Kelly Strayhorn Theater
5941 Penn Avenue,
Pittsburgh,
PA
15206
5941 Penn Avenue,
Pittsburgh,
PA
15206
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Kelly Strayhorn Theater (Official)
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Previously operated by: Rowland and Clark Theaters, Warner Bros. Circuit Management Corp.
Architects: Harry S. Bair
Functions: Live Performances
Previous Names: Regent Theater
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Box Office:
412.363.3000
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Located in the East Liberty district of Pittsburgh, the Regent Theater was opened on October 31, 1914, and had seating in a stadium plan, with a raised section at the rear, rather than the conventional overhanging balcony. It was first equipped with a Peloubet & Co. theatre pipe organ, manufactured in Oakland, CA. It was later equipped with a 2 manual Moller organ.
The theater was renamed in honor of Gene Kelly and jazz musician Billy Strayhorn (both East Liberty natives), and is now used for live performances
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Here are some exterior pix I took over the weekend…
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On the last pic, note the name “Regent” still exists above the poster frame.
Here are some exterior pix I took over the weekend…
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On the last pic, note the name “Regent” still exists above the poster frame.
The name is so forgettable to me, I keep calling it the Kelly Clarkson Theater, shudder to think……….
That’s odd. The website may be down. I’ll post it if it’s back up again.
The link is back up and working now.
Here is an interesting article about the theater.
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Renewing link.
Architect H.S. Bair’s first name was Harry. Harry S. Bair also designed the Querner Theatre and the Plaza Theatre in Pittsburgh, and was the architect for the addition of the Columbia Theatre to a hotel building in Brookville, Pennsylvania.
Interesting theater. I only went there once—in July 1979—during what was possibly the Regent’s saddest period. The place was in dire straits: more seats seemed to be roped off than in use, and the whole building positively reeked of mold. I remember thinking that it was probably a fantastic “neighborhood theater” during its heyday, though.
I too only went there once, in 1976. There was a double-bill of UA films playing…“Drum” and “Breakheart Pass.” I only stayed to see Charles Bronson in “Breakheart Pass” since “Drum” was supposed to be one of the worst films of 1976.