Philadelphia Theatre Newsroom

Inis Nua Theatre Company in Philadelphia will wrap up its 20th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of Lovesong by Welsh Playwright Abi Morgan, running through June 23, 2024. See photos from the production.

Following the sudden closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia on Friday, Muhlenberg College is offering a pathway to welcome UArts students to their Allentown campus. 

NOISES OFF at BCP is directed by Hunter Foster, stars Marilu Henner, and is a guaranteed winner for a late spring weekend.

Watch as Arden Theatre's Once on This Island Director Amina Robinson and Assistant Director Mariah Ghant share clips from the show and reveal what it takes to develop a musical's look and feel.

On Saturday, June 8th at 4:00 PM, student musicians in the Musicopia String Orchestra (MSO) program will perform their annual Spring Concert at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia (2125 Chestnut Street).

The Philadelphia Orchestra recognized nine members of the Orchestra family for their exemplary contributions to the organization in a ceremony during the June 1, 2024, concert in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

It was announced today that the University of the Arts in Philadelphia will close its doors in June. 

Explore dance, acting, and improv classes at Bucks County Playhouse. Enhance your skills with expert-led sessions designed for all levels. Join a vibrant community and take your performance to the next level. Learn how to apply.

The annual Spring Festival has become an much-anticipated event for the Philadelphia Ballet and their patrons. Held for the fifth time, this year, at Board Chairman David F. Hoffman's Red Rose Farm the Villanova suburb of Philadelphia, the intimate, outdoor setting showcased three pieces by the ballet and two by the Philadelphia Ballet School's students along with a VIP reception and followed by a dinner.

Applications for new Foundry members open in June 2024.

Opera Philadelphia will host a free concert at Dilworth Park on June 20, offering a preview of their 50th season with performances by featured artists and orchestra members. Learn more and see how to attend!

Get a first look at photos of Arden Theatre Company's Once on This Island.

On Sunday, June 2nd, at 2:00 PM, Dancing Classrooms Philly (DCP) will host its Colors of the Rainbow Team Match Grand Final, a ballroom dance competition, at the University of the Arts' Solmssen Court at Dorrance Hamilton Hall.

Tickets are on sale for Cameron Mackintosh's production of LES MISÉRABLES at Philadelphia's Academy of Music. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Philadelphia Independence Awards celebrated outstanding high school musical theater performances and productions in the Philadelphia region, with adjudication by theater professionals and educators. See the awardees and learn more!

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival partners with Philadelphia’s 1812 Productions to launch the summer season with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, promising a hilarious and entertaining theatrical experience.

Get a first look at Arden Theatre Company's Once on This Island in this all-new video!

Get a first look at Mama Will Provide, featuring Tiara J. Greene as Asaka from Arden Theatre Company's Once on This Island. 

First World Theatre and InterAct Theatre Company are joining forces to conduct an after-school theatre program, called First World InterActions. Learn more about the program.

Enjoy free concerts by the NO NAME POPS in Philadelphia this month. Join the community for an evening of live music and entertainment.

Emmanuel Wilson, Co-Executive Director of Dramatists Guild of America, joins PlayPenn's Board of Directors, bringing his extensive experience in supporting playwrights to the Philadelphia-based organization.

The Belmont Theatre will present Bridge by Reggie Barton in the Grumbacher Studio. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The Orchestra Society of Philadelphia celebrates its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of unique musical experiences for musicians and conductors in the community.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts will host a free Party on the Plaza, a day of festival-style performances and engaging activities featuring a patriotic concert by the GRAMMY® Award-winning Philadelphia Orchestra inside Marian Anderson Hall.

David Schmitz steps in as Interim Managing Director at People's Light during their 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about Schmitz and about the company!