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Awards and Nominations
winner
The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Outstanding ensemble in a musical
Philadelphia Theatre Company, The Scottsboro Boys
winner
The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Outstanding overall production of a musical
Philadelphia Theatre Company, The Scottsboro Boys
The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Outstanding overall production of a play
Philadelphia Theatre Company, The Outgoing Tide
Videos
Video: Watch the Teaser For WILDERNESS GENERATION at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Michael Major - 2026-04-15 15:19:17
Video: The Lazours Perform 'Into the Sky' From NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-02-05 12:00:20
Video: Jordan Dobson Performs 'Santa Cruz' from NIGHT SIDE SONGS at A.R.T.
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-27 15:30:20
Video: Inside Rehearsals of Philadelphia Theatre Company's NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by Joshua Wright - 2025-01-06 15:42:25
Video: Get A First Look At Philadelphia Theatre Company's THE DUAT
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-13 16:37:07
Video: Learn More About Philadelphia Theatre Company's Immersive THE DUAT
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-15 10:49:14
Video: Cast Members Rachel Handler and Christian Prentice on Philadelphia Theatre Company's COST OF LIVING
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-13 10:39:49
Video: Kiko Laureano and Director Taibi Magar Discuss AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL on Fox 9
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-05-14 14:12:05
VIDEO: First Look at Philadelphia Theatre Company's Production of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
by Alan Henry - 2023-04-12 16:42:00
News
Exclusive: Listen to 'I Will Check In On You' From The Lazours' NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
Night Side Songs – the cast album, will be released in streaming and digital formats. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to the song “I Will Check In On You' now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
Night Side Songs – the cast album, will be released in streaming and digital formats. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to the song “I Will Check In On You' now!
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Unveils New Musical Grant Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre named 22 grant recipients across the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals and the Impact & Exploration Fund, supporting new musical development and organizational initiatives at member theatres nationwide.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre named 22 grant recipients across the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals and the Impact & Exploration Fund, supporting new musical development and organizational initiatives at member theatres nationwide.
NIGHT SIDE SONGS Cast Album Out This Month Featuring Robin de Jesús, Mary Testa and More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026
Octoverse Media and Warner Music Group's Arts Music will release the cast album of the Lincoln Center Theater musical, with a single from THE LAZOURS' score out now.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026
Octoverse Media and Warner Music Group's Arts Music will release the cast album of the Lincoln Center Theater musical, with a single from THE LAZOURS' score out now.
SUMMER, 1976 to Open Lantern Theater Company's Season in Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2026
Lantern Theater Company will present the Philadelphia premiere of David Auburn's SUMMER, 1976, directed by Kate Galvin, at St. Stephen's Theater in Center City.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2026
Lantern Theater Company will present the Philadelphia premiere of David Auburn's SUMMER, 1976, directed by Kate Galvin, at St. Stephen's Theater in Center City.
La Guagua 47 Will Perform in Concert at Esperanza Arts Center's Arte En Las Calles Neighborhood Summer Series
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026
Esperanza Arts Center will present the first-ever concert performance of Alba Martínez's musical LA GUAGUA 47, featuring a community chorus and band, as the centerpiece of its fifth annual Arte en las Calles outdoor festival in Hunting Park.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026
Esperanza Arts Center will present the first-ever concert performance of Alba Martínez's musical LA GUAGUA 47, featuring a community chorus and band, as the centerpiece of its fifth annual Arte en las Calles outdoor festival in Hunting Park.
PlayPenn New Play Development Conference to Offer 19 Free Public Events in Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference returns to Philadelphia with 19 free public events featuring six new play presentations, workshops, and conversations timed to the nation's 250th anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference returns to Philadelphia with 19 free public events featuring six new play presentations, workshops, and conversations timed to the nation's 250th anniversary.
Roger Q. Mason, Sarah Mantell and More to Join PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
PlayPenn’s nationally recognized New Play Development Conference will bring together readings of new plays alongside a citywide series of civic gatherings, workshops, artist exchanges, and public conversations focusing on art and democracy.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
PlayPenn’s nationally recognized New Play Development Conference will bring together readings of new plays alongside a citywide series of civic gatherings, workshops, artist exchanges, and public conversations focusing on art and democracy.
