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Azuka Theatre to Close Season with World Premiere of Christine Evans' GALILEE

Azuka Theatre will close their 2022/2023 season with the World Premiere of Galilee written by Christine Evans and directed by Azuka's Co-Artistic Director Rebecca May Flowers.
Video: Check Out Highlights From CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Walnut St. Theatre

Watch highlights from Walnut Street Theatre's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof!
Photos: First Look At CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF At Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre has released first look photos of their production of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Get your first peek at the production below!
Alanna Smith, Matthew Amira & More to Star in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre is continuing its 214th season with a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece in Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The production begins previews February 14, opens February 22, and continues through March 12, 2023, on the Walnut’s Mainstage.
Inis Nua Theatre and Philly AIDS Thrift Team Up For New Queer Reading Series

Inis Nua Theatre Company has announced the launch of Queer Connections Reading Series, featuring three moving stories that focus on life, love and competition.
Kathryn MacMillan Named New Artistic Director of Inis Nua Theatre Company

Inis Nua Theatre Company has announced new leadership for its much anticipated 19th season. After a nation-wide search, the Board of Directors has named Kathryn (KC) MacMillan is its new Artistic Director.
Lantern Theater Company Opens 2022/23 Season With TRAVESTIES By Tom Stoppard

​​​​​​​Lantern Theater Company will launch its 2022/23 Mainstage Season with Tom Stoppard's Tony Award-winning comic masterpiece, Travesties.
Inis Nua Theatre Presents 19th Season With Two Philly Premieres, Queer Reading Series, and More

Inis Nua Theatre Company presents their much-anticipated 19th Season featuring two mainstage Philadelphia premieres, a new Queer-focused reading series and the always-popular pop-up play in a pub (meat pie and a pint included).
Lantern Theater Company Announces Filmed Version Of 2017's CORIOLANUS

Lantern Theater Company continues its reimagined 2020/21 season with a filmed version of its 2017 mainstage production of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare, directed by Lantern Artistic Director Charles McMahon, and streaming June 1 – 27, 2021.
Lantern Theater Company Presents William Shakespeare's OTHELLO

Lantern Theater Company continues its 2019/20 season with Othello, part of the company's ongoing commitment to produce the timeless stories of William Shakespeare for both the general public and local school students.
The Irish Heritage Theatre Presents WOMAN AND SCARECROW

Irish Heritage Theatre announces its Fall 2019 production Woman and Scarecrow by Marina Carr. After a highly successful and critically acclaimed 'Fathers of Ireland' season last year featuring Lay Me Down Softly ( second Barrymore recommendation) and IHT's beloved production of Da , which was the company's best attended show to date, IHT moves to a season of plays dedicated to exploring the final days of life as we know it. The Irish Heritage Theatre's first 'End of Days in Ireland' offering is the aforementioned Woman and Scarecrow, following the last day of the life of the titular character as she wrestles with her inner demons and her alter ego. IHT will follow that up with the classic, Steward of Christendom by Sebastian Barry, a Lear-like exploration of a former officer's final days.
11th Hour Theatre Company Kicks Off Summer And Closes Season

11th Hour Theatre Company heats up the city with a three-show concert performance of City of Angels. This TONY Award winning musical will feature a cast of musical theatre stars and the 17-piece Big Band from The Summer Club. City of Angels has a book by Larry Gelbart, Music by Cy Coleman, and Lyrics by David Zippel. It is directed by 11th Hour Resident Director Megan Nicole O'Brien with Music Direction by Dan Kazemi. Larry Lees is conducting the Big Band.  The concert will be Friday, June 7(8 p.m.) and Saturday, June 8 (2 p.m. and 8 p.m.) at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad Street. Tickets cost $19-$39. They are available online at www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org or by phone at 267-987-9865.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES And More Announced At 1812 Productions

As This Is The Week That Is plays through the month of December,1812 Productions will present a special two-night-only staged reading of David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries. A modern comedy classic about the author's time as a Macy's Christmas elf, this special event stars David Bardeen in his 1812 Productions debut.
1812 Continues Season with THE SANTALAND DIARIES and More

As This Is The Week That Is plays through the month of December,1812 Productions will present a special two-night-only staged reading of David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries. A modern comedy classic about the author's time as a Macy's Christmas elf, this special event stars David Bardeen in his 1812 Productions debut. The evening will also feature a musical selection of holiday favorites with Emily Kleimo at the mic and Gina Giachero at the piano.
Theatre Horizon's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Takes Unique Take On Classic Tale

This sure isn't your normal take on Peter Pan. Theatre Horizon, a professional theatre company located in Norristown, PA, will present a new vision for the beloved musical tale PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Directed by award-winning theatre artist Matthew Decker, the production will play April 26 through May 20, 2018 at 401 DeKalb Street, Norristown.
Lantern Theater Company to Present Philadelphia Premiere of RED VELVET

Lantern Theater Company will launch its 24th season with the regional premiere of Red Velvet, Lolita Chakrabarti's stirring play based on the true story of 19th century actor Ira Aldridge, who made history as the first African-American actor to portray Othello in 1833 London.
Lantern Theater Company Announces 2017-18 Season Casting

Lantern Theater Company announces complete casting for its upcoming 2017/18 season, which begins this week with the Philadelphia premiere of Red Velvet by Lolita Chakrabarti. Theater critics and members of the press are invited to attend Red Velvet opening night on Wednesday, September 13 at 7 p.m.
Theatre Philadelphia Announces 2017 Barrymore Award Nominees

Theatre Philadelphia, the region's marketing and leadership organization for theatre, has announced the 2017 nominees for the Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theatre.
Lantern Theater Company presents Philadelphia Premiere of RED VELVET

Lantern Theater Company will launch its 24th season with the regional premiere of Red Velvet, Lolita Chakrabarti's stirring play based on the true story of 19th century actor Ira Aldridge, who made history as the first African-American actor to portray Othello in 1833 London. Longtime Lantern artistic collaborator Peter DeLaurier will direct a cast that includes Tony Award nominee Forrest McClendon as Ira Aldridge, with David Bardeen, Damon Bonetti, Liz Filios, Adam Hammet, David Pica, Ebony Pullum, and Lauren Sowa. Theater critics and members of the press are invited to attend opening night on Wednesday, September 13 at 7 p.m. A full schedule is included in the fact sheet below.
Lantern Theater Company to Present Philadelphia Premiere of RED VELVET

Lantern Theater Company will launch its 24th season with the regional premiere of Red Velvet, Lolita Chakrabarti's stirring play based on the true story of 19th century actor Ira Aldridge, who made history as the first African-American actor to portray Othello in 1833 London.

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