Ron Albanese
2026-12-12 14:00 (America/New_York)
The Strand Welcomes Ron Albanese and His ‘Sunshine & Good Times Show & Christmas Songs, Too’

Ron Albanese: The #1 Kids’ & Family Entertainer is world-renowned as the “KING OF KIDDIE ROCK & ROLL!” He is a New Jersey-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, author, storyteller, and schoolteacher for 25+ years (reading and technology, Pre-K through 6th grade). Ron tours nationally, performing to thousands of fans at fairs, festivals, theaters, malls, tree lighting events, schools, libraries, galas, and corporate functions. Ron Albanese is a one-man show that sounds like a full band! This HIGH-ENERGY, Interactive Educational Musical Comedy Concert features Ron’s original kids’ songs and videos. Plus, rock and surf cover songs by Poison, The Beach Boys, and Jimmy Buffett — and Christmas Songs too!

Ron plays acoustic guitar, sings, dances, teaches his dance moves, tells fun stories, and does mini comedy sets in between songs. Ron encourages everyone to participate in self-expression and movement. Kids and parents can sing, dance, laugh, and clap along! Ron shares his Sunshine and Good Times vibes with the young — and the young at heart. From his Hawaiian shirts — to his high kicks, Ron’s humorous, FUN, curriculum-based shows educate and entertain audiences of all ages. Check out Ron’s two children’s books, The Ohh-Ahh-Eee Bird and Makin’ Shapes with The Ohh-Ahh-Eee Bird and watch the video theme song on YouTube!

The Staff and Volunteers at The Strand are thrilled to welcome Ron Albanese for this very unique, entertaining, and family-friendly entertainer for the Christmas season! Not only will audiences enjoy his Sunshine and Good Times show, Ron will throw in plenty of Christmas tunes to celebrate the Yuletide season in a way that will make cherished memories for the families.

Check out Ron Albanese’s music video for his song ‘Sunshine and Good Times’

Ron AlbaneseSunshine & Good Times Show and Christmas Songs, Too!Saturday ONLY!December 12, 2:00PM

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YULE TV's Greatest Hits | Dec 18 & 19 Only!
2026-12-18 19:00 - 2026-12-19 14:00 UTC
A Heartwarming Tribute to the Classic Christmas Specials of the 1960s & 70s, Live On Stage |

Do you remember those classic TV shows like Rudolph, Frosty, and How The Grinch Stole Christmas? What about Year Without a Santa Claus, The Little Drummer Boy, and Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey? Did you fall asleep humming the catchy jazz of Vince Guaraldi from A Charlie Brown Christmas?

Now, you can relive the nostalgia of your youth and share it with your kids (or grandkids!) with this fast-paced, funny, and heartwarming show that celebrates the music of your favorite TV specials!

Yule TV’s Greatest Hits is a live production and a “show within a show”. The cast is holding a final rehearsal for their annual Christmas pageant, but when a sudden storm traps them in the theater, they reminisce about these wonderful shows, sing the songs and act out segments while animations and clips are projected behind them.

Fast-paced for the kids with plenty of humor for the grown-ups, Yule TV’s Greatest Hits is priced for the whole family, and a genuine bargain for professional, live theater. It’s embraced by couples, social groups, and families alike! Fans have made it a cherished part of their annual Christmas traditions. Just like the Radio City Rockettes or The Nutcracker, it’s just not Christmas until they’ve seen Yule TV’s Greatest Hits! And it’s a Strand EXCLUSIVE! If you don’t see it here, you won’t see it anywhere else!

BOOK YOUR GROUP OUTING IN ADVANCE! Call 724.742.0400 to reserve seating blocks for your group outing: retirement centers, scouts, social groups or church organizations.

YULE TV’s Greatest Hits

Friday, December 18, 2026 7:00pmSaturday Matinee, December 19, 2026 2:00pm

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To arrange for handicapped accessible seating, please call The Strand Box Office at 724.742.0400. Hours are Noon – 4pm, Tuesday – Saturday. The Strand does not have an elevator.

It's A USO Christmas | Dec 19 & 20 Only!
2026-12-19 19:00 - 2026-12-20 14:00 UTC
Swing into that Good Old-Fashioned Christmas Spirit!

Nostalgia takes the stage as The Strand presents a concert event saluting those famous USO shows produced for our troops overseas back in the 1940s and 50s. Expect non-stop music, comedy and ‘backstage’ hijinks.

It’s a USO Christmas harkens back to the beloved variety shows made famous by the likes of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Marilyn Monroe, and The Andrews Sisters. We honor these heroes of yesteryear with a fictional cast of characters and a story that weaves between on-stage performances and peaks ‘behind the curtain.’

