cabaret Theater

  • Couples Therapy | March 12-13, 2027 | Greer Cabaret Theater

  • Kaiju Big Battel | April 3, 2027 | Byham Theater

  • Cirque Mechanics: TILT! A Circus Thrill Ride! | April 16, 2027 | Byham Theater

  • Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between the Notes | April 22, 2027 | Byham Theater

  • The Doo Wop Project: Echoes of the Street | May 7, 2027 | Byham Theater

  • Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical | May 15, 2027 | Byham Theater

 

Liberty Magic | supported by Emma Clyde Hodge Memorial Fund

 

Dedicated to elevating the art of magic, the namesake, speakeasy performance venue is located on the same block where Harry Houdini mesmerized Pittsburgh crowds more than a century ago. With less than 70 seats in four rows, the magicians and performers offer a one-of-a-kind experience that has ranked Liberty Magic as the “#1 thing to do” in Pittsburgh on TripAdvisor.

 

  • Lee Terbosic in In Plain Sleight | July 10-August 1, 2026 

  • Jon Tai in Road Signs |August 7-29, 2026

  • Michael Misko in I Laugh in the Face of Magic | August 7-28, 2026

  • Shane Patrick in The Oracle | October 2-17, 2026

  • Michael Misko in Once Upon a Midnight | October 22-November 1, 2026

  • Andi Gladwin in Shuffled | November 5-29, 2026

  • Aiden Sinclair in Fate & Futility: A Show of Magick & Mysteries | December 3-13, 2026

  • Whose Trick is it Anyway? Holiday Edition | December 17-27, 2026

  • Sanjeev Vinodh in Sleeves | February 4-28, 2027

  • Hannibal in Bookends | March 4 - April 4, 2027

  • Reuben Moreland in “Abracadabra, B*tch!” | April 21 - May 2, 2027

  • Ben Seidman in Con Man | May 6-16, 2027

  • Taylor Hughes in Feel Good Magic | May 20-30, 2027

  • Rachel Wax in Full of Shit | June 3-13, 2027

 

  • All performances take place at Liberty Magic, 811 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

 

  • More Attractions

 

  • Craft Beer School | Greer Cabaret Theater

  • Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue (Outback Presents & Pittsburgh Cultural Trust) | October 2-4, 2026 | Byham Theater

  • More events will be added throughout the year, available at a discount to FLEX Subscribers who lock in their discount now with a multi-show ticket purchase.

 

Trust Cabaret | Subscription Series
Underwritten by The Benter Foundation, Richard E. Rauh, and Catherine Loevner

This popular series is currently SOLD OUT to subscribers. Sign up on our WAIT LIST for more information.

 

Trust Cabaret continues to offer guests a rare opportunity to see Broadway’s stars and today’s world-class leading vocalists on stage in the spectacular and intimate Greer Cabaret Theater. 

 

  • Jennifer Simard | September 28, 2026

  • Christian Borle | November 16, 2026

  • Caissie Levy | February 8, 2027

  • Lorna Courtney | March 22, 2027

  • Jeremy Jordan | May 10, 2027

 

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Official Ticket Sources
 

  • Secure the best seats at the best prices only through official Pittsburgh Cultural Trust ticket sources.

  • TrustArts.org

  • 412-456-4800 (PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh)

  • 412-456-6666 (Guest Services)

  • Box Office at Theater Square | 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  • Groups of 10+ tickets

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  • The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is one of the nation’s premier arts presenters and a major catalytic influence in Pittsburgh, having overseen one of the city’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 Cultural Trust presents an array of quality performing and visual arts, provides comprehensive educational experiences, and stewards Pittsburgh’s Cultural District as a national model of economic revitalization through the arts. Lauded as “the single greatest creative force in Pittsburgh,” the Cultural Trust has worked to make Pittsburgh a place where the arts can flourish. The 14-block Cultural District, a project of the Cultural Trust, has become a vibrant center for culture, art, food, and community in downtown Pittsburgh, providing a home for a broad range of performance groups and resident companies. More than one million people visit the Cultural District each year, generating more than $175M in economic impact for the region.
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  • PNC joins the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in bringing the best of Broadway to entertain, enlighten, and complement the rich experiences that add to the region’s exceptional quality of life. The eight season presentations and three season options in the 2026-2027 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series contribute to the city’s reputation as a major destination for the arts, culture, and world-class entertainment.

  • Broadway Across America (BAA) is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office, and Broadway Brands. Led by 25-time Tony Award winner John Gore (Owner & CEO), Broadway Across America pioneered the Broadway subscription touring model and is a leading presenter of the first-class productions across more than 45 North American markets. Since inception, Broadway Across America has produced and/or invested in hundreds of Broadway, touring Broadway, and international productions that have won countless Tony awards and introduced millions of fans to the power of live theater. 

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  • The John Gore Organization is a leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Under the leadership of 25-time Tony-winner and owner John Gore, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office and Broadway Brands. The company presents shows in over 45 cities across North America as well as on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End, Japan, and China. It has won Tony Awards in every producing category as well as numerous other Drama League, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards. The John Gore Organization is committed to supporting theater access and education programs that introduce Broadway to the next generation of audiences and theater professionals.