Set against the social politics of the 1950s, this charming, funny, and moving play follows 17-year-old Ernestine Crump as she adjusts to life after the passing of her beloved mother. In search of spiritual answers, Ernestine’s father relocates the family from Pensacola to Brooklyn where the Crumps must navigate a changing family dynamic, an unwelcoming neighborhood, and a shifting set of American ideals. Crumbs from the Table of Joy questions the limits of escapism and the power of everyday hope.
Much Ado About Nothing (2/13/25-3/16/25)
The 39 Steps (5/15/25-6/15/25)
Lantern Theater Company is at 923 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA .
American Moor (11/7/24-12/15/24)
The Wanderers (9/5/24-10/6/24)
William Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (5/16/24-6/16/24)
FAITH HEALER (2/1/24-3/3/24)
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (12/2/23-12/27/23)
Crumbs from the Table of Joy (11/9/23-12/17/23)
Molière's TARTUFFE (9/7/23-10/8/23)
Tartuffe (Wilbur) (9/7/23-9/7/23)
The mission of Lantern Theater Company is to produce plays that investigate and illuminate what is essential in the human spirit and the spirit of the times. We seek to be a vibrant, contributing member of our community, exposing audiences to great theater, inviting participation in dialogue and discussion, and engaging audience members about artistic and social issues. We will expand our role in Philadelphia through broader and deeper engagement with our artists, our audience, and our community. Our education programs will continue to draw from our expertise in dramatic and literary texts and in theatrical language and techniques to enrich learning in the classroom and beyond.
Videos
Linda Eder
Keswick Theatre (3/27 - 3/27) | ||
Beehive: The 60s Musical
Montgomery Theater (4/17 - 5/11) | ||
Angélique Kidjo
Penn Live Arts (3/22 - 3/22) | ||
The Broadway Magic Show May 16th & 17th 2025 - 8pm
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (5/16 - 5/17) | ||
Holy Grail of Memphis
Arden Theatre Company (1/16 - 2/23) | ||
The Half-God of Rainfall
The Wilma Theater (2/11 - 3/2) | ||
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
ASU Gammage (7/22 - 8/3) | ||
Sandra Bernhard: Shapes and Forms
Keswick Theatre (4/27 - 4/27) | ||
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