The Emcee is the wise-cracking song and dance man, trying to keep his stars in line and the troops entertained. The Starlet is a voluptuous bombshell that handles anything from the sultry Santa Baby to the warm-hearted Christmas Song. The Broad has soul, wit & heart wrapped up in a bawdy, funny gal. She’ll make you laugh, then break your heart. The GI is young, handsome, idealistic, and sings like an angel.

It’s A USO Christmas is a show whose audience enthusiasm has grown every year since its debut. It continues to find new fans while others make it a part of their annual Christmas traditions, just like A Musical Christmas Carol or The Nutcracker. But this is an EXCLUSIVE production of The Strand. If you don’t see it here, you won’t see it anywhere else!

The Strand is an official charitable donor to United Service Organization, INC (USO), and a portion of all ticket proceeds will benefit this tremendous organization. It’s an honor and a privilege for this production to be recognized officially by USO!

USO is a registered trademark of the United Service Organizations, INc. (USO), a congressionally chartered, nonprofit charitable organization, which has authorized the use of its name for this program. Such authorization does not constitute an endorsement by USO.

BOOK YOUR GROUP OUTING IN ADVANCE! Call 724.742.0400 to reserve seating blocks for your group outing: retirement centers, scouts, social groups or church organizations.

Saturday December 19, 2026 7:00pmSunday Matinee, December 20, 2026 2:00pm

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To arrange for handicapped accessible seating, please call The Strand Box Office at 724.742.0400. Hours are Noon – 4pm, Tuesday – Saturday. The Strand does not have an elevator.

Thunderstruck | America's AC/DC Tribute
2027-01-08 19:00 - 2027-01-09 19:00 (America/New_York)
LET THERE BE ROCK N ROLL!

Some things in life just keep giving year after year. In the rock n’ roll world, it is the music of AC/DC. From the early days with Bon Scott to the modern era with Brian Johnson, few bands offer a sound as unique and distinctive as AC/DC. Thunderstruck gives fans so much more than the sound of AC/DC, they truly capture the high voltage energy and experience. For fans, it’s about a sense of familiarity, and it’s about a feeling that snatches up listeners and takes over

Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute bring their decades of combined musicianship to every stage they play, expertly recreating the AC/DC live concert experience, just the way fans remember it. Not only are they the complete embodiment of the next generation of AC/DC tribute band, they are a true rock band and family. They are five men completely united and driven by their own passion for AC/DC’s music. It’s this passion that causes every member to obsess over the tones and structures of each song, the energy of each performance, as well as

every piece of gear, to bring the power and entertainment of a genuine AC/DC show. Thunderstruck has performed tribute shows throughout the nation, with a consistent record of sold out shows from coast-to-coast. The band has continued to grow its fan base by building and maintaining relationships with some of the nation’s biggest promoters and venues, such as Live Nation and the House of Blues, as well as by performing at major music festivals including the Pensacola Tribute Fest and Parr Fest, in addition to live stream performances for major brands such as Number Juan Tequila and Monsters of Rock.

Thunderstruck | America’s AC/DC Tribute

2 Shows ONLY!

Friday, January 8, 7pm

Saturday, January 9, 7pm

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Scott & Rob of 'The Clarks' Unplugged
2027-01-23 19:00 (America/New_York)
Scott Blasey & Rob James of ‘The Clarks’ Unplugged

Scott Blasey and Rob James of The Clarks, will be performing an ‘unplugged’ concert at The Strand for one night ONLY, Saturday, January 23rd at 7:00PM!

This one-of-a-kind show blends two voices from one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic bands, offering an intimate, high-energy performance packed with fan-favorite hits, fascinating stories behind those hits, as well as acoustic renditions of timeless classics across the decades. Their longtime partnership, combined experience, stage presence, and unmistakable chemistry captivate audiences, creating a memorable night for fans of The Clarks.

Scott and Rob team up to bring you an up close and personal evening with hits from The Clarks as well as crowd-pleasers spanning the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. You’ll also enjoy acoustic storytelling that creates a personal and engaging connection, which is perfect for an intimate setting like The Strand.

SCOTT BLASEY & ROB JAMES OF THE CLARKS, UNPLUGGED

Acoustic Duo Performance

Saturday ONLY, January 23, 2027, 7:00pm

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To arrange for handicapped accessible seating, please call The Strand Box Office at 724.742.0400. Hours are Noon – 4pm, Tuesday – Saturday. The Strand does not have an elevator.

Purple Piano: A Prince Tribute
2027-01-24 14:00 - 19:00 UTC
An Intimate One-Man Performance Dedicated to the Music and Artistry of Prince

We could not be more excited for the return of unrivaled Prince Tribute Artist, MARSHALL CHARLOFF, and his intimate one-man concert, Purple Piano! When it debuted here, many fans questioned whether or not a concert with just a piano could capture the spirit of Prince’s music. Well, if you saw this incredible show, you know the answer! If you missed it, this is your chance to correct that error!

Purple Piano reflects Prince’s final concert tour, which was just the iconic artist, his piano and a microphone. Prior to its start, Prince said, “I’m doing it to challenge myself, I won’t know what songs I’m going to do when I go on stage. I won’t have to, since I won’t have a band”. Ultimately, it was Prince’s final tour due to his untimely passing in 2016.

The world’s premiere Prince Tribute Artist, MARSHALL CHARLOFF crafted Purple Piano, which recreates Prince’s final tour, delivered with superb vocals and amazing musicianship on a single piano. It is an interactive and intimate show that any Prince fan will want to experience.

For over a decade, Marshall has established his dominance as the world’s leading Prince Tribute Artist. Coming from fronting the greatest Prince tribute show in the world, to working with The Atlanta Rhythm Section and writing and producing for The Commodores, Marshall created his solo tribute to Prince, the only production of its kind in the world. Purple Piano was so enthusiastically received that it landed a full-time residency in LAS VEGAS, delighting Prince fans from across the globe.

Purple Piano celebrates the soul and intimacy of Prince’s final concert tour, but takes it a step further as Strand patrons are treated, not only to world-class musicianship and engaging graphics and video, but fascinating stories about Prince’s life and career. Purple Piano is a truly satisfying artistic and interactive experience for fans of ‘The Purple One’!

Sunday ONLY!January 242:00PM & 7:00PM

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More Solid Gold
2027-01-29 00:00 - 2027-01-31 23:59 (America/New_York)
There is Still Plenty of Gold to Mine from the Smash Hit 80’s TV Show!

It was so much fun to showcase so many sensational hits by the superstars that populated the groundbreaking Solid Gold TV music program, we just had to dedicate another concert to it!

Expect lots more of your favorite smashes from the show that ran from 1980 – 88, as well as more clips of the legendary Solid Gold Dancers, and even comedy bits from series regulars Wayland Flowers & Madame, Arsenio Hall or Marty Cohen! More Solid Gold is another EXCLUSIVE concert experience! If you don’t see it here, you won’t see it anywhere else!

More Solid Gold is part of the Broadway on Main Subscription Series which also includes Man of La Mancha, and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum.

More Solid Gold

Friday & Saturday, January 29 & 30, 2027, 7:00pmSunday Matinee, January 31, 2027, 2:00pm

$35 Reserve Seating$25 Limited or Obstructed View$30 with Broadway On Main subscription!

SAVE $5 ON THE BEST SEATSJUST $27.50 with Broadway On Main & ‘Tis The Season combo packSAVE $7.50 ON THE BEST SEATS!

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To arrange for handicapped accessible seating, please call The Strand Box Office at 724.742.0400. Hours are Noon – 4pm, Tuesday – Saturday. The Strand does not have an elevator.

Buddy Holly & Friends 'Winter Dance Party'
2027-02-06 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Live On Stage! Stirring Tributes to Buddy Holly & Friends on the Anniversary of ‘The Day The Music Died’

Travel back in time with Buddy Holly & Friends! This concert is a modern revival of the original WINTER DANCE PARTY tour that took place over 60 years ago, plus so much more!

On February 2nd, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, and Dion and The Belmonts performed together for the very last time. The ‘Winter Dance Party’ tour was thrilling teenagers across the Midwest, a scheduled 24-city tour, headlined by Holly and his band, The Crickets. The tour would end in disaster on February 3rd, 1959, when all three would die in their charter plane crash on the way to the tour’s next stop. Remembered ever since as ‘The Day the Music Died’, these legends had already made their mark in music history. On the eve of its anniversary, this show relives the concert experience and tells the story of the devastating loss through the eyes of Dion, who was unable to join the others as there wasn’t enough room on the plane; an incredible story and music event!

This show brings back the best hits of the original Winter Dance Party line up and also includes songs by other stars of the era, including FATS DOMINO, ROY ORBISON, BILL HALEY, and PAUL ANKA. Hits by BIG MAMA THORNTON, LESLEY GORE, THE RONETTES, AND THE SHIRELLES are featured in special tribute moments to the iconic female artists of the era. Even The King himself, ELVIS will make an appearance! For those who remember, this show will be a trip down memory lane, while introducing these legends to the next generation, telling their story and recreating the music that has become so cherished over the decades!

Buddy Holly & Friends – Sold Out!Tribute to Winter Dance Party & ‘The Day The Music Died’Saturday ONLY, February 6 2:00pm & 7:00pm

$37 Reserve Seating

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