Contemporary Stage

La consagración de nadie Makes North American Premiere at La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Following sold-out runs at FIBA-International Performing Arts Festival of Buenos Aires and Zagreb’s Sounded Bodies Festival, La consagración de nadie (Unsuccessful) will have its North American premiere at La MaMa.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Enters Final Week of Performances at The Ritz Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

Time is running out to experience the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella at The Ritz Theatre Company! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: EDINBURGH 2024: IIIII â€" ABOUT THE ART OF LETTING GO, Underbelly Circus Hub On The Meadows
by Christiana Rose - Aug 22, 2024

Sandra Hanschitz & Joel Beierer perform in IIIII - The Art of Letting Go at The Underbelly Circus Hub on The Meadows at The Beauty, a circus show showcasing the Cyr wheel.

Quintessence Theatre To Present World Premiere Adaptation of GIOVANNI'S ROOM And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

Quintessence Theatre celebrates its 15th anniversary with a world premiere adaptation of Baldwin's GIOVANNI'S ROOM and the Philadelphia premiere of Crimp's CYRANO DE BERGERAC.

Quintessence Theatre Announces Appointment Of Erica Ezold As Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2024

Quintessence Theatre, in residence at the Sedgwick Theater in Philadelphia's Mount Airy neighborhood, has announced that effective April 15, 2024, Erica Ezold has joined the organization as Executive Director.

Quintessence Theatre to Present Shakespeare's MACBETH This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024

Quintessence Theatre’s Season XIV will continue with a production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, on stage this March and April at the Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy. See performances dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Indira Varma And John Lithgow To Be Honored At Shakespeare Theatre Company's Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the star-studded line-up and honorees to be celebrated at its annual Gala on April 15, 2024.

Review: RENT Rocks At Baltimore's Theatre Project AND M & T Bank Exchange
by Cybele Pomeroy - Jan 30, 2024

RENT is an assemblage of romantic tragedy interspersed with moments that touch your heart, rattle your nerves or tickle your funny bone, set in the gritty underbelly of New York at the height of the AIDS epidemic. The show is a tribute to the spirit of people undaunted by poverty, addiction and illness in the face of a very bleak reality. 

The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio to Present THE SKELETON CREW Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio presents 'Skeleton Crew,' a play that explores the lives of four auto plant workers during the 2008 recession.

THE FANTASTICKS And THE LITTLE PRINCE Extended Into January At Quintessence Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023

Quintessence Theatre Group extends its holiday shows, 'The Fantasticks' and 'The Little Prince,' into January. Don't miss these magical and adventurous productions for all ages.

THE LITTLE PRINCE Comes to Quintessence Theatre This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023

This holiday season Quintessence is presenting The Little Prince - The Musical with Book and Lyrics by John Scoullar and Music by Rick Cummins.  

THE FANTASTICKS Comes to Quintessence This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

This holiday season Quintessence presents The Fantasticks, the legendary longest running musical that ran off-Broadway for over 55 years.

John-Paul Satre's NO EXIT Extended at Quintessence Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023

Quintessence Theatre Group extends the run of John-Paul Satre's 'No Exit' through November 5. Don't miss the chance to see this fierce take on the afterlife at the Sedgwick Theater in Northwest Philadelphia.

Quintessence Theatre Group Announces The Extension Of George Bernard Shaw's MAJOR BARBARA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2023

Quintessence Theatre Group extends George Bernard Shaw’s 'Major Barbara' at the Sedgwick Theater in Philadelphia. Don't miss this award-winning classic theatre company's repertory of 'Salvation and Damnation.' Additional performances added through October 29.

New Productions Of Shaw and Sartre Kickoff A Salvation And Damnation Repertory For Quintessence Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

Quintessence Theatre Group launches Season XIV of epic theatre with George Bernard Shaw’s stinging comedy Major Barbara and Jean-Paul Sartre’s fierce take on the afterlife, No Exit. Learn more about the shows, and find out how to get tickets here!

Stephen Schwartz, Pasek and Paul & More to Join MUSICAL THEATRE FEST at The Wallis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023

The ASCAP Foundation and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!

Richard O'Brien: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Wouldn't Get Made Today
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 20, 2023

On the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O’Brien has said he does not believe that the show would get made today.

DEAD CATS Comes To Devon and Cornwall in May 2023
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2023

Contemporary politics is a game without defined rules, where artifice and spin are the tools of choice, and where the moves are made across the boardroom table. When one side wins it almost inevitably profits only a select and privileged few.

Stephanie Hsu, Bill Irwin & More to Star in EURYDICE at Signature's 2023 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023

Signature Theatre has announced the all-star cast of its reading of Signature Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice for the annual Signature Gala. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Upcoming Theater Productions Announced at Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2023

From geriatrics to Jesus, with a little bit of Lucy thrown in, expect plenty of laughs from theater offerings at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in January and February.