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PCS Theater To Present Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2026
PCS Theater will present Agatha Christie's acclaimed mystery thriller, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, from February 6-14, 2026. The production, known for its gripping plot and complex characters, invites audiences to a suspenseful gathering on a remote island where ten guests face their sinister pasts.
Villanova Theatre Will Present ARCADIA This February
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2026
Villanova Theatre will present Tom Stoppard's masterwork, Arcadia, in the Court Theater of the Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, directed by Valerie Joyce.
POOR JUDGE is Now Playing at the Wilma Theater
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
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.
Shawnee Playhouse to Stage MADISON SQUARE PARK Musical in February 2026
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
Shawnee Playhouse will present MADISON SQUARE PARK, a new musical by Michael Demaio, featuring a blend of drama and romance set in New York City, from February 14-22, 2026.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced 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.
Enrollment Now Open for Star of the Day's Winter Spotlight Academy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2026
Star of the Day in Emmaus, PA, is now accepting enrollments for their Winter Spotlight Academy, featuring the musical All Shook Up at Young@Part. All Shook Up is a hilarious and heartfelt musical with an original book by Joe DiPietro.
FringeArts’ Winter-Spring 2026 Season to Kick Off With WE COME TO COLLECT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2026
For the first time since before the pandemic and building on the success of the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival under the new leadership of Producing Director and CEO Nell Bang-Jensen, FringeArts has launched a Winter-Spring 2026 Season.
Crossroads Comedy Theater to Present AN IMPROVISED ROM-COM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2026
Crossroads Comedy Theater will present An Improvised Rom-Com by the improv team Not Yet Rated in Philadelphia, offering a unique Valentine's Week experience.
XOXO: MONTCO'S VARIETY SHOW is Coming to Theatre Horizon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2026
Theatre Horizon is set to showcase XOXO: MontCo's Variety Show, a vibrant collection of performances, in January 2026, featuring local talent in a celebration of arts and culture.
PETER PAN, DRACULA and More Set for Genesius Theatre 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2026
 Genesius Theatre has unveiled their 55th Season, brimming with eight fairies, a vampire, a hobgoblin, two boatloads of pirates, a mess of mermaids, and a runaway heiress.
ELEMENTS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL Reveals Phase One Lineup For 2026 Edition
by A.A. Cristi - January 14, 2026
ELEMENTS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL will present its phase one lineup for the 2026 event, set to take place from August 7-9 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. The festival, now in its ninth year, continues to blend electronic music with immersive art experiences. Highlights include performances by Porter Robinson, Subtronics, and Above & Beyond among others, promising a diverse range of electronic music styles.
STARSTRUCK World Premiere, RENT, and More Set for Bucks County Playhouse 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2026
Bucks County Playhouse has announced its 2026 season, featuring a lineup of classic and contemporary plays and musicals. The historic venue in Pennsylvania will present several high-profile productions, aiming to attract a diverse audience with a mix of genres and styles.
Kenny Finkle's INDOOR/ OOUTDOOR Begins At Little Theatre of Fall River In March
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2026
Little Theatre of Fall River will present the SouthCoast premiere of Kenny Finkle's romantic comedy INDOOR/OUTDOOR, marking the 20th anniversary of its original Off-Broadway debut.
Philadelphia Premiere of James Ijames' GOOD BONES Extended at the Arden
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 09, 2026
The Arden Theatre Company's Philadelphia Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames' Good Bones has been extended, adding six additional performances.
FROZEN, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS and More Set for Walnut Street Theatre 218th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2026
Walnut Street Theatre has revealed its 218th season of live entertainment and mark its 44th season as a not-for-profit producing theatre company. The season includes Frozen, Glengarry Glen Ross and more.
InterAct Theatre Company To Present PLANTATION BLACK World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026
InterAct Theatre Company will present the world premiere of PLANTATION BLACK, directed by Kimille Howard, a bold new play that collides past and present to ask urgent questions about inheritance, power, and justice.
THE NET WILL APPEAR to be Presented at Bristol Riverside Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2026
Bristol Riverside Theatre will present The Net Will Appear, a poignant and thought-provoking play by Erin Mallon, directed by Amy Kaissar with assistance by Teayra Bowden.
MARSHA BLOVOTNICK AND THE MARVELOUS MAGICAL CHICKEN SOUP is Coming to Theatre Ariel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2026
Theatre Ariel, Philadelphia's only professional theatre company dedicated exclusively to telling stories about the Jewish experience, will present the world premiere of Marsha Blovotnick and the Marvelous Magical Chicken Soup.
Dominique Morisseau's DETROIT '67 to be Presented at Temple Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2026
Written by Obie Award-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau, and directed by Temple Professor Amina Robinson, Detroit '67 will be presented at the Randall Theater.
The Everly Brothers Experience To Return To Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2026
“The Everly Brothers Experience” featuring the Zmed Brothers will return to Bucks County Playhouse for two performances. The concerts mark the fourth appearance of the tribute at the Playhouse and are part of the theater's Visiting Artists Series.
Beth Leavel, Mandy Gonzalez and More to Join Rittenhouse Grill 2026 Broadway Cabaret Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2026
Broadway Cabaret has unveiled its Spring 2026 season, introducing a lineup of intimate performances featuring some of Broadway’s most accomplished artists, including Beth Leavel, Mandy Gonzalez and more.
Winter Adult Education Classes Come to Bucks County Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2026
Bucks County Playhouse announced a winter lineup of adult education classes at Lambertville Hall in Lambertville, NJ, highlighted by a voiceover workshop led by Pete DeMeo, the in-show voice of NBC's TODAY. Learn more here!
CAESAR, A Contemporary Shakespeare Adaptation, Comes to Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2026
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.
Paige Hernandez's HAVANA HOP is Coming to Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 05, 2026
Philadelphia Theatre Company will continue its 51st season with Havana Hop, a high-energy, one-woman performance written, choreographed, and performed by Paige Hernandez.
GOOD BONES Comes to Arden Theatre Company in January
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2026
Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company will present the Philadelphia premiere of Good Bones, the newest play by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright James Ijames. Learn more here!

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