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  Date:  Feb 20 - Feb 22, 2026   Venue:   Benedum Center BUY TICKETS   Subscribe Now A Star-Spangled Salute! Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a vibrant mixed repertory program featuring four classical and contemporary works that honor the American spirit. The works include  The Mighty Casey , Lisa de Ribere’s playful take on America’s favorite pastime; George Balanchine’s patriotic and jubilant  Stars and Stripes  Pas de deux;  Company B , Paul Taylor’s bittersweet ode to America that represents the dualities of our nation’s post-Depression excitement and feelings of despair on the eve of WWll with music by The Andrews Sisters; and Ben Stevenson’s romantic  Three Preludes  about two dancers who fall in love, featuring Rachmaninoff’s beautiful score. The Mighty Casey – Choreography: Lisa de Ribere | Music: Michael Moricz, featuring selections from John Philip Sousa and Stephen Foster Stars & Stripes  Pas de deux – ...

Most people brush their teeth at least once a day to prevent cavities and take vitamins to support specific health needs that are not met by diet alone. But, how many people focus on their heart health on a daily basis? Do you?   February is American Heart Month, a national observance to raise awareness about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the American Heart Association, due to increases in high blood pressure and obesity, heart disease continues to kill more people in the U.S. than any other cause. Cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke, claim more lives in this country than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths – the #2 and #3 causes of death – combined. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association encourage men and women to focus on cardiovascular health through lifestyle changes such as healthy eating, exercise, and stress management.   “Heart health ...

  Volunteer Opportunity The PBT Boutique is looking for volunteers for  America 250  with the PBT Orchestra! You'll be assisting with merchandise sales in a fast-paced environment. Sign up with the link below and you'll be notified if you are selected. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. SIGN UP What is expected of me before and after my shift? Volunteers arrive 75 minutes before the performance time to become acquainted with the items at the boutique. Once the performance starts you're welcome to go into the theater and watch the performance. You will make your way back to the boutique to assist with sales during intermission and also immediately following the performance.  In return for your time dedicated to PBT, you will receive vouchers for two complimentary tickets to  A Midsummer Night’s Dream  with the PBT Orchestra.  You will also be able to watch the America 250 performance on the day of your shift, and these vouchers are offered in add...

  We're thrilled to introduce you to the casts for our 2026 season! These talented local performers will be dazzling the stage at the New Hazlett Theater!   PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS WORKING Director: Daina Michelle Griffith Music Director: Doug Levine May 15 - 24 Working  (the 2012 updated version) is based on Studs Terkel’s landmark 1974 oral-history book Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. The original stage adaptation was conceived by Stephen Schwartz, with contributions from a remarkable collection of composers and lyricists. The revised 2012 version includes songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Taylor, Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Mary Rodgers, and Susan Birkenhead. This Tony nominated musical weaves together real stories from workers across professions—teachers, steelworkers, waitresses, tech support staff, caregivers, and more. Many stories in the show are relatable to Pittsburgh from mill workers to tech and he...

     City Theatre continues its 2025/2026 season with Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Adil Mansoor, about an ultra-progressive California school who finds themselves in a bind when a mumps outbreak exposes varying opinions on...everything.      "I am so excited for our production of Jonathan Spector's Eureka Day!” said director Adil Mansoor. “The design team has been inspired by local libraries, elementary school music teachers, and our favorite children's books as we imagine the world of our play. And I cannot wait for this incredible cast to bring these deeply hilarious and all too familiar characters to life. I feel so lucky to be working with this team on an urgent and thoughtful project that has me chuckling every time I read it.”      Eureka Day premiered in 2018 and explores the challenges of finding common ground in a polarized world. The play has received rave reviews, productions around the globe, and numerous awards...