Cirque Du Soleil, 'Hamilton,' Top Pittsburgh Weekend Events

PITTSBURGH, PA - Cirque du Soleil's latest production, "Cortero," finally has arrived in Pittsburgh. The show that has enthralled eight million people in 19 countries is now being performed at PPG Paints Arena.

"Cortero" has been described as a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.

The "Cortero" cast includes 51 acrobats, musicians and other performers.

“Cortero” will be performed Jan. 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. For tickets, click the link.

Other weekend highlights:

• “Hamilton,” Jan. 18, 8 p.m.; Jan. 19, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Jan. 20, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Benedum Center, Downtown

This Lin-Manuel Miranda blockbuster continues its month-long Pittsburgh run this weekend. In case you've been in a cultural coma for the last half-decade or so, "Hamilton" is the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation's first treasury secretary.
To get “Hamilton” tickets, click the link.

• Pittsburgh RV Show, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Jan, 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

If you want to take to the open road, the Pittsburgh RV Show makes it easy to shop for the perfect recreational vehicle for you. There are nine acres of the latest models to compare and choose from, plus every RV-related product you might want or need to enhance your trip — from towing apparatus to boats. More than 30,000 people attended last year’s event.

Pittsburgh RV Show adult tickets are $12.

• Get The Led Out, Jan. 18 and 19, 8 p.m., Palace Theater, Greensburg.

There are worse ways to spend a January night than seeing professional musicians who are passionate about Led Zeppelin love. This is not an impersonator act but rather a group of musicians striving to do justice to one of the greatest bands in rock history.
For Get The Led Out tickets, click the link.

• Pittsburgh Boat Show, Jan. 18, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monroeville Convention Center.

Returning for its 58th year, the boat show is hosted by dealers who typically offer special incentives, financing programs and manufacturer rebates that are only available at the show. Makes sense to buy your boat early so you can customize it and have it ready before summer.
Pittsburgh Boat Show tickets are $10 at the door.

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Photo: Cirque Du Soleil.

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