PENELOPE to Have Regional Premiere at Theatre Horizon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025
Theatre Horizon will present the regional premiere of the acclaimed one-woman musical Penelope in May. This is a co-production with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
11th Hour Theatre Company to Present A PHILADELPHIA CHRISTMAS CAROL Radio Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2021
11th Hour Theatre Company is celebrating the holidays with a gorgeous, professionally-designed radio play version of the classic Charles Dickens tale. A Philadelphia Christmas Carol (based on Mark Shanahan's A Merry Little Christmas Carol) will feature some of the region's most recognizable performers from across the city's stages .
1812 Productions Announces 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021
1812 Productions, Philadelphia's All-Comedy Theater Company, will welcome live audiences back as they announce their 2021-22 season, featuring a variety of in-person, hybrid, and online offerings to suit any audience member's preference.
EVENTA DU SCHMANCY Moves Online At 1812 Productions
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2020
1812 Productions presents its annual gala fundraiser Eventa du Schmancy. An evening of music and comedy from a team of 1812 Productions performers, Eventa du Schmancy will stream on the Crowdcast platform on Monday, June 8th at 7pm.
Zoomdance Presents Online Dance Classes!
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2020
ZoomDance has been empowering kids with creativity, curiosity, and confidence for 12 years! During these trying times, ZoomDance is offering new VIRTUAL classes to encourage kids to stay active and give them a means to connect to other kids and express themselves from home.
TYNDALE PLACE Postponed At 1812 Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2020
Given the growing scope of efforts to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, 1812 Productions has postponed the production of its newest musical Tyndale Place until the 2020-2021 theatre season. The show will have its world premiere production at a time to be determined at Plays & Players Theatre in Center City, Philadelphia.
1812 Productions Will Present a New Comedy Cabaret TOGETHER AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020
1812 Productions will present the newest comedy cabaret from Philly's favorite stage couple Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs. Together Again for the First Time will run from February 12 thru February 23 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place, in Center City Philadelphia. Tickets are $35 and are available at 215.592.9560 or at www.1812productions.org.
VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2019
Old City, Philadelphia opens their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME. Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Seussical and Lucky Stiff), noted playwright Terrence McNally, and based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, RAGTIME plays the F. Otto Haas Stage from September 19 through October 20, 2019.
Due To Popular Demand, Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME Announces Extension
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2019
Arden Theatre Company in Old City, Philadelphia opened their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME. The production, which has been featured on 6ABC, FOX29, Philadelphia Inquirer, Metro, 106.1FM, and more, has announced that it is extending due to popular demand now through October 27, 2019.
Photo Flash: RAGTIME Begins Performances At Arden Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2019
Old City, Philadelphia opens their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME. Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Seussical and Lucky Stiff), noted playwright Terrence McNally, and based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, RAGTIME plays the F. Otto Haas Stage from September 19 through October 20, 2019. Called “a triumph for the stage” by TIME Magazine and “the best musical in twenty years” by the International Herald Tribune, RAGTIME tells the story of three distinct Americans – an upper-class wife, a Jewish immigrant, and a daring Harlem musician – united by their courage, compassion and hope in the future. Together, they confront freedom, prejudice, despair, joy, and what it means to be American.
1812 Productions 2019-2020 Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2019
1812 Productions is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 theatre season. The 2019-2020 season features a Philadelphia premiere from playwright Jen Silverman and three 1812 original works, including the audience favorite This Is The Week That Is and a world premiere musical Tyndale Place.