Cultural
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‘Pete the Cat’ production, part of the
Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series.
P
ete the Cat is singing about Pittsburgh and your groovy town
too! The Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series is bringing
enthralling storybooks to life at Downtown Pittsburgh’s Byham
Theater and at Coraopolis’ Cornell High School with thrilling physical
feats and spectacular singers and dancers. Pete the Cat is just one of four
shows grooving its way across the stage in your town this season. The
first show of the series, Dog Loves Books, will be in the area on Friday,
Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. Pete the Cat dances and sings at the same time on Jan.
13, followed by the stunning acrobatics of Galumpha on Feb. 17. The
last show of the season in the area will be Circo Comedia on March 10,
a physical comedy duo that uses music, magic, and roller skates.
If your teens and tweens are looking for more adventurous theater,
the EQT Bridge Theater Series presents exciting shows downtown.
Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief and some seriously cool puppets
in The Man Who Planted Trees come to life for audiences ages 7 and up.
Both series serve as a wonderful countdown to the EQT Children’s
Theater Festival, which offers international children’s theater and fun
activities that the whole family can enjoy from May 18 to 21, 2017.
Don’t miss the final performance of the 2016-2017 Citizens Bank
Children’s Theater Series: Elephant and Piggie’s We are In a Play! To
kick off your summer, the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival offers
another opportunity for families to explore the arts downtown with 10
days of free music and art.
Looking for more? The whole family can go to the Cultural District
for the 2016‑2017 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series, including
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shows such as The King & I and
Finding Neverland. Younger children will
love Cohen and Grigsby Trust Presents: The
Wiggles for one night only on Sept. 27 at the
Byham Theater.
Now you can decide how to best take advantage of all of the
family‑friendly programs offered by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust:
• Find the series best suited for your family, like the Citizens Bank
Children’s Theater Series or EQT Bridge Theater Series, and
subscribe for season ticket access to all of the performances at the
lowest price.
• Attend festivals! The EQT Children’s Theater Festival and the
Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, among others, offer a wide
variety of art. Expose your children to music, dance, visual art,
and theater.
• Explore all of the options and ask your children which shows they
want to see. Their answers may surprise you!
• Learn more at TrustArts.org/Kids.
Whether you go Downtown or stay in the suburbs, the Cultural
District has something for you. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust strives to
enrich the lives of millions of people each year, including your family’s.
The Trust aims to expand horizons in our theaters, galleries, and public
art environments. There truly is art for everyone both Downtown and
in your town! n