Mary Elizabeth Scallen News

People's Light Concludes 50th Anniversary Season with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by A.A. Cristi — May 21, 2025

People's Light's 50th anniversary season will culminate in a vibrant, summer-long production of the cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors.

NIGHT SIDE SONGS Comes to Philadelphia Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — January 15, 2025

Philadelphia Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Night Side Songs, a new musical from acclaimed musical theatre duo Daniel and Patrick Lazour and directed by PTC Co-Artistic Director and Obie-winner Taibi Magar.

The People's Light Panto to Return With ALICE IN WONDERLAND in November

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 24, 2022

A beloved holiday tradition will return to People’s Light with the world premiere of Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto.

BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS at Arden Theatre

by Tony Oriente — June 10, 2022

What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia? A fresh and innovative take on the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine classical musical.

Lantern Theater Company Presents A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS in March

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2022

Lantern Theater Company will launch its 2021/22 Mainstage Season and return to live performances with an epic production of A Man for All Seasons by award-winning British playwright and screenwriter Robert Bolt.

Wilma Theater Announces Updates To 2020/21 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 7, 2020

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia has shared a series of updates to their previously announced 2020/21 season.

Lend Your Voice To Community Matters At People's Light

by A.A. Cristi — May 29, 2020

The popular Community Matters series at People's Light goes virtual on June 25 a?" with a fun, new twist! Community Matters is a series of free events presented in partnership between People's Light and local organizations to spark dialogue about vital issues in the community.

People's Light Has Announced its 2020-2021 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 20, 2020

The 46th Season at People's Light invites you to revisit old favorites, find fresh perspectives on timeless classics, and be part of groundbreaking new theatre.

People's Light Readies World Premiere Holiday Panto LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD

by A.A. Cristi — October 15, 2019

Fairytales collide in Little Red Robin Hood: A Musical Panto! Each year, the People's Light holiday panto transforms a beloved children's story into a musical extravaganza filled with outrageous characters, toe-tapping original music, slapstick comedy, and topical humor for both kids and adults.

Photo Flash: People's Light Presents FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY

by A.A. Cristi — April 10, 2019

People's Light presents For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday by two-time Pulitzer Prize Finalist Sarah Ruhl, featuring an all-star cast of Philadelphia favorites and directed by People's Light Executive Artistic Director Abigail Adams.

FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY Announced At People's Light

by A.A. Cristi — March 25, 2019

People's Light presents For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday by two-time Pulitzer Prize Finalist Sarah Ruhl, featuring an all-star cast of Philadelphia favorites and directed by People's Light Executive Artistic Director Abigail Adams.

BROADS, A New Comedy Cabaret Comes to 1812 Productions

by Stephi Wild — January 17, 2019

1812 Productions kicks off 2019 with a red curtain comedy revue Broads, curated by Jennifer Childs and starring Joilet Harris, Mary Elizabeth Scallen, and Jess Conda.

Photo Flash: People's Light Celebrates 15 Years of Pantos with CINDERELLA!

by A.A. Cristi — November 12, 2018

People's Light celebrates 15 years of madcap merriment with Cinderella: A Musical Panto.

BWW Review: SILENT SKY at East Lynne Theater Company

by Donna Marie Nowak — October 9, 2018

SILENT SKY at East Lynne Theater Company is brilliant look at the big picture fueled by one woman's impassioned curiosity.

Celebrate With East Lynne Theater Company At Nauti Spirits

by Julie Musbach — October 5, 2018

East Lynne Theater Company, an award-winning Equity professional nonprofit organization, celebrates 38 years of presenting American stage classics and new works with historical themes.

East Lynne Theater Company Presents NJ Premiere Of SILENT SKY

by Stephi Wild — September 7, 2018

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2018 Barrymore Award Nominations Announced For Excellence In Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — August 21, 2018

Theatre Philadelphia, the region's marketing and leadership organization for theatre, proudly announces the 2018 nominees for the Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theatre.

Arden Theatre Company Receives Nineteen 2018 Barrymore Award Nominations

by A.A. Cristi — August 20, 2018

Arden Theatre Company, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is proud to announce that they have received 18 2018 Barrymore Award Nominations for Excellence in Theatre.

Arden Theatre Company Heads to the Kit Kat Club with CABARET

by BWW News Desk — September 21, 2017

Arden Theatre Company kicks off their 30th Anniversary Season with the Tony Award-winning musical CABARET, based on the book by Joe Masteroff and the play by John Van Druten and stories by Charles Isherwood.

Arden Theatre Company Heads to the Kit Kat Club with CABARET

by BWW News Desk — August 25, 2017

Arden Theatre Company kicks off their 30th Anniversary Season with the Tony Award-winning musical CABARET, based on the book by Joe Masteroff and the play by John Van Druten and stories by Charles Isherwood.