Theater Square

Theater Square exterior


Theater Square, designed by Michael Graves in collaboration with WTW Architects of Pittsburgh, is widely considered the heart of the Cultural District, animating the intersection of Seventh Street and Penn Avenue. Theater Square is home to a centralized box office, a 790-space parking garage, the Greer Cabaret Theater, the Lounge at the Greer Cabaret, and Meat and Potatoes restaurant.

Directions

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

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Parking

Nearby garage parking to the Benedum Center.
 
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A project of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Box Office at Theater Square

Please Note: The Box Office at Theater Square is temporarily closed for renovation. Please visit the Benedum Center Box Office — located at 237 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 — for ticketing services. Regular business hours are still in effect (Mon-Sat 10 AM - 6 PM or until 30 minutes past showtime, Sun 12 PM - 4 PM or until 30 minutes past showtime).


A one-stop shop for Cultural District tickets and information, the Box Office at Theater Square provides patrons one place to purchase tickets to all District performances, regardless of venue or presenting organization. More >>>

Greer Cabaret Theater

The Greer Cabaret Theater, a project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, hosts unforgettable artistic performances paired with thrilling culinary experiences. Transformed by renovations in 2023, the Greer Cabaret Theater, Lounge at the Greer Cabaret, and Kara Family Lobby for Theater Square feature striking upscale décor. Expect enhanced seating options, state-of-the-art technology, inspired food and beverage offerings, and an elevated experience in the Cultural District. More >>>

Backstage Bar

Please Note: The Backstage Bar is temporarily closed for renovation, set to reopen in 2023.


The Greer Cabaret Theater and adjacent Backstage Bar also features Late Night Cabaret entertainment, live music, great food and specialty drinks. More >>>

The Parking Garage at Theater Square

The Trust now provides guaranteed parking at the Theater Square Parking Garage to Cultural District visitors! When you see a performance, visit a gallery or dine in one of the District's fine restaurants, you may purchase a voucher for guaranteed parking in the garage by calling the Box Office at Theater Square at 412-456-6666 or ordering parking online with your ticket order. Visit ParkPGH for real-time parking information and additional parking options in the Cultural District. 

Theater Square Facts

  • Designed by Michael Graves and Pittsburgh-based WTW Architects, the facility cost approximately $33 million. Mascaro Construction Company served as the general contractor of Theater Square. For the Greer Cabaret Theater, L.D. Astorino Firm served as the architect, and Oxford Development provided project management. Rycon Construction served as the general contractor for the restaurant space.
  • The completion of Theater Square and the Greer Cabaret Theater was made possible by the generosity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Allegheny Regional Asset District, City of Pittsburgh, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, Eden Hall Foundation, Howard Heinz Endowment, Pittsburgh CLO, and donors of the Campaign for a Dynamic Downtown.
  • Theater Square has nine floors and measures 330,000 square feet.
  • Opened April 2003, the Garage at Theater Square provides the District with 790 convenient parking spaces. ALCO Parking Corporation manages the 24-hour facility.
  • Since September 2003, arts patrons have been able to purchase tickets to any performance in the Cultural District at The Box Office at Theater Square.
  • The intimate, 253-seat Greer Cabaret Theater is programmed year-round by the Pittsburgh CLO and The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.