Pittsburgh Playhouse in the News
News & Features
Stay up-to-date on the latest news about Point Park University's new Pittsburgh Playhouse:
Pittsburgh Playhouse Media Coverage
- Nov. 9, 2018: Point Park, RWS collaborating on new plays, musicals
- Oct. 15, 2018: Pittsburgh Playhouse's grand opening Gala
- Oct. 13, 2018: Pittsburgh Playhouse opens its doors with a Gala
- Oct. 12, 2018: Pittsburgh Playhouse showing off new digs
- Sept. 20, 2018: Point Park's new Pittsburgh Playhouse ahead of its debut
- Sept. 19, 2018: Point Park unveils new Pittsburgh Playhouse
- Sept. 19, 2018: First look at Point Park's new Pittsburgh Playhouse
- July 17, 2018: New Pittsburgh Playhouse to open in fall 2018
- July 11, 2018: Pittsburgh Playhouse sets opening date for Downtown theater
- June 18, 2018: For the Pittsburgh Playhouse, one last curtain call
- May 17, 2018: Sunrise, sunset: Pittsburgh Playhouse’s second act
- April 3, 2018: With closure imminent, a look at Oakland’s historic Pittsburgh Playhouse
- April 3, 2018: Downtown Pittsburgh Playhouse gets ready for its debut
- March 27, 2018: Point Park University completes installation of historic facades
- Jan. 31, 2018: Step back in time with an exploration of the Pittsburgh Playhouse
- Sept. 5, 2017: Rudy glass ceiling uncovered in Pittsburgh
- Aug. 10, 2017: Century-old stained glass found during construction being restored for new Pittsburgh Playhouse
- Aug. 8, 2017: Stunning discovery made at site of Point Park’s new theater
- Oct. 28, 2016: Point Park’s new playhouse slowly takes shape
- Jan. 22, 2015: Downtown Pittsburgh ‘swagger bank’ part of Point Park’s restoration plans
Point Park University Coverage
From The Point magazine:
- Fall 2018: Curtain rises on new Pittsburgh Playhouse | Playhouse opens with black-tie gala, dazzling entertainment
- Summer 2018: Lights Out! at the "old" Pittsburgh Playhouse
- Spring 2017: The New Pittsburgh Playhouse takes shape along Forbes Avenue
- Winter 2017: New Pittsburgh Playhouse takes shape, topped with signed beam
- Fall 2016: New Pittsburgh Playhouse is taking shape in Downtown Pittsburgh
- Winter 2015: Point Park raises curtain on plans for new Pittsburgh Playhouse
- Winter 2015: Actress Shirley Jones is honorary chair of new Playhouse campaign
- Spring 2015: Deconstruction and preservation paves the way for new Playhouse
- Spring 2013: New Playhouse will be artistic lab in Downtown Pittsburgh
From PointPark.edu:
- September 2018: Pittsburgh Playhouse Opens to Downtown Community
- June 2018: Conservatory Dance Company announces bold season with performances at new Pittsburgh Playhouse
- May 2018: Students to perform show-stopping productions for opening season of new Pittsburgh Playhouse
- October 2017: Ghost Tales from Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse
- September 2017: Theatre production alumnus installs stage rigging in new Pittsburgh Playhouse
- December 2016: President Hennigan signs the final beam for new Pittsburgh Playhouse