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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Tribute to Chicago & Beyond! If you've enjoyed Brass Metropolis and their tribute to the iconic band, CHICAGO, then you will love BRASS EXPRESS! Of course, you'll still get your favorite Chicago hits, but Brass Express takes the next step, and delivers horn-driven rock by other immortal groups like Blood Sweat & Tears, Tower of Power, and many more! Enjoy the distinctive sounds of some […]
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 two nights only, Friday and Saturday, January 22nd and 23rd at 7:00PM! This one-of-a-kind show blends two voices from one of Pittsburgh's most iconic bands, offering an intimate, […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Strand Welcomes This Special Branch of the United States Air Force for a FREE Community Concert | SOLD OUT At The Strand, we are deeply grateful for all branches of our military, who voluntarily serve this great nation, putting themselves in harm's way to protect our liberty and the freedoms that we hold dear. […]
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, […]
The Strand Welcomes Back This Amazing International Children’s Choir That Brings Joy, Hope & Love Through Music | Since 2008, the Matsiko World Orphan Choir has brought together our world’s orphaned and vulnerable children to share their story of turning the pain of loss, hunger, and hopelessness into personal empowerment through music, dance, story- telling, […]
Sensational Tribute to Earth Wind & Fire Earth, Wind & Fire has established a legacy that spans the generations as well as the musical genres of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, dance, Latin, and Afro pop. They have been described as one of the most innovative and commercially successful acts of all time. Rolling Stone […]
Enjoy an Event of Majestic Proportions at the Pittsburgh (formerly Steamfitters) Events Center in Harmony Do you know someone who adores princesses? Do they gasp and smile and wave at a beautiful maiden in a gorgeous gown? The Strand is proud to partner once again with Enchanted Experiences, Pittsburgh's premiere Princess Character company, for an […]
Doc Dixon Live On Stage! The Comic Magician Who FOOLED Penn & Teller Returns Join magician Doc Dixon for a fun, amazing and INTERACTIVE comedy and magic show, LIVE ON STAGE! Now based in Atlanta, GA, Chris 'Doc' Dixon was born in the small steel town of McKeesport! His life changed when, at the age […]
Have A Few Laughs This Easter Season With This Irreverent Musical Comedy...Ok, Have Lots of Laughs Most of our Easter shows have been joyful, but also intense, with shows like Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, Godspell, and even our exclusive Ron Slanina’s Bible On Broadway. This year, we take a light-hearted approach with Nunsense, a hilarious spoof about five nuns managing […]