A spy thriller or a rollicking comedy? Why not both! We travel from London to the Scottish Highlands and back again in this absurdist play about a social dandy trying to thwart the theft of state military secrets. Winner of the 2007 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and a 2008 Tony Award® nominee for Best Play, this riotous adaptation of The 39 Steps was inspired by John Buchan's 1915 adventure novel and Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film and continues to delight audiences today.
The Real Thing (9/4/25-10/5/25)
The Real Thing (9/4/25-10/5/25)
Much Ado About Nothing (2/13/25-3/16/25)
American Moor (11/7/24-12/15/24)
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.
Lantern Theater Company is at 923 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA.
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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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Dance Theatre of Harlem
Zellerbach Theatre (1/16 - 1/18) | |
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Arden Theatre Company Presents: The Mountaintop
The Arden Theatre Company (10/30 - 12/14) | |
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Tiburtina Ensemble: Celestial Harmony: Music for the Heavenly Court by Hildegard of Bingen
Penn Live Arts (4/23 - 4/23) | |
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The Pirates of Penzance
Quintessence Theatre (11/19 - 1/4) | |
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The 70s Experience
Prima Theatre (2/6 - 2/22) | |
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HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis – Live at The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA
Colonial Theatre (12/19 - 12/19) | |
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The America Play
The Wilma Theater (5/19 - 5/31) | |
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