Wilma Theater News

Aubrie Williams (Audience Engagement Manager) speaks on accessibility at the Wilma Theater and The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington.

Wilma Theater has revealed four productions for its 2026-27 season. The 2026-27 season will feature the world premiere of an original coming-of-self story, an inventive spin on a children’s literary classic

Iconic Broadway artists from award-winning productions including Hamilton, Wicked, and Mamma Mia! will come together on March 26, 2026, at Chelsea Table + Stage for the Spence-Chapin Broadway Benefit.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames will be the first featured guest in PlayPenn’s 2026 PlayPenn Presents conversation series. The events will take place at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia and The Drama Book Shop in New York.

Philly GRIT will present a new series of performances in Philadelphia, focusing on influencer satire, queer storytelling, and cabaret. Scheduled for 2026, this event aims to engage audiences with contemporary themes through diverse artistic expressions. The series promises to offer a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work, reflecting the vibrant cultural tapestry of the city.

Join Karen Tenderness at The Wilma Theater for a one-night-only performance of EXTRA! EXTRA!, benefiting the Juntos organization. This unique show combines musical flair with a compelling narrative.

Following the in-person run, Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater has launched the digital presentation of the Barrymore Award-winning production, Poor Judge – A Pig Iron Production.

Responding to high demand, the Citywide James Ijames Pass now includes a two-show option, allowing access to major productions at Philadelphia's Wilma Theater and another venue for $90.

The Wilma Theater is presenting the return of the Barrymore Award-winning production, Poor Judge – A Pig Iron Production, a dance-theater cabaret set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Aimee Mann.

Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) will present Caesar, a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, February 6-22, 2026, at the Suzanne Roberts  Theatre.

Pig Iron Theatre Company has revealed its 2026 Season. The 30th Anniversary Season spans venues across Greater Philadelphia, highlighting collaborations with award-winning musicians, Barrymore-recognized artists, and visionary designers.

The Wilma Theater will celebrate the return of the Barrymore Award-winning production, Poor Judge – A Pig Iron Production, an exhilarating dance-theater cabaret set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Aimee Mann.

Hedgerow Theatre Company will present Kate Hamill’s stage adaptation of Little Women beginning November 26 in Rose Valley, PA. Directed by Abby Weissman.

For the first time in the region, three leading theaters are launching a multi-theater pass dedicated to a single contemporary playwright. Learn more about the James Ijames pass here!

Azuka Theatre and Simpatico Theatre are presenting the world premiere of 1 Pound 4 Ounces, written and performed by Philadelphia’s own Khalil Munir. See photos here!

Theatre Horizon will present the world premiere of Wishing to Grow Up Brightly, a new musical created by Amanda Morton, Matthew Decker, Brenson Thomas, and Josh Totora. Learn more!

Hedgerow Theatre Company will launch its 2025–26 season with Fly Me to the Moon by Northern Irish playwright Marie Jones. Directed by Emma Gibson and starring Barrymore Award winners Marcia Saunders and Susan McKey.

InterAct Theatre Company will continue its tradition of bold, timely storytelling with the Philadelphia premiere of WALDEN by Amy Berryman, directed by InterAct's Producing Artistic Director Seth Rozin with assistant Director Lisi Levy.

Priyanka Shetty has won the Scotsman Fringe First Award at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe for her solo play #CHARLOTTESVILLE. Following a sold-out, extended run at the Fringe, the play will continue with U.S. and international tour stops.

1 Pound 4 Ounces, written and performed by Philadelphia's own Khalil Munir, featuring music by Rajeer Alford and directed by Barrymore Award winner Amina Robinson, will play at The Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake. Learn more!