Comedy Night with Frank Nicotero
2026-06-12 19:30 - 2026-06-13 19:30 (America/New_York)
Nationally Known Comic, TV Host, and Hometown Hero Returns to The Strand! | MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND

FRANK NICOTERO grew up in Pittsburgh as a diehard fan of the Pirates, Steelers and standup comedy. Many people know him from his five-year stint as the host of the wildly popular syndicated comedy game show, Street Smarts, and as host of Yahoo TV’s Primetime in No Time, a comical three-minute roundup of the previous night’s primetime TV shows – this show recorded nearly 150 million streams during its debut year, making Frank one of the web’s new superstars. Frank’s recent (and favorite) project is the floating game show Pontoon Payday, which aired after the popular Party Down South on CMT. He also recently hosted his own podcast, Punchlines with Frank Nicotero, which is a “perfect balance of humor and sports”.

Frank is Hollywood’s go-to funnyman and host, warming up audiences for America’s Got Talent and for 2 seasons of The X Factor, hosting 20 episodes of the game show Win, Lose or Pawn for CMT, narrating two seasons of TruTV’s It Only Hurts When I Laugh, and bringing the laughs on TruTV’s hit How To Be a Grown Up. Frank has also done “man-on-the-street” segments for TBS Weekend Extra, hosted The Game of Life on the Hasbro Channel, and has written and produced shows for MTV, Fox Family and Disney.

He proudly made his network standup debut on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson in November 2014, and has also appeared on Fox’s The Sports List, VH1’s The Cheesiest Videos of All Time, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, The Wayne Brady Show, as well as co-hosting The Sharon Osbourne Show. Frank is a comedy stage regular at The Laugh Factory, Icehouse, Comedy Magic Club, and when in his hometown of Pittsburgh, is a featured special guest on 102.5 WDVE’s Morning Show. His debut album, That Street Smarts Guy, can be purchased on all major streaming sites. ​

Comedy Night with Frank NicoteroTwo Shows!Friday, June 12, 7:30PMSaturday, June 13, 7:30PM

Must Be 21+ To Attend, Sorry No Exceptions

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Rick Sebak | A Few Good Moments
2026-06-14 14:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate Rick’s 50 Years in Public Broadcasting with This Touching Retrospective and Talk-Back

In July of 1976, during the nation’s Bicentennial, RICK SEBAK began his career in public broadcasting with a station in South Carolina. It’s quite poetic, therefore, that we get to help Rick celebrate his half century in public broadcasting during the 250th birthday of the good old U.S. of A! Rick’s colorful career brought him from SC to his permanent home at Pittsburgh’s WQED, and includes a myriad of unusual TV shows and slightly wacky documentaries that showcase the various aspects of modern life as well as Pittsburgh’s unexpected charms. Rick will showcase some of his favorite moments with a video scrapbook pulled from his extensive library along with an intimate talk-back and Q&A. Proceeds from this program benefit WQED and The Strand.

Audiences enjoy Rick’s friendly narrative style and the unusual topics that he obviously loves. Rick’s extensive body of work includes working with the Engineers Society of Western PA on a local program called Invented, Engineered & Pioneered in Pittsburgh, about our region’s long history and continuing prominence in many aspects of engineering, to a national show for PBS titled A Ride Along The Lincoln Highway about the history and charms of America’s first coast-to-coast highway. His topics have famously included flea markets, Pittsburgh’s Strip District, “Sandwiches That You Will Like”, pre-Disney amusement parks, sporting events unique to Da ‘Burgh, and, of course, the fan-favorite, Things That Aren’t There Anymore.

A satire site posted a joke recently, “Rick Sebak Retires Due Running Out of Things to Document”. We all know that could never happen. His penchant for finding unique and intriguing aspects of life in Pittsburgh and around the country is a deep well that will never be capped!

At The Strand, we are thrilled to welcome this local legend of storytelling as he presents an intimate retrospective of his incredible career. Rick will be sharing some video clips from his seemingly endless supply of TV shows, favorite stories from the road, and offering a talk-back and Q&A. From Isaly’s Ice Cream Parlors to streetcars to Kennywood Park, and tales of Pittsburgh’s industrial legacy, you can expect a sentimental journey down memory lane with Rick reviewing and his illustrious career.

Proceeds from ticket sales benefit WQED and the charitable Strand Theater Initiative.

