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The Wilma Theater will open the dialogue concerning the political, economic, and health challenges overwhelming modern South Africa through a symposium series event dedicated to tribulations facing the nation, Tough Reality: Perspectives on post-apartheid South Africa (Sunday, November 8, 4:30 pm).

BCKSEET Productions opened their 2009-10 season with their repertory staging of both parts of Angels in America, Tony Kushner's Tony and Pulitzer-Award winning plays about the impact of AIDS on the national culture.

Philadelphia's Old Academy Players production of Almost, Maine, written by John Cariani, opens November 6 at 8pm.

After record-breaking off-Broadway, Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and Toronto runs, Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, the creators and stars of Jewtopia, finally make their Philadelphia debut with World of Jewtopia.

The King will Return March 23-April 24

Arden Theatre Company's 2009/10 children's theatre series begins with an all-new adaptation of Peter Pan.

The Wilma Theater will welcome area middle and high school students to its latest production, Coming Home by internationally acclaimed playwright Athol Fugard, on Wednesday, November 4 at 10:00 a.

60TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON- We have something for everyone.

Hershey Area Playhouse presents Wait Until Dark - a meticulously-paced, 'first rate shocker' as described by the New York Post.

Jennie Eisenhower, who won a Barrymore Award five years ago for her performance in The Media Theatre's 'The Wild Party', returns to the State Street stage as Julie in the classic musical 'Show Boat'.

Arden Theatre Company kicks off its 2009/10 season with the Philadelphia premiere of The History Boys, Alan Bennett's international hit that explores the anarchy of adolescence and the purpose of education.

The Halloween Haunted Theater Tour continues this week from October 29 to Saturday, October 31.

Haunted Illusions, a magic spectacular for the entire family featuring several original illusions, starring David Caserta will appear at the State Theatre on Halloween Night, Saturday, October 31st at 7 PM.

Like scary, haunted fun? Want to enjoy a Halloween experience with scary, haunted and amazing events? Join us for a very scary evening of ghosts, goblins, witches and black cats as the Montgomery County Cultural Center becomes bewitched! A fun activity for the whole family!

The Barnstormers Theater in Ridley Park, PA is preparing to bring the Halloween classic, Richard O' Brien's "The Rocky Horror Show" to its historic 101st season! Director Marsha Amato-Greenspan and Assistant Director Sharon A.

Plays & Players Family Series presents the First Annual Kidz Fest, a family-oriented series of programs to take place over three weekends from October 30 - November 15.

Witchcraft conjures up laughs and romance in the Actors' NET of Bucks County production of John Van Druten's classic comedy Bell, Book and Candle.

BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE - John Van Druten's classic comedy about a modern-day witch in Manhattan who enchants a mortal into falling in love with her.

The Halloween Haunted Theater Tour continues this week from October 29 to Saturday, October 31.

Singer extraordinaire Engelbert Humperdinck returns to the State Theatre in Easton on Thursday, November 12th at 8 PM .

Theatre Exile invites you to explore your carnal cravings with the Philadelphia premiere of Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's Hunter Gatherers.

Temple Theaters presents the world premiere of an unprecedented original theater event, Shot!, a provocative multimedia docudrama written by Kimmika-Williams Witherspoon.

Arden Theatre Company continues its 2009/10 season with the Philadelphia premiere of Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire.

Philly Improv Theater will be auditioning replacement cast members for the resident companies, Activity Book and Fletcher.

Artistic excellence and audience enthusiasm created a record-breaking season for The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival this past summer and position the company for continued growth in 2010.