Category Archives: Kids & Family

Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company (UK) in the Pittsburgh premiere of The Way Back Home

February 26-March 4, 2012, Six performance locations throughout Pittsburgh

Oliver Jeffers award-winning book The Way Back Home comes to life. “Well paced and full of the variety a very young audience needs.” – The Stage … Read more…

CIRQUE DREAMS Pop Goes the Rock

presented by PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh, February 21-26, 2012, Heinz Hall

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh present the world premiere of CIRQUE DREAMS’ newest stage spectacle, Pop Goes the Rock, featuring thrilling variety acts and acrobatic feats to popular songs and chart topping hits spanning the decades. … Read more…

National Geographic Live: “Ocean Soul” with Underwater Photographer Brian Skerry

Sunday, February 12, 2012, at 4:00 p.m, Byham Theater

Voyage across the earth’s oceans with Brian Skerry, one of National Geographic’s most seasoned underwater photographers, and discover a vast, hidden world beneath the waves. Brian Skerry will present his photographic journey and lecture, Ocean Soul, at the Byham Theater… Read more…

Highmark First Night Road Closures

Saturday, December 31, 2011

To have a safe and enjoyable environment for Highmark First Night® Pittsburgh 2012, the following road closures will be taking place at 10
am on Saturday, December 31, 2011.… Read more…

Billy Elliot the Musical, PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh

January 31 through February 12, 2012, Benedum Center

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh announce that NETworks Presentations, LLC will bring the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to the Benedum Center from January 31 through February 12, 2012. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring… Read more…

Charlotte’s Web, Pittsburgh premiere performed by Theatreworks USA, and presented by Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater

January 8-15, 2012 - Six performance locations throughout Pittsburgh

This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.… Read more…

Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2012

Saturday, December 31, 2011, 6:00 pm to Midnight, Cultural District, downtown Pittsburgh

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2012!  This family-friendly community event is produced by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust with generous support from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, the event’s… Read more…

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

November 22-27, 2011, Benedum Center

“The most loveable Christmas villain of them all! This Grinch brings the Dr. Seuss classic fancifully to life – you might find your heart growing a few sizes, too (Associated Press).” … Read more…

Skippyjon Jones, performed by Theatreworks USA, and presented by Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater

November 13 - 20, 2011, six performance locations -Pittsburgh & surrounding area

Based upon the best-selling children’s picture book by Judith Byron Schachner, Theatreworks USA’s Skippyjon Jones is a new musical about a Siamese kitten that just refuses to be an ordinary cat. … Read more…

Student Stars Sought for First Night Pittsburgh Sing-Off

Deadline: November 11, 2011

Equitable Gas Company is searching for musically talented students to audition for the company’s second vocal competition celebrating the New Year. … Read more…