Rick Sebak | A Few Good MomentsVideo Retrospective & Talk-Back SessionSunday ONLY!June 14, 2:00PM

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ABBA Revisited
2026-06-20 14:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
North America’s #1 Tribute to Sweden’s #1 Export

ABBA is one of the most popular groups in the world. Their record-breaking hits continue to thrill music lovers of all ages. Since their first triumph at Eurovision in 1974, ABBA has sold over 400 million copies of their albums. One of Broadway’s greatest hits, Mama Mia, which also spawned a blockbuster film and sequel, is based on ABBA’s iconic music. Today, new renditions of popular ABBA songs permeate modern musicals and media, stimulating a new generation of ABBA fans.

ABBA Revisited is North America’s #1 tribute to ABBA and it’s members have been dazzling audiences across the globe since 2001, and it’s a pleasure for them to revisit The Strand!

ABBA Revisited recreates the magic of ABBA with authentic costumes, spectacular harmonies and note-perfect musicianship, taking their audience on a musical journey back in time. From Vegas to Bermuda, Mexico to Dubai, and Guatemala, ABBA Revisited recreates the show-stopping look and sound that ABBA fans around the world can’t deny! This show is a MUST SEE!!!

ABBA dominated the pop charts in the 1970s and early 1980s, and now their music is being revisited in a show that features incredible musicians and singers, including four who look and sound stunningly like the original super group!

Based out of Canada, ABBA Revisited has toured all over the world, appearing in performing arts centers, concert halls, and fairs & festivals to tens of thousands of fans!

Through this EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT with the band, you can experience this amazing tribute as they return to the intimate space of The Strand. Recapture the fun and frolic that was ABBA with this stunning tribute show. You WON’T find it in downtown Pittsburgh, or any other venue within 90 miles of Main Street, Zelienople! You’ll enjoy the sounds, the music, the look, and even the mannerisms of this iconic band as ABBA Revisited performs all of ABBA’s greatest hits!

Watch a promo video of ABBA Revisited. After watching it, you’ll see why fans just can’t get enough of this tremendous tribute!

ABBA Revisited

Saturday ONLY, June 20

2 Shows! 2pm & 7:30pm

$32 – $39 Reserve Seating

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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.

Simply Queen
2026-07-11 14:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
North America’s Top Tribute Band is ‘Guaranteed to Blow Your Mind’

This LIVE TRIBUTE performs all the iconic songs that made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time, and faithfully recreates the grand scope of Queen’s live shows, both musically and visually, with attention to detail capturing the amazing live Queen experience that filled stadiums around the world.

Simply Queen has headlined theatre and outdoor festival shows to audiences of thousands (and even tens of thousands) all over Canada and the United States.

Through a special engagement with their booking agent, we’re thrilled to welcome back Simply Queen to the intimate setting of The Strand!

Simply Queen is fronted by Freddie Mercury impersonator extraordinaire Rick Rock. Guitarist Charles Christopher Lambrick brings decades of live experience to the show and definitely delivers “The Works” of Brian May! Drummer Phil Charrette and bassist Mitch Taylor are veterans of the southwestern Ontario and Detroit circuits.

No backing tracks – it’s all live, and “Guaranteed to Blow Your Mind!”

Vocalist, guitarist, pianist, songwriter, live performer and producer in the Windsor Ontario and Detroit Michigan circuits, RICK ROCK has supported countless acts including Edgar Winter, BTO, Burton Cummings, Mitch Rider, Kansas, The Turtles, Three Dog Night, and Kim Mitchell.

Rick took his dynamic voice and incredible tribute artist skills to new heights by launching “The Freddie Mercury Rock Show” at the North American Queen convention, and performs in the “Legends Live” shows. The total Freddie package, frontman for “Simply Queen”, Rick says is a match “Made in Heaven”. He strives to create the most exciting experience of a LIVE tribute to Queen.

SIMPLY QUEEN

North America’s Top Tribute to Queen

Saturday ONLY, July 11

2 Shows! 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

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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.

Legally Blonde Jr. | Musical Theater Camp
2026-07-20 00:00 - 2026-08-07 23:59 (America/New_York)
Give Your Theater Kids an Experience to Remember!

3-Week Musical Theater Camp

Jul 20 – Aug 7

Performances Aug 7 – 9

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Performances August 7 – 9

After 3 Weeks of Intense Work, The Talented Students of our Musical Theater Camp Bring This All-New Musical to Life |

With Winter chills still in the air, you may think Summer will never arrive, but it will be here before you know it! Are you prepared for a Summer of ‘Mom, when is ‘real vacation’?!’ or ‘Dad, the tub flooded while I was playing ‘submarine’, or ‘Mom, I’m BORED!’

If you have kids that love the stage, we have a fantastic opportunity that will get them out of your hair, and a summertime activity that they’ll remember forever!

If you have kids aged 10 – 18 that love to be on stage, this is a prime opportunity for them to be involved in an immersive day camp led by industry professionals with genuine performance experience and teaching credits.

