Theatre Philadelphia

Theatre Philadelphia We promote and celebrate theatre in Philadelphia! Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Founded in 2012, Theatre Philadelphia is a leadership organization that celebrates and promotes professional theatre in the Greater Philadelphia region. Our programs include Philly Theatre Week, the Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre, and monthly Marketing and Speaker Series events. We seek to identify and build upon opportunities that will strengthen the Philadelphia theatre community, wh

ile engaging foundations, donors, and audiences who are invested in the health and vitality of theatre in our city.

“Same Team” at Inis Nua Theatre Company is BARRYMORE RECOMMENDED! Make sure you can catch a performance until June 14th!...
06/05/2026

“Same Team” at Inis Nua Theatre Company is BARRYMORE RECOMMENDED! Make sure you can catch a performance until June 14th!! Find more information about ticketing here: https://theatrephiladelphia.org/whats-on-stage/same-team

Five very different women have joined a community-center soccer team with the same goal: winning the Homeless World Cup for Scotland. Jo is hungry for the trophy. The B needs a fresh start. Noor juggles school, family, and talent. Lorraine is looking for purpose. Single-mom Sammy wants to make her boys proud. And together, they go further than any of them could alone. With all the euphoria, agony, and breakneck speed of a football match, this “electric…compassionate, hilarious, and honest” (Theatre Scotland) play is all about what’s possible when we’re on the same team — just in time for the 2026 World Cup!

📸- Ashley Smith of Wide Eyed Studios
L to R: K. O’Rourke, V. Sterling, Leanna Doyle, Asha Bagal Kelly, Page Whitman
L to R: Leanna Doyle, K. O’Rourke, Page Whitman, V. Sterling, Asha Bagal Kelly

06/02/2026

Theatre Philadelphia shares the heartbreak felt across the Philadelphia arts community over the loss of Dito Van Reigersberg, aka the incomparable Martha Graham Cracker. We are honored that Dito is a part of the legacy of The Barrymore Awards - having won twice for his work in Pig Iron's "Poor Judge" (2025) and "Cafeteria" (1999) and being nominated five other times - and we are fully aware that awards could not fully encompass how he has forever shaped theatre, music, drag, and more in our city and beyond. Our hearts are with those who love and remember Dito (and, of course, Martha).

This video is of the acceptance speech for "Poor Judge" from the 2025 Barrymore Awards ceremony: "We made something odd, and heartfelt, and funny...sometimes you're lucky enough to make something that feeds you and gives you back ten-fold in return".

Thank you, Dito, for giving us all ten-fold in return.

From all of us at Theatre Philadelphia 💜

“The America Play” at The Wilma Theatre is BARRYMORE RECOMMENDED! Make sure you can catch a performance of this producti...
05/30/2026

“The America Play” at The Wilma Theatre is BARRYMORE RECOMMENDED! Make sure you can catch a performance of this production up until tomorrow May 31st!! Find more information about ticketing here: https://theatrephiladelphia.org/whats-on-stage/the-america-play

A Black Abraham Lincoln impersonator named the “Foundling Father,” runs “the Great Hole of History,” a tourist attraction where visitors can meet other historical lookalikes. The poetic repetition and evocative jazz-like style of this canonic text mimics the harmful patterns and toxic ideologies perpetuated throughout American history. The America Play is a daring exploration of the fractured stories that shape our nation from one of our most prominent American playwrights, Pulitzer and Tony Award-winner, Suzan-Lori Parks. Directed by HotHouse Member and Co-Artistic Director Lindsay Smiling (The Half-God of Rainfall), this play challenges us to redefine what it means to be American in the context of our current political landscape. The Wilma’s HotHouse ensemble brings this imaginative work to life, creating a space for active dialogue, catharsis, and deep connection with the audience.

