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An actor auditions for the title role in Othello. From this simple scenario springs a rich and penetrating exploration of Shakespeare in a story told with wit, passion, and linguistic brilliance. The conflicting views of the actor and the director shine a revealing light on race and art in modern America, and bring a refreshing new perspective on the enduring power of Shakespeare's work.
Philadelphia Premiere
By Keith Hamilton Cobb
Directed by Kash Goins
The Real Thing (9/4/25-10/5/25)
Lantern Theater Company is at 923 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA.
The Real Thing (9/4/25-10/5/25)
The 39 Steps (5/15/25-6/15/25)
Much Ado About Nothing (2/13/25-3/16/25)
The Wanderers (9/5/24-10/6/24)
William Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (5/16/24-6/16/24)
FAITH HEALER (2/1/24-3/3/24)
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (12/2/23-12/27/23)
Crumbs from the Table of Joy (11/9/23-12/17/23)
Molière's TARTUFFE (9/7/23-10/8/23)
William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT (5/18/23-6/18/23)
The mission of Lantern Theater Company is to produce plays that investigate and illuminate what is essential in the human spirit and the spirit of the times. We seek to be a vibrant, contributing member of our community, exposing audiences to great theater, inviting participation in dialogue and discussion, and engaging audience members about artistic and social issues. We will expand our role in Philadelphia through broader and deeper engagement with our artists, our audience, and our community. Our education programs will continue to draw from our expertise in dramatic and literary texts and in theatrical language and techniques to enrich learning in the classroom and beyond.
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Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet
Keswick Theatre (12/2 - 1/2) | |
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Havana Hop
Philadelphia Theatre Company (1/17 - 1/18) | ||
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Irish Christmas In America
Zellerbach Theatre (12/19 - 12/19) | |
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Dear Jack, Dear Louise
Hedgerow Theatre Company (2/11 - 3/1) | |
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Compagnie Virginie Brunelle: Fables
Zellerbach Theatre (2/20 - 2/21) | |
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Good Bones
The Arden Theatre Company (1/22 - 3/8) | |
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Delbert Anderson Quartet
Penn Live Arts (4/26 - 4/26) | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Philadelphia (1/31 - 1/31) | |
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