Rex Theatre

The Epoxies, 2003

Todd Rungren, 2004

THE REX THEATRE has been a fixture on Pittsburgh's Southside for over 90 years. An historic space, the Rex started as one of the city's famous movie houses and has continued its legacy of providing entertainment to area residents. Now the Rex is known as a unique and flexible performance space that accommodates local and national acts, events, and films.

As of January 3rd 2007, the entire theatre is smoke free. Being a theatre and concert venue, we are now in compliance with the new Allegheny County smoking ban.

Theatre Area and Seating
The theatre is separated from the bar area with etched double glass doors, and allows a general admission capacity of 550 people (420 seated). The bar area, from which you can see the stage, holds an additional 80 persons. The generous 20' X 18' stage is flanked by two wings which act as storage for band equipment. Seating, consisting of cocktail tables and chairs, high tables and stools, and individual seats, is flexible and can be configured to suit the needs of individual shows and events.

Bar Area and Seating
The Rex bar offers a variety of beers, liquors and its fresh homemade pizzas in a casual atmosphere. We feature Yuengling draft beers at all Elko Concert Production events. Smaller acts or events can take advantage of its more intimate setting by in front of the double glass doors to the theatre, right by our baby grand piano.
 
Box Office
The Box Office is the first stop for guests, where they are welcomed and can either purchase or show prepaid tickets to events. Our Box Office Manager handles ticketing and security needs.

Sound System and Lighting
Our state of the art system features a 32-channel Midas console, a DBX Drive Rack Digital Crossover, a Presonus Digital Stereo EQ, eight-way monitor mix from an offstage Yamaha monitor board, outboard gear from Lexicon, Alesis, Behringer, and Roland, and speaker enclosures featuring JBL and Community.

DVD Projection System
We have an in-house DVD-VHS projection system that is both convenient and easy to use. Our retractable 14' X 9' glass-beaded screen gives beautiful depth of field and clarity to your images, similar to film. We can also use the S-Video out from your own computer or camera for custom presentations.

Baby Grand Piano
To enhance your musical experience, the Rex has a 5'2" grand piano in the lobby for open stage and jazz nights (Leonard Piano Company circa 1941). This instrument is tuned regularly, and has already added so much to the enjoyment of many events here.

Tour Bus Parking and Green Room
For national acts, Elko Concerts and the Rex can secure tour bus parking right behind stage on 17th street. There is a spacious three room dressing area with plenty of space for crew and hospitality. Please check with Elko Concerts for details.

About the South Side
The south side of Pittsburgh is one of the best neighborhoods in the city. Turn of the century buildings and a thriving business community make a walk down Carson street a real treat. "It is as close to a visit to Greenwich Village as you can get." Artists, musicians, authentic ethnic food, an active club scene, and even a world class vintage guitar shop...everything that you could want is within a few blocks of the Rex Theatre.