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A venue with a rich history behind it, the Bennedum Center is one of the best known venues in Pittsburgh within the state of Pennsylvania. It acts as both a concert hall and a theater and is graciously situated at the famous 719 Liberty Avenue within the renowned Cultural District of Pittsburgh. It was built back in 1928 as The Stanley Theatre and was actually more of a movie palace at that time. However, in 1987, it was reopened after extensive renovations as the present Bennedum Center and has since then been quite active and held a number of shows and concerts.

Back in 1928, The Stanley Theatre was initially built as a movie palace and had a seating capacity of 2885 people, a large number back then. Its architects were none other than Hoffman and Henon, well known for theatres they had designed in Philadelphia. At that time, this theatre was the biggest move theater in all of western Pennsylvania and it was by Warner Bros and was also the first run theater for all the movies released by Warner Bros in Pittsburgh. In 1976, Cinemette Corporation acquired The Stanley Theatre and renovated it followed by being acquire by DiCesare Engler Productions who used it solely for rock and roll concerts upto 1982. Many fans of rock and roll still remember this spectacular venue for its fabulous concerts and if you are one such fan, you don’t need convincing to grab Bennedum Center tickets.

At that time, Billboard named it the Number One Auditorium in the US for a number of years when the rock and roll concerts took place. As such, this spectacular theater that is now the Bennedum Center became famous all over the world and people flocked to it for its unique concerts. Later on, the restoration of this venue began and as such the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts was born with a larger stage, various support facilities added to the theatre. An acoustic baffle was used over the initial proscenium with the original 4700 pound chandelier restored in memory of HJ Heinz II. Nowadays, the Bennedum Center is called home by a number of groups.

Foremost amongst them is the Pittsburgh Opera, responsible for performances famous all over the nation. The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre also calls the Bennedum Center home side by side with the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, performing music similar to that of the Pittsburgh Opera. The Bennedum Center proudly seats thirty eight hundred people and is one of the premier venues in not only Pittsburgh’s Cultural District but also a renowned theatre all over the nation. Not only do fans of rock and roll remember it fondly but reggae fans as well. The undisputed king of reggae, the famous and talented Bob Marley performed his last concert here and it is a concert that sits deeply with reggae fans. Thus, fans of Bob Marley and reggae will definitely not hesitate in pocketing Bennedum Center tickets in memory of the late Bob Marley.

Bands like The Grateful Dead have graced the Bennedum Center with their presence and Pirnce’s 1981 tour, the Controversy Tour, started off at this venue. PBS, the TV channel, holds it doo-woop TV concert specials here and the famous show Wheel of Fortune also took place at the Bennedum Center, a venue none other can match in glory and glamour

With seating capacity of 2885, the beautifully designed Benedum Center is well known for providing entertainment to audiences through out the year. Always noted for its intimacy and warmth, Benedum Center offers theatre-goers clear sight lines from all seat locations in addition to the theater?s exceptional acoustics. There are over 90 crystal chandeliers and sconces in the theater, which beautifies the theater perfectly. The Grand Lobby mirrors, marble and woodwork are all original, making this pace more special. At the landing on each staircase in the Grand Lobby are 18-foot high original mirrors meant to be reminiscent of the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.

The signature piece of the Benedum Center is the original main chandelier which weighs 4,700 pounds, is 20 feet high and 12 feet wide. It was restored in honor of the late H.J. Heinz II. There are 1,500 feet of brass rail in the theater, most of which is original as well. The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts was named in honor of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, which made the largest contribution toward the restoration of the theater. It is also known under rock and reggae fans and as well as the home of the Pittsburgh Opera. Catch the exclusive performance at Benedum Center. Enjoy the warm atmosphere with mind-blowing performances.