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You don’t have to travel to the Big Apple to catch some of the best Broadway has to offer.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has a lineup of popular shows on the docket for the remainder of its 2026-2027 season. Plus, this is your last year to see Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s current iteration of “The Nutcracker,” conceived by Terrence S. Orr back in 2002; in December 2027, the dance company will debut a newly developed version of the popular Christmas show.
Whether you’re a season pass holder or are just looking to add a little more theater to your life, Downtown is the place to be. Below is a list of the musicals, plays and ballets coming soon to the Cultural District.
Disney’s The Lion King
Sep. 9-27
Benedum Center
Giselle with the PBT Orchestra
Oct. 23-25
Benedum Center
Hadestown
Oct. 27 – Nov. 1
Benedum Center
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
Nov. 5-8
Byham Theater
The Notebook
Nov. 10-15
Benedum Center
Orpheus & Eurydice
Nov. 14-22
Byham Theater
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Nov. 24-29
Benedum Center
The Nutcracker
Dec. 4-27
Benedum Center
The Nutcracker (sensory friendly performance)
Dec. 6
Benedum Center
A Musical Christmas Carol
Dec. 11-23
Byham Theater
Maybe Happy Ending
Dec. 29 – Jan. 3
Benedum Center
The Sound of Music
Jan. 19-24
Benedum Center
Beetlejuice
Feb. 5-7
Benedum Center
Alice in Wonderland
Feb. 12-21
Benedum Center
Death Becomes Her
Feb. 23-28
Benedum Center
Miss Saigon
March 4-14
Byham Theater
The Phantom of the Opera
March 17-28
Benedum Center
Spring Mix: World Premieres
April 9-11
August Wilson Cultural Center
The Outsiders
April 27 – May 2
Benedum Center
The Sleeping Beauty with the PBT Orchestra
May 7-9
Benedum Center
Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical
May 15
Byham Theater
The Who’s Tommy
May 18-23
Benedum Center
More to See and Hear
Pittsburgh is also home to a world-class symphony. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra boasts a robust calendar of events, and it isn’t just for classical music fans. Broadway enthusiasts can head down to Heinz Hall Oct. 9-11 for Everything I Know: The Music of Lin Manuel-Miranda, and movie buffs can check out a showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 with a twist: The PSO will perform the score live.
Nearby, Arts Landing also hosts a series of events, ranging from pickleball matches to movie nights on the great lawn.
Don’t forget about Harris Theater, which shows art films almost every day; Liberty Magic, where magicians manipulate reality; or Arcade Comedy Theater, where you can get your fix of stand-up and improv.