Opera House

Pittsburgh Opera

Pittsburgh, PA, United States·Est. 1939·2,727 seats

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719 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Pittsburgh Opera is one of the longest-operating opera companies in the United States, founded in 1939 and a beloved institution in the cultural life of western Pennsylvania. The company performs at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, a lavishly restored 1928 movie palace in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District that seats over 2,800. Pittsburgh Opera balances the grand repertoire with adventurous contemporary works and community engagement across the region.

The Experience

Acoustics, seating, and what to expect

Dress Code

Varies by Event

Around the Venue

Plan your visit — dining, transit, and performer resources nearby

Plan Your Visit

Pittsburgh

4 dining, 1 cafés

Girasole$$$Website
Benedum Center
Ask for a spot at the chef's counter for an interactive dining experience; they're accommodating with theater-goers' time constraints.
Dinner from 5:30 PM; closed Mondays
The Commoner$$$Website
Benedum Center
Request a reservation for 5:15 PM to comfortably finish dinner before 7:30 PM curtains at nearby theaters.
Dinner from 5 PM; closed Sundays
Meat & Potatoes$$$Website
Benedum Center
Book early seating tables—they reserve prime times for show-goers and have streamlined service for 6 PM seatings.
Dinner service from 5 PM daily
The Porch at Schenley$$Website
Heinz Hall
The porch seating has excellent natural light in early evening—arrive 30 minutes early to enjoy a drink before your reservation.
Opens at 5 PM for dinner; same-day reservations often available

Full visit guide

Green Room — Pittsburgh

Performer City Guide

1 practice spaces, 1 music stores, 1 vocal coaches

Benedum Center Rehearsal StudiosWebsite
Benedum Center
Resident performers often get studio access; inquire with Pittsburgh Opera or Ballet Theatre about block booking rates.
Available by reservation; hours vary by season
Willis MusicWebsite
Benedum Center
Call ahead to order obscure operatic scores or sheet music; the staff can expedite orders for visiting performers.
Monday-Saturday 10 AM-6 PM; closed Sundays
Pittsburgh Vocal Studios Collective
Opera preparation, language coaching, and audition preparation for regional opera companies
Many coaches offer reduced rates for singers in residency with Pittsburgh Opera; inquire about group coaching sessions.
Flexible scheduling; typically 9 AM-8 PM by appointment
Movement + Wellness Studio
Multiple venues
Ask about pre-rehearsal movement sessions; many Pittsburgh Ballet dancers use this facility for cross-training.
Monday-Friday 7 AM-8 PM; Saturday 9 AM-5 PM; Sunday closed