The Benedum Center opened on Friday, September 25, 1987, with a show called Purely Pittsburgh. It was written by Dan Langen and produced by Mandy Levine. The show featured composers from Pittsburgh and performers with a Pittsburgh connection. In 1928, the Stanley cost $3 million to build. In 1987, the Benedum Center cost $43 million to restore.
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