Cultural
District
Comes
to Your
Backyard
“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 North Allegheny’s Marshall Middle 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 North Allegheny on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pete
the Cat dances and sings at the same times on Jan. 12, followed by
the stunning acrobatics of Galumpha on Feb. 16. The last show of the
season at Marshall Middle School will be Circo Comedia on March 9, 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, May 18 – 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 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 North Allegheny, 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. It 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
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