Is a meal included in the price?

No—this trip does not include a scheduled meal. Bring non-glass snacks or eat an early dinner before the show.

Where are pickups located?

Departures are from Martin’s/Connellsville (3:30pm), Walmart/Greensburg (4:30pm), and Kohl’s/Irwin (4:45pm); arrive at least 10 minutes early.

What is included for $160?

The price includes your Benedum show ticket, motorcoach transportation, and driver tip.

Can seating be upgraded?

Seating is assigned primarily by booking order; Carrie’s Bus Tours sometimes receives upgrades closer to the date but cannot guarantee them.

Are children allowed?

Minimum age wasn’t specified; families with older teens typically attend. Contact Carrie’s Bus Tours to confirm age policies before booking.

What about photography during the performance?

Photography during the performance is usually prohibited. Lobby photos are fine; leave large tripods behind and silence devices.

Broadway Bus to The Great Gatsby at Benedum — May 31, 2026 | Theater | Events

On Sunday, May 31, 2026, Carrie’s Bus Tours stages a rail-free night out from New Stanton and nearby pickup points, delivering theatre lovers to the Benedum for THE GREAT GATSBY. The trip begins with mid‑afternoon departures—3:30pm from Martin’s/Connellsville, 4:30pm from Walmart/Greensburg and 4:45pm from Kohl’s/Irwin—packed into a comfortable motorcoach with assigned seating and driver service. What follows is a two-and-a-half-hour Broadway spectacle based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, a Tony Award®-winning musical that folds jazz-inflected music, contemporary choreography, and roaring 1920s glamour into a story of wealth, longing, and collateral ruin. The experience is an easy, civilized adventure: you trade the stress of city driving and parking for a single evening where someone else handles the roads while you read play notes, finish an early dinner on the bus, or simply nap before curtain. Tickets are currently in Orchestra Right Center, rows T–X, and seating is assigned primarily by booking order with occasional upgrades closer to performance. The Benedum’s stage work here is notable for kinetic ensemble numbers and period-driven costume design that photograph well and make an impression whether you’re a longtime Fitzgerald reader or a first-time musicalgoer. Practical matters are handled up front. Price is $160 per person and includes your show ticket, motorcoach ride, and driver tip. There is no scheduled meal, so plan a pre-show dinner or bring non-glass snacks to eat on board. Carrie’s Bus Tours coordinates reservations via phone at 724-640-8828 or email at [email protected]; mailed checks go to Carrie’s Bus Tours, 215 Glenn Fox Rd, New Stanton, PA 15672. Check the company website for cancellation terms. Why this matters for travelers: it turns a single night into a small-group theater pilgrimage that connects western Pennsylvania communities to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District without the parking hassles. For visitors from Greensburg, Irwin, or Connellsville, the shared ride builds anticipation and leaves you free to savor the show. The Great Gatsby’s score and choreography make it an especially theatrical choice for patrons who love period detail, bold staging, and narrative risk. If you want an uncomplicated, communal route to Broadway-level theatre, this bus-and-ticket combo is a practical, spirited way to spend a spring evening. Plan to arrive at your selected pickup at least ten minutes early; buses run on tight schedules and missing the coach can void your ticket. Bring cash for incidental purchases at the Benedum’s concession stands. Photography is common in the lobby but strictly prohibited during performance; leave large tripods behind and set phones to silent. The show runs two hours and thirty minutes including intermission; factor that timing into your return plans. This outing suits couples, small groups, and theater clubs who want an easy trip into Pittsburgh without the parking hassle too.