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The Media Theatre Announces Cast Of BABY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2020

'BABY', the musical from the acclaimed duo Richard Maltby, Jr., and David Shire, examines how parents-to-be experience the emotional stresses and triumphs, as well as the desperate lows and the comic highs that accompany the anticipation and arrival of a baby.

Review Roundup: NEXT TO NORMAL at The Media Theatre
by Leah Windahl - Feb 10, 2018

The Media Theatre presents Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt's Pultizer Prize winning musical, NEXT TO NORMAL. This deeply moving rock-musical follows a typical suburban family, haunted by past trauma that manifests itself in matriarch Diana's bipolar disorder. NEXT TO NORMAL opened on January 31st and runs through February 25th.

BWW Review: Media's 'NEXT TO NORMAL' is Next to Perfect!
by Pati Buehler - Feb 7, 2018

Director/Choreographer Geoffrey Goldberg returns to the Media after his wonderful work on Media's Billy Elliot to take the helm of this award winning emotionally charged production. Surrounded by an outstanding principle cast led by Philly area favorites Krissy Fraelich and Ben Dibble (Diana & Dan), this brave production unfolds. Far from a 'feel good' show and more of a 'feel everything' experience, Next is To Normal the musical is the portrait of a manic-depressive mother, the people she loves and the pain that cripples her and prevents a typical suburban family from living a 'normal' life.

Photo Flash: The Media Theatre presents NEXT TO NORMAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2018

'Next to Normal' is a contemporary family drama, about a woman's struggle with mental illness, and the effects of her illness on her family. It is on at The Media Theatre now throughFebruary 25. For tickets, visit mediatheatre.org or call 610-891-0100.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Produces THE PRODUCERS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2018

Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the ever-popular musical The Producers with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan and music and lyrics by Mel Brooks on March 6-April 1. The multiple Tony-award winning musical is directed by Keith Baker, music directed by Douglass Lutz, with choreography by Stephen Casey and starring Danny Rutigliano and Michael Doherty and featuring Nicole Benoit, Fred Inkley, Morgan W. Reynolds, Jo Twiss, and Danny Vaccaro. The ensemble features Luke Bradt, Kathryn Brunner, Nicole Calabrese, Zachary J. Chiero, John D. DiFerdinando, Becca Goebel, Louis Jannuzzi III, Lauren Krigel, Patrick Ludt, Niklaus Patrick Miller, James E. Ofalt, Dominick Sannelli, Erika Wasko, and Keith Watford.

Winners Announced For The 2017 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; Media's SIDESHOW Wins Best Musical!
by Alan Henry - Jan 19, 2018

The votes have been counted... Check out the fill list of winners for the 2017 BWW Regional Awards!

The Media Theatre Announces All-Star Cast for NEXT TO NORMAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2018

The Media Theatre has Next To Normal this season, January 31 through February 25, and it's the region's only production which features an entire Actors Equity Association cast. The all-star list is well known to theatergoers from Philadelphia to West Chester, as well as from Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; Just One Week Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 22, 2017

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 15, 2017

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; SIDE SHOW Leads Best Ensemble!
by Alan Henry - Dec 8, 2017

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Photo Flash: Gateway Playhouse Celebrates the Life and Music of Marvin Hamlisch
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017

708661Valerie Lemon enjoyed two full houses this past weekend with ' Marvin & Me' celebrating the life and music of Marvin Hamlisch. She was joined by Mary Lou Barber, Patrick Ludt, and Karen Sutherland with Phil Hall as musical director.

Valerie Lemon-Led MARVIN & ME Set for This Weekend at Gateway Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2017

Broadway veterans and regional favorites will join Valerie Lemon in 'Marvin & Me' at the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ, tonight, October 7th at 8pm and tomorrow, October 8th at 3pm. Scroll down to learn more about the cast!

Valerie Lemon-Led MARVIN & ME Finds Full Company at Gateway Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017

Broadway veterans and regional favorites will join Valerie Lemon in 'Marvin & Me' at the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ, on October 7th at 8pm and October 8th at 3pm. Scroll down to learn more about the cast!

The Media Theatre to Present SIDE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2017

The Media Theatre has one musical per season which is not quite as mainstream as the other titles on its marquee, filling a particular void for those interested in passionate works by top notch writers and composers who have pieces in their oeuvre which deserve to be seen but are rarely produced.

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL Finds Its Ralphie at The Media Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2016

The hit show 'A Christmas Story: The Musical' is at The Media Theatre November 9 to January 8. It's suitable for all ages and makes a great outing for families during the holiday season. 

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL Finds Its Ralphie at The Media Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2016

The hit show 'A Christmas Story: The Musical' is at The Media Theatre November 9 to January 8. It's suitable for all ages and makes a great outing for families during the holiday season. 

Media Theatre to Present SCHOOL OF ROCK, 13 & More This Summer
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2016

?It's a Super Summer at The Media Theatre! With many shows to choose from including Andrew Lloyd Webber's "School of Rock" musical and a new Cabaret Series, theatre goers of all ages will have plenty to keep them entertained.

Media Theatre Closes 2015-16 Season with 1776, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2016

To close the 2015-16 season, The Media Theatre has a musical to lead Philadelphia into the time frame of the upcoming 2016 Democratic Convention which will be hosted by the City of Brotherly Love. 

Media Theatre Announces 1776 As 2015-2016 Season Closer
by Louisa Brady - Mar 20, 2016

To close the 2015-16 season, The Media Theatre has a musical to lead Philadelphia into the time frame of the upcoming 2016 Democratic Convention which will be hosted by the City of Brotherly Love. 

Brandon Ranalli, Gunar Daniels Share Lead in Media Theatre's BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2015

The Media Theatre has the Philadelphia region's professional premiere of the 10-time Tony winning Broadway show BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL.