Starring Michael Keaton, Geena Davis & Alec Baldwin | A recently-deceased husband and wife commission a bizarre demon to drive an obnoxious family out of their home. Michael Keaton has said that this 1988 Box Office Blockbuster is his favorite film in which he appears. This is a bit of a surprise considering Keaton nearly […]
Completely Unique! Totally Original! Unabashedly Joyful! BIG TOP BETTY & HER ALL STAR JUBILEE delivers unadulterated exuberance to The Strand stage with this innovative, immersive, contagiously joyful extravaganza that will leave you smiling long after the show! How? BRASS! Our electrifying, high-energy, contagiously joyful brass band has an incredible ability to tell a story through their theatrical, […]
The Nightmare Bus Tour Is Back! Be Very Afraid.......or not | 20 years ago, a strange phenomenon manifested itself throughout the picture-postcard towns of Zelienople and Harmony. As the Fall chill air whipped by store fronts and alley ways, and evening shadows grew long, residents noticed an odd vehicle rumbling by as they pulled their […]
Starring the voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Benjamin Bratt Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Miguel was originally only going to play guitar and not sing. When the director, Lee Unkrich, discovered Anthony Gonzalez […]
Think 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra' meets Day of the Dead! MRR is the brainchild of Grammy-nominated Austin Latino Rocker/Electric Violinist HAYDN VITERA. The Band has performed at venues all over the Greater Pittsburgh region including large outdoor performances. Many have said this is one of the best bands ever to come out of the tri-state area. The […]
It's a Hysterical Night of Fast-Paced and Highly Engaging Comedy with the 'Amazon' & 'Showtime' Comedian! MUST BE 21+ | Sorry, No Exceptions COLLIN MOULTON is one of the most fun, personable and sought-after headliners in comedy today, known for his fast-paced and highly engaging mix of clever stand-up and physical comedy. Collin draws on life […]
A Cappella Pop, Soul and R&B If you enjoyed the Pitch Perfect movies or have ever been to a concert by Rockapella or Straight, No Chaser, then you know what an incredible experience it can be to watch a concert in which the only instruments are human voices! BALL IN THE HOUSE is an R&B/Soul/Pop a cappella group based out of […]
The Strand Proudly Presents an Acoustic Duo Performance with Scott & Abby We had so much fun earlier this year hosting Scott Blasey of The Clarks, and Abby Abbondanza of Povertyneck Hillbillies/THW, that we couldn't wait an entire year to bring them back! We're thrilled to announce that Scott & Abby are returning to The Strand for one […]
The Strand Presents A Cornucopia Of Comedy With Jimmy Krenn Pittsburgh Comedy Icon, Jimmy Krenn, is back with a Fun-Filled Feast Fit for a...Well...Not a King, But Anyone Interested in a Good Laugh on Thanksgiving Eve! It's a Thanksgiving EVE Comedy Night with JIMMY KRENN! Jimmy will be serving a cornucopia of impressions, characters, and […]
A Christmas Toast To Dean Martin & Marilyn Monroe | DIRECT FROM LAS VEGAS! Two of the best in the business, Susan Griffiths & Andy DiMino, return to bring Strand audiences an unforgettable concert with a yuletide theme..... A Christmas Toast to Marilyn Monroe and Dean Martin! From such well known songs as That's Amore, Everybody […]
Irish Contemporary Folk-Pop Duo Returns to The Strand for a Special Yuletide Concert! Fans of THE CELTIC TENORS already know the name BRIAN MCGRANE, the talented and dashing Music Director and Pianist for the sensational Irish Classical Crossover Group. During The Tenors' concerts, Brian would accompany the boys on piano or guitar, add some vocals, […]
MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT | HOLIDAY POP-UP BAR At The Strand Theater | 21+ ONLY Join us at The Strand for an evening of music, merriment and movies as Explore Zelie hosts an all-new pop up bar at our historic theater. We're converting the stage into a dance floor! Enjoy some of your favorite holiday hits […]
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 The Grinch Who 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]