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK's Dascha Polanco and Diane Guerrero Will Lead EGOÍSTA Workshop
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Egoísta, the new comedy by award-winning playwright Erlina Ortiz, will have a workshop presentation reuniting Dascha Polanco and Diane Guerrero for the first time since starring together in Netflix’s acclaimed “Orange Is the New Black.'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Egoísta, the new comedy by award-winning playwright Erlina Ortiz, will have a workshop presentation reuniting Dascha Polanco and Diane Guerrero for the first time since starring together in Netflix’s acclaimed “Orange Is the New Black.'
Theatre Horizon Names Amina Robinson As New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Amina Robinson, a Philadelphia director and Temple University professor who made history as the first Black woman to win a Barrymore Award for Outstanding Direction of a Musical, has been named Artistic Director of Theatre Horizon in Norristown, PA.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Amina Robinson, a Philadelphia director and Temple University professor who made history as the first Black woman to win a Barrymore Award for Outstanding Direction of a Musical, has been named Artistic Director of Theatre Horizon in Norristown, PA.
THE PIANO LESSON to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 35th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.
Urbanite Theatre to Launch Season 13 With New Lineup of Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL. Full details on the upcoming season's productions are now available.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL. Full details on the upcoming season's productions are now available.
Eboni Booth, Roger Q. Mason and More to Headline PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference, themed 'Democracy in Action,' will feature new works by Roger Q. Mason and more, plus an interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Eboni Booth, across Philadelphia and New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference, themed 'Democracy in Action,' will feature new works by Roger Q. Mason and more, plus an interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Eboni Booth, across Philadelphia and New York City.
Sneak Peek of LA GUAGUA 47 Will Be Held at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Philadelphia Theatre Company will present a free one-night-only concert reading of LA GUAGUA 47: A PHILADELPHIA MUSICAL, a new work by Alba Martínez, directed by Laurie Woolery, ahead of a planned full production.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Philadelphia Theatre Company will present a free one-night-only concert reading of LA GUAGUA 47: A PHILADELPHIA MUSICAL, a new work by Alba Martínez, directed by Laurie Woolery, ahead of a planned full production.
LIBERATION and More Set For Studio Theatre's 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Studio Theatre in Washington, DC announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring works by Pulitzer Prize winners Sanaz Toossi, James Ijames, and Bess Wohl, alongside plays by Joshua Harmon and Alice Childress.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Studio Theatre in Washington, DC announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring works by Pulitzer Prize winners Sanaz Toossi, James Ijames, and Bess Wohl, alongside plays by Joshua Harmon and Alice Childress.
Interview: Taibi Magar of WILDERNESS GENERATION at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Taylor Shiley - May 13, 2026
We sat down to discuss everything from Philadelphia Theatre Company to the world premiere of Pulitzer-Prize winner James Ijames' new play, Wilderness Generation.
by Taylor Shiley - May 13, 2026
We sat down to discuss everything from Philadelphia Theatre Company to the world premiere of Pulitzer-Prize winner James Ijames' new play, Wilderness Generation.
BD Wong-Led THE GLASS MENAGERIE and More Set For Philadelphia Theatre Company 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Philadelphia Theatre Company announced its 52nd season, featuring two Philadelphia premieres, Tony Award-winning PURPOSE, and a reimagined GLASS MENAGERIE starring BD Wong.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Philadelphia Theatre Company announced its 52nd season, featuring two Philadelphia premieres, Tony Award-winning PURPOSE, and a reimagined GLASS MENAGERIE starring BD Wong.
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.
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.
SHUCKED & More Lead Philadelphia's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks in Philadelphia for Spring 2026!
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks in Philadelphia for Spring 2026!
Interview: Will Blum in 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 31, 2026
We had the opportunity to interview Will Blum about his background, career, and the upcoming show at Paper Mill Playhouse.
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 31, 2026
We had the opportunity to interview Will Blum about his background, career, and the upcoming show at Paper Mill Playhouse.
A CHORUS LINE and More Set for Geva Theatre 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY, led by Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, will present a dynamic 2026/27 season featuring musicals, dramas, and new works, starting with A CHORUS LINE in September.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY, led by Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, will present a dynamic 2026/27 season featuring musicals, dramas, and new works, starting with A CHORUS LINE in September.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Philadelphia Theatre Company been nominated for?
Outstanding ensemble in a musical (The Barrymore Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Outstanding overall production of a musical (The Barrymore Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys and Outstanding overall production of a play (The Barrymore Awards) for The Outgoing Tide.
What awards has Philadelphia Theatre Company won?
Philadelphia Theatre Company has won the following awards: Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical at The Barrymore Awards for The Scottsboro Boys, and Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical at The Barrymore Awards for The Scottsboro Boys.
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