Byham Theater
Cinema Performance art theatre
The Byham Theater is a landmark building at 101 Sixth Street in the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally built in 1903 as The Gayety Theater, the former vaudeville house was renovated and reopened as The Byham Theater in 1990.Built in 1903 and opened Halloween night 1904, the then-named Gayety Theater was stage and vaudeville house, and it featured stars such as Ethel Barrymore, Gertrude Lawrence, and Helen Hayes. Read more
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Tracy Lynn E. 2016-05-09I like the theater but the steps are a pain for older folk who can't climb all those stairs. The view is great. I loved the Angel decor. I would go...
Kathleen G. 2015-09-26A great theater that makes you feel like you're in the front row. My only problem is the elevator takes you up to the next floor and with my husband...
Amy D. 2014-07-02I was very impressed with the Byham when I visited with the Theatre Historical Society of America tour on 6/27. We have a "Gayety" theater (1906) in...
LindaOurs B. 2016-10-24First time there was very impressed,beautiful building great acoustics
Amy R C. 2016-10-10Wonderful theatre to watch a show. Not a bad seat in the house.
Christine G. 2016-08-16One of the finest places to spend time and contribute to pittsburgh arts. Im so proud to have this elegance in my city! Well run and well done...
Dotty W. 2016-08-08The Byham is one of the few venues where you feel close to the stage and actors! Love that - not a bad seat in the house,
Lisa K. 2016-01-22The Byham Theater is not honest about their obstructed view seats. We paid full price to sit in seats where we could not see the whole stage. These...
Bob B. 2015-12-07Seats are to close, I'm 5'8", zero leg room. Couldn't hear the vocals in the balcony.
Eric G. 2015-12-06I went to see A Christmas Carol and I love it. It is a very nice theater.
George S. 2015-11-24Son and I saw David Feherty there and thoroughly enjoyed the show
Grace Elizabeth W. 2015-11-20At Christmas time 2014, I saw the muscial- Christmas Carol. The cast, crew, and atmosphere gave me once in a life time experience! The standing...
Ann T. 2015-11-16I like how unique it is. Not a bad seat! I saw rupaul's drag race and Bianca del rio. Both were excellent!
Donna Schivins R. 2015-11-16Beautiful place. Great shows. But you stand in the lobby too long before they let you be seated.
David D. 2015-11-15We often go to the Byham to see dance performances. While the mezzanine has good sight lines (and cheaper tickets), the seats are really...
Carol B. 2015-11-13Beautifully maintained!
Cheryl R. 2015-11-02Not only is the Theater awesome with the Original settings and decor, the hand painted ceilings. The show was incredible.
Colleen J S. 2015-10-23Saw Hal Holbrook ' Mark Twain. GREAT venue for this event.easy to get to. parking across the street.
Pamela B. 2015-10-21Great venue. Nice atmosphere. Very enjoyable production
Kelly M. 2015-10-14Awesome night of music. The building was a beautiful piece of art enjoying to the eye. Love this venue
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