Wilma Theater News

LaChanze to Moderate Post-Show Conversation at FAT HAM With National Black Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 24, 2023

Fat Ham's producer National Black Theatre will host a special evening performance on Friday, March 31 at 8pm at the American Airlines Theatre.

THE BAND'S VISIT to Open in Boston in Fall 2023

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 23, 2023

The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage will co-produce the Tony Award-winning musical The Band’s Visit which features music and lyrics by David Yazbek and book by Itamar Moses, as part of their respective 2023-2024 seasons.

Photos: First Look At The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play FAT HAM On Broadway!

by A.A. Cristi — March 21, 2023

The 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by The Public Theater’s Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali, makes its Broadway premiere tonight, March 21.

Danny DeVito Will Return to Broadway in Theresa Rebeck's I NEED THAT; Roundabout Announces 2023-2024 Season

by Nicole Rosky — March 21, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the Broadway and Off-Broadway line-up for the 2023-2024 season.

Michael Kostroff to Star in Itamar Moses Comedy THE WHISTLEBLOWER at Theater Wit

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 20, 2023

Theater Wit will present The Whistleblower, the newest play by Tony Award-winner Itamar Moses, author of The Band’s Visit, winner of ten 2018 Tony Awards including Best Musical.

Now Hiring: Managing Director, Casting Calls, & More - BWW Classifieds

by — March 16, 2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/16/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Wilma Theater Presents ETERNAL LIFE PART 1, April 11- 30

by A.A. Cristi — March 15, 2023

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia is proud to present the world premiere of ETERNAL LIFE PART 1 by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Co-Artistic Director Morgan Green, on stage April 11-30 2023.

Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to The Walnut

by Stephi Wild — March 15, 2023

Walnut Street Theatre (WST) finishes its 214th season by transforming into a tropical paradise with Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville.

Browse Philadelphia Theater Jobs, Listings & More in the BroadwayWorld Classifieds

by Team BWW — March 14, 2023

BroadwayWorld's Classifieds, the largest theater-industry job and listing resource on the web, is now going global! You can now submit and search for jobs/listings by region - including Philadelphia!

Photos: First Look at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's FANNIE

by Blair Ingenthron — March 12, 2023

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer will run through April 2, 2023 at Lucie Stern Theatre.

Meet the Cast of FAT HAM, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

by Stephi Wild — March 21, 2023

Fat Ham begins previews tonight, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, and will officially open on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the American Airlines Theatre.

Mount Pleasant High School Presents Delaware High School Premiere of FROZEN: THE MUSICAL

by Stephi Wild — March 1, 2023

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Azuka Theatre And Teatro Del Sol World Premiere Bilingual Production Of ALL MY MOTHERS DREAM IN SPANISH

by A.A. Cristi — February 28, 2023

Azuka Theatre continues its 2022/2023 season with the World Premiere of All My Mothers Dream in Spanish by AZ Espinoza, from March 1 to March 19, 2023, at Proscenium Theatre at The Drake.

FAT HAM Full Cast and Design Team Announced

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 23, 2023

The full cast and design team has been announced for the Broadway production of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames.

Photos: First Look at Inis Nua Theatre Company's MEET ME AT DAWN

by Blair Ingenthron — February 19, 2023

Inis Nua Theatre Company is premiering the first Mainstage production of their 19th season with the American premiere of Meet Me at Dawn, written by Scottish playwright Zinnie Harris.

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 2/17/2023

by — February 17, 2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/17/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Tickets On Sale Now For HANG TIME World Premiere at The Flea; Complete Cast Announced

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 9, 2023

The Flea has announced the complete cast and design team for the world-premiere production of HANG TIME, the new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Zora Howard.

Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Announce First And Second Rounds Of 2022-23 Recipients

by A.A. Cristi — January 17, 2023

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced the recipients of the first and second rounds of the 2022-23 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards.

Guillermo Calderón's KISS to be Presented at The Wilma Theater This Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 17, 2023

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia will present KISS, a daring play by Guillermo Calderón, on stage Jan.

Graham Phillips & Krystina Alabado to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Pasadena Playhouse

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 12, 2023

Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for Sunday in the Park with George, the first production of the theater’s six-month-long celebration of Stephen Sondheim.