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It’s simple. Without you, we can't be a true public theater. Your Pittsburgh Public Theater is ready to bring you an exciting, dynamic season filled with familiar tales and new stories alike, and it just won't be the same without you. We can't wait for you to join in the celebration of our 49th Season, "Ever Up and Onward."

"Ever Up and Onward" consists of six exciting productions:

• Highmark Presents Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For - From Pittsburgh Public Theater’s own Rob Zellers (The Chief) comes a world premiere musical destined to burn up the O’Reilly stage with exhilarating live jazz and quick-steppin’ choreography. The extraordinary story of jazz genius Billy Strayhorn begins right here in Pittsburgh. Famous for penning hits like “Lush Life” and “Take the ‘A’ Train”, this ground-breaking production pulls back the curtain to reveal the man behind the music. Even as he played alongside fellow greats like Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday, Strayhorn experienced hostility and heartbreak as a Black queer man in mid-century America while juggling his devotion to the work and the love of his life. Something to Live For celebrates that rich legacy to the tune of Strayhorn and Ellington’s most celebrated melodies, complemented by an exquisite theatrical experience ready to transport you to days gone by.
• Tiny Beautiful Things - Meet anonymous advice columnist Sugar and the countless readers who pour their hearts out to her. With a wild sense of humor and an empathetic ear, Sugar draws on her own experiences to provide her readers tough love and sweet insights with tell-it-like-it-is honesty. Based on the acclaimed book by Cheryl Strayed (author of the best-selling Wild), Tiny Beautiful Things weaves a tapestry of human connection and resilience that Variety calls “a theatrical hug in turbulent times.”
• A Christmas Story: The Play - Back by popular demand, last year’s holiday hit becomes your newest yuletide tradition as Ralphie Parker and company make their triumphant return to the O’Reilly Theater stage. The amazing memories and moments made famous by the movie, from disastrous family meals — to sticky situations in the schoolyard — to fateful and funny visits to Santaland come to life, sparking nostalgia for ages 9 to 99. This production is not just a Christmas story, it’s our Christmas story.
• Plus three more great shows, to be revealed April 13!

The Public offers multiple subscription options for guests looking for the lowest prices, the best seats, the most flexibility, or accommodation for a disability. Choose what works best for your group here:

Subscriptions to be seated in first-come, first-served order in May-June 2023; tickets to be delivered in July, 2023. Early subscriber benefits only available to customers who book their subscription by May 10, 2023.