The Kelly - Strayhorn Theater is located at the convergence of Penn Avenue (also known as Penn Mall) and South Highland Avenue in the center of East Liberty. The other nearby streets are Baum Boulevard's eastern terminus and Whitfield Street's western end. We are surrounded by the communities of Bloomfield, Shadyside, Homewood, and Highland Park.   map             

Directions

From Route 28
From the Parkway East
From the Liberty Tunnels
From the Fort Pitt Tunnels

Parking

There are metered lots conveniently located on the corner of Center Avenue and Highland Avenue and behind the East Liberty Branch of the Carnegie Library - enter off Beatty Street.

Transportation

Bus Service

Port Authority 412.442.2000     (PAT website)

Both the 71B and any 500 bus stop on Highland at Penn. Ave., less than half a block walking to the Kelly-Strayhorn. An average ride from the Oakland area to this stop is approximately 10-15 minutes. On weekends, the 71B buses are not in service, but the 500 buses run the same routes.

Adult fare for one zone is $1.75 and a transfer is 50¢ extra. Children and Disabled fare for one zone is 85¢ and a transfer is 25¢ extra . Bus route (71B & 500) neighborhoods serviced: Downtown, Oakland, 5th Ave., Shadyside, Highland Ave., East Liberty, Bryant Ave., Highland Park, St. Clair, and One Wild Place (Zoo area). Buses run approximately every 20 minutes (both 71B and 500) during the weekday. The last two 71B buses (outbound from Pittsburgh) stop at Penn/Highland at 5:44pm and 6:24pm. 500 buses continue running every 20 minutes; after 9pm every 30-45 minutes.

Access Transportation System

Phone: 412.562.5353

Taxi Service

Yellow Cab 412.665.8100      
Checker Cab 412.381.5600        
People's Cab 412.441.3200

An average trip to the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater from the Oakland area costs approximately $6-$7.
All three taxi services have 24-hr service, 7 days a week. During the week availability is good, but on weekend evenings the wait can be more than 45 minutes. It is a good idea to call ahead and check availability if you anticipate needing a taxi in the evening.