Fred Rogers Archives - NEXTpittsburgh

Empathy and honesty wrapped in a cardigan. ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ is #1 on this NYT list

Mr. Rogers taught viewers of all ages to not be afraid of their feelings, to always look for the helpers and to like themselves just the way they are.

15 Oct 2020

Joanne Rogers, Tom Junod and Bill Isler on ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’

"What would Mr. Rogers do? "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," shot in Pittsburgh, opens Nov. 22 nationwide.

22 Nov 2019

Check out this uplifting New York Times story on Tom Hanks and Fred Rogers

"Tom Hanks is as nice as you think he is and exactly what you hope him to be."

14 Nov 2019

Tom Hanks earns praise as ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ debuts in Toronto

"Mostly, Hanks is having the best time ever."

09 Sep 2019

Check out the trailer for the Mr. Rogers movie ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’

This sneak peek at the Mr. Rogers movie is heartwarming and charming. We can't wait to see the movie.

22 Jul 2019

Full of whimsy and delight, Mister Rogers’ operas cater to the fans in all of us

“Audiences can expect to see the full depth and breadth of Fred Rogers' sometimes wild but always engaging imagination."

08 Jul 2019

Check out VisitPITTSBURGH’s ‘Pull Up a Chair’ ad campaign here, then tell us what you think.

Pull up a chair and check out the trailer for our city here.

23 Apr 2019

Awesome Pittsburgh is giving 100 people $10 each to perform acts of kindness. And report back.

Cash will be given with no strings attached, but Pittsburghers are encouraged to use it for small acts of kindness and share them online.

18 Mar 2019

Tom Hanks to film in Pittsburgh this fall, playing Fred Rogers

Lovable actor Tom Hanks seems the perfect choice to play the man who nurtured and educated generations of Pittsburghers.

09 Jul 2018

“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” documentary, opening soon, shows the man behind the cardigan

The kindest man in showbiz finally gets his closeup. Catch this powerful movie beginning June 5.

29 May 2018

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