Accessibility
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust believes the arts are for all. The Trust strives to make the Cultural District’s galleries, theaters, and public spaces welcoming, accessible and inclusive for audiences of all abilities. Requests for services can be granted two weeks in advance of performances.
All Cultural District performance spaces and galleries are accessible and include a variety of features to enhance your experience. Doorpersons, ushers, and ambassadors are available for assistance at every performance.
To request accomodations for your Cultural District experience, please call 412-456-6666.
Wheelchair Seating
For wheelchair seating, please notify Guest Services when purchasing tickets. This can be done online, by phone or in person at the Theater Square Box Office.
If you need assistance from the curb to your seat, doormen can provide a wheelchair upon arrival.
Parking
Our theaters and galleries are located in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. This downtown setting offers many parking options in lots, garages and on the street. Most parking areas are just blocks from any of our theaters. Patrons are always welcome to drop off and pick up directly in front of the doors of any theater or gallery. For patrons desiring to park as close as possible to our theaters, we recommend these options:
- Closest to Benedum Center and O’Reilly Theater
- Car entrance on 7th St. between Fort Duquesne Blvd. and Penn Ave.
- Pedestrian entrance at 667 Penn Ave.
- 16 accessible spaces
- Closest to Heinz Hall
- 546 Penn Avenue
- 10 accessible spaces
Smithfield Liberty Garage
- Closest to SPACE and Wood Street Galleries
- 629 Smithfield Street
- 12 accessible spaces
Ft. Duquesne & 6th St. Garage
- Closest to Byham Theater
- 126 6th St.
- 21 accessible spaces
Ninth & Penn Garage
- 136 9th St.
- 12 accessible spaces
Grant Street Transportation Center Garage
- 55 1th St.
- 24 accessible spaces
Large Print Playbills
Large print programs are available at Guest Services at the Benedum Center, Heinz Hall and the Byham Theater for PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh, Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents, Citizens Bank Children’s Theater, EQT Bridge Theater and Pittsburgh Dance Council shows. Ushers can also provide large print programs upon request.
GalaPro App
The GalaPro app is in operation for select PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series performances. GalaPro is free to download and available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Learn more about the app by clicking here.
2022-23 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season GalaPro Performances
Dear Evan Hansen — May 2-7, 2023, Benedum Center — learn more
2023-24 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season GalaPro Performances
PLEASE NOTE: GalaPro functionality will be available at every performance for the following shows except opening night and the final Sunday evening performance.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical — September 27 - October 8, 2023, Benedum Center — learn more
The Wiz — October 31 - November 5, 2023, Benedum Center — learn more
Mrs. Doubtfire — November 28 - December 3, 2023, Benedum Center — learn more
Girl From The North Country — January 9-14, 2024, Benedum Center — learn more
My Fair Lady — January 30 - February 4, 2024, Benedum Center — learn more
The Book Of Mormon — February 27 - March 3, 2024, Benedum Center — learn more
Mamma Mia! — March 26-31, 2024, Benedum Center — learn more
Company — April 16-21, 2024, Benedum Center — learn more
The Kite Runner — May 7-12, 2024, Benedum Center — learn more
Braille Programs
Braille programs are available for the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series and are produced by the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. Braille programs are available at Guest Services at the Benedum Center and Heinz Hall, or can be provided by ushers upon request.
Audio Description
Audio description is available for select performances of the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series. Trained audio describers give live verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery and other visual elements on stage. Audio description begins with show notes 15 to 20 minutes prior to the start of the performance and requires an assistive listening device, available at Guest Services.
2022-23 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season Audio Described Performances
Six — Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical — Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 2:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Dear Evan Hansen — Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 2:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
2023-24 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season Audio Described Performances
Moulin Rouge! The Musical — Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm & Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
The Wiz — Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 2:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Mrs. Doubtfire — Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Girl From The North Country — Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
My Fair Lady — Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
The Book Of Mormon — Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Mamma Mia! — Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Company — Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
The Kite Runner — Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) amplify and clarify sound by cutting down or eliminating ambient noise. The Cultural Trust is happy to provide two types of ALDs:
- Induction Loop Hearing Devices require a T-coil equipped hearing aid
- Infrared Headsets are used without hearing aids
ALDs are available at all venues for all performances on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sennheiser MobileConnect
Sennheiser MobileConnect is an assistive- and personal listening solution that streams live audio content via WiFi to any iOS or Android phone in the room. This app can only connect to Bluetooth enabled hearing devices. MobileConnect is currently available at Benedum Center performances. For information about connecting to the service, please follow the instructions linked below.
Captioned Performances
I-Caption devices display dialogue, lyrics, and sound effects on a handheld display using an automatic scrolling feature. I-Caption is available at select PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh shows and upon request.
Open captioning is available upon request for select shows.
2022-23 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season Closed Captioned Performances
Six — Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical — Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Dear Evan Hansen — Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Sign Language Interpretation
Sign language interpretation is scheduled for select PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh performances throughout the season, and can also be arranged upon request. Requests for sign language interpreters must be received at least two weeks prior to the event, and are subject to the availability of an interpreter.
2022-23 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season Interpreted Performances
Six — Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical — Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Dear Evan Hansen — Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
2023-24 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season Audio Interpreted Performances
Moulin Rouge! The Musical — Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm & Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
The Wiz — Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Mrs. Doubtfire — Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Girl From The North Country — Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
My Fair Lady — Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
The Book Of Mormon — Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Mamma Mia! — Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Company — Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
The Kite Runner — Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm, Benedum Center — learn more
Sensory Friendly Performances
Sensory Friendly performances are inclusive experiences for patrons of all ages and abilities. They are designed for individuals on the autism spectrum, those with sensory sensitivities and others who would like to enjoy a performance in a relaxed environment. These performances are open to all patrons.
These performances are modified to create a friendly, supportive environment, without editing or altering the content of the show. Adjustments for these performances may include:
- Access to resource materials such as social stories, picture schedules, character sheets and videos
- Reduction of jarring and dramatic sound and lighting effects
- Raised house lights
- Specially trained ushers and volunteers
- Fidgets available for use throughout the performance
- Designated quiet and activity spaces
Adult Changing Table
An adult changing table is now available at the Benedum Center. It can be found in the Benedum Center's accessible restroom found in the Clark Extension, floor two.

Service Animals
Registered service dogs and miniature horses are welcome in all of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s theaters and facilities. If you intend to bring a service animal to a performance, please notify your ticket representative at the time of purchase so that an aisle seat may be reserved for you.

Contact
If you have specific questions, please feel free to ask a Box Office ticketing representative or call the venue directly:
Cultural District Guest Services: 412-456-6666
August Wilson Center: 412-471-2833
Benedum Center: 412-456-2600
Byham Theater: 412-456-1350
Harris Theater: 412-456-1350
O'Reilly Theater: 412-316-8200
Wood Street Galleries: 412-471-5605