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<\/a><\/p>\n?><\/p>\n originally published: 04\/11\/2026<\/p>\n (PHILADELPHIA, PA) — Theatre Philadelphia<\/a> presents the return of Philly Theatre Week, running from April 23 – May 3, 2026. This 10-day celebration will feature close to 50 events, with a lineup showcasing the dynamic and diverse theatre community of the Greater Philadelphia region through full-scale productions, workshops, interactive events, and more.<\/p>\n Whether you’re a seasoned patron or looking for a taste of something brand new, Philly Theatre Week invites you to savor the joy of live performance at venues within a 35-mile radius of City Hall. With offerings ranging from\u00a0classic opera\u00a0to\u00a0world premiere plays,\u00a0circus arts\u00a0to family-friendly\u00a0musicals\u00a0and\u00a0improv, you can sample it all.<\/p>\n Several venues are hosting multiple events throughout the long week.\u00a0Sawubona Creativity Project\u00a0in South Philly hosts 11 events, while\u00a0Studio 34\u00a0in West Philly presents six, making it possible for theatre lovers to spend an entire evening or afternoon exploring several performances under one roof.<\/p>\n “I could not be more excited for my first Philly Theatre Week as Executive Director,”\u00a0says\u00a0Darnelle Radford.\u00a0“Now that winter is on its way out, it feels like the perfect moment to celebrate live performance together. For nine years, Philly Theatre Week has highlighted both new works and fully staged productions, all part of the vibrant conversations happening on stages across the Greater Philadelphia region.<\/p>\n “There are so many productions I am looking forward to such as 1812 Productions’ offering,\u00a0 ‘She Gets Around’ starring Jenn Childs, Moliere’s ‘The Hypochondriac’ at Quintessence Theatre Group and ‘Wilderness Generation by Pulitzer Prize Winner James Ijames at Philadelphia Theatre Company. I am excited personally for the addition of ‘A Toast to New Executive Director, Darnelle Radford’ on April 26th at Theatre Exile because this event presents a great opportunity to engage with the community and I love a Sunday brunch! I always say ‘theatre is more fun with a +1,’ so bring a friend and experience something new.”<\/p>\n All tickets for Philly Theatre Week events will be Pay What You Can (PWYC)\u00a0again this year, making regional theatre more accessible than ever. This unique ticketing structure allows audiences to\u00a0select their own price, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to experiencing the arts. Each PWYC ticket sale directly supports participating theatre companies and artists. Please note that all Philly Theatre Week tickets are limited offerings outside of normal box office ticket sales. If a Philly Theatre Week option is sold out, you can visit the theatre’s official website to find additional tickets.<\/p>\n You can browse the full event schedule and reserve tickets by visiting\u00a0www.phillytheatreweek.com<\/a>. The fun begins with the\u00a0preview event\u00a0on\u00a0April 15\u00a0at the\u00a0Temple Performing Arts Center\u00a0at\u00a06:00pm, bringing together artists and audiences to celebrate the start of Philly Theatre Week. Festivities include\u00a0preview\u00a0scenes, songs, and\u00a0performances\u00a0from participating 2026 Philly Theatre Week companies.<\/p>\n Theatre Philadelphia Hosted Events<\/p>\n April 15 from\u00a06:00pm – 9:30pm\u00a0|\u00a02026 Philly Theatre Week “Raise Your Voice” Preview Celebration at\u00a0Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N Broad Street) in\u00a0Philadelphia PA.\u00a0It’s Philly Theatre Week Preview time and for the third year in a row it will be combined with Temple Theater’s 9th annual Raise Your Voice networking event. Come enjoy a sneak peek into some of the performances that will populate Theatre Philadelphia’s annual Philly Theater Week this year AND stay for the annual networking event that brings together theaters and theater practitioners, raising awareness and celebrating the diverse voices in our Greater Philadelphia theatre community.<\/p>\n Sunday, April 26th from\u00a012:00pm – 3:00pm\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0A Toast to New Executive Director, Darnelle Radford at\u00a0Theatre Exile (1340 S. 13th Street) in\u00a0Philadelphia, PA. They’re excited about their new Executive Director and want everyone to join them in celebrating his new role. Enjoy a complimentary drink and light brunch-time provisions as they salute Darnelle and come together as a community.\u00a0 Here’s to the Executive Directors who brunch!<\/p>\n Participating Events (Alphabetically by Show Title)<\/p>\n For Pay-What-You-Can Eligible showtimes, visit www.phillytheatreweek.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Brecht on Brecht by Fever Dream Repertory, Inc (May 1, 7:30pm, May 2, 7:30pm, May 3, 3:00pm)\u00a0Center City, Philadelphia.\u00a0“An Artist defying the darkness by a company defying all expectations” To EPIC Theatre with modern love.