Lindsay Smiling

Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Ruling, Broadway's Record Season & New York's $150M Tax Credit Boost
by Alex Freeman - Jun 1, 2026

On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.

Wilma Theater Names Lindsay Smiling as Sole Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

Philadelphia's Tony Award-winning Wilma Theater announced Lindsay Smiling as its sole Artistic Director, transitioning from his Co-Artistic Director role to lead the company alongside Managing Director Leigh Goldenberg.

Video: Watch the Teaser For WILDERNESS GENERATION at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2026

Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) has released the trailer video for the world premiere of Wilderness Generation, a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Award-nominated playwright James Ijames.

James Ijames' WILDERNESS GENERATION to Premiere at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames will present his new play, WILDERNESS GENERATION, at the Philadelphia Theatre Company starting April 15. Directed by Obie Award winner Taibi Magar.

The Wilma Theater Launches Digital Presentation of Cabaret Show POOR JUDGE
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026

Following the in-person run, Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater has launched the digital presentation of the Barrymore Award-winning production, Poor Judge – A Pig Iron Production.

Citywide James Ijames Pass Expands To Include New Two-Show Option In Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

Responding to high demand, the Citywide James Ijames Pass now includes a two-show option, allowing access to major productions at Philadelphia's Wilma Theater and another venue for $90.

POOR JUDGE is Now Playing at the Wilma Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

The Wilma Theater is presenting the return of the Barrymore Award-winning production, Poor Judge – A Pig Iron Production, a dance-theater cabaret set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Aimee Mann.

POOR JUDGE Featuring the Music of Aimee Mann to Return to The Wilma Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

The Wilma Theater will celebrate the return of the Barrymore Award-winning production, Poor Judge – A Pig Iron Production, an exhilarating dance-theater cabaret set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Aimee Mann.

OEDIPUS IN SEATTLE Opens Theatre Horizon's 21st Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

Theatre Horizon will open its 21st season with Oedipus in Seattle, an experimental theatrical adventure blending myth and romantic comedy in real time.

SDCF Reveals Recipient of Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Dominic Moore-Dunson, an award-winning choreographer and arts leader, has been selected as the 2025-2026 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist.

Cast Set for RED & BLACK at MusiCoLab in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

MusiCoLab will present workshop performances of Red & Black. RED & BLACK, a new musical by Philadelphia-based artists Nick Hatcher, Sheridan Merrick, and David Thomas, asks this question with compelling clarity and originality.

HAMLET and ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD to Run in Repertory at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival will present a bold repertory pairing of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead this summer, running July 9 through August 3 on the Main Stage at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at DeSales University.

THE SNOW QUEEN and More Set for The Wilma Theater 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater has revealed four productions for its 2025-26 season. See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.

Workshop Presentations Set For RED & BLACK: A Musical on Racism and Healing
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Charlie Gilbert, Executive Director of MusiCoLab, the non-profit incubator for new musical theater in Philadelphia, has announced the upcoming workshop presentations of RED & BLACK.

The NEA Grant Terminations and What it Means for the Future of American Theatre
by Cara Joy David - May 19, 2025

Theater makers have a “show must go on” spirit. So it is no surprise that the vast majority of the over forty artistic leaders I spoke to in the last two weeks believed they would find a way to survive even without promised National Endowment for the Arts funding. But it won’t be easy.

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia Receives 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor recognizes a regional theatre company that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement contributing to the growth of theatre nationally.

The Wilma Theater Announces Four Philadelphia Premieres And More for 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

Discover the exciting new 2024-25 season productions announced by The Wilma Theater. Get the latest details on the upcoming shows and subscription options.

The Wilma Theater Presents Radical New Production Of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024

Discover the radically reclaimed production of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN by Bertolt Brecht at The Wilma Theater.

The Wilma Theater and The League Of Live Stream Theater Partner To Present Four Worldwide Live Stream Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024

Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater (265  South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107) will partner with The League of Live Stream  Theater (LOLST) to present four worldwide live-stream performances of My Mama and The Full-Scale Invasion by Ukrainian playwright Sasha Denisova.

Video: The Wilma Theater's Docuseries on the Making of HILMA Continues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024

Dive into the behind-the-scenes process of 'Hilma,' the groundbreaking contemporary opera, as The Wilma Theater releases the second installment of their captivating docuseries. Discover the creative journey and inspiration behind this world premiere production.