The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

The largest theater in Pittsburgh's Cultural District, with one of the largest stage houses in the country, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's 2880-seat Benedum Center is home to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Dance Council, Pittsburgh Opera and The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presentations, including major touring Broadway productions, as part of the PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh Series. Formerly the Stanley Thater, a movie palace during the early twentieth century, and now faithfully restored to its original opulence, the Benedum Center provides an elegant setting for a diverse array of performances.

Directions & Parking

From the North.
Follow Interstate 279 South to Pittsburgh.
Take the Veteran's Bridge Interstate 579 Exit.
Stay in the right lane and take Sixth Avenue Exit.
Follow Sixth Avenue and cross over Liberty Avenue.
Road becomes Seventh Street.
Benedum Center is on the right

From the South.
Follow Route 51 North Saw Mill Run Boulevard to the Liberty Tunnels.
Turn right into the Tunnels and proceed across Liberty Bridge.
Take the Interstate 579 Exit onto Crosstown Boulevard.
Immediately exit to the left on Seventh Avenue.
Follow Seventh Avenue to Liberty Avenue and turn left.
Proceed on Liberty Avenue and make a right on Seventh Street.
Benedum Center is on the right.

From the East.
From the Turnpike, Take exit 6 to Monroeville Pittsburgh.
Take I 376 West towards Pittsburgh for 13.5 miles to Exit 1C, Grant Street.
At the signal at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Fort Pitt Boulevard.
Continue another 0.4 miles and at the third signal, turn right, onto Stanwix Street.
Proceed straight to the fourth light and bear right, 45º angle, onto Liberty Avenue.
Go to the third traffic light and turn left onto Seventh Street.
Benedum Center is on the right.

From the West.
Follow Interstate 279 North to Pittsburgh.
Proceed to Fort Pitt Tunnels
Take Liberty Avenue Exit
Proceed on Liberty Avenue to Seventh Street
Make a left on Seventh Street
Benedum Center is on the right

Accessibility

Benedum Center
Wheelchairs are available for transition from the entrance to your seat location.
Doormen and ushers are available for assistance.
Wheelchair locations are available on the Orchestra level only. Note: Notice should be given at time of purchase if a wheelchair location is required. For selected wheelchair locations only, persons with disabilities requiring extra chair or wheelchair locations can receive a discount of 50% off of the main floor price.
Family and wheelchair accessible rest room facilities are located on the Grand Lobby level.
Water cups are available in rest rooms or at any bar location to make fountains available for patrons utilizing wheelchairs.
Infrared hearing aid devices are available in the Grand Lobby.
The elevator in the Grand Lobby serves all levels of the center.
Guide dogs gladly accommodated.
Please inquire at the Box Office or notify your Customer Service Representative when purchasing tickets by phone.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

The largest theater in Pittsburgh's Cultural District, with one of the largest stage houses in the country, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's 2880-seat Benedum Center is home to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Dance Council, Pittsburgh Opera and The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presentations, including major touring Broadway productions, as part of the PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh Series. Formerly the Stanley Thater, a movie palace during the early twentieth century, and now faithfully restored to its original opulence, the Benedum Center provides an elegant setting for a diverse array of performances.