Visit the Historic Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, PA

I have been going to the Benedum Theater in Pittsburgh for years. When I was a child, I saw a beautiful performance of the Nutcracker Ballet there, and I have been hooked ever since. Its a beautiful place, easy to get to, and easy to park at. From kids shows to adult opera, the Benedum Theater does it all. The theater itself is beautiful from the inside to the outside.Inside you will see over 90 chandeliers, torchiers, and sconces, and all but one of them are originals from when the theater was first built..The main attraction of the Benedum Center would be the main chandelier in the center of the theater. It is an original that happens to weigh 4,700 pounds, it is 20 feet high and 12 feet wide. It is absolutely amazing to behold. It was restored to honor H.J. Heinz the second.

Some little known information on it is as follows. The Benedum Theater was built in 1927, but it was then known as The Stanley Theater. James Bly Clark was the financer at the time. Later on in 1976, DiCesare Engler Productions bought the Stanley to start performing rock and roll concerts. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust undertook the Stanley Theater as its very first project in 1984, and focused on its historic restoration. The Benedum Theater is today a magnificent site to behold, brimming with elegance and style.

Today, you can witness many fabulous performances throughout the whole year. Ticket prices vary, but most are quite affordable, and for the quality and standards of the show, can be quite worth it. Upcoming events include but are not limited to:

My Fair Lady, see 8 performances that begin on Tuesday, September 18th
Lewis Black, one night only, on Saturday, November 17th
Avenue Q, 8 shows starting on Tuesday, November 20th
Disney's The Lion King, see 8 shows beginning on Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Les Ballet de Monte-Carlo-Cinderella, see only 2 performances starting Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
The Drowsy chaperon, 8 shows start on Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
The Wedding Singer, 8 shows start on Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

The Benedum Theater is easy to get to with many different avenues you can take. The Beaned Center for the Performing Arts is located on 719 Liberty Avenue in the heart of Pittsburgh. It's within walking distance of many shops and stores and other entertainment venues. You can also visit their website at www.pgharts.org/venues/benedum.aspx for more information and directions to the theater. Take in a show, or take your kids to see a ballet for Christmas. You won't be disappointed!