Pittsburgh Playhouse

Pittsburgh Playhouse is a theater center with three performance spaces in downtown Pittsburgh that presents shows from September through May. The stages serve both student companies for theater, dance, and children's productions and professional touring companies.

The building was originally the Pittsburgh Civic Playhouse before Point Park University took it over in 1968 and transformed it into a center for performing arts education. This shift marked a change from an independent cultural institution to an academic facility that blends professional and student artists.

The venue serves as a gathering place where student productions coexist with professional shows, reflecting how the stage helps performers develop their skills in front of real audiences. The mix of dance, theater, and music creates a diverse cultural space that matters to both students and the wider community.

The center sits on Forbes Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh and is easy to access, with spaces equipped to handle different performance sizes. Visitors should check the season schedule to learn when specific productions run and which venues they use.

Part of the facility has been devoted to children's theater for over a century, making it one of the oldest continuously operating programs of its kind in America. This long tradition shows how important the community considers exposing young audiences and performers to theatrical arts.

Location: Pittsburgh

Inception: 2018

Official opening: 2018

Capacity: 550

Part of: Point Park University

GPS coordinates: 40.43959,-79.99989

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:03