Wilma Theater News

Three composers, three librettists, and one dramaturg have been selected as Resident Artists to participate in the company’s nationally acclaimed Composer Librettist Development Program (CLDP) beginning in September 2024.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/1/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

FringeArts, Philadelphia's home for contemporary performance, is pleased to announce the full roster of programming for the 28th Annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival, a city-wide celebration of progressive, world-class art that expands the imagination and boldly defies expectations.

For the entire month of September, Cannonball will take center stage as the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, offering independent performances from artists of every discipline at every stage of their careers.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/25/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Discover the exciting lineup for the JAW Festival of New Plays, featuring innovative works from emerging playwrights.

As the 77th Annual Tony Awards continue at the David H. Koch Theatre, winners will be sharing their reactions at the First Impressions Cam, hosted by Erich Bergen. Watch in these videos!

Woolly Mammoth Theatre announces its new season, adopting the London model of short-term programming. The season will run through the end of the year with diverse and dynamic productions.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 6/6/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/30/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

As we hit the final stretch ahead of the Tony Awards, this week we’re including the first in a series of guest essays from the producers of the Best Production nominees, with this installment from Tommy producers Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.

Ready for a vacation and want to fit some theatre-going into your itinerary? You're in luck, because all the world's a stage. Literally! BroadwayWorld has pulled together a list of the fifteen best cities across the country for seeing theatre. 

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor recognizes a regional theatre company that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement contributing to the growth of theatre nationally.

On May 20, 2024, the 40th Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Learn more about the winners here!

 Quintessence Theatre has announced the Philadelphia Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks’ acclaimed play, Father Comes Home From The Wars, Parts 1, 2 & 3.

Playwrights Horizons has extended its world premiere production of Staff Meal, Abe Koogler's funny, startling new play.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet has announced the lineup for its 31st season, co-curated by departing Smuin Artistic Director Celia Fushille in concert with incoming Artistic Director Amy Seiwert, who will take the helm in July. Learn more about the lineup here!

To kick off summer, InterAct Theatre Company will present THE CLIMB by By C.A. Johnson.

Discover the latest cast and creative team updates for the much-anticipated production of FAT HAM at the GLOBE. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of Broadway.

Discover the exciting new 2024-25 season productions announced by The Wilma Theater. Get the latest details on the upcoming shows and subscription options.