Theater News – Metro Philadelphia

1 Pound 4 Ounces

Theater

Khalil Munir’s ‘1 Pound 4 Ounces’ blends tap, music and storytelling

By Brenda Hillegas

Primary Trust Philadelphia

Theater

Philadelphia Theatre Company’s ‘Primary Trust’ puts spotlight on friendships, fresh starts

By Brenda Hillegas

SIX Alize Cruz

Theater

‘SIX: The Musical’ — Alizé Cruz brings pop-powered Katherine Howard to the stage

By Brenda Hillegas

Colonial Theatre

Theater

Historic Colonial Theatre unveils must-see lineup of film, music and fun

By Molly Given

Improvised Shakespeare Company

Avenue of the Arts

Improvised Shakespeare Company brings comedy and wit to Kimmel Center

By Brenda Hillegas

Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Theater

Must-see shows at the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival

By Molly Given

Shakespeare Dogberry and Verges Are Scared

Theater

Shakespearean buddy comedy takes center stage at Fringe

By Brenda Hillegas

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West Philadelphia

Outdoor theater in West Philly amplifies Black voices with new production of ‘Fraternity’

By Brenda Hillegas

Great American Gun Show

Theater

‘Great American Gunshow’ tackles gun culture, violence, and hope through theater

By Molly Given

Quintessence theatre

Theater

Quintessence Theatre unveils new season featuring Harlem Renaissance, Shakespeare and satire

By Erin Flynn Jay

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Theater

Philly native tackles ‘Beetlejuice’ — and more — in hit musical’s return to Academy of Music

By Brenda Hillegas

court the jury experience fever, this weekend in Philly

Theater

‘The Jury Experience’ lets Philly audiences decide the verdict

By Molly Given

Carrie Gorn Wilma theater

Theater

The Wilma’s 2025–26 season blends bold originals with timely revivals

By Erin Flynn Jay

Life of Pi

Theater

‘Life of Pi’ dazzles with design and depth at the Academy of Music

By Brenda Hillegas

lili st. queer

West Philadelphia

Philly drag legend Lili St. Queer to star in ‘Midsummer’ production at Clark Park

By Zach Ciavolella

Philadelphia Theatre Company Dobrowsky

Theater

Philadelphia Theatre Company’s 51st season to spotlight community, legacy

By Erin Flynn Jay

Small Ball

Theater

Small Ball: Offbeat musical commissioned by Daryl Morey is a slam dunk

By Jason Peters

ON MY DEEN Muslim

Theater

‘ON MY DEEN’ explores a Black Muslim journey in Philadelphia

By Metro Philadelphia

theatre Franklin's Key

Theater

Pig Iron Theatre Company set to debut ‘Franklin’s Key,’ a magical Sci-fi adventure

By Zach Ciavolella

Quintessence Giovanni

Theater

Quintessence Theatre makes history with world premiere of ‘Giovanni’s Room’

By A.D. Amorosi