Byham Theater, Performing arts venue in Cultural District, Pittsburgh, United States.
The Byham Theater is a performing arts venue in Pittsburgh's Cultural District with three levels and approximately 1,300 seats. It features classical architectural details and restored design elements from its original period.
The building opened in 1903 as the Gayety Theater and initially operated as a major vaudeville house. It was transformed into a movie theater in the 1930s.
Today it serves as a major venue for dance, music, and theater productions in Pittsburgh's Cultural District. These performances draw audiences who want to experience live artistic expression in their community.
The venue sits in downtown Pittsburgh on Sixth Street and is easy to locate. Visitors should plan to arrive early enough to experience the interior before shows begin.
The original mosaic tile floor in the entry area survives today with its intricate crafted patterns still visible. Above, rows of exposed light bulbs remain from the theater's early electrical system.
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