What New Hazlett Theater does

New Hazlett Theater, legally the New Hazlett Center for the Performing Arts, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts venue (EIN 20-1066102) operating from a historic 1889 building — the original Carnegie Library and Music Hall — at 6 Allegheny Square East in Pittsburgh's Northside. The organization positions itself as an arts incubator, providing performance space, technical infrastructure, and production resources to emerging artists, dance and theater companies, and community audiences in Western Pennsylvania.

The core product portfolio consists of venue rental services (art, corporate, and wedding packages) with capacity scalable from 130 to 480 depending on configuration, supported by state-of-the-art lighting and sound consoles, projectors, dressing rooms, and an exclusively controlled OvationTix-powered box office. The signature in-house program is the Community Supported Art (CSA) Performance Series, a subscription model ($100/share for six productions) modeled on community-supported agriculture that has featured more than 234 emerging artists since 2013 and is currently in its 13th season. Four resident companies — Front Porch Theatricals, Kente Arts Alliance, Prime Stage Theatre, and Texture Contemporary Ballet — anchor year-round programming alongside NHT Presents events such as D&D game nights and themed readings.

Revenue is generated through five streams: ticket sales (with a $4 facility fee plus processing and tax), facility rentals (quote-based; wedding budgets of $5K–$20K+ with $1,000 security deposit), donations and charitable fundraising under its 501(c)(3) status, CSA subscriptions, and bar/concession operations with RAMP-certified staffing. Institutional funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Heinz Endowments, the Pittsburgh Foundation, and the Buhl Foundation, with a corporate parking partnership with Allegheny Health Network supporting patron access.

Name

New Hazlett Theater

Legal name

New Hazlett Center for the Performing Arts

Website

https://newhazletttheater.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Hazlett Theater is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts venue in Pittsburgh's Northside, operating from a historic 1889 Carnegie Library building, hosting venue rentals, four resident companies, and its signature Community Supported Art Performance Series for emerging artists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Live theater events
• Venue rental services
• Community supported art
• Arts event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Theater operates box office for all events with exclusive rights over ticket sales. Clients choose base ticket prices but NHT adds facility fees, processing fees, and sales tax.
2. Space Rentals: Rental revenue from art performances, corporate meetings/events, and weddings. Pricing varies based on event type, date, staffing, and equipment needs. Subsidized pricing offered for non-profit organizations.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable contributions from donors and supporters, with EIN 20-1066102 for tax-deductible donations
4. Community Supported Art (CSA) Shares: CSA Performance Series based on farm share model - shareholders receive six productions delivered every other month for $100
5. Concession and Bar Services: NHT provides concession and bar services for performances and events. Only NHT RAMP certified employees permitted in bar area. Merchandise sales subject to 10% fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The New Hazlett Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts venue on Pittsburgh's North Side that hosts live theater, dance, music, comedy, and community events for the general public. It operates as a rental home for multiple resident theater companies and a wide range of guest artists, while also providing ticketed performances, a Community Supported Art (CSA) Performance Series, and event-space rentals for weddings, corporate functions, and private gatherings. The venue combines curated ticketed programming with facility rental services, supported by donations, sponsorships, grants, and concession sales.

Product overview

The New Hazlett Theater is a performing arts venue and incubator for artists, offering venue rental services for various event types including performing arts productions, corporate events, and weddings. The core product portfolio includes Art Rental Packages for artistic performances, Corporate Meeting & Event Packages, and Wedding Rental Packages—all providing access to state-of-the-art theatrical lighting and sound systems. The theater's signature offering is the Community Supported Art (CSA) Performance Series, a seasonal program modeled after community-supported agriculture that delivers six fresh productions annually to shareholders. Supporting programs include CSA: Off the Page (a reading series for emerging artists), a Resident Company Program hosting four local arts organizations, and D&D at NHT (interactive game nights). The theater operates exclusive ticketing services and provides accessibility accommodations, volunteer opportunities, and internship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Community Supported Art (CSA) Performance Series: A performance series based on the farm share model of community supported agriculture, providing emerging artists with opportunities to develop and present new work at the New Hazlett stage.

