Steve Pacek News

This Saturday, February 20th, 11th Hour Theatre Company invites you to throw away your cares and celebrate our coming of age as we turn “Sweet” 16. Join us for a (virtual) evening of memories, performances from artists across the country, raffle prizes, and everything else you would expect from an extravagant bash. Grand entrances, a signature drink, birthday wishes, and more. 

The Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia has announced that their digital capture of the 2016 production A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD has announced additional dates. The popular children's theatre show will return online from December 17 through December 31, 2020.

The White Heron Theatre Company of Nantucket today announced that it will release an audio podcast adaptation of A Nantucket Christmas Carol, with Academy and Tony Award-winner Christopher Plummer playing the role of the narrator. White Heron will host a special 'Watch Party' as a fundraising benefit for the Theatre on Monday, December 14.

Ahava Theatre Company will present Hello Gorgeous: Funny Folx in Concert, a virtual fundraiser for International Sanctuary. International Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization that empowers girls and women escaping human trafficking in growing community centers across the globe.

FringeArts in Philadelphia has announced details for their 24th annual Fringe Festival, which runs September 10 through October 4.

Artists announced for the 24th annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival, taking place Sep 10a?"Oct 4.

This Summer, 11th Hour Theatre Company will adapt its exciting musical programming to the virtual screen in 'Society XI Online.'

11th Hour Theatre Company and Cardinal Stage team up to present the fourth-wall smashing musical sensation, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. This production will be directed by 11th Hour co-founder and resident director, Megan Nicole O'Brien, and star another 11th Hour co-founder and local favorite, Steve Pacek, in the title role.

This April, a live stage version of everyone's favorite Dr. Seuss book, DR. SEUSS' THE CAT IN THE HAT, returns to Philadelphia at the Arden Theatre Company in Old City. All of the beloved characters-Sally, the Boy, Thing 1 and Thing 2, the Fish, and, of course, the Cat himself-come to life on the Arcadia Stage from April 8 through June 7, 2020. A limited number of seats have been reserved for reviewing press on April 18 at 4PM, or any performance afterwards.

11th Hour Theatre Company and Cardinal Stage team up to present the fourth-wall smashing musical sensation, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. This production will be directed by 11th Hour co-founder and resident director, Megan Nicole O'Brien, and star another 11th Hour co-founder and local favorite, Steve Pacek, in the title role. This wickedly funny rock musical will first have performances in Philadelphia before crossing state lines to run at Cardinal Stage in Bloomington, Indiana. This co-production was a no-brainer for both companies, as the Cardinal Stage Artistic Director is former 11th Hour Associate Producer, and home-grown powerhouse, Kate Galvin. Tickets are $51 (including a $4 processing fee) and can be purchased online at www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org or by phone at 267-987-9865.

Mile Square Theatre, Hudson County's leading professional theatre, presents a reading of A SHERLOCK CAROL, a new play by Mark Shanahan (The Dingdong, A Merry Little Christmas Carol) on December 17th.

11th Hour Theatre Company presents the Tony-Award winning musical FALSETTOS in concert.

Theatre Philadelphia, the non-profit organization that promotes and celebrates theatre across the Philadelphia region, has announced this year's nominees for the Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre. 

Theatre Horizon, a professional theatre company located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, minutes from Center City Philadelphia, celebrates 15 years of serving the community in 2019.

 11th Hour Theatre Company has announced an exciting 15th Anniversary season. The only company in the city dedicated to producing all musicals has created a line-up of two Next Step Concerts of rarely produced musicals and a Mainstage musical years in the making. The season kicks off with a concert version of William Finn and James Lapine's Falsettos.  Then the company starts 2020 with a bang and a concert of Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Tim Rice's Chess. In the Spring, 11th Hour tackles a musical it has been hoping to produce for years: John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's sensation Hedwig and the Angry Inch. 11th Hour is also introducing a new series of Musical Theatre Salons for this upcoming season as well, which are exclusive member's only events featuring intimate conversations with some of Philadelphia's most well-known musical theatre talents. Subscriptions are available online at www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org or by phone at 267-987-9865.

Philadelphians don't have to look far to find quality and thoughtful entertainment that will appeal to their entire family. The Arden Theatre Company's 2019-20 Children's Theatre season includes two shows that will delight kids of all ages, and the kid-at-heart in all of us.

11th Hour Theatre Company heats up the city with a three-show concert performance of City of Angels. This TONY Award winning musical will feature a cast of musical theatre stars and the 17-piece Big Band from The Summer Club. City of Angels has a book by Larry Gelbart, Music by Cy Coleman, and Lyrics by David Zippel. It is directed by 11th Hour Resident Director Megan Nicole O'Brien with Music Direction by Dan Kazemi. Larry Lees is conducting the Big Band.  The concert will be Friday, June 7(8 p.m.) and Saturday, June 8 (2 p.m. and 8 p.m.) at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad Street. Tickets cost $19-$39. They are available online at www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org or by phone at 267-987-9865.

Theatre Horizon closes it's 2018-19 Season of 'Exploring Horizons' with a heartfelt story of learning how to carry on when true love goes missing, told simply and sweetly through music, clowning, dance, and theatre magic.

11th Hour Theatre Company's Spotlight Series continues with Elena Camp and Rajeer Alford. These local favorites will take the stage Monday, January 7 at 7 p.m. It is hosted (with performances) by 11th Hour co-founder and Associate Artistic Director Steve Pacek. The performance will be at the Proscenium Theater at the Drake, 302 S. Hicks St. Tickets cost $24. $19 tickets are available for industry. Tickets also include one beverage and pastries, and are available online at www.11ththourtheatrecompany.org.

11th Hour Theatre Company kicks off the new year and presents its final Next Step Concert 18-19 season with a Next Step Concert presentation of Frank Wildhorn, Don Black, and Ivan Menchell's look at the infamous American couple, Bonnie and Clyde. This eclectic musical runs January 5-13. Official Media Opening is Sunday, January 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $36 (which includes a $4 service fee). $19 tickets are available online for Students and Industry. Tickets are available online at www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org or by phone 267-987-9865. All performances will take place at The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake, 302 South Hicks Street.