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    Pittsburgh Opera

    4.5 (23 reviews)
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    Danmo H.

    My husband and I are big fans of opera, and we were hoping to catch a show while visiting Pittsburgh. Although our visit was scheduled before the new season started, we hit the jackpot when we learned their Rising Stars event was the same weekend of our visit, and get this, it was free! What?! Yes, free, thanks to the RAD program (county sales tax dollars that support local parks, sports, arts/cultural programs). Simply call or e-mail the opera to put your name on the guest list, and you're in! And they have lots of other low cost/free events--concerts in the park, farmers market, and brown bag rehearsal lunches at headquarters. If you are a local, take advantage! The Rising Stars event was held at headquarters, and the agenda for the evening consisted of 6 young resident artists singing their favorite arias and then singing an aria selected by the panel (the opera staff). The resident artists--Taylor Raven, Andy Berry, Shannon Jennings, Eric Ferring, Claudia Rosenthal, Leah De Gruyl, and Brian Vu. Thereafter, the audience got to vote on what aria/artist they wanted to hear as the final one. While the votes were tallied (using their mobile app and also the old fashioned way), the host of the event interviewed the artists about their education, what they did over the summer, how they were adjusting to their new homes in Pittsburgh, and what productions they would be participating in during the upcoming season. All of the artists performed beautifully, and it was interesting to see/hear how a change in the song/aria selected by the panel showcased a different aspect of their voices and theatrical persona. They were all equally charming and gracious when interviewed. And by popular vote, Taylor Raven, a mezzo-soprano, was the the audience choice for final aria for the evening. Congrats Taylor Raven! Isn't that a perfect name for an opera singer? Keep a look/ear out for her and the other resident artists as their stars are on the rise! Thank you Pittsburgh Opera and the resident artists for allowing us to attend this event. It was definitely a highlight in our vacation, and has left us wanting more and wishing we were here for the regular season.

    Alexis E.

    It is so great that Pittsburgh has such a fantastic opera with a variety of different shows. The singing is always fantastic and the acting is too. You never feel like it is too snobby or esoteric because of the detailed descriptions in the programs and the translated lyrics above the stage. I look forward to seeing many more shows!

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    Lisa K.

    We should all try the opera once in awhile. The Pittsburgh Opera's Florencia en el Amazonas was a masterful production. From the moment the curtains opened to the beautiful staging, to the end (where I won't enter a spoiler), this opera was wonderful and reasonably accessible to those of us who are not regulars. It's always a pleasure to attend an event at the Benedum, and with the orchestra and talented cast, the theater lent this event a magical aura. While I did not have a cocktail there, I thought that the second floor bar was nicely done and seemed to be handling the crowd well. I admit that I rely on the subtitles projected above the stage. At times, from our seats on the floor, this put a little strain on my neck, so maybe next time I would choose seats a little further back.

    Cisca - brilliant performance!

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    The Benedum itself is a magnificent venue to attend an opera, they have done a wonderful job restoring this historic building.

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    The Space Upstairs

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    The Space Upstairs is a loft space above Construction Junction that is home to the (post)modern…read morejazz dance company The Pillow Project. The door is next to Creative Reuse's on N Lexington Avenue. On the second Saturday of every month, the Pillow Project invites people to come and enjoy a lounge atmosphere of dance, live jazz music, and performances involving mixed-media. Alongside that, the space is used for many other events as well, each group giving it its own special charm. I've seen classes, clothing drives, photoshoots, and many other types of events use the loft. The space itself is gorgeous, with the modern coolness you'd expect from a loft belonging to a performance art troupe, combined with the history of Pittsburgh - since it is attached to Construction Junction, you can be sure that just about everything up here has been repurposed. The large windows let tons of natural light in, and the hardwood floors are gorgeous. Scattered over the space there are a few extremely unique pieces of art including a busted up mattress hanging on the wall and a laptop with a tree growing out of it. There is a large bar off to one side infront of two small openings that look down over Construction Junction. Old couches and tables are scattered throughout the space for seating and a small raised platform, infront of the multimedia control center, is also sometimes used for seating. The only problem with the space is that it is somewhat of a weather permitting space - You really feel it in here when it's hot or cold outside. There are huge heaters on the ceiling for the winter but they're very uneven, so beneath them it's burning, and not too far away it's cold again. But that's what you get when you're in such an old building, it's a really minor complaint. There is also a small waiting area downstairs right inside the door. So if you're looking to catch a cool performance, come on the second Saturday of any month and check it out. If you're looking for a neat event space, be sure to ask the Pillow Project for details. And now I can finally check in to the right place

    The space upstairs is a unique venue for music, art, and dance. I have been coming to the Second…read moreSaturdays events for years and have never been disappointed. The people at the events are the welcoming and creative. I love being there and highly recommend any event that happens there.

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    This place is very nice. It took us forever to finally visit this winery. I will say the prices are…read moremuch higher than most wineries in the area. Most wines cost between 13-22 around this area. These wines were 35 - 60 per bottle. However, all of the reds/whites were amazing. Pinot Noir was my favorite. I recommend if you're looking for a setting that is quiet, good wine, and relaxing it's here. I liked this place. The staff was very friendly. They provided us a sample of the sparkling wine after tasting was finished. We recently visited again in June 2019. This is a great place. So relaxing and if you like California wines, you will like this place.

    Great place to try something different. Enjoyed a wine tasting and bought some wine. Free parking,…read morewine tasting at your own pace and a great selection. Purchased bottles of wine so my wine tasting was free. The ladies were nice, knowledgeable and answered my questions. The place was very clean, nice decor and they had ample supply of wine. The prices are reasonable and the hours are great. I will certainly go back to purchase and enjoy another wine tasting. They sell autographed bottles in addition to unsigned bottles. The variety offers something for everyone. They are located next door to the Clemente Museum so you can schedule a tour then enjoy some wine. The celebs with wine includes local and national celebrities like Clemente, Hines Ward and Smokey Robinson. Great for date nite, girls night out or solo missions.

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    (4 reviews)

    Banksville

    Don't let the name throw you (I thought it sounded like the name of a really bad dive bar)…read more.. This is a lovely venue for events such as weddings, showers, dinner/holiday parties and similar events. Located on Banksville Road it's easy to get there by car, bus, trolley, etc. They have an area called Backstage at The Boiler Room which is home to live music performances. The lobby is lovely and elegant. Heated four seasons porch, courtyard with fire pits, fountains and more. Food is standard fare for banquet hall facility. Though standard fare everything is served cooked to perfection. Meats are juicy and tender, pasta not over cooked, sauces flavorful and not dried out.

    Wanted to share an incident that happened to us recently. We attended an event at The Boiler Room,…read morePittsburgh in the last week of May. Boiler room management provided the host with a room and key for keeping our valuables. Few of the ladies who were at the party kept their handbags in this room and locked. After the party is over, we went to pick the bags and noticed that someone opened the lock and robbed the handbags. There were a total of 5 ladies handbags and one of the guy's wallet were stolen. There was also a suit case missing which makes us think that the robber kept all these handbags in the suit case and left. Their office manager was feeling really bad at the time of incident. He looked into the cc tv footage next day and saw a person walking away with the suitcase. We were informed that they have liability insurance and not to worry. Later, the insurance company informed us that Boiler room's insurance policy doesn't cover theft. Just want others to be aware of this.

    Pittsburgh Opera - theater - Updated May 2026

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