Another Dinah Washington Christmas at Jimmy Hyde’s Sugar Top Lounge

Featuring Delana Flowers as Dinah Washington

By Ernest McCarty & Mark Clayton Southers
December 10th – 21st 2026
Pittsburgh Playwrights Cabaret Theater
Madison Arts and Entertainment Center

“Queen of the Blues” Dinah Washington returns to Jimmy Hyde’s Sugar Top Lounge in Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District for a brand new Christmas special featuring a slate of Christmas favorites along with several of her classic hits, backed by Tony Campbell on saxophone, Dwayne Dolphin on bass, Dwayne Fulton on piano and Jason Washington Jr on drums. Don’t miss this soulful holiday treat!

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HAPPY BEGINNINGS Singles Night!

Friday, December 11th, is Singles Night, hosted by nationally-known stage director and playwright Terrence Spivey and Pittsburgh-based strategist and community leader Eva Wright.

This one-night only singles mixer features pre-show drinks and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a post-show meet-and-greet with cast, crew, Terrence and Eva.

Performances:

Thu Dec 10 2026, 7 PM Opening
Fri Dec 11 2026, 8 PM Singles Night
Sat Dec 12 2026, 5:30
Sun Dec 13 2026, 3 PM
Mon Dec 14 2026, 7 PM Pay What You Can
Thu Dec 17 2026, 7 PM
Fri Dec 18 2026, 8 PM
Sat Dec 19 2026, 1 PM
Sat Dec 19 2026, 5:30 PM
Sun Dec 20 2026, 3 PM
Mon Dec 21 2026, 7 PM