Have you been feverishly scouring through the internet in search of the perfect gift? Well, stress no more! We put together a gift guide of Cultural Trust shows for every kind of person in your life.
For the ones who always bring the laughter:
Aries Spears
Sunday, January 18 | 5 pm | Byham Theater
Aries Spears’s quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, high accolades, and above all, a busy schedule. Can you fit him into calendar?
Dary & Jer
Monday, February 9 | 8 pm | Byham Theater
This duo is funny and relatable. Join them as they riff on their neurodiverse relationship, tackle parenting, and explore their life as an average middle-aged couple.
Ladies of Laughter
Saturday, May 19 | 7:30 pm | Byham Theater
You can say you saw them first. The Ladies of Laughter tour has jump-started the careers of dozen of women in comedy, including Amy Schumer, Mellisa Rauch (Big Bang Theory), Tamy Pescaltelli, and Michelle Buteau to name a few.
For the ones always dancing around the living room:
Photo by M. Sherwood
Martha Graham Dance Company
Wednesday, January 8 | 7:30 pm | Byham Theater
Watch history unfold as the oldest dance company in the United States celebrates their 100th anniversary with a breathtaking performance.
Photo by Teresa Castracane
Step Afrika!
Friday, February 13 | 7:30 pm | Byham Theater
Experience a pivotal moment in U.S. history, brought to life through dance and visual art. Step Afrika’s signature work charts the story of African Americans moving from the rural South to the industrial North to escape Jim Crow, racial oppression, and lynchings in the early 1900s.
Photo by Carrie Schneider
A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham
Saturday, May 9 | 7: 30 pm | Byham Theater
Contemporary dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham is considered “one of the most consistently excellent troupes working today” (The New York Times). See Abraham, a Pittsburgh native, showcase an evening of his work and that of Andrea Miller.
For those who have waited in the cold at Stage Door (even if you’re not entirely sure what that means):
Photo by Joan Marcus
Wicked
January 14 – February 15 | Benedum Center
Come hear all your favorite numbers on stage! From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
Patti Lupone: Matter of the Heart
Tuesday, March 3 | 7:30 pm | Benedum Center
Ready to see a Broadway legend in action? Three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone celebrates the 25th Anniversary of her acclaimed theatrical concert Matters of the Heart, which she performed for extended runs on Broadway, London’s West End, as well on tour nationally and internationally.
Shit-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet
March 12 -14 | Greer Cabaret Theater
Laugh, drink, and be merry! Shakespeare’s greatest work gets the full boozy treatment in Shit-faced Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
For those who could use a little magic:
Paul Vigil in Doors of Deception
January 8 – February 1 | Liberty Magic
Paul Vigil—a multiple-time nominee and winner of the “Magic Trick of the Year Award”—has performed in front of distinguished guests and events all over the world and in every Las Vegas Casino. Meet him at his next stop: Pittsburgh, PA.
Photo by Martin Vercera
Ondrej Psenicka in 52 Lovers
February 5 – March 1 | Liberty Magic
Perhaps a magic show in the cards for you and your Valentine’s Day date. 52 Lovers is a romantic and ridiculous exhibition of heart-stirring sleight of hand.
Jonathan Levit in Reality Reinvented
March 5 – 29 | Liberty Magic
Jonathan Levit, hailing straight from his mesmerizing show "Legerdemain" at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, brings over 40 years of magical expertise to the stage. Get ready to rethink reality as we know it in this showstopper.
For the kids (and the ones that will have to drive them):
The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
Saturday, March 14 | 2 pm | Byham Theater
Join Freddie and Ivy alongside their grandparents, Po Po and Kung Kung, as their Chinese New Year celebrations take a turn from dumpling-making to discovering the incredible origin story of the Chinese Zodiac!
Photo by Bill Conroy
Robot Song
Saturday, March 21 | 2 pm | Byham Theater
When eleven-year-old Juniper May receives a petition signed by her entire class stating that she is "the most hated person in the school" her life is thrown into complete meltdown. See how she overcomes it all with creativity and love.
Hare & Tortoise
Sunday, April 19 | 2 pm | Byham Theater
Two unlikely friends, the Hare and the Tortoise, meet for the greatest race on earth! Ready? Steady? It's time to GO!
For those you don’t mind handing the aux to:
International Guitar Night
Saturday, March 7 | 7:30 pm | O’Reilly Theater
International Guitar Night returns with a dynamic lineup of rock, flamenco, classical, Baroque, and contemporary guitar. And, for the first time ever, a ukelele is joining the mix!
An Evening with Joe Bonamassa
Saturday, March 7 | 8 pm | Benedum Center
Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World Magazine as “the world's biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa is not a musician you want to miss.
Tartan Terrors
Thursday, March 12 | 7:30 pm | Byham Theater
What better way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day than with a Celtic band? The Tartan Terrors are storming the Byham, blending the energy of a rock show with humor and stepdance.