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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 4, 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 7, 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 18, 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.

Review: MY MAMA AND THE FULL SCALE INVASION at Woolly Mammoth Theatre
by Jake Bridges - Sep 18, 2023

What did our critic think of MY MAMA AND THE FULL SCALE INVASION at Woolly Mammoth Theatre? How do you tell the story of a person who has lived 1,000 lives? How do you capture a life that includes being born into Nazi occupation, raising a child, surviving a massive nuclear accident, and a full-scale invasion of a homeland…all in a tight, 90-minute package?

Theatre Philadelphia Unveils First Full Slate Of Barrymore Nominees Since 2019
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023

The Barrymore Awards return to honor the 2022-2023 theatre season in Philadelphia. With 66 productions recommended, this year's nominations celebrate the diversity of local artists and theatre companies. Stay tuned for the ceremony date and location announcement.

MY MAMA AND THE FULL-SCALE INVASION Comes to Woolly Mammoth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company kicks off its 2023-24 Enter the Woollyverse season with the world premiere of My Mama and the Full-Scale Invasion, an over-the-top look at the current war and invasion in Ukraine through one family's story.

TWELFTH NIGHT Filmed Live At The Wilma Theater to Stream This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023

Digital theater trailblazer The Wilma Theater is offering a streaming version of its onstage production of TWELFTH NIGHT, available to view on demand through July 23.

ETERNAL LIFE PART 1 At The Wilma Theater Now Streaming
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2023

Digital theater pioneer the Wilma Theater is offering a streaming version of its onstage production ETERNAL LIFE PART 1, which was written by Nathan Alan Davis and directed by Morgan Green, who directed the world premiere digital production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning FAT HAM. The production will be available to view on demand from May 1-14.

Wilma Theater Presents ETERNAL LIFE PART 1, April 11- 30
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia is proud to present the world premiere of ETERNAL LIFE PART 1 by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Co-Artistic Director Morgan Green, on stage April 11-30 2023.

Review: Alice Childress' FLORENCE & MOJO at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey-Two Plays Enthrall Audiences
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 3, 2022

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) continues their 2022 season with two engaging one-act plays, 'Florence & Mojo' on their Main Stage written by the renowned African American playwright, Alice Childress.

STNJ Presents FLORENCE and MOJO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is excited to bring two very different but superb one-act plays, Florence and Mojo, by Alice Childress to its Main Stage. Alice Childress, often acknowledged as the only 20th-century African-American woman to have written, produced, and published plays for four decades, was at the height of her powers in the 1950s and 60s.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2022

William Shakespeare's joyous and popular comedy Much Ado About Nothing will open at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, the professional theatre on the campus of DeSales University. The show previews July 13 and 14, opens July 15, and runs through August 7 in the Schubert Theatre at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts.

Photos: First Look at FAIRVIEW Directed by Pulitzer Prize Winner James Ijames - Now Extended at The Wilma Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022

The Wilma Theater announced today a one-week extension for Fairview, the groundbreaking 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames. Originally set to close on Saturday June 18, the production will now conclude its run on Sunday June 26. Take a look at photos of the production!

The Wilma Theater Presents Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play FAIRVIEW
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2022

The Wilma Theater finishes its 2021-22 Season with Fairview, the groundbreaking 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Pulitzer Prize-winner James Ijames.

Wilma Theater to Present New Adaptation of THE CHERRY ORCHARD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2022

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia is preparing for the premiere of their highly anticipated adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, directed by Dmitry Krymov. THE CHERRY ORCHARD runs April 12, 2022 through May 1, 2022.

11th Hour Theatre Company to Present A PHILADELPHIA CHRISTMAS CAROL Radio Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2021

11th Hour Theatre Company is celebrating the holidays with a gorgeous, professionally-designed radio play version of the classic Charles Dickens tale. A Philadelphia Christmas Carol (based on Mark Shanahan's A Merry Little Christmas Carol) will feature some of the region's most recognizable performers from across the city's stages .

Wilma Theater's MINOR CHARACTER: SIX TRANSLATIONS OF UNCLE VANYA AT THE SAME TIME Will Be Available For Streaming Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2021

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia will stream their critically-acclaimed production of Minor Character, the latest digital theater from the Wilma. Featuring the Wilma's HotHouse Acting Company, this warm-hearted yet bittersweet look at love, longing, and the limitations of language will be available for streaming from October 25 - November 7, 2021.

Wilma Theater Announces Return To Live Performances With Regional Premiere Of MINOR CHARACTER: SIX TRANSLATIONS OF UNCLE VANYA AT THE SAME TIME
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2021

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia will welcome back live audiences with the regional premiere of Minor Character: Six Translations of Uncle Vanya at the Same Time, a joyful and music-filled comedic kaleidoscope.