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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Artists Christian García Campos and Kurtis Sprowls; Photo by Justin Merriman   Audiences are invited to  step into the magical world of  A Midsummer Night’s Dream  for  the Pittsburgh premiere of Ben Stevenson OBE’s  ethereal  ballet retelling of Shakespeare’s comedic romp, presented with live music from the PBT Orchestra. PBT will perform the whimsical, family-friendly ballet May 15-17 at the Benedum Center as the closing production of its 2025-26 Dream Season.   A Midsummer Night’s Dream  ballet,  based on William Shakespeare’s iconic comedy, weaves a tale of quarrels and reconciliations between Oberon and Titania, the fairy king and queen and the romantic misadventures of two mortal couples—all under the spell of the mischievous fairy, Puck.  The dreamy forest escapade will captivate audiences with its comedy, romance and playfulness. The ballet incorporates  stunning costumes, lush scenery, excepti...

  SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. Credit  Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman   I can’t remember a musical I saw that had as many outstanding actors as  Shucked . Now playing at the Benedum Center in Downtown Pittsburgh, Shucked has almost as many stars as kernels on an ear of corn. Seven of them, in fact, and every one a gem. How do you like your cornpone? This pun-filled romp through countrified terrain is densely compacted with simple, often witty, sometimes risqué humor in the Hee-Haw vein. There’s mus...

  JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR PICT MAY 16 & 17TH TO GET YOUR TICKETS CLICK HERE! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR NEXT SEASON BY ATTENDING THIS FABULOUS FUNDRAISER! With your help we hope to bring you a thrilling 2026/2027 Season Two World Premieres: an International play & a Musical! An American Classic IN REP with a Pittsburgh Premiere 5th Annual Bards from The Burgh We hope to reach our fundraising goal of $200,00 to make it all happen and this event is a super fun way to give your support! There will be enticing raffles to win and fabulous food! THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM! CHOICE A MAY 16: 2:00 PM YOUR TICKET PRICE OF $65 INCLUDES THE PERFORMANCE & THIS MENU BELOW: Appetizers at Intermission: Antipasta, Artichoke dip, Caprese Salad, Italian bread, Assortment of Olives. Followed by a Post Show Dinner Buffet! Vegetarian Pasta, Mashed Broccoli with Feta, and a Mediterranean Salad with Garlic Bread. Plus delectable Italian desserts Wine or ...