📸- Johanna Austin - http://austinart.org/

Pictured (right to left)
Lindsay Smiling .smiling , Brandon J. Pierce , & Kimberly S. Fairbanks

Catch “Franklinland” at Lantern Theater Company before it closes! This Barrymore Recommended production has been EXTENDE...
05/27/2026

Catch “Franklinland” at Lantern Theater Company before it closes! This Barrymore Recommended production has been EXTENDED to June 14th, and is playing at St. Stephen’s Theater. Get your tickets here:https://theatrephiladelphia.org/whats-on-stage/franklinland

Benjamin Franklin played many roles: publisher, inventor, political agitator, diplomat – and he wanted his son to follow him into the sciences. When William rebels and becomes the Royal Governor of New Jersey, the stage is set for a father-son conflict of international proportions. Join us for the Philadelphia premiere of Lloyd Suh’s endearing comedy of Revolutionary consequences, in the city where it happened.

This year alone, Theatre Philadelphia:✨ Celebrated the 9th Annual Philly Theatre Week✨ Supported more than 100 local the...
05/27/2026

This year alone, Theatre Philadelphia:
✨ Celebrated the 9th Annual Philly Theatre Week
✨ Supported more than 100 local theatres and producers
✨ Continued evolving the Barrymore Awards process
✨ Moved into a new home on the Avenue of the Arts

If you believe Philadelphia deserves a vibrant, connected, world-renowned theatre community, we hope you’ll support Theatre Philadelphia’s 2026 Campaign.

Your donation directly supports the artists, audiences, and organizations that make Philly theatre extraordinary. 🎭
https://givebutter.com/TP26-cpgn

“The Woman Question” at People’s Light is BARRYMORE RECOMMENDED! Make sure you can catch a performance of this productio...
05/22/2026

“The Woman Question” at People’s Light is BARRYMORE RECOMMENDED! Make sure you can catch a performance of this production up until May 24th!! Find more information about ticketing here: https://theatrephiladelphia.org/whats-on-stage/the-woman-question

A new play with local roots, The Woman Question unearths the stories of medical pioneers who led the charge for women’s health and reproductive freedom 150 years ago. This world premiere docu-fantasy follows the 1894 class of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, an intrepid cohort of students whose struggles and joys reverberate across centuries. Written and performed by acclaimed theatre-maker Suli Holum in collaboration with People’s Light Company Artist Melanye Finister and a remarkable cast and creative team, The Woman Question blends archival research, flights of collective imagination, and a delightful, Victorian-infused theatricality.

Theatre Philadelphia is more than one event, one awards ceremony, or one week of performances.We are year-round advocate...
05/22/2026

Theatre Philadelphia is more than one event, one awards ceremony, or one week of performances.

We are year-round advocates for over 100 theatres and independent artists across the region. From Philly Theatre Week to the Barrymore Awards, from audience development to equity initiatives, we work every day to help Philadelphia theatre thrive.

Now, as we settle into our new home on the Avenue of the Arts, we’re asking for your support.

If Philly theatre has ever moved you, inspired you, challenged you, or connected you to your community, we hope you’ll help us continue this work.

Donate today and help us champion the future of Philly theatre. 🎭
https://givebutter.com/TP26-cpgn

“Franklinland” at the Lantern Theater Company is BARRYMORE RECOMMENDED! You can catch a performance of this production u...
05/21/2026

“Franklinland” at the Lantern Theater Company is BARRYMORE RECOMMENDED! You can catch a performance of this production up until June 7th!! Find more information about ticketing here: https://theatrephiladelphia.org/whats-on-stage/franklinland

Benjamin Franklin played many roles: publisher, inventor, political agitator, diplomat – and he wanted his son to follow him into the sciences. When William rebels and becomes the Royal Governor of New Jersey, the stage is set for a father-son conflict of international proportions. Join us for the Philadelphia premiere of Lloyd Suh’s endearing comedy of Revolutionary consequences, in the city where it happened.

“9 to 5” at The Media Theatre is BARRYMORE RECOMMENDED! You can catch a performance of this production up until May 24th...
05/20/2026

“9 to 5” at The Media Theatre is BARRYMORE RECOMMENDED! You can catch a performance of this production up until May 24th!! Find more information about ticketing here: https://theatrephiladelphia.org/whats-on-stage/9-to-5

WHAT A WAY TO MAKE A LIVING. Dolly Parton’s smash hit! Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot!

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