Each night, the audience provides the worst musical titles they can think of, and the actors improvise songs and scenes from each one with reality TV-style challenges. The audience then votes on which musicals move forward in the competition, and the winning musical is selected at the top of the second act, followed by a 30-minute version of that musical complete with choreography and costumes. The show is co-created and directed by Mary Carpenter and Jennifer Childs.
Cast and Creative Team for This Should Never Be A Musical at 1812 Productions
Creative Team
Mary Carpenter
Director
Jennifer Childs
Director
News About This Should Never Be A Musical at 1812 Productions
1812 Productions to Present THIS SHOULD NEVER BE A MUSICAL in Philadelphia
August 19, 2026 1812 Productions will stage THIS SHOULD NEVER BE A MUSICAL, an improvised show in which audiences supply terrible musical titles for actors to bring to life through comedic songs and scenes.
THIS SHOULD NEVER BE A MUSICAL to Open 1812 Productions' 30th Season
August 12, 2026 1812 Productions will present the world premiere of an improvised musical reality show at Arden Theatre Company's Arcadia Stage, opening its 30th anniversary season in Philadelphia.
THIS SHOULD NEVER BE A MUSICAL and More to Launch 1812 Productions 30th Anniversary Season
July 02, 2026 Philadelphia's all-comedy theatre company 1812 Productions revealed its 30th anniversary season, featuring an improvised reality musical, the returning satirical revue This Is the Week That Is and more.About the Theatre
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What shows have played recently at 1812 Productions?
The Roommate (09/26/19-10/20/19)
It's My Party: The Women and Comedy Project (04/25/13-05/19/13)
To Fool The Eye (02/14/13-03/03/13)
Boston Marriage (04/29/12-05/20/12)
It's My Party: The Women and Comedy Project (04/25/13-05/19/13)
To Fool The Eye (02/14/13-03/03/13)
Boston Marriage (04/29/12-05/20/12)
What is the history of 1812 Productions ?
1812 Productions is the only professional theater company in the country dedicated to comedy and was the recipient of an honorary citation from the City of Philadelphia for outstanding work and commitment to the Philadelphia arts community. 1812 Productions has been recognized multiple times by The American Theatre Wing, founder of the Tony Awards, most recently with a documentary commission for the original work This Is The Week That Is, created by company co-founder and Producing Artistic Director Jennifer Childs. The resulting Emmy Award nominated documentary is now part of The Wing’s digital archive for their Working In The Field series and is available for public viewing here. With a focus on devised and original works, 1812 Productions' mission is to produce theatrical works of comedy and comedic works of theatre that explore and celebrate our sense of community, our history, and our humanity.
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