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Lincoln Mill Haunted House To Present Holiday Haunted House Experience With A TWISTED CHRISTMAS In Historic Manayunk
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Lincoln Mill Haunted House will present A TWISTED CHRISTMAS, a two-night holiday haunt transforming the Manayunk mill into a winter-themed horror experience. The event will feature more than 50 scare-actors and newly configured scenic elements.
Berwyn Farmers’ Market To Launch New Holiday Market With 40+ Vendors And Seasonal Programming
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
The organizers of Berwyn Farmers’ Market will launch a new Berwyn Holiday Market, combining the farmers’ market with the Berwyn Artisan Holiday Market for a single expanded event.
Mimebaby Theater to Present DONNER AND BLITZEN HOLIDAY EDITION
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
Original devised performance company mimebaby theater is premiering a new work, Donner and Blitzen Holiday Edition, at The Proscenium at the Drake, running for 10 performances.
The Lemonade Stand to Present THE Z.U.M at the Proscenium Theatre at the Drake
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
The Lemonade Stand will present The Z.U.M. by Jaden Alvaro Gines, a part of the Fresh Squeezed New Play Reading Series at the Proscenium Theatre at the Drake.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; MY FAIR LADY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: Inis Nua Theatre Company & Tiny Dynamite's THE GREATEST PLAY IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD...
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2025
Check out photos from Inis Nua Theatre Company and Tiny Dynamite's production of The Greatest Play in the History of the World... by Ian Kershaw, the show's East Coast premiere.
Video: First Look At ELF THE MUSICAL At Bucks County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - November 26, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has released video highlights of its new staging of ELF: THE MUSICAL from November 21 through January 4 in New Hope. Based on the film, the musical follows Buddy the Elf as he travels from the North Pole to New York City, discovering his identity while attempting to bring holiday spirit to the city.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins Performances At Doylestown Theatre Academy In December
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Doylestown Theatre Academy (DTA) invites audiences to celebrate the holiday season with its enchanting production of A Christmas Carol, running Dec. 20 & 21 at Lenape Middle School.
Photos: ELF: THE MUSICAL At Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Photos/Video: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Quintessence Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Quintessence Theatre has released first-look production photos and a new rehearsal video for its upcoming staging of The Pirates of Penzance, opening November 19 at the Sedgwick Theater.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards
by BWW Awards - November 24, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Tig Notaro Join STARSTRUCK Team
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Tig Notaro have joined the producing team developing the new musical Starstruck as Executive Producers.
HAVANA HOP Comes to Philadelphia Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Philadelphia Theatre Company will continue its 51st season with Havana Hop, a high-energy, one-woman  performance written, choreographed, and performed by Paige Hernandez.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Exclusive Photos: First Look at A CHRISTMAS STORY at Walnut Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2025
Check out exclusive photos of A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Walnut Street Theatre, which opens November 26 and runs through January 4 in Philadelphia.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Theatre Exile's Production of JOB Extends Through Late November
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
South Philadelphia-based theater company Theatre Exile will present the Philadelphia premiere of award-winning playwright Max Wolf Friedlich's psychological thriller JOB, directed by Producing Artistic Director Deborah Block
Arden Theatre Company To Present Katori Hall’s THE MOUNTAINTOP This Fall
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Arden Theatre Company will present THE MOUNTAINTOP by Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall beginning October 30, directed by Barrymore Award winner Brett Ashley Robinson.
Cirque Du Soleil's LUZIA In Philadelphia to Offer 20% Discount For Black Friday And Cyber Monday
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group will present world-class deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday for its touring and resident shows. Audiences can take advantage of discounts up to 40% off the one-of-a-kind productions.
Hedgerow Theatre Company To Present Kate Hamill’s LITTLE WOMEN This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Hedgerow Theatre Company will present Kate Hamill’s stage adaptation of Little Women beginning November 26 in Rose Valley, PA. Directed by Abby Weissman.
Stephanie Pope And Mark Nadler to Perform at Broadway Cabaret At Rittenhouse Grill
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Broadway Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill, Philadelphia's only Broadway cabaret venue, will present the final performance of its fall 2025 season: It's Christmastime in the City starring Mark Nadler and Stephanie Pope.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts Will Perform WITCHES!?, IN SALEM?!
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Theatre Department will continue its season of mystery and mayhem with a production of Witches!? In Salem?!, a new play by Matt Cox.
THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Begins Performances This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will present The Shawnee Playhouse Christmas Spectacular from November 22–December 21, 2025. Directed by Midge McClosky.
Allan Sherman Tribute Comes To Philadelphia
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Celebrities, rock stars, comedians, and raconteurs of all stripes will converge in Philadelphia for a tribute concert to legendary parody musician Allan Sherman at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin And The Philadelphia Orchestra Welcome James Vaughen As Principal Trumpet
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
The Philadelphia Orchestra has announced the appointment of James Vaughen as Principal Trumpet (Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest Chair). Vaughen will officially assume the role in 2026, at a date to be determined.

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