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    Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

    4.8 (33 reviews)

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    Elle W.

    Gorgeous lighting, absolutely amazing Christmas show - the conductor was great and the players incredible, as were the dancers.

    Teresa M.

    A long overdue review as I have enjoyed the PSO in various multiple occasions, and all quite unique. PSO performs in Heinz Hall, which is one of the most beautiful and charming theaters. I first attended many years ago when PSO performed with Sha Na Na. We happened to be walking past the theater and it was intermission and someone exiting the theater gifted us their tickets for the second half. It could have not been more magical of a show or experience. The magic continued when we heard in January that PSO was performing a free show as they had planned to perform with pianist Benjamin Grosvenor. Unfortunately the ticketed performance was cancelled due to the majority of the orchestra having COVID. The day of the performance in a matter of hours, members of the orchestra without COVID put together a free performance with Benjamin Grosvenor that left us absolutely speechless. Finally the most recent performance was when PSO played during a screening of Hocus Pocus. From start to finish, the performance was fun and flawless. Upcoming movies scheduled with PSO are Elf and The Little Mermaid. I absolutely love the variety the PSO offers and am grateful our city has such a great form of entertainment.

    Rebecca M.

    The PSO is something that I have never been able to see, so this event was super special for me! Moving to Pittsburgh has given me an opportunity to get out and do things outside of my comfort zone - this was one of them! Heinz Hall is one of the most beautiful places that I've ever seen. No matter what show you are here to see, the architecture of the space is something to see in itself. The staff here are always extremely kind as well. The Beatles Tribute was AMAZING, and the band did an awesome job. I must say, I thought there would be more solo PSO - but that's OK because based on the performance I saw this evening, I would be back no matter what! The PSO blew my socks off with their performance and I can't wait to come back for another show!

    Tamara G.

    Had a fabulous time at Revolution: The Music of the Beatles-a symphonic experience. Enjoyed all the selections, 50th anniversary of Abbey Road. The additional 6 musicians who sang, played guitars, bass, drums & keyboards were excellent as well. I loved how they showed old Beatles pics on the screen behind the orchestra. Although each number was extremely well done, Eleanor Rigby, was the stand out showcase piece for our PSO. Standing ovation worthy! Heinz Hall is so beautiful & you can't go wrong seeing the Grammy winning PSO for any performances there. Highly recommend that you experience the PSO at Heinz Hall-their upcoming Holiday Pops is always a favorite.

    Brenda W.

    I love the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; I do. I love their home venue of Heinz Hall. However, I was disappointed with the setup on stage this last visit for the performance of the music for the Oscars. Maybe I just didn't notice before or maybe I hadn't felt it was as critical before but the stage setup was awful. On stage were both the orchestra and multiple rows of choir members. Now, mind you they got the setup right for the choir -- they were elevated and tiered such that you could see each individual member of the choir. The orchestra, however? They were all flat-lined level with one another and stacked several rows deep. I imagine sitting in cheaper balcony seats would be the better option. We were sitting in the center of the orchestra section and had a grand view of the stage, that is to say we had a grand view of the conductor, the first row of violins and the entire choir. Maybe that would have been ok except there were many times the integral instrument being played and the focus of our attention was on some other instrument besides the front row violinists. I could see part of a flute when the flutist had a major role; I could see part of the piano when the pianist was playing. No amount of straining could elevate me to a position of seeing who and what was being played. The sound was wonderful; the conductor super; the venue awesome; the staff polite, courteous, and helpful. But, I cannot help feeling I might as well listened to the performance on the radio; being there in person did nothing to enhance the experience without being able to see the performers perform. Will I go again? Yes. But if I experience the same setup, probably not after that.

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    Truly awesome orchestra. Fantastic experience.

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    4.2(16 reviews)
    0.7 miNorth Side

    Finally, I've been introduced to the New Hazlett Theater! I recently attended two of their shows…read morewithin two weeks. Well, more accurately, I attended one show and one run-through of an in-progress script. But together they were a great introduction to the kind of programming performed at the New Hazlett. I thought their production of "12 Angry Men" was a well-acted example of how a great creative team can breathe new life into a classic and well-known story; while the run-through was an excellent example of how the New Hazlett supports artists and new shows in the making. The space itself isn't fancy (which isn't a bad thing!) and both times I purchased tickets, seating was "first come first serve." There were stadium-style seats set up in three sections, so there was plenty of space for attendees and it was fairly easy to find a good spot. "12 Angry Men" in particular highlighted to me how there are seemingly no bad seats at the New Hazlett! I'll also note that my experiences are fairly minimal, since the New Hazlett Theater showcases a range of performance styles and hosts various events throughout the year. It's a bustling space that we're lucky to have, and which I hope people continue to support in 2025 and beyond. I'll certainly be keeping a closer eye on their productions moving forward!

    Great theatre on the North Side. It's cozy and inviting…read more Several of my friends are local theatre performers and actors and often I get to see their works here. I get really excited to be invited to a play or other event here because it's such an appealing venue to soak in the culture and art of dance, acting, music and more.

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    3.9(52 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown

    First, we love the Greer as a setting for shows, are longtime regular attenders and have no issues…read morewith any performance we've ever seen there. This review is focused on the service aspects, which are less than optimal. We attended on a Thursday night when we saw an excellent 1-man play of Die Hard. The entertainment was highly enjoyable, but the food and table service were frustrating. We came an hour early with a plan to enjoy dinner before the show. They don't have anyone who will wait on you - they force you to use their QR code at the table to order. Most of their dinner options were marked as "out of stock", so we were corralled into ordering a burger or a pasta dish. Those items were very good, but we didn't like the railroading aspect. Post-delivery service was limited, to even get extra mayo - the food deliverer dumped and ran in a flash. Trying to talk to the nice elderly ushers was fruitless with no satisfaction involved. When we had questions about the food, ours even amicably acknowledged that we ''couldn't talk to'' the waitresses. Worst of all - the invoicing included an un-changeable 20% tip! So if you ordered a 2nd drink, 20% was also added on top of that. (To have some sense of control, I went to the outside bar to get our 2nd drinks - and did tip, but not 20%). The frustration factor of how the food service is run and charged for inserted unnecessary challenges into the otherwise pleasant mood for the evening.

    The EASY Checkin and the CLOSE SEAT PROXY was just enough!!!…read more I loved the staff and the QR code menu. The Ambiance was just perfect with seating immediately in front of the stage, (literally at arms length), and the tables behind there where the cast comes through!! It was somewhat interactive. We saw The Rocky Horror Picture Show!!! It was more than I expected to say the least!!!! Simply AMAZING The entrance was easy to come in, the bar was beautiful and the Theater is easy to navigate. Clean venue and clean bathrooms with table service and food menu.

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    Benedum Center - Main entrance

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    4.2(196 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown

    Years later and I still give the Benedum 5 stars! I come here frequently and everything about my…read moreexperience is 5 stars. I park at smithfield & liberty garage. I found this to be the closest and least expensive for the Benedum. Ticket office - the staff are very friendly. I have done everything from having my tickets mailed home, to purchasing and picking up in person at the box office. They are always great. Security is so smooth and fast now! You only get searched if the detector goes off. Just don't bring in anything you shouldn't and you will be good to go. There is typically a gift shop right at the entrance. For The Nutcracker, they have it very organized. I have been in and out of the line very quickly. There are so many restrooms throughout the Benedum. I found the largest ones to be on the basement level and the 2nd floor where the large bar is. Bar- drink prices are really not outrageous. I typically get prosecco. They pour it in a plastic cup with a lid so you can take it to your seat with you. Lastly- all the seats Ive sat in are amazing. The Benedum is such a great venue to see a show. I highly recommend it. I will be back for sure!

    Always a joy to visit. Beautiful architecture, entertaining shows, and kind staff. We're already…read moreplanning to return for the next Broadway season! One note for tall guests--seating is on the smaller side and legroom can be tight. My husband is 6'5" and struggles to sit comfortably when there's a row ahead of him.

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    Haven't been seated on the floor in a long time ... this is the view from our seats

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