The Pittsburgh Public Theater, located at the O’Reilly Theater Downtown, engages the diverse Pittsburgh community and champions local art creation and education. The 2024-25 season marks the Public’s 50th year of high quality theater. 

Pittsburgh has a long history of arts and culture, from Oakland, where the original cultural district was, to the very heart of downtown which it now calls home. The Pittsburgh Public Theater (PPT) has been a vital part of Pittsburgh’s arts scene. This year, it turns 50.