ARTS GUIDE 'Wicked' to bring magic to Pittsburgh stage PNC Broadway season to mix favorites, newer productions BY JOANNE KLIMOVICH HARROP Lovers of musicals can start 2026 with "Wicked." The popular show takes center stage from Jan. 14 to Feb. 15 at the Benedum Center, as part of the 2025-26 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season announced Mon- day by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Presented in partnership with Broadway Across America, the se- ries is a mix of newer selections ries "another remarkable lineup." and tried-and-true favorites. The season begins Sept. 9 and runs "Wicked" joins "A Beautiful Noise," through May 31. "Hell's Kitchen," "Clue," "Beauty and the Beast," "Water for Elephants," "Shucked" and "The Great Gatsby," with three season options - "Six," "Les Misérables" and "Chicago." Kendra Whitlock Ingram, pres- ident and CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, called this year's se- ART MAZE JUNE 13-AUGUST 17 Be A-MAZE-D by a one-of-a-kind, immersive art experience! FREE for Museum members $10 for non-members New Summer Hours (Jun-Aug) Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 10am-5pm Friday: 12-7pm The Museum is closed Monday and Tuesday. Image pictured is from past A-MAZE-D installation at another venue. thewestmoreland.org/art-maze 221 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601 724.837.1500 thewestmoreland.org THE WESTMORELAND MUSEUM of AMERICAN ART UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM Arts Walk 2025 Saturday, April 26, 10am-3pm FREE Art on Tap: Starry Nights Friday, May 9, 6-9pm $12 member / $15 non-member Sunday Fun Day: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Saturday, May 18, 10am-3pm FREE "Wicked," a popular musical since its debut in 2003, has received re- newed attention thanks to a film version released last year. The mov- ie, which has grossed $747 million worldwide to date, won Oscars this year for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. In the national touring version of the musical, Austen Danielle Bohmer plays the role of Glinda and Lauren Samuels is Elphaba. Another female-inspired show gaining popularity is "Six," about the six wives of Henry VIII. It will be on stage Oct. 7 to 12 at the Benedum Center. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust un- veiled its upcoming Broadway shows with select highlights from the Pitts- burgh Dance Council, Trust Cabaret and other Pittsburgh Cultural Trust series. The Pittsburgh Dance Council shows will be detailed on April 19 when subscriptions go on sale for dates from September to May 2026. Trust Cabaret shows will include performances by Eva Noblezada, Jer- emy Jordan and others. These shows will be detailed early this summer when subscriptions go on sale for dates from October 2025 through May 2026. Trust Family shows such as "Dog Man: The Musical" and "Dinosaur World LIVE" will be detailed in mid-May when single tickets and multi-show discounts go on sale for performances between September and April 2026. The Cultural Trust announced Liberty Magic shows in March such as Lucy Darling in "In- dulgence" June 5 to 22; Michael Mis- ko in "I Laugh in the Face of Magic" Aug. 15, Aug. 16, Oct. 3, Oct. 24, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1; and Mr. Messado in "School of Magic" April 6 to June 22. PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season Pittsburgh Cultural Trust PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh 2025-26 sea- son in conjunction with Broadway Across America. All shows will be at the Benedum Center. "Wicked"-Jan. 14 to Feb. 15. "Wicked" looks at what happened in the Land of Oz but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin-smart, fiery, misunderstood and possess- ing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships. ... until the world decides to call one "good" and the other one "wicked." "A Beautiful Noise"-Sept. 9-14. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond, "A Beautiful Noise" is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. "Six" Oct. 7-12. From Tudor queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heart- break into a euphoric celebration of 21st-century girl power. 2025 TWIN LAKES PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Celebrating 10 Years Brian T. Rusnack Ampitheater 2015-2025 Brian T. Rusnock Amphitheater Twin Lakes Peach Park, Georges Station Road, Greensburg Free Admission & Parking All Ages Shows - Rock, Country, Blues, & more Unity Brewing & Poulich Pit BBQ Express food truck at each show SCAN HERE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE WESTMORELAND COUNTY Parks & Recreation COURTESY OF JOAN MARCUS Austen Danielle Bohmer as Glinda (left) and Lauren Samuels as Elphaba in the national tour of "Wicked." "Hell's Kitchen" Nov. 4-9. Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire - searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. Music by Grammy Award-winner Alicia Keys. "Les Misérables"-Nov. 25-30. Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenom- enon, "Les Misérables" makes a tri- umphant return to Pittsburgh. Set against the backdrop of 19th-cen- tury France, "Les Misérables" is a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. "Clue" - Dec. 30 to Jan. 4, 2026. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they'll never forget! Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount SHOP TO INCLUDE SHOP TO EMPOWER SHOP FOR Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game. "Beauty and the Beast"-Feb. 24 to March 1. Disney's first North American production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. Members of the original creative team have re- united to bring this enchanting and timeless tale to life in a breathtaking musical filled with the romance and spectacle audiences know and love. "Chicago"-March 10-15. "Chi- cago" is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after anoth- er and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen. "Water for Elephants"-March claimed bestselling novel is about 31-April 5, 2026. The critically ac- a young man who jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life-and love-be- yond his wildest dreams. "Shucked" April 14-19, 2026. "Shucked" is the Tony Award-win- ning musical comedy that is a corn- fed, corn-bred American musical sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. "The Great Gatsby" - May 26- 31, 2026. The Tony Award-winning new musical is based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzger- ald. Details: Trust Arts.org JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive staff writer. She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com. THRIFTIQUE THRIFT odno-369337 V6 DIFFERENT 119 51st Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201 A BETTER WORLD NEW HOURS! Tuesday-Saturday: Il am - 6pm Sunday: 11am - 4pm DESIGNER FASHIONS | ACCESSORIES | HOME GOODS | FREE KIDS CLOTHES All proceeds benefit NCJW Pittsburgh's mission to promote increased equity through the empowerment of women. NCJPGH adno=369289 adno=370345 adno=371036 ARTS GUIDE ' Wicked ' to bring magic to Pittsburgh stage PNC Broadway season to mix favorites , newer productions BY JOANNE KLIMOVICH HARROP Lovers of musicals can start 2026 with " Wicked . " The popular show takes center stage from Jan. 14 to Feb. 15 at the Benedum Center , as part of the 2025-26 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season announced Mon- day by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust . Presented in partnership with Broadway Across America , the se- ries is a mix of newer selections ries " another remarkable lineup . " and tried - and - true favorites . The season begins Sept. 9 and runs " Wicked " joins " A Beautiful Noise , " through May 31 . " Hell's Kitchen , " " Clue , " " Beauty and the Beast , " " Water for Elephants , " " Shucked " and " The Great Gatsby , " with three season options - " Six , " " Les Misérables " and " Chicago . " Kendra Whitlock Ingram , pres- ident and CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust , called this year's se- ART MAZE JUNE 13 - AUGUST 17 Be A - MAZE - D by a one - of - a - kind , immersive art experience ! FREE for Museum members $ 10 for non - members New Summer Hours ( Jun - Aug ) Wednesday , Thursday , Saturday , Sunday : 10 am-5pm Friday : 12-7pm The Museum is closed Monday and Tuesday . Image pictured is from past A - MAZE - D installation at another venue . thewestmoreland.org/art-maze 221 North Main Street , Greensburg , PA 15601 724.837.1500 thewestmoreland.org THE WESTMORELAND MUSEUM of AMERICAN ART UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM Arts Walk 2025 Saturday , April 26 , 10 am-3pm FREE Art on Tap : Starry Nights Friday , May 9 , 6-9pm $ 12 member / $ 15 non - member Sunday Fun Day : Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Saturday , May 18 , 10 am-3pm FREE " Wicked , " a popular musical since its debut in 2003 , has received re- newed attention thanks to a film version released last year . The mov- ie , which has grossed $ 747 million worldwide to date , won Oscars this year for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design . In the national touring version of the musical , Austen Danielle Bohmer plays the role of Glinda and Lauren Samuels is Elphaba . Another female - inspired show gaining popularity is " Six , " about the six wives of Henry VIII . It will be on stage Oct. 7 to 12 at the Benedum Center . The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust un- veiled its upcoming Broadway shows with select highlights from the Pitts- burgh Dance Council , Trust Cabaret and other Pittsburgh Cultural Trust series . The Pittsburgh Dance Council shows will be detailed on April 19 when subscriptions go on sale for dates from September to May 2026 . Trust Cabaret shows will include