Benedum Center
The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the Stanley Theatre) is a theater and concert hall located at 237 7th Street in the Cultural District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It goes back to 1927. Nearby, Acrisure Stadium (0.9 mi) leads the list.
A theatre inside Pittsburgh
You can stay in Pittsburgh
Benedum Center is inside Pittsburgh, which has 82 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1927
Benedum Center dates from 1927. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Benedum Center
The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the Stanley Theatre) is a theater and concert hall located at 237 7th Street in the Cultural District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Designed by the Philadelphia architectural firm Hoffman-Henon, it was built in 1928 as the Stanley Theatre. The former movie palace was renovated and reopened as the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts in 1987.
The 2,800-seat venue is the home of the Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, all of which were previously based at Heinz Hall. It is a centerpiece of the Pittsburgh Cultural District and is one of the most utilized theaters in the nation today.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1927
- Opened
- 1928
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1986)
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.1K a year
Where to stay near Benedum Center
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Pittsburgh (82) and Green Tree (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Benedum Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | in town | — | 82 67 hotels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 307,632 | $206K | D |
| Green Tree | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 7 7 hotels | 4,672 | $252K | A |
| Robinson Township | 7 mi west | 10 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 motel | 15,735 | $293K | B− |
| Moon Township | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 26,756 | $293K | A− |
| West Mifflin | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 8 8 hotels | 18,707 | $152K | C− |
| Ross Township | 6 mi north | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 32,218 | $269K | C |
| North Fayette Township | 12 mi west | 20 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 motel | 16,017 | $279K | B− |
| Cecil Township | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 15,190 | $347K | A+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Benedum Center
These well-known places are within 47 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
2in town LandmarkFort Duquesne
3in town Stadium & arenaPNC Park
4in town Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
Big draw46 mi MuseumFallingwater
58 mi Theme parkKennywood
6in town LandmarkFort Pitt
7in town Stadium & arenaHighmark StadiumPhoto credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Pitt: Downtown_Pittsburgh_May_2008.jpg: Allie Caufield derivative work: GrapedApe (tal, CC BY 2.0 · Highmark Stadium: Nobo71, CC BY 4.0
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Benedum Center in questions
Is Benedum Center in Pittsburgh?
Yes. It’s inside Pittsburgh, PA.
When is the best time to visit Benedum Center?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to Benedum Center?
Pittsburgh (PIT), about 13 miles away.
Where should I stay near Benedum Center?
Pittsburgh (in town, 82 places to stay), Green Tree (3 mi, 7 places to stay) and Robinson Township (7 mi, 9 places to stay).
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