Philadelphia Theatre Newsroom

The Kings Corner Tap Dancing Invitational will be held on Sunday September 29th 2pm. This a cappella 'Cutting Contest' is open to all ages and genders who want to share their improvisational tap skills.

A new generation of tap dancers now carries the torch of traditional and innovative Philly Tap inspired by the legacy of LaVaughn Robinson. The annual Philly Tap Fest will be held November 1-3, 2024 at the Community Education Center (CEC).

'I Think It Could Work' has announced two shows in Philadelphia on September 11th and 12th as part of the Cannonball Festival.

Kaila Galinat's one-person show 'okay, bye!' about rejection will premiere at Philadelphia FringeArts this fall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The FringeArts Board of Directors is pleased to announce that, after a nationwide search conducted by Arts Consulting Group, award-winning theater director, creator, and arts administrator Nell Bang-Jensen has been appointed as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer and Producing Director.

Bridge Players Theatre Company, the Burlington City-based community theatre group will begin its 2024-2025 'Season of Change' with DINNER WITH FRIENDS, opening September 6 and continuing weekends through September 21.

 Lantern Theater Company will launch its 2024/25 season with the regional premiere of The Wanderers, a funny, moving, and thoughtful drama by award-winning playwright Anna Ziegler.

The Greater South Jersey Chorus has announced 2024/25 season which boasts an inspiring series of great choral works, both traditional as well as contemporary. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Lantern Theater Company has announced the regional premiere of THE WANDERERS by Anna Ziegler, directed by Jesse Bernstein,

Hedgerow Theatre announced the return of Dave Droxler to Delaware County with his Off-Broadway show ROBIN & ME: MY LITTLE SPARK OF MADNESS, running from October 9-27.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Theatre Department will present a series of original plays written by new as well as seasoned professional playwrights as part of its 2024-2025 season.

Due to popular demand, Cirque du Soleil's CRYSTAL - a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice for the very first time, returns to Allentown's PPL Arena from January 20 to February 2, 2025.

1812 Productions is back with the 2024 edition of This Is The Week That Is, but with a special focus that only 2024 could provide: The Election Special.

Esperanza Arts Center announced its 2024-2025 season featuring the annual VOCES Series, highlighting Afro-Latine artists and traditions with a variety of family and community events throughout the year.

The Shawnee Playhouse, celebrating its forty-fifth season, will present Thornrose, the Sleeping Beauty Fairy Tale Musical, from September 14th through September 29th, 2024.

The 2nd Annual Philly Black Wine Festival powered by Kabila Events returns on Saturday, September 14th, from 6:30pm to 11:30pm.

The Shawnee Playhouse will present the upcoming production of THORNROSE, a musical adaptation of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The story of Ruth Kapp Hartz, a Jenkintown resident, will be highlighted in a new musical called “HIDDEN” written by musicians and songwriters David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans of Cheltenham.

Star of the Day has announced casting for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, a musical whodunnit by Rupert Holmes based on the unfinished Charles Dickens novel of the same name.

Back by popular demand, The Book of Mormon, which last played Philadelphia in 2019, will return for a limited engagement October 1 through October 6 at the Academy of Music, co-presented by Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization.

Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL) will present the second PAAL Leader In Care Award to LaNeshe Miller-White. Learn more.

All tickets for every performance of Opera Philadelphia's 2024-2025 Season will be available for $11, or a higher price of your choosing, as part of a new initiative called Pick Your Price.

The Shawnee Playhouse will hold auditions for their 2024 Winter Headline and Children's Musicals, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE and A CHRISTMAS WIZARD OF OZ. Learn how to audition.

PlayPenn welcomes natyna bean, Nick Jonczak, and Pravin Wilkins. L M Feldman and R. Eric Thomas who will continue as Lead Artists, led the search. The new members, all Philadelphia-based playwrights, natyna bean, Nick Jonczak, and Pravin Wilkins, round out the 2025 Foundry class of nine.