Pittsburgh Public Theater

Pittsburgh Public Theater is a contemporary theater. Featuring a three-quarter thrust stage, the theatre produces a series of diverse theatrical productions encompassing classics of the American theater, masterworks from the international repertoire, world premieres, contemporary plays and musicals of exceptional merit. Pittsburgh Public Theater is a member of the League of Resident Theatres...

The Public has won two American Theater Critics Association awards for best new play: "Amazing Grace" in 1996 and "Jitney" in 1997.

The city's theatrical bigwig has its reputation for a reason: its proven consistency of high-quality productions.

The Scene
Designed by architect Michael Graves, the four-story building features a state-of-the-art performance facility with a thrust stage (audience on three sides) and entrances off...

Contemporary theater in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Producing a diverse season of theatrical productions including American theater classics, international masterworks, world premieres, contemporary plays and musicals.

The O'Reilly Theatre was designed by architect Michael Graves and is now the home of the Pittsburgh Public Theatre. The glass and stone structure lights up Penn Avenue, which is decorated by modern outdoor sculptures; the 650-seat theater inside is designed in the "thrust configuration," meaning seats surround three sides of the stage. This arrangement lends for a very intimate theater...

The mission of Pittsburgh Public Theater is to provide artistically diverse theatrical experiences of the highest quality. Pittsburgh Public Theater also strives to serve, challenge, stimulate and entertain while operating in a fiscally responsible manner. The Public shares its resources with the community through education and outreach initiatives intended for a wide range of people with the...