As Pittsburgh shakes off the post‑holiday slump, we encourage you to head out to the city’s theaters this winter, from January through March 2026. The stage lineup is anything but predictable: bold new plays, reimagined classics, laugh‑out‑loud comedies, intimate operas, and high‑energy musicals all share the spotlight. It’s a reminder of just how lucky we are to live in a city with so much artistic freedom and energy. Some people go their entire lives without seeing a theater production, but here in Pittsburgh you can see a new show every night of the week! Whether you’re hunting for a thought‑provoking drama, family‑friendly musical, or something entirely unexpected, Pittsburgh’s theater scene is ready to pull you in, warm you up, and keep you on the edge of your seat.
Theater Productions in Pittsburgh January-March 2026
Wicked
January 14-February 15, Benedum Center
After its box office success, who wouldn’t want to see Wicked live on stage? The Broadway touring production is headed to Pittsburgh to bring the Emerald City straight to you. Join Elphaba and Glinda as they travel Oz in search of answers. With large sets, stunning lights and makeup, as well as a talented cast, it’s a show you won’t want to miss. PRO TIP: the story is told so efficiently and beautifully onstage that the show is less than half the length of just one of the Wicked movies.
Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem
January 17-February 8, City Theatre Mainstage
Set in 1943 Harlem, this Co-World Premiere produced by TheatreSquared, City Theatre, Virginia Stage Company, and Dallas Theater Center centers on a young Malcolm X and Redd Foxx before they became legends. Amid racial tension, poverty, and big dreams, the two form an unlikely bond as they work together washing dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack.
Curlew River
January 24-February 1, Calvary Episcopal Church
The Pittsburgh Opera presents this 1964 church parable opera by Benjamin Britten with a libretto by William Plomer. Follow the haunting story of a woman driven to madness by the loss of her son as she encounters a Ferryman while trying to cross a river in search of him. It’s based on a Japanese Noh play but reimagined as a Christian allegory for the masses.
An Enemy of the People
February 4-22, O’Reilly Theater
An Enemy of the People from Pittsburgh Public Theater is Amy Herzog’s new version of Henrik Ibsen’s 1883 classic drama. When Dr. Thomas Stockmann discovers that the water in his town’s new spa is dangerously contaminated, his effort to expose the truth ignites an economic conflict with local leaders, including his own brother. It’s a story that’s also very relevant for our current period in political history.
Agnus Teaches Acting
February 5-6, New Hazlett Theater
If you don’t know Treasure Treasure’s name then you’re about to. At this play’s center is Agnus Stephenson, a self‑proclaimed superstar acting coach whose confidence outshines her actual methods. Equal parts mockumentary comedy and cabaret spectacle, Treasure Treasure writes as well as performs a show like nothing else in this world.
Love Potion No. 13
February 13, Quantum Theatre’s Warehouse
Love Potion No. 13 is an exclusive, one‑night‑only immersive theatrical experience that turns Valentine’s night into something wildly intimate. Instead of a traditional play, Quantum invites 66 patrons into its Warehouse for a series of six micro‑performances written by playwrights Morag Shepherd and Matthew Ivan Bennett and directed by Alex Ungerman. It’s part art, part party.
Romero & Juliet
February 13-14, Greer Cabaret Theater
You know Romeo & Juliet but this version of the tale takes on George Romero-esc zombies and 80s inspired music at the same time. Set in 1985 at a music festival called Deadstock in Verona, Pennsylvania, the show follows Romero, a regional guardsman, as he falls for Juliet. There’s just one issue… she’s a zombie.
Chicago: Teen Edition
February 13-15, New Hazlett Theater
If you want to head out to see Chicago but are looking for something a little more family-friendly, this teen edition is adapted for young performers and audiences while keeping all the razzle‑dazzle you love intact. You’ll still follow Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in their competition but without the booze, sex, and drugs of the original.
Shrek The Musical
February 14-22, Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
This lively, pared‑down adaptation of the beloved Broadway show is created especially for young audiences and aspiring performers. Designed with a shorter runtime and a smaller cast, this Theatre‑for‑Young‑Audiences version keeps all the heart, humor, and memorable characters of the original Shrek story, while making it more accessible and engaging for all.
Annie
February 19-March 1, Byham Theater
Whether it’s on the big screen or on the stage, Annie steals the show with a terrific kid cast that leaves everyone feeling a bit of hope. Watch as Pittsburgh Musical Theater takes you through the life of young orphan Annie. She spends her days in a harsh orphanage run by the mean-spirited Miss Hannigan. But then, she wins a chance at a new life with billionaire Oliver Warbucks.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
February 24-March 1, Benedum Center
Tale as old as time… Bring every young child’s fantasy to life by transporting them to the world of Beauty and the Beast featuring the Broadway touring cast. Whether you’re headed for the nostalgia factor or the special tunes, look forward to seeing Belle, the Beast, Chip, Lumiere, and all their other household object friends. You’ll leave feeling like you’ve just been in a storybook.
Time To Act
February 28-March 8, Bitz Opera Factory
Time to Act is a powerful, world-premiere opera presented by Pittsburgh Opera with music by Laura Kaminsky and a libretto by Crystal Manich. Set in a contemporary high school drama club preparing a production of Antigone, the story follows the students as they wrestle with grief, trauma, and division after a new student with a heavy secret arrives.
Eureka Day
March 7-29, City Theatre Mainstage
If you’ve ever been to a school board meeting, you know the chaos that can unleash when school leaders and concerned parents come together. City Theatre brings to you, Eureka Day, portraying that hilarious chaos when a mumps outbreak occurs at a progressive California private school. This play is a way to look at hot‑button debates through a comically true lens.
Shit-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet
March 12-15, Greer Cabaret Theater
Alright, so you all know the story of Hamlet but, do you know the story of Hamlet whenever butt-loads of alcohol are involved? In under two hours, this inebriated bunch will take you through the tale of Hamlet in a hilarious ode-to-Shakespeare way. Who knows what atrocities may come to the stage when mead is at the plenty!
Chicago
March 10-15, Benedum Center
Pop! Six! Squish! Roxie Hart lands in jail for murder and that’s just the beginning of this jazz-age dazzling musical. From the Broadway touring production, throw yourself into the fierce rivalry between Roxie and Velma Kelly as they both vie for headlines, freedom, and stardom with the help of a slick lawyer. In this world, fame is better than living anyways.
Food for Groundlings: Richard II
March 20-22 Glitterbox Theater
You know Macbeth and Hamlet but what about Richard II? From Food for Groundlings and directed by Jonathan Heidenreich, this cast brings to life the downfall of King Richard II with powerful language and dramatic storytelling. They invite audiences to experience one of Shakespeare’s great history plays that sheds light on this historical figure.
Primary Trust
March 25-April 12, O’Reilly Theater
Pittsburgh Public Theater takes the stage with the Pulitzer Prize‑winning drama by Eboni Booth that blends humor, heart, and humanity in a story about connection and second chances. Following loner Kenneth after a career setback, the play mixes comedy and heartbreaking introspection as he confronts his inner demons and navigates life without his imaginary friend Bert.
Beetlejuice Jr.
March 26-29, Gargaro Theater
Be careful not to say his name three times or you may have to deal with Beetlejuice without the help of Lydia, Adam, and Barbara! This young artist production stars preteen students of Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s Conservatory. It’s the story you know and love but with catchy songs and crazy stage effects that bring fun nightmares to life.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Chicago on Tour
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