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Part of the charm of Pittsburgh lies in its many cultural arts institutions. There are more per capita, than any other city in the country. Visit the beautifully restored Benedum Center for the Performing Arts or stop by the Heinz Hall courtyard for a brief respite by a two-story waterfall.
CITY THEATRE
- ON THE SOUTH SIDE
Corner of Bingham & 17th Street
412-431-CITY (2489)
Contemporary dramas and comedies that are performed in this historically
renovated church that is located on the South Side.
CIVIC LIGHT OPERA
Benedum Center
412-281-3973
www.pittsburghclo.org
Bringing the Best of Broadway to Pittsburgh! CLO, continues its tradition of musical theater excellence. CLO’s summer schedule includes The Color Purple, June 3-8; Peter Pan, June 21-27; Mame, July 8-13; Smokey Joe’s Café, July 15-20; Annie Get Your Gun, July 22-27; and West Side Story, August 5-10.
PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE
Benedum Center
412-281-0360
Brilliant classical ballet productions brought to life in presentations of the 2008-2009 schedule of The Great Gatsby, The Nutcracker, Romeo et Juliette, American Rhythms, and Cinderella.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS
6300 5th Ave., (Shadyside)
412-361-0873
Visual and performing events are held here throughout the year. Call for
information.
PITTSBURGH OPERA
Benedum Center
412-281-0912
www.pittsburghopera.org
Grand opera company that is under the direction of Mark Weinstein. The 2008-2009 Season includes Samson & Dalila by Camille Saint-Saens, Language French, October 18, 21, 24, 26, 2008; The Grapes of Wrath by Ricky Ian Gordon, Language English, November 15, 18, 21, 23, 2008; and in 2009 Don Pasquale by Gaetana Donizetti, Language Italian, February 7, 10, 13, 15, 2009; La boheme by Giacomo Puccini, Language Italian, March 28, 31, April 3, 5, 2009; and The Italian Girl in Algiers (L’italiana in Algeri) by Gioaschino Rossini, Language Italian, May 2, 5, 8, 10, 2009.
PITTSBURGH PUBLIC
THEATRE
O’Reilly Theater
412-321-9800
www.ppt.org
This nationally recognized theater company produces fresh interpretations of classics, musicals, contemporary, and new drama. The schedule includes The Chief, September 16-21; Radio Golf, October 2- November 2; and The Lady with all the Answers, November 13-December 14.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY
Heinz Hall
412-392-4900
One of the nation’s outstanding symphony orchestras. Also includes
Pittsburgh Symphony Pops concerts and Pittsburgh Broadway Series.
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