PITTSBURGH — A very popular music venue in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood is closing its doors for good due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and an uncertain future.
The Rex Theater, a premier venue on East Carson Street, has been an area staple since occupying the space of a former vaudeville theater 11 years ago. It hosted local and national bands, primarily in indie, electronic and other genres.
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Since the shutdowns started in mid-March, The Rex hasn’t been able to host live shows.
#Pittsburgh - the @RexTheater on the South Side is closing. The owners cite “ongoing hardship and uncertain future caused by the Covid pandemic”. #WPXI #PGH pic.twitter.com/KGyg206ZqS
— Tony Ruffolo (@WPXITonyRuffolo) September 22, 2020
On Tuesday, officials with the venue posted a lengthy statement on social media explaining their decision to shut down permanently.
Due to the ongoing hardship and uncertain future caused by the Covid pandemic, The Rex Theater will be closing our doors...
Posted by The Rex Theater on Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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