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What if Peter Pan isn't the hero and Captain Hook isn't the villain? What if the stories handed down to us tell only part of the story? That's the premise behind Captain Darling, a dark, feminist adaptation of J.M. Barrie's classic Peter Pan written by Ursinus College graduate Kate Isabel Foley '23.

Cirque du Soleil returned to Allentown, PA's PPL Center for the first time since 2019 with a triumphant premiere of CORTEO. See photos from opening night.

Get ready to make some noise for the New Hope Celebrates 21st Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festival this summer. Learn more about the event!

Off-Broadway's 'A Star Without A Name' ON TOUR IN PHILADELPHIA!'

The Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra is inviting the community to an evening of profound musical expression and sublime beauty at the Lansdowne Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Get a first look at Walnut Street Theatre's final show of the 215th season - the highly anticipated BEAUTIFUL – THE Carole King MUSICAL. Check out the cast in action in all-new video.

Bucks County Playhouse has unveiled its 2024 subscription season. Featuring four productions in the historic playhouse, the Playhouse’s 85th season kicks off in May. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Hedgerow Theatre Company will welcome audiences across generations to Beginners, a wonderfully inventive play by Obie Award-winning theatre-maker Tim Crouch that explores a time of pivotal transition and the “wafer-thin divide between childhood and adulthood.”

Finneas Flunks fish School will debut at PCS Theater in April. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Get an exclusive first look at Carole King in the Broadway musical BEAUTIFUL. The sneak peek reveals King's captivating performance, stirring anticipation among fans and theatre enthusiasts.

The Worst Cafe in the World is preparing for its North American premiere in Philadelphia (April 25-May 5, 2024). 

Quintessence Theatre’s Season XIV is currently presenting William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, on stage through April 21st at the Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy. Check out a first look at the production here!

Bucks County Playhouse has revealed the three original plays that will be featured in the inaugural South Asian Artistic Initiative Playwrighting Festival. Learn more about the festivals!

New musicals by three Philadelphia-area creative teams will be in the spotlight on April 14 at 3 pm and April 15 at 7 pm, when MusiCoLab presents A Closer Look at the Louis Bluver Theater at the Drake.

Join Town and Country Players for a laugh-inducing, toe-tapping performance of 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, marking a special season led entirely by female directors and producers. Enjoy this empowering story of friendship, revenge, and a little romance in the late 1970s Rolodex era.

Join Chevy Chase and the cast of NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION at FAN EXPO Philadelphia for photo ops, autographs, and Q&As. Learn how to attend the event!

Act II Playhouse Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite announced the slate of shows for the theatre's 2024-2025 season following the  first preview performance of “It's Only a Play.” Subscriptions and discount rates are now available for all six productions.

Experience a unique blend of dance, poetry, and music in SONGS AND POEMS, a collaborative performance by Dr. Mara Parker, Jessica C. Warchal-King, and Dr. Jessica Guzman at Widener University's Kapelski Recital Hall.

Join SALT Performing Arts for an exciting live family game show event, Double Dog Dare Ya, where audience members compete in trivia and physical challenges. Learn more and see how to participate!

Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, a musical by Rupert Holmes.

You’re Invited: Andrea McArdle Live in Philadelphia On April 15th!

Experience a fresh take on the classic opera, MADAME BUTTERFLY, as it marks the end of the Opera Philadelphia season from April 26 to May 5.

Musicopia is collaborating with Please Touch Museum, a nationally recognized leader in children's museums promoting learning through play. Learn more about the programs!

 Ensemble Arts Philly has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway series with a lineup of productions, including Broadway’s newest blockbusters, Philly’s favorite revivals, exclusive touring shows, and lively dance performances. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Opera Philadelphia's 2023-2024 Season will close this spring with a new production of Puccini's Madame Butterfly that illuminates and ultimately transcends harmful stereotypes, empowering the protagonist Cio Cio San with new choices for her future.