Review: STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER! at The Acedemy Of Music
Celebrate America and American ballet with the Philadelphia Ballet's Stars and Stripes Forever!…
Quintessence Theatre
7137 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Quintessence Theatre is a theatre in Philadelphia.
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Review: RENT at Bucks County Playhouse
As the group Straight No Chaser sings, 'Five hundred twenty five thousand choirs have sung this... thanks to the writer, we all leave sad.' Without detail - yes, true. Jonathan Larson died before opening night of his own show about death and dying and drugs and rent strikes, leaving a show that fe…
Review: BRIGADOON by the Brandywiners at Longwood Gardens
The forests of Scotland in the lush foliage of Longwood Gardens is the best possible set…
Review: SOUTH PACIFIC at Bucks County Playhouse
Blurb: Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved South Pacific sails into Bucks County Playhouse with soaring performances, standout choreography, and a Broadway-caliber cast led by Ryan Silverman, Alexandra Socha, Ann Sanders, and Mike Schwitter. Director Denis Jones delivers a vibrant revival that proves …
Previews: PHILADELPHIA BALLET'S 7TH ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL at Red Rose Farm
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
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
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
Philadelphia Ballet's Holiday Staple The Nutcracker Returns to the Academy of Music in Center City Through New Year's Eve.…
Past Shows
The Pirates of Penzance
Launch your holidays by celebrating a beloved model of a modern major comedic opera with Quintessence Theatre’s presentation of The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan! On his 21st birthday, a dashing young pirate apprentice prepares to finally be freed from servitude...
Giovanni’s Room
Quintessence Theatre will present a World Premiere adaptation of James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room, running from May 28 to June 22, 2025. This adaptation, crafted by Benjamin Sprunger and Paul Oakley Stovall, explores the complex emotional landscape of a young American named David...
Quintessence Theatre presents The Return of Benjamin Lay
Benjamin Lay - shepherd, sailor, revolutionary, and the British Empire’s first revolutionary abolitionist - returns from the grave almost 300 years after his death, as feisty and unpredictable as ever. The 4ft “David” confronts the “Goliath” of slavery as he demands once again...
Quintessence Theatre presents Antony & Cleopatra in the Reckless Romance Rep
Repertory theatre is a high-wire act, and Quintessence Theatre is once again taking on William Shakespeare to deliver this epic experience for Philadelphia. 12 actors will be performing multiple roles in a rotating schedule of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Antony & Cleopatra in...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be featured in the Reckless Romance repertory at Quintessence Theatre from February 27 to April 26, 2025. Directed by Alex Burns, this classic Shakespearean comedy explores the complexities of love as four young lovers escape into a mystical...
Antony and Cleopatra
Quintessence Theatre presents a riveting exploration of power and passion in Antony and Cleopatra. Directed by Alex Burns, this iconic Shakespearean tale delves into the tumultuous relationship between Mark Antony and the enchanting Cleopatra, where duty clashes with desire...
Kiss Me Kate
Quintessence Theatre presents Kiss Me Kate, a beloved musical by Cole Porter that combines comedic flair with a celebration of theatre. Set against the backdrop of a Broadway musical adaptation of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, the story follows divorced stars Fred and Lilli...
Cyrano de Bergerac
Quintessence Theatre presents the Philadelphia Premiere of Martin Crimp's adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac, running from September 25 to October 20. This adaptation reimagines the classic tale of unrequited love, featuring a complex love triangle involving the eloquent and...
The Seven Deadly Sins
Quintessence Theatre Group presents Thornton Wilders "The Seven Deadly Sins" audio play series June 10 - 20. From a play on Greek tragedy in "The Drunken Sisters" (Gluttony) to a Floridian mother-daughter con artist team in "A Ringing of Doorbells" (Envy), "The Seven Deadly...
Henrik Ibsen's Rosmersholm
It is the eve of a major election. The country is on the verge of upheaval over a battle between progress and tradition. The press will stop at nothing to influence the result. Challenged by friend and activist Rebecca West, John Rosmer is the last descendent of the Rosmer...
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An Intimate Evening with Michael Feinstein The Keswick Theatre (11/01-11/01) |
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Ghostbusters In Concert The Keswick Theatre (10/19-10/19) |
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THE WIZ Appell Center for the Performing Arts (10/21-10/21) |
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The Vampire Circus The Keswick Theatre (10/10-10/10) |
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Daymé Arocena Zellerbach Theatre (1/29-1/29) |
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Illumination Prima Theatre (11/20-12/23) |
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Stephen Schwartz: A Benefit Concert for Prima Prima Theatre (10/24-10/24) |
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UnRavelled: By Jake Broder Harold Prince Theatre (10/08-10/11) |
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Arun Ramamurthy Trio & Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio Zellerbach Theatre (10/30-10/30) |
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"YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU" ActorsNET of Bucks County (10/16-11/01) |
