Philadelphia Theatre Newsroom

Hedgerow Theatre Company will stream Tim Crouch's Beginners. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Town & Country Players announces the cast for its upcoming musical, ASSASSINS. The one-act historical revusical explores the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate U.S. Presidents. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Ariel will return to producing fully-staged performances this fall with a Philadelphia Premiere.

PlayPenn and Philadelphia Theatre Company collaborate on a development workshop for a new play by acclaimed playwright Ty Defoe.

Opera Philadelphia welcomes Anthony Roth Costanzo as the new General Director and President, marking a new era for the renowned opera company.

Bucks County Playhouse will launch its 2024 mainstage season on May 17 with “Noises Off'. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County has reversed its decision to cancel an apperance by Maulik Pancholy, following backlash from the community.

Philly AIDS Thrift will celebrate the legacy and history of Giovanni's Room with their second annual street festival, QUEERAPALOOZA.

Get a first look at Arden Theatre Company's modern retelling of the classic tale — a wooden boy, a nose that grows, a huge whale, and a cricket with a lot of opinions. In a wildly imaginative production, Pinocchio is filled with twists and turns, ups and downs, and adventures that will amaze and delight children of all ages.

Founded in 2005, PlayPenn has entered its 19th year of operation.  This season also marks the third since the organization's resurgence. To celebrate, this July, PlayPenn will present readings of four new plays, adding to their already innumerable canon, which notably will soon be archived at The Free Library of Philadelphia. 

'________': AN IMPROVISED STAR WARS STORY begins performances in May at The Playground at the Adrienne (2030 Sansom Street, Phila. 19103).

.Multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter and Tony Award-winning performer Idina Menzel will brig her “Take Me or Leave Me Tour,” to Hershey Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Discover the exciting 24/25 season of PENN LIVE ARTS, featuring world, U.S., and Philadelphia premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.

​​​​​​​Philadelphia Ballet will conclude its 2023/2024 subscription season at the Academy of Music with the upcoming presentation of The Dream, the whimsical, romantic ballet inspired by William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Quintessence Theatre, in residence at the Sedgwick Theater in Philadelphia's Mount Airy neighborhood, announces that effective April 15, 2024, Erica Ezold has joined the organization as Executive Director.

In a first-time partnership, University of the Arts and The No Name Pops, the former musicians of The Philly Pops, have planned the UArts Music on the Square series with two evenings of music on Rittenhouse Square. See details!

Get a first look at Mae West's The Drag at ActorsNet. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

At the April 20, 2024 concert 'TIMELESS: A Tribute to The Legacy of Peter Nero,' host Jim Gardner, former Action News anchor and board member of The No Name Pops (NNP), shared the information that the Nero Family has entered into discussions for The No Name Pops to perform under the Philly Pops trademark.

Fulton Theatre will present The Last Five Years in its 4th Floor Tell Studio Theatre as part of the Ellen Arnold Groff Studio Series. See who is starring and learn more about the production!

Elements Music & Arts Festival has revealed phase two additions for its 2024 edition, featuring standout performances by Fly With Us, Green Velvet B2B Patrick Topping, and more. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

 Lantern Theater Company will close its 30th anniversary season with The Comedy of Errors, part of the company’s ongoing commitment to produce the timeless stories of William Shakespeare for both the general public and local school students.

1812 Productions is preparing for the landmark Philadelphia professional regional premiere of Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song, running for an exclusive engagement April 25 through May 19 at Plays & Players Theater. See photos from inside rehearsal. This hilarious and heart-wrenching play is helmed by celebrated director Bill Fennelly.

Celebrate with Philadelphia as the Pride March and Festival returns, showcasing America's largest 400 ft. long rainbow flag. Join the vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion in the heart of Pennsylvania.

Priyanka Shetty will bring her signature play, THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, to Theatre Horizon for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Star of the Day will present ‘The Prom’ in May. See how to purchase tickets and learn more about the show!