The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is already thinking several curtain calls ahead, rolling out the 2026–27 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh lineup and locking in 11 touring productions for the Benedum Center between September 2026 and May 2027. The schedule leans into big-name family draws, classic revivals, and newer titles with buzz, and season packages are already up for grabs for local subscribers.
During a Cultural Trust livestream, officials confirmed that the 11-show season will feature "The Lion King" (Sept. 9–27, 2026), "Hadestown" (Oct. 27–Nov. 1, 2026), "The Notebook, the Musical" (Nov. 10–15, 2026) and "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" (Nov. 24–29, 2026). Rounding out the run are "Maybe Happy Ending" (Dec. 29, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027), "The Sound of Music" (Jan. 19–24, 2027), "Beetlejuice" (Feb. 5–7, 2027), "Death Becomes Her" (Feb. 23–28, 2027), "Phantom of the Opera" (March 17–28, 2027), "The Outsiders" (Apr. 27–May 2, 2027) and "The Who's Tommy" (May 18–23, 2027), as reported by WTAE.
Tickets and subscriptions
Season subscriptions and packages for PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh are available through the Cultural Trust ticketing pages, which list current package options along with waitlist details. According to TrustArts.org, subscribers receive priority seating and other benefits, and the Trust is encouraging theatergoers to sign up for alerts as new details roll out.
What the lineup means for Pittsburgh
The blend of tentpole hits and family-friendly, holiday-timed titles sets up a near-constant stream of foot traffic for the Benedum Center and the Cultural District from early fall through late spring. Local coverage of previous Broadway seasons has pointed out that the Cultural Trust’s series functions as a key anchor for downtown nightlife and helps steer crowds to nearby restaurants and hotels, according to NextPittsburgh.
Plan ahead
Big-name titles such as "The Lion King" and "Phantom of the Opera" typically move tickets quickly, so subscribers and group organizers looking for prime dates may want to stake their claim early. The Cultural Trust’s box office and group-sales portals handle season packages and bulk orders. For season details, group sales information, and box office hours, visit TrustArts.org or contact the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust box office.
