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
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
Aug 13 – Aug 15, 2024
The 49th season of Upper Darby Summer Stage concludes with a new adaptation of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr., showcasing the whimsical journey of Alice...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
Aug 6 – Aug 8, 2024
Upper Darby Summer Stage presents the premiere of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical, based on the beloved book series by Jeff Kinney. The...
Disney’s Newsies the Musical
Aug 3
Upper Darby Summer Stage presents Disney’s Newsies the Musical, a vibrant production that showcases the story of young newspaper delivery boys who fight for their...
A Year with Frog & Toad, TYA Edition
Jul 30 – Aug 2, 2024
Upper Darby Summer Stage presents A Year with Frog & Toad, TYA Edition, based on Arnold Lobel's cherished book series. The show follows the enduring...
42nd Street
Jul 27 – Aug 4, 2018
Mainstage at Upper Darby Summer Stage offers this Broadway-style production for everyone to enjoy – not just children! (featuring adult performers up to the age...
42nd Street
Jul 27 – Jul 28, 2018
Mainstage at Upper Darby Summer Stage offers this Broadway-style production for everyone to enjoy – not just children! (featuring adult performers up to the age...
Freckleface Strawberry, The Musical
Jul 25 – Jul 27, 2018
Upper Darby Summer Stage Presents: Based on the best-selling book by actress Julianne Moore, Freckleface Strawberry is now a fun family musical! Freckleface Strawberry will...
Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr.
Jul 18 – Jul 20, 2018
Upper Darby Summer Stage presents: The beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll...
Disney's The Lion King, Jr.
Jul 11 – Jul 13, 2018
Upper Darby Summer Stage presents: Join Simba on an epic adventure as he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including spunky lioness Nala, charismatic meerkat...
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.
Jul 5 – Jul 6, 2018
Proudly presented by Upper Darby Summer Stage: The beloved children’s book written by Jeff Brown is a literary and pop cultural phenomenon, delighting readers all...
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.
Jul 3
Proudly presented by Upper Darby Summer Stage: The beloved children’s book written by Jeff Brown is a literary and pop cultural phenomenon, delighting readers all...
How I Became a Pirate
Jul 26 – Jul 28, 2017
Join Upper Darby Summer Stage and sail off on a fantastic musical excursion when a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for...
Shrek, The Musical, Jr.
Jul 19 – Jul 21, 2017
Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle at Upper Darby Summer Stage, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and hit Broadway...
Annie, Jr.
Jul 5 – Jul 7, 2017
Upper Darby Summer Stage kicks off its 42nd season as the irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved, award-winning...
The Dinosaur Musical
Aug 10 – Aug 12, 2016
August 10 at 10:30 am, August 11 at 10:30 am, August 11 at 7:30 pm, August 12 at 10:30 am The Dinosaur Musical is a...
Disney’s Mulan, Jr.
Aug 3 – Aug 5, 2016
August 3 at 10:30 am, August 4 at 10:30 am, August 4 at 7:30 pm, August 5 at 10:30 am Travel back to the legendary,...
UD Summer Stage presents ‘Bye, Bye Birdie, Jr.’
Jul 13 – Jul 15, 2016
July 13 at 10:30 am, July 14 at 10:30 am, July 14 at 7:30 pm, July 15 at 10:30 am...
UD Summer Stage presents ‘Disney Princesses & Heroes’
Jul 6 – Jul 8, 2016
July 6 at 10:30 am, July 7 at 10:30 am, July 7 at 7:30 pm, July 8 at 10:30 am An exciting musical showcase featuring...
Disney's Aladdin Jr. at UD Summer Stage
Aug 12 – Aug 14, 2015
August 12, 13, 14 at 10:30 am August 13 at 7:30 pm Welcome to a whole new world and travel with us to the Land...
Mary Poppins, the Mainstage Production at UD Summer Stage
Jul 31 – Aug 8, 2015
July 31, August 1, August 7, August 8 at 7:30 pm August 1 and August 8 at 1:30 pm Upper Darby Summer Stage is proud...
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