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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Backstage Bar

Backstage Bar

The Backstage Bar at Theater Square is a favorite Cultural District hotspot for drinks, a quick bite to eat, live entertainment, and great company through the evening.  It's the perfect place to meet before a performance, or lounge after a show, or just a great gathering place with friends and colleagues. The Backstage Bar serves an outstanding list of premium wines, spirits, specialty drinks and beers to complement the fun and casual food menu and often features live entertainment with no cover charge.

We are open before and after shows. Or, stop by after work for Happy Hour (9–11 pm Tuesdays – Fridays).  Often called a hidden treasure, you can enter the bar from behind the fountain in Katz Plaza, or through the main entrance to the Cabaret at Theater Square, under the Theater Square marquee.

Outdoor Dining

Weather permitting, The Backstage Bar offers al fresco dining along-side the soothing Katz Plaza fountain and the breezy Linden trees. If you haven't visited The Backstage Bar, summer is the perfect time to discover this delightful outdoor setting.

Menu

Enjoy an eclectic mix of tapas, platters, entrées and desserts—which can be served quickly to meet curtain calls. View our Backstage Bar menu.

Entertainment

The Cultural District just got a little more interesting! Along with great food and drinks, the Backstage Bar often features entertainment before and after shows downtown. We invite you to stop in for live music (no cover charge) before or after a performance in the Cultural District.

Upcoming Events at The Backstage Bar

Kenia

Kenia

May 21, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Backstage Bar at Theater Square

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Tony Campbell

Tony Campbell

May 28, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Backstage Bar at Theater Square

Local jazz saxophonist

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George Jones New View Trio

George Jones New View Trio

May 28, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Backstage Bar at Theater Square

Percussionist George Jones has been a mainstay on the Pittsburgh music scene for more than 30 years and recognized as the region's finest conga ...

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Our kitchen is open late, so be sure to check our online menu

Upcoming Events at the Cabaret

The John McIntire Dangerously Live Comedy Talk Show

The John McIntire Dangerously Live Comedy Talk Show

April 27, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square

Media personality and comedian John McIntire hosts this irreverent and entertainingly informative panel show.

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Side By Side By Sondheim

Side By Side By Sondheim

May 23, 2013 - August 18, 2013
Presented By: Pittsburgh CLO
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square

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Mystery’s Most Wanted

Mystery’s Most Wanted

May 25, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square

Mystery’s Most Wanted returns for another raucous night of improv, comedy and murder!

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Celebrating Broadway!

Celebrating Broadway!

June 9, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square

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Craft Beer School: Summer School Refresher Course - Because We Can

Craft Beer School: Summer School Refresher Course - Because We Can

June 18, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square

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Wednesday Wine Flight: Australia & New Zealand

Wednesday Wine Flight: Australia & New Zealand

September 4, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square

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Defending the Caveman

Defending the Caveman

September 5, 2013 - October 20, 2013
Presented By: Pittsburgh CLO
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square

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Wednesday Wine Flight: The South of France

Wednesday Wine Flight: The South of France

October 2, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square

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Marilyn Maye

Marilyn Maye

October 7, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square

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Maureen McGovern

Maureen McGovern

November 4, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square

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Wednesday Wine Flight: Blinded by the White

Wednesday Wine Flight: Blinded by the White

November 13, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square

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Wednesday Wine Flight: Holiday Wine & Cheese

Wednesday Wine Flight: Holiday Wine & Cheese

December 4, 2013
Presented By: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square

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December 2012 Schedule

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Directions

The address is 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

The Backstage Bar at Theater Square is located between the O'Reilly Theater and Katz Plaza. Theater Square is the brick & blue building with the large television screen on the corner. From the corner of the building under the screen, you can either go straight to enter through the Cabaret Theater doors on Penn Avenue, or simply pass the elevator shafts to walk down the path between the WQED Carol M. Byham Studio and Katz Plaza.

Parking

Located with the same building to the Backstage Bar is the Theater Square Garage to make your visit a cinch. The garage entrance is on Seventh Street, between Ft. Duquesne Boulevard and Penn Avenue and next to the new Encore on 7th condominiums. For real-time parking information, visit ParkPGH.org

Safety

The Backstage Bar retains the services of an Allied Barton security guard every evening, so that you can relax and enjoy your visit. Security monitors not only the bar and the theater, but the perimeter of the building as well.

Contact

The Backstage Bar and Cabaret at Theater Square

Host Desk: 412-325-6769

Office: 412-325-6766

Fax: 412-325-6768

Email the Bar Manager