Products and services

• Ticketed Live Performance Series Mainstage ticketed performances of theater, dance, music, and comedy programmed by the New Hazlett Theater and presented for the general public and arts patrons. Tickets are sold by tier (Adult, Senior, Student/Military, Artist/Member).
• CSA Performance Series A subscription-based Community Supported Art (CSA) program in which members purchase a share that admits them to five hand-picked performances in a season, providing both advance ticket access and underwriting support for the arts.
• Wedding Venue Rental Event-space rental of the New Hazlett Theater's lobby and performance hall for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners, with on-site event coordination and setup options.
• Corporate and Private Event Rental Rental of the theater and lobby for corporate events, business meetings, and private celebrations, with flexible seating configurations and on-site staff support.
• D&D at NHT (Dungeons & Dragons Live) A themed ticketed event series such as live Dungeons & Dragons game nights presented on the New Hazlett stage for entertainment-seeking audiences.
• CSA Off the Page A companion CSA-program event that extends the Community Supported Art share experience with additional intimate programming tied to the performance season.
• Concession and Bar Services On-site concessions and a full bar offered to ticketed audiences before performances and during intermissions, providing hospitality and ancillary food and beverage revenue.
• Resident Theater Company Program Long-term residency arrangement under which four resident theater companies (Texture Contemporary Ballet, Prime Stage Theatre, Kente Arts Alliance, and Front Porch Theatricals) use the New Hazlett as their performance home for produced seasons.

Quantifiable outcome

• 234+ artists supported through CSA Performance Series since 2013
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Allegheny Health Network (AHN)coreOthersGenerous partnership provides theater patrons with free access to AHN parking garage located in front of the theater for evening events and weekend matinees. Sunday matinees available after 2pm. On-street parking also available at no cost after 6pm Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday.
• Texture Contemporary BalletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPittsburgh-based dance company residency partnership. Company creates innovative ballet productions with focus on contemporary and neo-classical works. Currently presenting 'Divergence' (July 2026) and 'Untraveled Odyssey' (March 2027). Founded in 2011 by Alan Obuzor.
• Prime Stage TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident theater company bringing literature and history to life since 1996. Has hosted over 100 productions translating works of literature into inspiring stage performances. Also reaches students through theater-based classroom programs.
• Kente Arts AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident African American arts organization whose mission is to present high-quality art of the African Diaspora. Programs include jazz performers and traditional African dance, entertaining and uplifting residents of underserved communities.
• Front Porch TheatricalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident boutique musical theater company providing professional, high-quality musical theater featuring Pittsburgh's diverse actor, artistic, and technical talent. Mentors young talent and creates opportunities for emerging and established local performers.
• OvationTixcoreTechnology or IntegrationTicketing platform provider for box office operations and ticket sales. Theater has exclusive rights over box office and ticket sales of all events. All tickets must be purchased through the New Hazlett via website or phone.
• Allegheny Health Network (AHN)minorOthersParking partnership for evening and weekend matinee events - garage available in front of theater
• Renee RosensteelminorOthersPhotographer whose images document theater productions and events for press and promotional materials

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bricolage Production Company: Pittsburgh nonprofit performing arts company producing immersive and genre-bending theater. Directly comparable in scale, mission-driven nonprofit structure, and focus on innovative work in the Pittsburgh arts ecosystem.
• attack theatre: Pittsburgh-based contemporary dance and physical theater company. Comparable in producing original movement-based work and competing for similar emerging-artist and contemporary performance audiences in the local market.
• Pittsburgh Public Theater: Established Pittsburgh nonprofit theater presenting a season of classic and contemporary productions. Comparable nonprofit performing arts venue competing for overlapping audiences, donors, and corporate rental clients in the same metropolitan market.
• Quantum Theatre: Pittsburgh-based nonprofit site-specific and experimental theater company. Comparable in producing innovative, non-traditional work in unconventional spaces and competing for the same adventurous Pittsburgh arts audience.
• City Theatre Company: Pittsburgh-based nonprofit professional theater producing new works and contemporary plays, with comparable venue size, resident programming model, and donor/ticket base in the same local market.

Broad incumbents

• TheaterWorks Hartford: Regional nonprofit professional theater producing contemporary plays and new works. Comparable in nonprofit venue-operating model, donor dependence, and theater-specific programming outside of Pittsburgh.
• Geva Theatre Center: Regional nonprofit performing arts center with similar capacity range and a mix of produced and rented programming. Comparable in operating model combining presented productions with community rental activity.

Emerging players

• Front Porch Theatricals: Resident company at NHT and Pittsburgh's boutique musical theater company. A peer in production scale and nonprofit model, but operates as a tenant/producer inside NHT rather than as an independent venue.
• Prime Stage Theatre: Resident company at NHT producing literary and historical adaptations. Comparable in nonprofit structure and audience-development mission, but operates as a programming tenant rather than a venue operator.

Others

• OvationTix: Ticketing platform provider that powers NHT's exclusive box office operations. An ecosystem enabler/technology partner rather than a competitor, but a critical infrastructure dependency for NHT's revenue capture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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