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About Kelly-Strayhorn Theater

Welcome to Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, a cherished two-venue performing arts center in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood. The main theater offers a welcoming setting with abundant seating options, while Alloy Studios hosts exhibitions, rehearsals, and intimate performances. We’ll help you navigate seating options, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining choices so you can secure your seats with confidence.

Whether you’re a local resident or visiting, this page provides practical details to simplify your ticket experience and maximize your time around one of Pittsburgh’s historic cultural hubs.

Venue address: 5941 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (East Liberty). Kelly-Strayhorn Theater has a long-standing history dating back to its opening as Regent Theatre in 1914 and later becoming Kelly Strayhorn Theater in 2001. The building remains active with a lease-supported model and ongoing programming through 2029 and beyond. For planning your visit, consider nearby lodging and dining options to pair with great shows.

To secure tickets, you’ll experience in-house ticketing managed by Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, with clear information on capacity and available seating for each show. Below are practical details to help you plan a smooth night out in East Liberty.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 5941 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (East Liberty).
  • Venue type: Two-venue performing arts center (main 347-seat theater plus Alloy Studios downstairs/upstairs spaces).
  • Seating chart: Public seating chart not published; KST handles ticketing in-house and provides a box office service for events.
  • Capacity: Main theater seating capacity 347 (per the Rentals & FAQ page).
  • Parking: Behind Carnegie Library East Liberty Branch (Beatty Street entrance) and street parking nearby; additional East Busway access noted.
  • Transit: Port Authority buses within a block (examples include 64, 71C, 74, 74B, 77, 81B, 86, 88, 89A, 500, EBA).
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh East Liberty (123 N Highland Ave); SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Bakery Square (134 Bakery Square Blvd); Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place (3454 Forbes Ave); Ace/“Maverick” space at 120 S Whitfield St (Ace Hotel Pittsburgh site now rebranded as Kasa Maverick).
  • Renamed/demolition notes: Originally opened as Regent Theatre (1914) and renamed Kelly Strayhorn Theater in 2001; the building is not demolished; lease; future uncertain beyond 2029.