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The Benedum Center (formerly known as the '''Stanley Theater''') is a Theater venue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania . It opened on February 27 , 1928 and is currently able to host about 2,885 people. In 1987 the $43 million restoration of the Stanley Theater was completed and the venue has been re-opened as "Benedum Center". It was named "Number One Auditorium in the U.S." by '' Billboard ''. The Center is the home of the Pittsburgh Opera . It is also known under Rock and Reggae fans. The Grateful Dead performed two legendary shows at the Stanley, and reggae icon Bob Marley performed his last show ever at the Stanley on September 23 , 1980 , before his untimely death in 1981 . EXTERNAL LINKS
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