Prime Stage Theatre

05/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended Speak! We loved bringing this powerful novel, beloved by so many, to the stage for the first time.

We look forward to seeing you this fall as we kick off our 30th season of bringing literature to life.

05/09/2026

"It’s incredible that, 27 years after [Laurie Halse] Anderson published her book in 1999, the story of Speak has never aged."

Thanks to Mingsi Ma and Petrichor for this review of Speak! Don't miss the final performances of this world premiere production at the New Hazlett Theater this weekend. Tickets at primestage.com!

by Mingsi Ma

05/08/2026

"Focus on the feeling. When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time...It’s the saddest thing I know. Don’t let it happen to you. Keep growing."

Speak, the novel beloved by millions of readers all over the world, comes to the stage for the first time at the New Hazlett Theater in a new play adapted from Laurie Halse Anderson's novel by acclaimed playwright Tammy Ryan and directed by Dana Hardy Bingham. Don't miss out on your chance to experience the inspiring journey of a young girl reclaiming her voice and transforming trauma into art. Tickets at primestage.com!

Only four performances left:
Friday, May 8th at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 9th at 2:30pm: Sensory Inclusive - Pay What You Can
Saturday, May 9th at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 10th at 2:30pm: Audio Describe and Live Caption

05/07/2026

"The spoken word has power. If you want to make a difference in the world, you've got to speak up."

Our world premiere production of Speak brings Laurie Halse Anderson's powerful novel to the stage for the first time, adapted by Tammy Ryan and directed by Dana Hardy Bingham. Join us at the New Hazlett Theater and explore the inner world of a young girl who has gone silent...and her journey to reclaim her voice. The show runs until May 10th - get your tickets at primestage.com!

05/07/2026

"[Speak] is a play worth seeing, told in a thoughtful, sensitive way."

Thanks to Claire DeMarco and 'Burgh Vivant for this great review! You have four chances left to experience this empowering testament to resilience and finding one's voice and strength. Join us this weekend at the New Hazlett Theater - tickets at primestage.com!

Visit the link in our comments to read the full review.

05/07/2026

Thank you Laurie Halse Anderson for these kind words about our stage adaptation of Speak! We are honored to have the opportunity to bring Laurie's incredible novel to life onstage. Don't miss the final performances this weekend - tickets at primestage.com!

05/06/2026

"Like the book, it speaks volumes about survival through art, healing through empathy and kindness, and finding the inner strength to say what’s on your mind, and, against all odds, move forward into the light."

Thank you to Sharon Eberson and On Stage Pittsburgh for this great review of Speak! Don't miss out on your chance to experience this powerful adaptation of the beloved novel by Laurie Halse Anderson. The show runs until May 10th at the New Hazlett Theater. Tickets at primestage.com!

Visit the link in the comments to read the full review.

05/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Give Voice Concert yesterday! We had a great time sharing the soul-stirring songs of Carla Bianco with you and celebrating the power of finding your voice. You can continue to hear Carla's music in our production of Speak, which runs until May 10th at the New Hazlett Theater and features a theme song she wrote for the show.

05/03/2026

Carla Bianco is the powerful voice behind the theme song of our world premiere production of Speak, and on May 4th you can hear her sing live at our Give Voice Concert!

Joined by her Point Park students, Carla will take you on a ride with unique and funny stories with songs from musical theater to pop/rock, all with the motif of a girl trying to find her voice. Tickets are pay what you can and available at primestage.com!

🎶 Visit the link in our comments to hear Carla's original song Speak, which she will be performing at the concert.