Williamson Trade School, located just five minutes from The Media Theatre, had a busy crew at what has become known as Delaware County's only professional music theatre. This was during its second annual Community Service Week, May 15-19.
???????With a classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, two popular Disney titles, a classic play, and a regional premiere of a contemporary Broadway hit, The Media Theatre's 2017-18 season has something for everyone. Subscriptions are now on sale. The season was announced by Jesse Cline, Artistic Director.
'Side Show', with a book and lyrics by Bill Russell and music by Henry Krieger, is based on the story of Daisy and Violet Hilton. It's on stage at The Media Theatre through March 26.
The Media Theatre celebrated with Broadway stars, regional VIP's, politicians, and dignitaries on Saturday February 25 for its most successful fundraising Gala ever. The 23rd annual Gala, 'Star Struck', featured a headlining performance by Tony winning actress Alice Ripley.
The Media Theatre has one musical per season which is not quite as mainstream as the other titles on its marquee, filling a particular void for those interested in passionate works by top notch writers and composers who have pieces in their oeuvre which deserve to be seen but are rarely produced.
The Media Theatre will produce its first Shakespeare classic in January and February 2017 when 'Romeo and Juliet' takes the winter slot as its annual play.
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 75 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2016 Philadelphia winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
It's not too early to register for The Media Theatre's Winter Semester of Acting Classes or New School which begin the weekend of January 7, 2017. Classes make a great gift for those interested in honing their stage skills.
Jason Robert Brown's Tony winning score enhances 'The Bridges of Madison County: The Musical', which is on stage at The Media Theatre through October 23. The beautiful borough of Media, Pa., has the region's only professional music theatre at 104 East State Street.
Veronica Garrubbo, 13, of Berwyn, is one happy singer. She won the 2016 'Vocalist Junior' contest, which is The Media Theatre's annual singing competition for ages 7-13. The past three years have seen the title go to 13 year old vocalists.
The youth edition of 'School of Rock,' Andrew Lloyd Webber's current Broadway Tony nominated hit musical, is on stage through August 28 at The Media Theatre. With performances on Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 7pm, and Sundays at 3pm, 'School of Rock' features a young cast playing all the roles and singing the memorable score with songs like 'You're In The Band' and 'Stick It To The Man.' BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
The Media Theatre has the region's premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony nominated 'School of Rock' musical each weekend in August. The high energy musical is a huge come back for Sir Webber with its young cast and fun score.
On a breezy August afternoon, as the 'Vocalist' and 'Vocalist Junior' competition are headed into their final weeks for summer 2016, Media Theatre's Artistic Director Jesse Cline and professional actress Susan Wefel, who emcees the 'Junior' event each week, were chatting about the importance and vitality of the contest.
The Media Theatre has the region's premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony nominated 'School of Rock' musical each weekend in August. The high energy musical is a huge come back for Sir Webber with its young cast and fun score.
Broadway veteran Kelly Briggs ( Les Miserables, CATS) along with musical director John McMahon bring their Broadway World Award winning show 'Broadway & Beyond' to the Media Theatre's Crystal Room Cabaret series on Thursday July 28th.