Lightning Rod Special

The Civilians Reveals 16th Annual R&D Group & 2025/26 Next Forever Commissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

The Civilians has revealed its 25th anniversary season, featuring the newest members of its R&D Group and more. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets here!

WALDEN Comes to InterAct Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2025

InterAct Theatre Company will continue its tradition of bold, timely storytelling with the Philadelphia premiere of WALDEN by Amy Berryman, directed by InterAct's Producing Artistic Director Seth Rozin with assistant Director Lisi Levy.

Alex Bechtel's PENELOPE Will Return to Joe's Pub For Live Album Recording Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025

Following productions at Hudson Valley Shakespeare, Signature Theatre in DC, and Theatre Horizon/Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Alex Bechtel's Penelope will return to Joe's Pub.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [REVISED AGAIN] at Gretna Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jun 1, 2025

This summer, Gretna Theatre sets the stage for Shakespearean mayhem as it presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [revised again] - a laugh-out-loud comedy featuring all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in under 100 minutes.

World Premiere of SPACE OPERA Launches in Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

Philadelphia-based and worker-owned Obvious Agency premieres its newest production, Space Opera, a “playable theater” and sci-fi/fantasy game for building empowered community.

SPACE OPERA Comes to Philly This June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

 Philadelphia-based and worker-owned Obvious Agency will premiere its newest production, Space Opera, a “playable theater” and sci-fi/fantasy game for building empowered community.

The Bushwick Starr to Present World Premiere of Shayok Misha Chowdhury's RHEOLOGY
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

The Bushwick Starr is partnering with HERE Arts Center and Ma-Yi Theater Company to present the world premiere of Rheology, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Shayok Misha Chowdhury.

Philly Theatre Week Will Return in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week 2025. This 10-day celebration will feature over 50 events, showcasing the diverse and dynamic theatre community of the Greater Philadelphia region

FRANKLIN'S KEY Comes to Pig Iron Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

Philadelphia-based physical theater company Pig Iron Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Franklin’s Key, written by Dan Rothenberg and Robert Quillen Camp.

Pig Iron Theatre Co. Presents FRANKLIN'S KEY World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

The internationally acclaimed, award-winning Philadelphia based physical theater company Pig Iron Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Franklin's  Key, written by Dan Rothenberg and Robert Quillen Camp.

Tickets Now On Sale For The Hearth's World Premiere Of RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

Explore the world premiere of RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR by Kallan Dana, directed by Sarah Blush, at the Connelly Theater. Follow a father and daughter on a surreal road trip. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Hearth To Present World Premiere Of Kallan Dana's RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024

The Hearth announced the World Premiere of Kallan Dana's RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR, directed by Sarah Blush, running December 2-22 at the Connelly Theater. The play explores a daughter and father's surreal road trip.

FringeArts Appoints Nell Bang-Jensen as New CEO And Producing Director
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

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.

Kinesis Project Dance Theatre to Present Rescheduled Performance of BRIDGE MATTER/THE REACH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024

Kinesis Project dance theatre announced the rescheduled performance of Bridge Matter/The Reach on September 22, 2024, at 5pm at Fort Washington Park, NYC. The event is part of Summer on the Hudson.

THE FLUXUS BROTHERS PRESENT: GOOD AND BAD ART to Premiere As Part Of The Cannonball Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024

The Fluxus Brothers Present: Good Art Bad Art will premiere as part of the Cannonball Festival on September 13th, 18th, and 27th at The MAAS Building.

SOHRAB IS BUMBLING FORIEGNER Set for Philadelphia Fringe
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

Sohrab is Bumbling Foriegner will premiere as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival on September 16th, 21st, and 22nd at Christ Church Neighborhood House.

FringeArts Reveals Programming For 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

FringeArts, Philadelphia's home for contemporary performance, is pleased to announce the full roster of programming for the 28th Annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival, a city-wide celebration of progressive, world-class art that expands the imagination and boldly defies expectations.

PRODUCER HUB Achieves Independent Not-For-Profit Status
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

PRODUCER HUB – a critical resource for independent producers working across the performing arts – has spun off into an independent 501(c)3 organization. Learn more about the organization.

Kinesis Project Seattle to Present CAPACITY, OR: THE WORK OF CRACKLING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2024

Kinesis Project Seattle presents Capacity, or: the Work of Crackling on July 13 and 14, 2024, at Maury Island Natural Area. Enjoy a unique blend of dance, opera, and geology along Vashon Island's shoreline.

Kinesis Project Dance Theatre Presents The First Performance Of Bridge Matter/The Reach And Community Event
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024

Kinesis Project dance theatre has announced the first public performance of BRIDGE MATTER/THE REACH on June 28 and June 30, 2024, at Fort Washington Park, The Little Red Lighthouse, NYC.