Theater News – Metro Philadelphia

Shakespeare Dogberry and Verges Are Scared

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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

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

By Molly Given

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

By Erin Flynn Jay

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

By Brenda Hillegas

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‘The Jury Experience’ lets Philly audiences decide the verdict

By Molly Given

Carrie Gorn Wilma theater

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

By Erin Flynn Jay

Life of Pi

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

By Brenda Hillegas

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West Philadelphia

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

By Zach Ciavolella

Philadelphia Theatre Company Dobrowsky

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

By Erin Flynn Jay

Small Ball

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

By Jason Peters

ON MY DEEN Muslim

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

By Metro Philadelphia

theatre Franklin's Key

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

By Zach Ciavolella

Quintessence Giovanni

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

By A.D. Amorosi

Philly stage rent

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Philly stages light up with modern classics from ‘Rent’ to ‘The Wiz’

By A.D. Amorosi

Bucks County Playhouse

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Bucks County Playhouse offers innovative program for teen theater artists

By Zach Ciavolella

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Theater in the Round (Up): ‘Endlings’ at Hedgerow, history comes to life at Quintessence

By A.D. Amorosi

Death & Arts Festival

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Philly’s first Death & Arts Festival debuts at Laurel Hill Cemetery

By Molly Given

Penn & teller

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Penn Jillette talks 50 years of Penn & Teller ahead of Philly show

By A.D. Amorosi

Alibi

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Bristol Riverside Theatre’s ‘Alibi’ melds mystery and community

By Metro Philadelphia

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