Steel Magnolias
People’s Light presents Steel Magnolias, a story of friendship and resilience set in Truvy’s beauty salon in small-town Louisiana, running from January 14 to February...
About the Theatre
Founded in 1974, People’s Light serves as one of Pennsylvania’s largest professional non-profit theatres, known for our resident company of artists, eclectic mix of productions, and innovative work with young people. In our 8-9 play season, we present stories drawn from ancient times through tomorrow that have direct relevance to our communities and their concerns. In support of this range, we produce classics, contemporary plays, and commission and produce new work: of our 452 productions, over a third (171) have been world or regional premieres.
Previews: PHILADELPHIA BALLET'S 7TH ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL at Red Rose Farm
by Scott Serio - May 29, 2026
In what has become a much-anticipated event to close each season, the Philadelphia Ballet returned to Board Chairman David F. Hoffman’s lovely Red Rose Farm for the seventh time in a celebration of dance and volunteers, and a chance for benefactors to enjoy fabulous dance in a pastoral setting and...
Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF sizzles at Bucks County Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers - May 03, 2026
Tony nominee Elizabeth Davis takes on Liz Taylor’s role as Maggie the Cat and proves to have her own claws...
Review: EVERYTHING I KNOW: MANDY GONZALEZ SINGS LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA at Marian Anderson Hall
by Sebastian Cherry - April 30, 2026
I knew Mandy Gonzalez could sing, even belt, but I was unprepared for the power house she truly is. Mixing elements from her own life, insight on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s background and his influences, the Philly Pops with conductor Chris Dragon, special guest José Mendez, humour, great music, and am...
Review: Philadelphia Ballet's Holiday Staple The Nutcracker Returns to the Academy of Music
by Scott Serio - December 07, 2025
Philadelphia Ballet's Holiday Staple The Nutcracker Returns to the Academy of Music in Center City Through New Year's Eve....
Past Shows
The Unexpected 3rd
In a gripping blend of memoir, stand-up, protest, and poetry, Kathryn Grody presents her solo work The Unexpected 3rd at People's Light. This world premiere,...
Hurricane Diane
Directed by Molly Rosa Houlahan Meet Diane: a charming butch permaculture gardener with a mission. Secretly Dionysus— the god of wine, revelry, and vegetation—Diane returns to...
People’s Light presents the ripple, the wave that carried me home by Christina Anderson
Despite growing up in landlocked Kansas, Janice Collen’s childhood is defined by water — her mother and father are prominent activists in the movement to...
People’s Light presents “Songs for Nobodies” by Joanna Murray-Smith
Malvern-based theatre People’s Light presents the critically-acclaimed production Songs for Nobodies by Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith. The one-woman show stars actress and singer Bethany Thomas...
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Colman Domingo; dir: Colman Domingo....
Videos
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Seussical Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance (6/12-6/27) |
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Coriolanus Labuda Center for the Performing Arts (7/22-8/02) |
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Rock Revisited Bristol Riverside Theatre (7/22-7/26) |
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Magic Show - Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic | Camelback Resort, August 2026 309 Resort Dr (8/08-8/08) |
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Gino Mozzarella June 19th & 20th 2026 - 8PM Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (6/19-6/20) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Philadelphia (8/08-8/08) |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) Forrest Theatre (1/26-1/31) |
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Magic Show - Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic | Camelback Resort, July 2026 309 Resort Dr (7/18-7/18) |
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Magic Show - Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic | Camelback Resort, July 2026 309 Resort Dr (7/03-7/03) |
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An American Christmas Songbook Bristol Riverside Theatre (12/15-12/22) |
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