
"Absorbing, twisty, and thoughtful... the finest play of the year!" –The Wall Street Journal THE WANDERERS
Two couples – Esther and Schmuli, Abe and Sophie – seem destined for each other, but are torn apart by their conflicting sense of obligation and independence. From the writer of Lantern hits Photograph 51 and The Last Match comes this moving exploration of estrangement and the great human yearning for connection, told with keen humor and deep empathy.
Philadelphia Premiere
By Anna Ziegler
Directed by Jesse Bernstein
September 5 – October 6, 2024
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)
American Moor (11/7/24-12/15/24)
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.
Videos
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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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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Penn Live Arts (4/11 - 4/11) | |
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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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Complications in Sue
Academy of Music (2/4 - 2/8) | |
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Illumination
Prima Theatre (11/21 - 12/23) | |
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Donner and Blitzen Holiday Edition
The Proscenium at The Drake (12/10 - 1/4) | |
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The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Easton, PA! On February 18, 2026
State Theatre Center for the Arts (2/18 - 2/18) | |
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Cirque Mechanics
Zellerbach Theatre (2/14 - 2/14) | |
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