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Photos: WISHING TO GROW UP BRIGHTLY Makes World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2025
Check out photos from the world premiere of the new musical Wishing to Grow Up Brightly, which opened November 5 at Theatre Horizon, and runs through November 23.
Amalgamation Theatre Collective To Make Philadelphia Debut With (& MEDEA)
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Amalgamation Theatre Collective will make its Philadelphia debut with (& Medea), a new reimagining of the Euripides classic conceived by Arlo Howe, written by Jess Shoemaker, and directed by Haley Arnold.
A WRINKLE IN TIME to be Presented at Arden Theatre This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
This winter, Arden Children’s Theatre is inviting families to journey across time and space with an adaptation of Madeline L’Engle’s beloved book, A Wrinkle in Time.
Penn Receives Naming Gift For New Student Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
 Penn Live Arts at the University of Pennsylvania announced a gift from Julie Beren Platt and Marc E. Platt, both 1979 graduates of the College of Arts & Sciences, to name the Platt Student Performing Arts Center.
Curio Theatre's Interactive HANSEL & GRETEL Opens This December
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company will invite families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood.
Tickets to Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA in Oaks Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2025
Cirque du Soleil's iconic Big Top returns to the greater Philadelphia area for the first time since 2023 with its delightfully-imaginative and visually-stunning production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico.
Photos: Akeem Davis and Kishia Nixon Star In THE MOUNTAINTOP At Arden Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Arden Theatre Company continues its 2025/26 season with The Mountaintop, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by Barrymore Award winner Brett Ashley Robinson. Check out photos of the production.
John Tartaglia to Direct ELF: THE MUSICAL at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse will ring in the holiday season with a sparkling new production of “Elf: The Musical,” playing at the historic New Hope venue, and directed by John Tartaglia.
People's Light Brings a New Adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL to the Stage
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
People’s Light in Malvern, Pennsylvania will present a new, music-filled adaptation of A Christmas Carol, directed by Molly Rosa Houlahan and adapted with original music by Zak Berkman.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Comes to Philadelphia
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the popular return of Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Coming to the Miller Theater in December. Learn more here!
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Comes to Quintessence Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
 On November 19, Quintessence Theatre will continue its 16th season with The Pirates of Penzance, the beloved comic opera by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan.
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Comes to PCS Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
PCS Theater has announced its upcoming production of The Thanksgiving Play, the razor-sharp satire by Larissa FastHorse, set for this month. Learn more here!
Yoshiko Kamikusa and Luzemberg Santana to Guest in Greater York Youth Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Indianapolis Ballet principal dancers Yoshiko Kamikusa and Luzemberg Santana will appear as guest artists in the Greater York Youth Ballet/Dance It Forward’s production of The Nutcracker.
Inis Nua Theatre Company and Tiny Dynamite Will Perform THE GREATEST PLAY IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD…
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
This holiday season, Inis Nua Theatre Company and Tiny Dynamite will join forces to present the East Coast premiere of The Greatest Play in the History of the World... by Ian Kershaw.
A CHORUS LINE & More Lead Philadelphia's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - October 31, 2025
Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include A Chorus Line and more.
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Piffaro, The Renaissance Band, and Tenet Vocal Artists Will Perform 'Ein Kind Geborn'
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
This December, Piffaro, The Renaissance Band will join forces with New York City’s “splendid” (New York Times) Tenet Vocal Artists for a German Christmas program called Ein Kind Geborn.
Emily Saliers, Beth Malone and Mary Ann Stratton's STARSTRUCK is Coming to Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse's 2026 season will launch with the world premiere of “Starstruck,” a new musical with music and lyrics by Emily Saliers, and a book by Beth Malone and Mary Ann Stratton.
Cirque Du Soleil's LUZIA Makes Philadelphia-Area Regional Premiere in 2026
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
Cirque du Soleil's iconic Big Top returns to the greater Philadelphia area for the first time since 2023 with its delightfully-imaginative and visually-stunning production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico.
Citywide James Ijames Pass Celebrates Philadelphia-Based Playwright
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
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!
A CHRISTMAS STORY The Musical Comes to Walnut Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Walnut Street Theatre will continue their 217th season by inviting audiences to experience the holidays with Ralphie Parker and his family! Learn more about the production here!
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Photos: 1 POUND 4 OUNCES World Premiere With Azuka Theatre And Simpatico Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2025
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!
Photos: RIDE THE CYCLONE at The Barnstormers Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2025
The Barnstormers Theater invites audiences to take a hauntingly hilarious ride with their October/November production, Ride the Cyclone. Check out photos here!
Shop Costumes, Props and More at Bucks County Playhouse’s Annual ‘Props & Frocks’ Sale
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse is hosting its third annual costume sale, Props and Frocks. Learn more about the event and see how to get involved this November.

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