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Susan Riley Stevens has been a member of the Walnut Street Theatre family since moving to Philadelphia in 2001. She’s been seen on the mainstage in HARVEY, GOD OF CARNAGE, FALLEN ANGELS, and A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, and in the Independence Studio Theatre productions of THE GIFT, SPEAKING IN TONGUES and THE PRESCOTT METHOD. Next up is NOISES OFF!

Susan’s regional credits include 1812 Productions, InterAct Theatre Company, Theatre Horizon, People’s Light and Theatre, Bristol Riverside, Arden Theatre Company, Portland Stage Company, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Yale Repertory Theatre, Peterborough Players, Dallas Theatre Center, and 9 seasons with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. She is the recipient of the 2007 Barrymore Award for Best Actress in a Play for BAD DATES at Act 2 Playhouse and holds an MFA from the Yale School of Drama. Susan lives in Merchantville, NJ with her husband, actor/director Greg Wood, and their daughter, Laura.

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Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Walnut Street Theatre

It’s 23 years into George and Martha’s minefield marriage, and passion has long since cooled into contempt The play is a cruel and competitive game of escalating insults between career-stalled history professor George (a riveting Greg Wood) and Martha (a boozy and absolutely compelling Susan Riley Stevens),
VIDEO: Get A First Look at Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Walnut Street Theatre

Get a first look at Walnut Street Theatre's production of WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, now on stage through February 4th, 2024.
Neil Simon's LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS Announced At Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues its 214th season with a comedic romantic romp in Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Written by the legendary Neil Simon (who received his start at the Walnut with the 1961 premiere of “Come Blow Your Horn”), the production begins previews January 10, opens January 18, and continues through February 5, 2023, on the Walnut's Mainstage.
Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs to Present A COUPLE OF SWELLS at Act II Playhouse

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA has announced that Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs are now onstage in a new comedy cabaret, 'A Couple of Swells.'
Noël Coward's BLITHE SPIRIT Comes To The Walnut

Walnut Street Theatre continues its 213th season with Noël Coward's fiendishly funny comedy, BLITHE SPIRIT. Directed by Walnut Producing Artistic Director Bernard Havard, the production begins previews on January 11, opens January 19, and continues through February 13 on the Walnut's Mainstage.
Act II Playhouse Announces Holiday Season

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA has announced their holiday theatre season. 'We're excited that we are able to continue our 2020/21 season - albeit virtually,' said Tony Braithwaite, Artistic Director. 'We expected that we would not be able to perform live yet, so we're working hard to find ways to bring Playhouse experiences to our patrons.'
Act II Playhouse Announces Extended Run Of CHAPTER TWO

Can you find your soulmate more than once? Loosely based on his three-week courtship of actress Marsha Mason, Neil Simon created George and Jennie - a couple each recovering from lost love. The pressure is on from George's brother, who wants him 'back out there', and Jennie's best friend who still believes in passion. The whirlwind romance becomes a marriage and the pair needs to decide if they truly believe in second chances.
CHAPTER TWO Comes to Act II Playhouse

Can you find your soulmate more than once? Loosely based on his three-week courtship of actress Marsha Mason, Neil Simon created George and Jennie - a couple each recovering from lost love. The pressure is on from George's brother, who wants him a?oeback out therea??, and Jennie's best friend who still believes in passion. The whirlwind romance becomes a marriage and the pair needs to decide if they truly believe in second chances.
Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs Create and Star In An All-New Comedy Cabaret at Act II Playhouse

Philly's funniest friends, Artistic Director at Act II Playhouse, Tony Braithwaite, and Producing Artistic Director at 1812 Productions, Jennifer Childs, have created and are sharing the spotlight in a new comedy cabaret, Together Again For the First Time. Music Direction and piano accompaniment are by Owen Robbins. Reflecting the pace and style of classic comedy duo Mike Nichols and Elaine May, Braithwaite and Childs merge their wit and musical chops in a high-energy performance of songs, sketches and hilarious asides.
Photo Flash: Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER Opens At the Walnut Thursday

The Walnut Street Theatre opens its 2019-20 Independence Studio on 3 season with Steve Martin's new comedy, METEOR SHOWER. Directed by Debi Marcucci, the production begins previews on September 10, opens September 19, and has already been extended through October 27.
Walnut Street Theatre Stages Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER

The Walnut Street Theatre opens its 2019-20 Independence Studio on 3 season with Steve Martin's new comedy, METEOR SHOWER. Directed by Debi Marcucci, the production begins previews on September 10, opens September 19, and has already been extended through October 27.
Walnut Theatre Announces THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

Walnut Street Theatre continues its 210th anniversary season with Simon Stephens' Tony Award-winning Best Play, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME. Directed by Bill Van Horn, the play begins previews on March 12th, opens on March 20th, and runs through April 28th on the Walnut's Mainstage.
Walnut Theatre Announces THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

Walnut Street Theatre continues its 210th anniversary season with Simon Stephens' Tony Award-winning Best Play, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME. Directed by Bill Van Horn, the play begins previews on March 12th, opens on March 20th, and runs through April 28th on the Walnut's Mainstage.
Photo Flash: COLLECTED STORIES Opens Tonight at Act II Playhouse

Two strong female characters take center stage in Act II Playhouse's next drama, Collected Stories by Donald Margulies, playing in Ambler from Oct. 23-Nov. 18.
Act II Playhouse In Ambler Presents COLLECTED STORIES

Two strong female characters take center stage in Act II Playhouse's next drama, Collected Stories by Donald Margulies, playing in Ambler from Oct. 23-Nov. 18.
The Laughter Goes On And On In NOISES OFF At Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 209th season with Michael Frayn's classic backstage comedy, NOISES OFF. Directed by Frank Anzalone, this production begins previews on March 13th, opens on March 21st, and runs through April 29th on the Walnut's Mainstage.
Political Satire THIS IS THE WEEK THAT IS Opens At 1812 Productions

1812 Productions is pleased to present its annual political comedy, and a Philadelphia favorite, This Is The Week That Is. A staple of the Philadelphia theatre season for the past 12 years, This Is The Week That Is brings to the stage sharp satire and content that changes with the headlines. This Is The Week That Is opens Wednesday November 29th at 7pm at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place, in Center City. Preview performances begin Today November 24th. The production will play through December 31st. Tickets and information are available at www.1812productions.org or at 215-592-9560.
Political Satire THIS IS THE WEEK THAT IS Opens At 1812 Productions

1812 Productions is pleased to present its annual political comedy, and a Philadelphia favorite, This Is The Week That Is. A staple of the Philadelphia theatre season for the past 12 years, This Is The Week That Is brings to the stage sharp satire and content that changes with the headlines. This Is The Week That Is opens Wednesday November 29th at 7pm at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place, in Center City. Preview performances begin Friday November 24th. The production will play through December 31st. Tickets and information are available at www.1812productions.org or at 215-592-9560.
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.
1812 Productions to Present Marc Camoletti's HAPPY BIRTHDAY Farce

1812 Productions, Philadelphia's all comedy theatre company, will present the Philadelphia premiere of Marc Camoletti's raucous farce Happy Birthday.

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