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    David B.

    Beautifully restored theater which seats 1,300. The views are all excellent except for the extreme right and left orchestra seats. I've seen almost every kind of genre here, plays, opera, concerts and more. The sound from the balcony is excellent. I've performed here once, so I can say that the dressing rooms are small. But the whole staff here, from lighting, to sound, to even the ushers, are extremely professional. I'm usually able to find on street parking, but there's a garage across the street that is reasonable.

    Beautiful set!
    Alex D.

    Lovely venue. We had not been here in several years - I think the last show we attended at the Byham was Gilberto Gil! We attended "A Musical Christmas Carol" here last night, and it was fantastic! The theater itself is smaller than the Benedum, and ideal for such a show, and delivered a very enjoyable experience - there are no "bad seats" in the house, and the acoustics are great. It was fun to see the cast members entering from the wings and walking up to the stage in the aisles, and overall, the evening was really great. Production was FANTASTIC - lights, music, sets, etc. were all totally on point! Hopefully, as more people are vaccinated and accustomed to the COVID safety measures, we can all get back to doing the things we love - like seeing concerts and shows at venues like the Byham. They did a great job with the 30th anniversary display in the lobby - with a Christmas tree for each yearly production along the entrance way. The lobby is grand, and they have a bar for patrons. Bathrooms are downstairs, but ample and practical. My only constructive comment is that the seating in this theater is a bit small / uncomfortable for many adults, and that a renovation of the seats would be great. Honestly, I would be happy to pay a little more for a show, and be more comfortable and less crowded. Not enough to take a star off this review, though!

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    Florie A.

    Nice stage! Seen my friend performed Christmas Carol. The audio was perfect. The cast executed their lives well. The room was packed. I would recommend parking in Smith Field Garage for low cost and short distance walk.

    Brenda W.

    Enjoyed seeing "Young Frankenstein" at this theater. We were able to get Groupon tickets so the price was very good. The theater is smaller than the Benedum which also means that sitting upstairs in the mezzanine gets you closer to the stage. We sat 3 rows back to the left of the stage and could see perfectly fine. I especially liked that we could see the orchestra pit as there was a live orchestra accompanying the play. Yes, the seats are a bit tight; there's not much room between your knees and the seat in front of you and the seats aren't terribly comfortable for a 2-hour stint. I do think I had more knee room than the upstairs seats at the Benedum but not by much. The restrooms were in the basement level but there were plenty and very clean. There's a bar for refreshments and they were selling candy and t-shirts in the lobby, as well. You are allowed to take bottled water that you purchase at the bar into the theater. Garage parking is nearby and we paid 7.00 upfront for event parking. Then it was just a walk across the street to the theater. Afterwards, we headed to a local bar for drinks and appetizers. There are several choices for dining close by. This is a beautiful old venue and the size is great for more intimate performances. What is worthy to complain about is the sound system, at least for the "Young Frankenstein" performance. I could hear the orchestra just fine and fine they sounded, too. However, the actors' sound system made them sound as if they were talking through tin cans. I had to strain to always make out what they were saying. I'm going to assume and hope this was performance-related and not theater-related.

    Hallway waiting area (bar to the right in this image, snack table straight  through and then to the left )
    Alexis E.

    I went to see the production of Cruel Intentions the Musical through yelp elite. The box office is to the left of the main doors; you need your ticket to get through the main doors and security. In the lobby there is a small table selling candy and water ($3.50 per movie theatre candy box) and then as you go up the ramp to the left is the bar. You can get drinks to drink outside the theatre in a normal cup ($8 for a single mixed drink; $16 for a double) or there are special cups for sale where you can drink in the theatre. There is a basic selection of liquor, beer, and wine. I was sat in the second to last row on the bottom level and had no issues seeing the stage (except for the drunk woman in front of me who kept waving her arms and yelling at the stage) and the acoustics were great; no issues hearing at all. Overall I had a great experience at the Byham theatre. Nice staff, acoustics, and visuals.

    Rachel C.

    This is like a mini Benedum Center. It's another beautiful theater to see great shows in the Cultural District! There a couple key tips when booking tickets to this theater: 1. Never ever sit on the Orchestra Right or Left sides unless you're the first 2 seats from A-G. The Right and Left farther back you shouldn't go further in than the first 4 seats. If you sit against the wall you'll probably have paid to see half the show...since that's all you'll be seeing! 2. If you choose a seat in the center on the floor you're golden, even if you're at the very back. The theater is small and only holds about 1,300 seats so you'll see great from anywhere in the center. 3. The Mezzanine and Gallery sections (balcony) are very tight. Meaning there's not a lot of room between you and the row in front of you. So keep that in mind if you're tall. Keep away from the far sides if you can again, because you'll get an obstructed view. This is coming from a ticketing insider, I want you to enjoy the experience!

    April R.

    I had such a fun time seeing Cruel Intentions at the Byham Theatre! This was my first time attending a show here and as it is obviously a smaller venue that the benedum, I can say it is still a very lovely venue. We had complimentary yelp tickets and a great view, which was awesome! The show was full of amazing 90s songs and being a 90s kid, I loved every second of it. It was full of great singing, comedy, and raunchiness (just like the movie!) The stage didn't use as many props as I thought they could have, but other than that we really enjoyed our night at the theatre. I would come back to see another show here for sure!

    Entrance
    Arlene M.

    My return visit brought me to see the annual "Musical Christmas Carol" featuring Tom Atkins as Scrooge, Tim Hartman and Terry Wickline in multiple roles but best featured as the Fezziwig couple. All gave outstanding performances. The musical delves more into the story as to what led Scrooge to become a miser in the first place and continues with the familiar book. We had great seats in the orchestra and were able to hear and see very well. The people in the theater are very friendly and helpful. They even offer large print editions of your program. However, as I have been noticing in recent musicals I've seen they tend to take out the synopsis of scenes and musical numbers. In this case it wasn't hard to follow along but can be when viewing a different musical. The theater itself is small and I'd compare it to the size of an actual Broadway theater since those theaters must seat at least 500 to be considered a Broadway theater in NY. We didn't use the restrooms but I did notice some handicapped individuals so I figure it must be handicap accessible. On Saturdays before Christmas the parking lot across the street from this theater offers free parking which makes a nice perk. Christmas just won't be the same with a tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and this one is done very well. It is a must for the holidays and discount tickets are available to those under 14.

    The Tenors performed tonight at The Byham! OMG! I was lucky enough to get an autograph and... A KISS.. From VINCE! lucky me!!

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    Long long long lines to get a drink. Had to leave line to not miss beginning of the show

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    Beautiful old school theater. It's one of the only older theater that I've been in that I didn't feel like the seats were cramped.

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    Beautiful theatre with great staff! Entry was quick and easy, we came to see the Paul Taylor Dance Company on 2/23 and have 0 complaints!

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    Finally, I've been introduced to the New Hazlett Theater! I recently attended two of their shows…read morewithin two weeks. Well, more accurately, I attended one show and one run-through of an in-progress script. But together they were a great introduction to the kind of programming performed at the New Hazlett. I thought their production of "12 Angry Men" was a well-acted example of how a great creative team can breathe new life into a classic and well-known story; while the run-through was an excellent example of how the New Hazlett supports artists and new shows in the making. The space itself isn't fancy (which isn't a bad thing!) and both times I purchased tickets, seating was "first come first serve." There were stadium-style seats set up in three sections, so there was plenty of space for attendees and it was fairly easy to find a good spot. "12 Angry Men" in particular highlighted to me how there are seemingly no bad seats at the New Hazlett! I'll also note that my experiences are fairly minimal, since the New Hazlett Theater showcases a range of performance styles and hosts various events throughout the year. It's a bustling space that we're lucky to have, and which I hope people continue to support in 2025 and beyond. I'll certainly be keeping a closer eye on their productions moving forward!

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    First, we love the Greer as a setting for shows, are longtime regular attenders and have no issues…read morewith any performance we've ever seen there. This review is focused on the service aspects, which are less than optimal. We attended on a Thursday night when we saw an excellent 1-man play of Die Hard. The entertainment was highly enjoyable, but the food and table service were frustrating. We came an hour early with a plan to enjoy dinner before the show. They don't have anyone who will wait on you - they force you to use their QR code at the table to order. Most of their dinner options were marked as "out of stock", so we were corralled into ordering a burger or a pasta dish. Those items were very good, but we didn't like the railroading aspect. Post-delivery service was limited, to even get extra mayo - the food deliverer dumped and ran in a flash. Trying to talk to the nice elderly ushers was fruitless with no satisfaction involved. When we had questions about the food, ours even amicably acknowledged that we ''couldn't talk to'' the waitresses. Worst of all - the invoicing included an un-changeable 20% tip! So if you ordered a 2nd drink, 20% was also added on top of that. (To have some sense of control, I went to the outside bar to get our 2nd drinks - and did tip, but not 20%). The frustration factor of how the food service is run and charged for inserted unnecessary challenges into the otherwise pleasant mood for the evening.

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    4.2(197 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown

    My family and I love going to shows and the Benedum is one of our favorite venues. We always have…read moresuch a great time together. They keep it up really well and make sure that it is clean for every show. They also keep the chandeliers clean and the paint updated. The ushers are always helpful and the staff at the concessions are nice too. We have seen so many wonderful Broadway Shows and concerts there with so many talented performers. We're so lucky to have such amazing talent and so many amazing shows come to Pittsburgh every year. We're also starting to get some of the most popular and current shows from Broadway. The concerts are so much better there since it's a small venue and most seats are good seats. They have artists from all different genres which is nice too. We have also seen some good comedians there too. If you want to see a good show then you should see it at the Benedum.

    Years later and I still give the Benedum 5 stars! I come here frequently and everything about my…read moreexperience is 5 stars. I park at smithfield & liberty garage. I found this to be the closest and least expensive for the Benedum. Ticket office - the staff are very friendly. I have done everything from having my tickets mailed home, to purchasing and picking up in person at the box office. They are always great. Security is so smooth and fast now! You only get searched if the detector goes off. Just don't bring in anything you shouldn't and you will be good to go. There is typically a gift shop right at the entrance. For The Nutcracker, they have it very organized. I have been in and out of the line very quickly. There are so many restrooms throughout the Benedum. I found the largest ones to be on the basement level and the 2nd floor where the large bar is. Bar- drink prices are really not outrageous. I typically get prosecco. They pour it in a plastic cup with a lid so you can take it to your seat with you. Lastly- all the seats Ive sat in are amazing. The Benedum is such a great venue to see a show. I highly recommend it. I will be back for sure!

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    Benedum Center - Haven't been seated on the floor in a long time ... this is the view from our seats

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