"Absorbing, twisty, and thoughtful... the finest play of the year!" –The Wall Street Journal
Two couples – Esther and Schmuli, Abe and Sophie – seem destined for each other, but are torn apart by their conflicting sense of obligation and independence. From the writer of Lantern hits Photograph 51 and The Last Match comes this moving exploration of estrangement and the great human yearning for connection, told with keen humor and deep empathy.
THE WANDERERS
Philadelphia Premiere
By Anna Ziegler
Directed by Jesse Bernstein
September 5 – October 6, 2024
American Moor (11/7/24-11/7/24)
Much Ado About Nothing (2/19/25-2/19/25)
The 39 Steps (5/21/25-5/21/25)
Lantern Theater Company is at 923 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA.
The Wanderers (9/5/24-9/5/24)
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)
William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT (5/18/23-6/18/23)
The Lifespan of a Fact (2/2/23-3/5/23)
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
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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in Concert
Keswick Theatre (9/26 - 9/26) | |
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The Wanderers
Lantern Theater Company (9/5 - 10/6) BUY NOW & SAVE | |
Without God as My Lover
Yellow Bicycle Theater (9/19 - 9/22) | ||
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Blippi: Join the Band Tour!
Keswick Theatre (9/29 - 9/29) | |
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Of Mice and Women
Xora Odelle's Personal Residence (9/20 - 9/28) NEW PLAY | |
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Cats
Fulton Theatre (6/13 - 7/20) | |
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“Tina—The Tina Turner Musical”
Eisenhower Auditorium (10/6 - 10/6) | |
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Spider-man: Across The Spider-verse in Concert
Keswick Theatre (11/7 - 11/7) | |
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A Christmas Carol
Fulton Theatre (11/30 - 12/28) | |
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Half Stitched. . .the Musical
Bird-in-Hand Stage (8/13 - 10/24) | |
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