Tony Braithwaite News

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA will host a free student performance of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, giving young audiences access to the classic musical at no cost.

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Annie Get Your Gun,” the beloved musical with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, original book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, and revised by Peter Stone.

 Act II Playhouse has announced its slate of 2026-2027 productions.  The season will kick off with “Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground” by Richard Hellesen. Learn more here!

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Say Goodnight, Gracie” by Rupert Holmes. The one-man show stars Tony Braithwaite in the role of comedy icon, George Burns. 

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Proof” by David Auburn. The play was awarded the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn more about the production here!

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Most Wonderful Time”: a comedy cabaret for the holiday season.  Act II Playhouse Artistic Director, Tony Braithwaite, will return to the Playhouse stage for an evening of comedy and music. 

Comedian Julia Scotti will return to Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA, for a one-night-only performance on November 22, 2025. Known for her appearances on America’s Got Talent and Showtime’s More Funny Women of a Certain Age, Scotti brings her acclaimed comedy back to the stage where she recorded her album Primal Cuts.

Act II Playhouse will kick off their 2025-2026 Season with the hilarious farce, “Theatre People, Or The Angel Next Door” by Paul Slade Smith. 

Act II Playhouse will round out its 2024-2025 Season with its latest production, “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing”.  The production features Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.

Philadelphia theatre legends Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs will reunite on stage for the return of their popular 2013 production Let's Pretend We're Married, a delightful cabaret presented by 1812 Productions. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Act II Playhouse has announced its slate of 2025-2026 productions. Subscriptions and discount rates are now available. Learn more about the full season here!

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Dial M For Murder” adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the Frederick Knott original. Previews for “Dial M For Murder” begin Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Grace and Glorie,” a heartwarming comedy/drama by Tom Ziegler. The production stars Penelope Reed.

Act II Playhouse has announced the return of CHRISTMAS IN THE CATSKILLS 2, running from December 1-31. The production stars Act II Artistic Director, Tony Braithwaite. 

 Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, the comedy “The Outsider” by Paul Slade Smith.  Previews begin October 8, 2024 and the production opens Friday, October 11. “The Outsider” runs through Sunday, November 3, 2024. 

1812 Productions announces its 2024/2025 season featuring popular hits like THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, and more.

 Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “An Act of God” by David Javerbaum. The Act II production stars 3-time Barrymore Award-winner Tony Braithwaite as God. 

 Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Forever Plaid”, the beloved musical by Stuart Ross. 

Act II Playhouse Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite announced the slate of shows for the theatre's 2024-2025 season following the  first preview performance of “It's Only a Play.” Subscriptions and discount rates are now available for all six productions.

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “It’s Only a Play”, a comedy by the late Terrence McNally. The production stars Tony Braithwaite leading a hilarious ensemble.