Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse

Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse The award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse is Point Park University's arts and entertainment center. COPA includes Departments of Theatre, Dance, and Cinema.
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The award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University, reopened in the Fall of 2018 in a new, award-winning 90,411 square-foot center for arts and entertainment that serves as an artistic laboratory for the prestigious Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) and downtown Pittsburgh’s newest home for arts and entertainment. The Playhouse is comprised of professional, artist educators dedic

ated to an approach to training that enables students to pursue careers as professionals. The four-story, state of the art facility, located in Downtown Pittsburgh at 350 Forbes Avenue, features the 550-seat PNC Theatre whose backstage and inner workings are visible from the street, resulting in an intentional glimpse into performing arts classes; the 200-seat Highmark Theatre; and the 99-seat Rauh Theatre. The new Pittsburgh Playhouse was designed to be both a learning laboratory for all Point Park students and cultural asset for the community. The Playhouse provides experiential learning opportunities and collaborates with the University’s Rowland School of Business and Center for Media Innovation on events, lectures and related programming. Additional information is available at pittsburghplayhouse.com

Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse is proud to present Breakthrough Sessions: Tomorrow’s Music Today, a new co...
06/18/2026

Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse is proud to present Breakthrough Sessions: Tomorrow’s Music Today, a new concert series showcasing emerging and breakthrough artists while inviting audiences to discover original music the creative voices shaping what’s next.

Presented as part of the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s expanding live music initiative, Breakthrough Sessions will transform the Highmark Theatre into an intimate venue where artists can share new work, tell the stories behind their music, and connect directly with audiences.

🎶Nick Guckert — July 23
🎶The Buckle Downs — July 30
🎶SUREFIRE — August 6
🎶Melinda and the Night Sky — August 13
🎶An Evening with Pioneer Records — August 20
🎶The Impromptus — August 27

Tickets are on sale NOW: https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/community-features/breakthrough-sessions/index

Planning an event? We can help!⭐️Our 92,000 square-foot facility in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh is equipped with st...
06/16/2026

Planning an event? We can help!⭐️

Our 92,000 square-foot facility in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh is equipped with state-of-the-art theatres, a grand lobby and rehearsal studios. From conferences to birthday parties, we offer everything you need to make your event a success.

To inquire about renting our spaces, email [email protected], or visit https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/Venue-Rentals for more information.

Happy closing to the cast and crew of ASCEND! Thank you to all who joined us in our one-of-a-kind, elemental world of mu...
05/31/2026

Happy closing to the cast and crew of ASCEND! Thank you to all who joined us in our one-of-a-kind, elemental world of music, dance and aerial artistry.🌎

We hope to see you again soon — stay tuned for our official 2026-2027 season announcement!👀

📸 : Kgtunney Photography

FEEL THE BEAT and join us for the final three performances of ASCEND!🥁Music, dance and aerial artistry come to life arou...
05/30/2026

FEEL THE BEAT and join us for the final three performances of ASCEND!🥁

Music, dance and aerial artistry come to life around you in this 360° immersive production. Experience a world beyond your imagination before it's too late!🌎

Final performances run today at 1 and 4 p.m. and tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Highmark Theatre. Get your tickets now: https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/arts-accelerator/ascend/index

📸 : Kgtunney Photography & Eliza Morse

We were happy to host the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania for a performance of ASCEND last week, and they had...
05/28/2026

We were happy to host the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania for a performance of ASCEND last week, and they had a BLAST! Thanks for joining us!

Dancing into our FINAL weekend of performances like…🪩🕺Don’t miss your last chance to join in on the ultimate dance party...
05/28/2026

Dancing into our FINAL weekend of performances like…🪩🕺

Don’t miss your last chance to join in on the ultimate dance party before ASCEND closes this weekend! Final performances run Friday through Sunday in the Highmark Theatre.

Get your tickets now: https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/arts-accelerator/ascend/index

📸 : Kgtunney Photography & Eliza Morse

Smiling because it’s a two-show day!😁Performances of ASCEND continue today at 1 and 4 p.m. With a runtime of 50 minutes,...
05/23/2026

Smiling because it’s a two-show day!😁

Performances of ASCEND continue today at 1 and 4 p.m. With a runtime of 50 minutes, this 360° theatrical experience of music, dance and aerial artistry is perfect for all ages!🌎💨🌊🔥

Get your tickets now: https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/arts-accelerator/ascend/index

📸: Kgtunney Photography

ASCEND is making a splash for its third weekend as performances continue tomorrow through Sunday in the Highmark Theatre...
05/21/2026

ASCEND is making a splash for its third weekend as performances continue tomorrow through Sunday in the Highmark Theatre!🌊

Water — along with Earth, Air and Fire — comes to life around you in a 360° experience unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Go with the flow and get your tickets now: https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/arts-accelerator/ascend/index

📸: Eliza Morse

Address

350 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15222

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 8:30pm

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+14123928000

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