performances by Eva Noblezada , Jer- emy Jordan and others . These shows will be detailed early this summer when subscriptions go on sale for dates from October 2025 through May 2026 . Trust Family shows such as " Dog Man : The Musical " and " Dinosaur World LIVE " will be detailed in mid - May when single tickets and multi - show discounts go on sale for performances between September and April 2026. The Cultural Trust announced Liberty Magic shows in March such as Lucy Darling in " In- dulgence " June 5 to 22 ; Michael Mis- ko in " I Laugh in the Face of Magic " Aug. 15 , Aug. 16 , Oct. 3 , Oct. 24 , Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 ; and Mr. Messado in " School of Magic " April 6 to June 22 . PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season Pittsburgh Cultural Trust PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh 2025-26 sea- son in conjunction with Broadway Across America . All shows will be at the Benedum Center . " Wicked " -Jan . 14 to Feb. 15 . " Wicked " looks at what happened in the Land of Oz but from a different angle . Long before Dorothy arrives , there is another young woman , born with emerald - green skin - smart , fiery , misunderstood and possess- ing an extraordinary talent . When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular , their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships . ... until the world decides to call one " good " and the other one " wicked . " " A Beautiful Noise " -Sept . 9-14 . Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond , " A Beautiful Noise " is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart - busting , show - stopping American rock icon . " Six " Oct. 7-12 . From Tudor queens to pop icons , the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heart- break into a euphoric celebration of 21st - century girl power . 2025 TWIN LAKES PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Celebrating 10 Years Brian T. Rusnack Ampitheater 2015-2025 Brian T. Rusnock Amphitheater Twin Lakes Peach Park , Georges Station Road , Greensburg Free Admission & Parking All Ages Shows - Rock , Country , Blues , & more Unity Brewing & Poulich Pit BBQ Express food truck at each show SCAN HERE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE WESTMORELAND COUNTY Parks & Recreation COURTESY OF JOAN MARCUS Austen Danielle Bohmer as Glinda ( left ) and Lauren Samuels as Elphaba in the national tour of " Wicked . " " Hell's Kitchen " Nov. 4-9 . Ali is a 17 - year - old girl full of fire - searching for freedom , passion and her place in the world . Music by Grammy Award - winner Alicia Keys . " Les Misérables " -Nov . 25-30 . Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude - Michel Schönberg's Tony Award - winning musical phenom- enon , " Les Misérables " makes a tri- umphant return to Pittsburgh . Set against the backdrop of 19th - cen- tury France , " Les Misérables " is a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit . " Clue " - Dec. 30 to Jan. 4 , 2026 . Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they'll never forget ! Based on the fan - favorite 1985 Paramount SHOP TO INCLUDE SHOP TO EMPOWER SHOP FOR Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game . " Beauty and the Beast " -Feb . 24 to March 1. Disney's first North American production of the beloved musical in over 25 years . Members of the original creative team have re- united to bring this enchanting and timeless tale to life in a breathtaking musical filled with the romance and spectacle audiences know and love . " Chicago " -March 10-15 . " Chi- cago " is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy - shake : a universal tale of fame , fortune and all that jazz , with one showstopping song after anoth- er and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen . " Water for Elephants " -March claimed bestselling novel is about 31 - April 5 , 2026. The critically ac- a young man who jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus , and a life - and love - be- yond his wildest dreams . " Shucked " April 14-19 , 2026 . " Shucked " is the Tony Award - win- ning musical comedy that is a corn- fed , corn - bred American musical sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater . " The Great Gatsby " - May 26- 31 , 2026. The Tony Award - winning new musical is based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzger- ald . Details : Trust Arts.org JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive staff writer . She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com . THRIFTIQUE THRIFT odno - 369337 V6 DIFFERENT 119 51st Street Pittsburgh , PA 15201 A BETTER WORLD NEW HOURS ! Tuesday - Saturday : Il am - 6pm Sunday : 11am - 4pm DESIGNER FASHIONS | ACCESSORIES | HOME GOODS | FREE KIDS CLOTHES All proceeds benefit NCJW Pittsburgh's mission to promote increased equity through the empowerment of women . NCJPGH adno = 369289 adno = 370345 adno = 371036