These organizations help make the performing arts accessible and vibrant in Butler, showcasing the talent, passion, and community spirit that define our region. Whether you’re drawn to dramatic plays or lively musicals, Butler’s stages have something to offer every theater enthusiast.
Butler County Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1949, the Butler County Symphony Orchestra enriches the cultural life of the community through outstanding live performances, music education, and outreach. Each season features world-class guest soloists and a wide range of repertoire from classical masterworks to contemporary favorites. The Symphony also invests deeply in youth programming, including side-by-side concerts with student musicians, school visits, and family-friendly events.
The Butler County Symphony Orchestra is proud to promote and support musical arts and the community in Western Pennsylvania by employing local musicians, working with PA businesses and partnering with area School Districts to provide high-quality educational outreach initiatives.
259 S. Main St., Butler, PA 16001
724-283-1402
https://butlersymphony.org
Butler Little Theatre
Butler Little Theatre has entertained the community since February 1941. This continuously-operated, non-profit, all-volunteer organization offers area actors, directors, production staff and audiences five shows each season and annual workshops for children and youth. Located just off Main Street in downtown Butler, the converted carriage house theater seats 155 people and accommodates members, guests and the general public.
The barn-shaped building on Howard Street, now a landmark of Butler, was once a carriage house to an inn, welcoming visitors from the Pittsburgh-Erie Pike.
1 Howard St., Butler, PA 16001
724-287-6781
https://butlerlittletheatre.com/
Hobnob Theatre Co.
hobnob theatre co. incorporated in 2012 when Ken and Elizabeth Smith decided to bring together their love of theater and classical playwrights to Butler County stages. Having no physical home, hobnob’s performances could be seen at BC3, the Grand Ballroom, The Butler Art Center and eventually in Butler County parks each summer.
134 S. Main St., Butler, PA 16001
412-736-2535
https://hobnobtheatre.com/
Musical Theatre Guild
The Musical Theatre Guild of Butler (MTG) is a community-based theatre group specializing in the production of Broadway-style musicals. It was founded in 1962. Their major productions are presented at the Succop Theater at Butler County Community College. In July the Guild also presents small-scale musicals in the intimate setting of their production center located in Butler's Memorial Park.
MTG provides an opportunity for professional and amateur actors, singers, musicians, dancers, and backstage production crews to work together on numerous projects throughout the year.
100 Memorial Dr., Butler Memorial Park, Butler, PA 16001
724-287-8243
https://www.mtgbutler.org/
The Penn Theater
What started as a 20th century moviehouse now reinvents itself as Butler, PA's focal point for the performing arts, live shows, music, comedy, speakers, films, interactive & novel fun, private events & weddings, corporate conferences & meetings, & so much more, serving the community as an anchor for history & heritage, as a source for outreach & support, & as the heart of arts, events, & culture! So, come, one & all, to experience the magic of Butler again!
The Penn Theater is Butler’s only remaining 20th century moviehouse, with construction starting in 1937 and its grand opening in April 1938, styled with classic ‘30s appeal, and featuring 14,000 sq. ft. of usable event and pre-function space. The current Penn Theater is a multi-use, multi-function event facility, keeping the community’s needs and preferences at the center of its operations, with a variety of modular and innovative amenities and arrangements.
149 N. Main St. Butler, PA 16001
724-256-5684
https://www.thepenntheater.org/
