Philadelphia Theatre Newsroom

Following his Off-Broadway debut with last summer's Abandon All Hope premiering at Theatre Row, Philly-area playwright Peter Fenton has partnered with Newtown Arts Company, a community theater in Bucks County where he resides, to stage the world premiere production of his new teen comedy, Coronation.

The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival will host a Community Day on July 6, 2024, featuring family-friendly activities, live performances, and behind-the-scenes tours.

People's Light celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a diverse season of productions, special programming, and events.

Theatre School @ North Coast Rep will present HAMLET, directed by: Benjamin Cole. See photos of the cast!

Experience the new generation of women instrumentalists in jazz at Chris' Jazz Cafe from July 24-27. Celebrate a sisterhood of talented musicians pushing the boundaries of jazz.

The No Name Pops will kick off their second season on November 16th, featuring a diverse range of performances and musical styles. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Applications for the 2nd Playwrights Cohort at PlayPenn will open in July 2024. Learn more and see how to apply!

The world premiere musical LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS debuts at Bucks County Playhouse on July 28, 2024.

Philadelphia audiences are invited to discover the original work of seven local musical theater writing teams in the newest installment of MusiCoLab’s Showcase Series, to be presented at the Drake Proscenium Theater, 302 S. Hicks St. in Center City Philadelphia, on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7 pm.

Shakespeare’s whimsical tale of young love and mischievous fairies gets a reimagined look this summer in Delaware County as Hedgerow Theatre partners with Mauckingbird Theatre Company.

Tony-award Nominee Josh Young will serve as the Musical Theater Arts Mentor at URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy for Session 1 & 2 this summer.

Experience Jim Henson's LABYRINTH like never before with a 30-city North American tour featuring the iconic soundtrack performed live on stage, launching September 24.

The Shawnee Playhouse will present A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts has announced 2024 Summer Circus Camp June 17 - August 23, for students looking to run off to the region's big top.

Shakespeare in Clark Park will return this summer with an updated classic and expanded community involvement. From July 24-28, 2024 at 7 p.m. the popular theater company will present outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It,” with contemporary and creative innovations, including input from participants in a series of community poetry workshops. 

The 35th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, June 22nd from 11:00am to 7:00pm and Sunday, June 23rd  from 11:00am to 6:00pm.

Get a first look at Philadelphia Theatre Company's THE DUAT By Roger Q. Mason in this all-new video. The production is Directed by Taibi Magar. Taking its title from the mythical Egyptian afterlife, The Duat is a psychological portrait of Cornelius Johnson, a FBI counterintelligence officer, in a battle for his very soul.

InterAct Theatre Company has unveiled its 2024-25 season, featuring a diverse array of thought-provoking productions. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

The Shawnee Playhouse will present My Fair Lady, from June 15th through July 7th, 2024.

Inis Nua Theatre Company in Philadelphia will wrap up its 20th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of Lovesong by Welsh Playwright Abi Morgan, running through June 23, 2024. See photos from the production.

Following the sudden closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia on Friday, Muhlenberg College is offering a pathway to welcome UArts students to their Allentown campus. 

NOISES OFF at BCP is directed by Hunter Foster, stars Marilu Henner, and is a guaranteed winner for a late spring weekend.

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' will embark on a new tour this year beginning on the East Coast of the U.S., followed by more than 50 cities across the United States and Canada.

Watch as Arden Theatre's Once on This Island Director Amina Robinson and Assistant Director Mariah Ghant share clips from the show and reveal what it takes to develop a musical's look and feel.

On Saturday, June 8th at 4:00 PM, student musicians in the Musicopia String Orchestra (MSO) program will perform their annual Spring Concert at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia (2125 Chestnut Street).