For three weeks, students in this intensive musical theater camp will work from 9:30am – 3pm (PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME FOR THIS YEAR) every weekday, auditioning, learning parts, lines, music and choreography. The end result of their hard work will be the popular musical, Legally Blonde Jr!

Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde. Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show’s instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!

Space is limited and many registration forms have already been received. Click the link below to download and print the form. Complete it and send it in with the tuition check to get your child registered.

The musical program offers extensive training, rehearsal and production experience, and after three weeks, the students will present Legally Blonde Jr!

Legally Blonde Jr – Musical Theater Camp

Camp Dates: Monday – Friday, July 20 – August 79:30am – 3:00pm

Performance Dates:

Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8, 7:00pm

Sunday Matinee, August 9, 2:00pm

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The Hollywood Dolls
2026-07-25 19:30 (America/New_York)
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with this Swinging Trio!

In January, we launched USA 250, our year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of this great nation, with concerts and films showcasing some of the greatest icons in American entertainment; from Buddy Holly to Jimmy Stewart to Earth Wind & Fire. With more announcements to come, the fireworks will really start to fly with THE HOLLYWOOD DOLLS! Swing into that nostalgic Big Band era made famous by the likes of The Andrews Sisters!

Step back in time to the dazzling days of the 1940s, and swing to the enchanting harmonies of The Hollywood Dolls! Inspired by the legendary Andrews Sisters, this sensational vocal trio will transport you to an era filled with big band rhythms, wartime romance, and toe-tapping hits. Delight in timeless classics like Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, and all your favorite swing-era tunes, performed with pitch-perfect precision and vintage flair. But don’t just take our word for it — Lynda Wells, daughter of Maxene Andrews herself, praised the act as “the best tribute she had ever seen.”

With stunning period costumes, authentic choreography, and radiant charm, The Hollywood Dolls are the ultimate salute to the golden age of American music. It’s a musical journey you won’t want to miss!

The Volunteers and staff of The Strand are thrilled to bring this patriotic concert to town as part of its year-long USA 250 celebration!

EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT! You will NOT find this sensational act anywhere else in the Pittsburgh metro area except at The Strand!

The Hollywood Dolls

Saturday ONLY!July 25, 7:30PM

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Night Fever
2026-08-01 14:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
The Spirit of the Immortal Disco Legends Lives On with this Sensational Tribute Band!

Experience the glory days of disco with NIGHT FEVER – A Tribute to the BEE GEES. This spectacular concert brings the greatest hits of the legendary pop group Bee Gees back to life. Enjoy the irresistible disco beats of Night Fever, the romantic ballad How Deep Is Your Love, the iconic rhythms of Stayin’ Alive, and the danceable grooves of You Should Be Dancing. Go back to a time of glitter, glamour and endless dancing fun!

For five decades – a time span more than any other group in pop history – the Bee Gees redefined the international music scene with their incredible tenacity to remain current through all the eras of contemporary music.

NIGHT FEVER is not your typical tribute act. The show comes fully loaded with a full band, including string, horn and backup singers!

The close high harmonies of brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb made The Bee Gees one of the most impossible attractions to launch a salute to…..until Night Fever. The vocal matchings of Night Fever’s John Ralphs, Joe Varga and Carm Castiglione create an eerie sense of seeing the brothers Gibb in concert. Night Fever captures the sound and look of the Bee Gees.

Click on the Graphic Above to Enjoy a Promo Video of ‘Night Fever’!

NIGHT FEVER – Tribute to The Bee Gees

Saturday, August 12 Shows! 2:00pm & 7:30pm

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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.

Rhett Walker
2026-10-01 19:00 (America/New_York)
October 1st is the rescheduled date to originally schedule March 12th date.

Grammy and Dove Nominated Christian Music Artist

Rhett Walker is a Grammy and Dove nominated Christian singer-songwriter known for his Southern rock style and faith-filled storytelling. His debut single, When Mercy Found Me, earned him a Grammy nomination and introduced his heartfelt, storytelling style to the Christian music scene. Since then, he has received multiple GMA Dove Award nominations for his inspiring music. With hits like Gospel Song, Somebody Say Amen, Believer, and Man on the Middle Cross, Walker continues to share messages of faith and redemption all over the country.

Enjoy this lyric video of one of Rhett’s biggest hits, Somebody Say Amen, then see him live on stage in the intimate setting of The Strand Theater on Thursday, October 1!

Rhett Walker Thursday ONLY!October 1, 7:00PM

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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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It's A USO Christmas | Dec 19 & 20 Only!
2026-12-19 19:30 - 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 7:30pmSunday Matinee, December 20, 2026 2:00pm

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