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    August Wilson House

    5.0 (7 reviews)

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    Elgin B.

    While in Pittsburgh to DJ a show with two-time Grammy Award-winning artist Rhymefest, the event organizer invited us to visit the childhood home of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson. This beautifully restored and interactive space highlights the remarkable journey of Wilson's life, alongside elements of his restored childhood home. We were given a wonderful tour of the facility, which included stunning artwork by resident artists and pieces created by young participants in their programs. It was truly an honor to stand in a space that celebrates such a creative genius. If you're in the Pittsburgh area, this is a must-visit destination for anyone who appreciates art, history, and storytelling. For artists, they also offer an excellent residency program with fantastic facilities. For a first visit, this space is absolutely a 5-star experience. See it for yourself!

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    Miriam Y.

    Pretty historical and inspiring place for everyone! This is the actual house August Wilson actually grew up in! It's also a space for the community to host events and support artist and writers alike. The home is beautifully renovated but also parts of it preserved very well. The old walls and the new art tell a story of who August Wilson was and who he is for the community. Although they just opened last august, there have been plays and meetings. Denzel Washington was the main contributor in supporting this establishment. They will be hosting tours soon, so snag ans appointment if you can. Also follow them on social media and o. Their website for upcoming events like the block party every April (August Wilson's birthday month) and the different events they will be having. Across the street sits the house where August Wilson was inspired to write "Fences" I can't tell you all the details, you will just have to go and check it out!

    Historical Marker in front of the home.

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    New Hazlett Theater - Of course a group photo with the stunning brick walls

    New Hazlett Theater

    4.2(18 reviews)
    1.2 miNorth Side

    A new age theater in an old school building New Hazlett…read moreTheater is situated in the bones of the original Carnegie Hall on the Northside. Huge perk for this theater is the free parking! With a partnership with AHN, they direct you with ample signage and the lot is simple to enter right across from the theater! The area is beautiful and very safe! Tree lined sidewalks and clean areas around. The theater is a little outdated in entry. For a small capacity, you stood outside in line for an extended time due to a single ticket taker with a clipboard list. This delayed the performance by 15 minutes as he struggled to check people in. The lobby is centered around a bar for refreshments. The tickets are sold per section (A-D) without specific assigned seats. We set in the mezzanine and entered through the second floor. Some of the seats are "dangerous" with small catwalks and seats perched with no floor behind them. My friend actually lost her shoe mid performance as it fell through the opening. The productions are limited in set design and technology due to the theater size but there are plenty of plays and shows that don't require as much. If you have a chance to check out New Hazlett, I'd definitely recommend it.

    This is such a neat space! The outside is a gorgeous old building with tons of charm. But the…read moretheater inside is modern. I've been here for a variety of events (and that is one of the cool things about the space). There are resident companies that use the space, but various organizations and companies can also rent the space. Which means there is a nice mix of programming available. There are seats around the stage (which aren't always used for each performance) and upper and lower level seating. One thing to note is that their seats are not that wide, so if you are a larger patron or have a wider bottom, it will be a tight squeeze. Sight lines are great from everywhere and it is easy to hear. Parking is available for free in the garage right near the theater. A great place to catch a show!

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    Greer Cabaret Theater

    3.9(54 reviews)
    0.8 miDowntown

    I love the Greer and that we have an option for this type of venue in the area…read more The space was recently renovated and has a neat art deco look/feel to it. There is a variety of programming offered from cabaret style solo performances to smaller scale musicals. There are seating options in booths, tables and a raised platform in the back. you can really see/hear well from anywhere in the venue, but the side booths you might lose some perspective. i don't particularly like the new QR code ordering because it can make it hard to actually ask questions about anything (and the servers are so busy it is hard to catch them to ask).. there are a variety of food and drink choices (apps and entrees) and they are on the more pricey side, but that is to be expected at this type of venue. Overall, a great place to catch a show!

    The EASY Checkin and the CLOSE SEAT PROXY was just enough!!!…read more I loved the staff and the QR code menu. The Ambiance was just perfect with seating immediately in front of the stage, (literally at arms length), and the tables behind there where the cast comes through!! It was somewhat interactive. We saw The Rocky Horror Picture Show!!! It was more than I expected to say the least!!!! Simply AMAZING The entrance was easy to come in, the bar was beautiful and the Theater is easy to navigate. Clean venue and clean bathrooms with table service and food menu.

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    City Theatre Company

    4.1(22 reviews)
    1.1 miSouth Side

    I used to regularly attend City Theatre performance but reduced my support over the past few years…read more I won't be going back to any performances at City Theatre until there is a major change in leadership. I saw Hedwig at Greer Cabaret Theatre on Sunday. They changed the script to include Pittsburgh references but decided to leave in the line "and the colored girls sing..." in reference to Lou Reed's song Walk on the Wild Side. There were millions of other lines they could have chosen to reference Rock N Roll culture. Why choose this line? Why have white actors say that line? Regardless of who Lou Reed was referencing in the song, describing people as "colored" has a very specific meaning in the context of the United States history. Furthermore, he has omitted the word "colored" from the song and has other questionable songs in regards to race. City Theatre is comprised of a predominantly white board, white staff, and this show was primarily white actors with a largely white audience. I reached out on Sunday and asked for them to refund my tickets. I have not heard back from them.

    We just experienced "Little Women." Wow!!!! So endearing, so well acted; directed; constructed;…read moreand written!!! Get over and see it now. I Graduated in Darma and I got to say,"don't miss it!!!" My only regret is it won't last forever.

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    Pittsburgh Musical Theater

    Pittsburgh Musical Theater

    4.3(6 reviews)
    2.5 miWest End

    What an awesome organization to have in Pittsburgh! First,…read morethey put on incredible professional shows. They do several a year at the Byham and also have some at their headquarters in the West End. They also have several children's productions every year and while it is obvious physically that they are student performers, the quality is top notch. They also have a wonderful educational component. They offer classes throughout the school year (everything from dance to musical theater and even audition techniques). They offer both evening and weekend class options. PMT also hosts annual summer camps that start fairly young and run through the high school years. One of the great things about their camps is that they are four weeks long (three weeks of a standard camp day, one week of tech week). Many kids need consistency in the summer and this is one of the few summer camp options that offers is. The instructors are all wonderful with the kids and everything is well organized with efficient and plentiful communication. The only slight downside is that parking can be a challenge when attending something at their West End location. There is a municipal lot down the street and plenty of street parking, but you may need to park a few blocks away, so prepare in advance for that. Highly recommend them for taking in a show or participating in their classes or camps!

    The acting is top notch! We went to see waitress over the weekend and the show was breathtaking…read more The reason I'm giving it three stars is too full... Even though we were quite early for the show, there was no one around, directing us in terms of where to park and it was quite confusing, being that we had never been there before. We ended up getting very turned around and Wound up 3 miles away from the theater again after passing it... That's our fault, but still better signage would be helpful. The other reason is that, as somebody with a visual impairment, the theater is quite hard to navigate. There is incredibly little space in between each row of seats, and as somebody with a vision impairment, and being plus sized, that can be a very big challenge when it comes to navigating during the appropriate times during our visit. Again, though, those are just our experiences with the venue... This rating does not at all reflect the performance, because it was 10 stars if that is an option! The venue is beautiful and it's definitely a piece of beautiful Pittsburgh history. Just a few touchups could be made! Keep doing amazing things, PMT!

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