The 8th Annual Philly Theatre Week returns to spotlight the region’s thriving theater scene. Running from April 3 to 13, this ten-day celebration will feature over 50 events, highlighting the diverse and dynamic theatre community across Greater Philadelphia with full-scale productions, readings, interactive experiences, and more.
Whether you’re a longtime theatre enthusiast or new to the scene, Philly Theatre Week welcomes all to enjoy the magic of live performance at venues throughout the city and beyond. From classic Shakespeare and world premiere plays to circus arts and family-friendly musicals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
“Philly Theatre Week is a time of year for Theatre Philadelphia and our Philly theatre community to spotlight the work we are continuously doing as a community,” says Executive Director, Sabriaya Shipley, in a statement. “It invokes an opportunity to foster conversation, collaboration, and community building at various intersections of our artistic journeys and visions.
“Theatre Philadelphia is proud to be at the helm of initiating this spotlight for the past eight years and hopes to continue to do so with continued growth in our programmatic offerings and accessibility awareness in multiple areas of our community.”
All tickets for Philly Theatre Week events will be Pay What You Can (PWYC) again this year, making regional theatre more accessible than ever. This unique ticketing system allows audiences to select their own price, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to experiencing the arts. Each PWYC ticket sale directly supports participating theatre companies and artists.
A full event schedule and tickets are available at phillytheatreweek.com. The excitement kicks off on March 31 with a special launch event at the Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N Broad Street), from 6 to 8:30 p.m., uniting artists and audiences to celebrate the start of Philly Theatre Week. The evening will feature preview scenes, musical performances, and interactive experiences from participating 2025 Philly Theatre Week companies.
