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The Lillie Theatre, formerly known as the Lester Hamburg Studio Theatre, is a compact black-box venue on City Theatre's South Side campus in Pittsburgh, PA. Renamed in 2022 to honor Dr. Vernell Lillie, this intimate space hosts contemporary plays, readings, and new work from acclaimed and emerging artists. With flexible seating and a personal, up-close theatre experience, The Lillie Theatre is a reliable option for a focused night of theatre.
Whether you’re planning a night at the theatre or seeking a complete South Side experience, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you secure your seats with ease.
City Theatre’s South Side campus places The Lillie Theatre within easy reach of Pittsburgh’s riverfront district. The intimate layout supports flexible staging and engaging performances. For visitors driving in, City Theatre parking options plus nearby metered street parking provide convenient access. If you’re relying on public transit, Port Authority routes serving the area offer easy access, with South Side corridors closest to the venue. Nearby hotels and eateries enhance your theatre visit, making it simple to plan a complete night out. Whether you’re attending a single performance or a series, The Lillie Theatre is designed to make ticketing and attendance straightforward and enjoyable.
We’ve highlighted trusted local hotels and dining partners to complement your theatre experience—delivering easy access, comfortable stays, and dependable dining near the South Side campus.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current name: The Lillie Theatre (formerly Lester Hamburg Studio Theatre); renamed in 2022 in honor of Dr. Vernell Lillie.
- Location: 1300 Bingham Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
- Capacity: approximately 102 seats (black-box space).
- Venue type: Black-box studio theatre as part of City Theatre's South Side campus.
- Seating chart: available for The Lillie Theatre; seating is generally General Admission.
- Parking: City Theatre parking lot at 1317 Bingham Street; $10 per car; additional metered street parking available.
- Transit: Served by Port Authority routes 48–51; nearest access via South Side transit corridors.
- Nearby hotels: Hyatt House Pittsburgh-South Side; SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Southside Works; Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh Technology Center.
- Notable events hosted: Dark Was the Night (2018) at Lester Hamburg Studio; Young Playwrights Festival (2025) at The Lillie Theatre; Momentum readings (Momentum 17, 2026).
- Renaming note: The Lester Hamburg Studio Theatre was renamed to The Lillie Theatre in 2022 to honor Dr. Vernell Lillie.