Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
The cast of the North American Tour of "SHUCKED" (Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
April 17, 2026, 12:46 pm
‘Shucked’ pops at the Benedum with quick wit and big heart
A show about people who love their corn — and more
By Toby Tabachnick
Claire Marshall's Velma with the ensemble (The National Tour of CHICAGO/Photo by Jeremy Daniel)
March 12, 2026, 9:40 am
‘Chicago’ brings sleek style and sharp satire to Benedum
Razzle dazzle returns:
By Toby Tabachnick
“Les Mis” tour, “Master of the House" (Photo by Matthew Murphy)
November 17, 2025, 11:49 am
Why ‘Les Misérables’ still matters: A timeless story returns to Pittsburgh
“The story, the main points that it hits every time, is the endurance of the human spirit, and I think that is extremely necessary to hear in today’s day and age."
By Toby Tabachnick
“Come From Away” will be staged at the Benedum May 2-4. (Photo by Evan Zimmerman)
April 18, 2025, 3:18 pm
Jewish actor Nick Berke returns to Pittsburgh with ‘Come From Away’
"I was like, ‘Oh, my God, this is one of the best things I’ve ever seen.’”
By David Rullo
Devon Goffman (left) can be seen in the PNC Broadway Serie’s production of “Some Like it Hot,” April 15-20. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)
April 7, 2025, 12:30 pm
Devon Goffman brings a love for music and laughter to ‘Some Like it Hot”
“To play Spats is a blast,” Goffman said. “He’s hilarious and I get to do some really funny stuff in the show.”
By David Rullo
Hannah Shankman and Izaiah Montaque Harris in the National Tour of Funny Girl. (Photo by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade)
December 21, 2024, 1:58 pm
Hannah Shankman relishes role of Fanny Brice in ‘Funny Girl’
“It’s such an honor to play such a beautifully nuanced, flushed out, iconic Jewish woman,” Shankman said.
By David Rullo
November 21, 2024, 9:23 am
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust features artist who has accused Israel of war crimes
Scott penned opinion piece on Oct. 20, calling Israel an apartheid state
By David Rullo
Vertigo Dance Company in “Makum” (Photo by Ziv Barak)
April 5, 2024, 8:59 am
Israeli dance company to perform at the Byham
"For this city to see new work from around the world is one of the cornerstones of what we try to do here."
By Toby Tabachnick
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Trust Arts Education – Camps for Creatives, Global Art Explorers (Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)
January 31, 2024, 2:56 pm
All the world’s a stage for Cultural Trust campers
Five-day camps begin in July
By Justin Vellucci
Mackenzie Mercer (Photo courtesy of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)
September 22, 2022, 10:15 am
Breaking the ice with the young Jewish star of ‘Frozen’
Mackenzie Mercer, 11, stars as "Young Elsa" in the touring production that will come to the Benedum Center next month.
By Justin Vellucci
Erich Bergen (Photo courtesy of Erich Bergen)
September 20, 2021, 12:08 pm
TV and film star Erich Bergen thrilled to open Cabaret Series
His Jewish Pittsburgh roots run deep
By Toby Tabachnick
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