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The Wilma Theater Launches Digital Presentation of Cabaret Show POOR JUDGE
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026

Following the in-person run, Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater has launched the digital presentation of the Barrymore Award-winning production, Poor Judge – A Pig Iron Production.

Citywide James Ijames Pass Expands To Include New Two-Show Option In Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2026

Responding to high demand, the Citywide James Ijames Pass now includes a two-show option, allowing access to major productions at Philadelphia's Wilma Theater and another venue for $90.

POOR JUDGE is Now Playing at the Wilma Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

The Wilma Theater is presenting the return of the Barrymore Award-winning production, Poor Judge – A Pig Iron Production, a dance-theater cabaret set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Aimee Mann.

POOR JUDGE Featuring the Music of Aimee Mann to Return to The Wilma Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

The Wilma Theater will celebrate the return of the Barrymore Award-winning production, Poor Judge – A Pig Iron Production, an exhilarating dance-theater cabaret set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Aimee Mann.

OEDIPUS IN SEATTLE Opens Theatre Horizon's 21st Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

Theatre Horizon will open its 21st season with Oedipus in Seattle, an experimental theatrical adventure blending myth and romantic comedy in real time.

SDCF Reveals Recipient of Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Dominic Moore-Dunson, an award-winning choreographer and arts leader, has been selected as the 2025-2026 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist.

Cast Set for RED & BLACK at MusiCoLab in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

MusiCoLab will present workshop performances of Red & Black. RED & BLACK, a new musical by Philadelphia-based artists Nick Hatcher, Sheridan Merrick, and David Thomas, asks this question with compelling clarity and originality.

HAMLET and ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD to Run in Repertory at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival will present a bold repertory pairing of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead this summer, running July 9 through August 3 on the Main Stage at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at DeSales University.

THE SNOW QUEEN and More Set for The Wilma Theater 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater has revealed four productions for its 2025-26 season. See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.

Workshop Presentations Set For RED & BLACK: A Musical on Racism and Healing
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Charlie Gilbert, Executive Director of MusiCoLab, the non-profit incubator for new musical theater in Philadelphia, has announced the upcoming workshop presentations of RED & BLACK.

The NEA Grant Terminations and What it Means for the Future of American Theatre
by Cara Joy David - May 19, 2025

Theater makers have a “show must go on” spirit. So it is no surprise that the vast majority of the over forty artistic leaders I spoke to in the last two weeks believed they would find a way to survive even without promised National Endowment for the Arts funding. But it won’t be easy.

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia Receives 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor recognizes a regional theatre company that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement contributing to the growth of theatre nationally.

The Wilma Theater Announces Four Philadelphia Premieres And More for 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024

Discover the exciting new 2024-25 season productions announced by The Wilma Theater. Get the latest details on the upcoming shows and subscription options.

The Wilma Theater Presents Radical New Production Of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2024

Discover the radically reclaimed production of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN by Bertolt Brecht at The Wilma Theater.

The Wilma Theater and The League Of Live Stream Theater Partner To Present Four Worldwide Live Stream Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2024

Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater (265  South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107) will partner with The League of Live Stream  Theater (LOLST) to present four worldwide live-stream performances of My Mama and The Full-Scale Invasion by Ukrainian playwright Sasha Denisova.

Video: The Wilma Theater's Docuseries on the Making of HILMA Continues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024

Dive into the behind-the-scenes process of 'Hilma,' the groundbreaking contemporary opera, as The Wilma Theater releases the second installment of their captivating docuseries. Discover the creative journey and inspiration behind this world premiere production.

Review: MY MAMA AND THE FULL SCALE INVASION at Woolly Mammoth Theatre
by Jake Bridges - Sep 18, 2023

What did our critic think of MY MAMA AND THE FULL SCALE INVASION at Woolly Mammoth Theatre? How do you tell the story of a person who has lived 1,000 lives? How do you capture a life that includes being born into Nazi occupation, raising a child, surviving a massive nuclear accident, and a full-scale invasion of a homeland…all in a tight, 90-minute package?

Theatre Philadelphia Unveils First Full Slate Of Barrymore Nominees Since 2019
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023

The Barrymore Awards return to honor the 2022-2023 theatre season in Philadelphia. With 66 productions recommended, this year's nominations celebrate the diversity of local artists and theatre companies. Stay tuned for the ceremony date and location announcement.

MY MAMA AND THE FULL-SCALE INVASION Comes to Woolly Mammoth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company kicks off its 2023-24 Enter the Woollyverse season with the world premiere of My Mama and the Full-Scale Invasion, an over-the-top look at the current war and invasion in Ukraine through one family's story.

TWELFTH NIGHT Filmed Live At The Wilma Theater to Stream This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023

Digital theater trailblazer The Wilma Theater is offering a streaming version of its onstage production of TWELFTH NIGHT, available to view on demand through July 23.