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John-Paul Satre's NO EXIT Extended at Quintessence Theatre Group

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

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

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!

Quintessence Theatre Group Presents Clifford Odets' WAITING FOR LEFTY, January 18- February 18

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic theatre, continues Season XIII: Celebrating the Extraordinary with Clifford Odets' American classic Waiting For Lefty. Directed by Kyle Haden, Waiting For Lefty remains an incendiary and revolutionary play about the growing pains of labor in capitalist America, and starts previews January 18, with an Opening Night Saturday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Quintessence Theatre Group Extends MARY POPPINS Through January 8; New Year's Day Performance Added

Audiences will get one more week to experience Quintessence Theatre Group's well reviewed and audience favorite production of Mary Poppins with an extension until January 8. 

Two Philadelphia Favorites Set To Star in MARY POPPINS Beginning This Month

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, continues Season XIII: Celebrating the Extraordinary with P.L. Travers' Mary Poppins.

Quintessence Theatre Group Extends Reclamation Repertory

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, announces the extension of The Reclamation Repertory,  a rotating repertory of Pearl Cleage's epic historical fiction Flyin' West and Alexandre Dumas fils' enduring tragic romance Camille.

Quintessence Theatre to Present The Reclamation Repertory Featuring FLYIN' WEST and CAMILLE

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, will conclude with Season XII: Breaking the Cycle with a rotating repertory of Pearl Cleage’s epic historical fiction Flyin' West and Alexandre Dumas fils’ enduring tragic romance Camille. 

Quintessence Theatre to Stage THE WINTER'S TALE and THE ALCHEMIST

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, continues Season XII: Breaking the Cycle with repertory productions of William Shakespeare’s genre-defying romance The Winter’s Tale and Ben Jonson’s satirical farce The Alchemist. The repertory starts previews March 16, with an Opening Weekend Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26.

Photos: First Look at LITTLE WOMEN From Quintessence Theatre Group

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia’s professional classic repertory theatre, announces Little Women: The Broadway Musical, running now through January 2, 2022.

Quintessence Theatre Group Announces LITTLE WOMEN Casting Change

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, announces a casting change in their current production of Little Women: The Broadway Musical, running now through January 2, 2022. Jordan Dobson, who was cast as Laurie, departed the production after Sunday's performance due to being called into a Broadway production. South Philadelphia based actor Will Stephan Connell is replacing him.

Quintessence Theatre Group Reopens With Musical Adaptation Of LITTLE WOMEN

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, celebrates its return to in-person theatre by continuing its eight-year tradition of presenting classics for the whole family during the holiday season.

Video: Rachel Bay Jones and More Lead THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH at Quintessence Theatre

Quintessence Theatre Group presents a full virtual production of Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth, directed by Artistic Director Alexander Burns, streaming through August 1.

Rachel Bay Jones and Leigha Kato to Lead Virtual Production of THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH

Quintessence Theatre Group will present a full virtual production of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth, directed by Artistic Director Alexander Burns, July 19 – August 1. The production features Rachel Bay Jones and Benim Foster as Mrs. Maggie Antrobus and Mr. George Antrobus. Leigha Kato stars as Sabina.

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS Will Be Presented By Quintessence Theatre as a Two-Part Audio Series in June

The Seven Deadly Sins cycle has been adapted into seven short audio theatre pieces, which can be enjoyed together or separately for the most flexible listening experience. Audiences can enjoy the series directly through the Quintessence Theatre webpage, or via podcasting platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify.

Quintessence Theatre Presents an Encore Broadcast Of THE LITTLE PRINCESS

Due to popular demand, Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, is offering a special filmed version of their holiday hit The Little Princess. This recording of a live performance from the show's initial run offers audiences the opportunity to watch whenever they like from January 25 - 31.

Quintessence Theatre Group Extends Interactive THE LITTLE PRINCESS

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, continues its celebrated seven-year tradition of presenting classics for the entire family during the holiday season with a full virtual production of Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Little Princess. This production, perfect for the holiday season, is a hit, and the company is now extending it through January 3.

Quintessence Theatre Group Presents Virtual Production Of THE LITTLE PRINCESS

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, continues its celebrated seven-year tradition of presenting classics for the entire family during the holiday season with a full virtual production of Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Little Princess starting December 9.

Quintessence Theatre Presents DANTON'S DEATH As Part Of Virtual PlayReading Festival

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, is set to livestream Georg Büchner's Danton's Death on November 2, as part of Shout into the Void: A Virtual Play Reading Festival.

Quintessence Theatre Group Hosts Virtual Miscast Cabaret Fundraiser May 24

Quintessence Theatre Group has invited a group of artists from their tenth anniversary season for a virtual performance to raise funds for the company, The Waist-Up-Black-Tie Miscast Cabaret: A Virtual Fancy Fundraiser.