\u00a0Classics, Drama, Musical<\/p>\n Carrie: The Musical by\u00a0Old Academy Players (April 26, 2:00pm; May 1, 8:00pm)\u00a0North Philadelphia.\u00a0Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, Carrie: The Musical takes you on a coming of age journey like no other.\u00a0Drama, Musical, Philadelphia Premiere<\/p>\n My Name is Asher Lev by\u00a0Theatre Ariel (April 25, 8:00pm; April 26, 7:00pm; May 2, 8:00pm; May 3, 2:00pm)\u00a0Various Locations.\u00a0Torn between the tradition of his Hasidic community and his artistic talent, Asher Lev wrestles with family and canvas in a fight to paint his truth \u2013 no matter the cost.\u00a0Drama, Reading, Food Included<\/p>\n Follow New Jersey Stage on social media The Hypochondriac by\u00a0Quintessence Theatre Group (April 23, – 7:00pm; April 24 – 7:30pm; April 25 – 2:00pm; April 25 – 7:30pm; April 26 – 3:00pm; April 29 – 7:00pm; April 30 – 7:00pm; May 1 – 7:30pm; May 2 – 2:00pm; May 2 – 7:30pm; May 3 – 3:00pm)\u00a0Chestnut Hill.\u00a0Argan is convinced his undiagnosable illness is fatal and that he must spend his wealth on celebrated doctors to survive. Anxious over medical bills and a profligate second wife, he schemes to marry his beautiful daughter to a doctor to ensure free health care.\u00a0Classics, Comedy, Drama<\/p>\n The 39 Steps by\u00a0PCS Theater (4\/23 7:30pm; 4\/24 7:30pm; 4\/25 2:00pm & 7:30pm)\u00a0Other Surrounding Areas – PA.\u00a0In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she\u2019s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called \u201cThe 39 Steps\u201d is hot on the man\u2019s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!\u00a0Comedy<\/p>\n Ride the Cyclone by\u00a0Wilmington Drama League (April 26, 2:00pm)\u00a0Surrounding Areas – DE.\u00a0Six teens. One wild ride. Dark comedy, big heart, unforgettable music. Ride the Cyclone.\u00a0Comedy, Drama, Musical<\/p>\n Urinetown by\u00a0Villanova Theatre (April 23, 8:00pm; April 24, 8:00pm; April 25, 8:00pm; April 26, 2:00pm)\u00a0Main Line.\u00a0In a drought-ridden dystopian city, a janitor sparks a revolution against a corporate tyrant controlling public toilets.\u00a0Comedy, Musical<\/p>\n The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by\u00a0Arden Theatre Company (May 1, 7:00pm)\u00a0Center City, Philadelphia.\u00a0This hilarious adaptation of the beloved book will have kids and parents falling out of their seats.\u00a0Comedy, Family-Friendly<\/p>\n Run by\u00a0Rise & Walk Theatre Company (April 23, 7:00pm; April 24, 7:00pm; April 25, 7:00pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0Meet Philadelphia\u2019s own Fred Rosenfeld. A Teacher, a Track and Field\/Cross Country Coach, a husband, a father, a colleague, a friend. Past youth and middle\u00a0age Fred meet present Old Fred to tell the story of a legendary figure in the Philadelphia Public School system, as a coach credited with winning a stunning 51 Public League championships in Track and Cross Country combined, over his 31 year teaching and coaching career at two schools, Overbrook\u00a0\u00a0and Central High Schools.\u00a0Drama, Family-Friendly, Reading, Panel Discussion, BIPOC-led Company<\/p>\n A Smattering of Pattering (with Cocktails)! by\u00a0The Savoy Company (April 24, 7:00pm)\u00a0Center City, Philadelphia.\u00a0A lively cabaret featuring some of Gilbert & Sullivan\u2019s greatest hits, featuring the pair’s delightful patter songs! Three complimentary, hand-crafted cocktails included with every ticket.\u00a0Classics, Comedy, Musical, Drink Included<\/p>\n Roll Play: An Improvised Adventure by\u00a0SideQuest Theater (April 24, 8:00pm; April 26, 2:00pm)\u00a0Center City, Philadelphia.\u00a0Like “Whose Line?” meets “The Lord of the Rings”, Roll Play combines live interactive comedy with D&D storytelling.\u00a0Comedy, Family-Friendly, Improv<\/p>\n She Gets Around by\u00a01812 Productions (April 24 at 7:00pm; April 25th at 7:00pm; April 26th at 2:00pm; April 28th at 7:00pm; April 29th at 7:00pm; April 30th at 7:00pm; May 1st at 7:00pm; May 2nd at 2:00pm & 7:00pm; May 3rd at 2:00pm)\u00a0Center City, Philadelphia.\u00a0She Gets Around is a multi-character solo comedy that looks at “bad girls” throughout history \u2013 some real, some iconic, some invented \u2013 all connected in their search to figure out \u201chow did we get here?\u201d\u00a0Comedy, Devised, Philadelphia Premiere, american Premiere, World Premiere<\/p>\n Wilderness Generation by\u00a0Philadelphia Theatre Company (April 23 at 7:00pm; April 25 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm; April 26 at 3:00pm; April 28 at 6:30pm; April 29 at 1:00pm & 7:00pm; April 30 at 7:00pm; May 1 at 7:00pm; May 2 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm; May 3rd at 3:00pm)\u00a0Center City, Philadelphia.\u00a0Five cousins reunite at their family home in the Tidewater South, where laughter, memories, and long-held secrets collide. From Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames, Wilderness Generation is a sharp, funny, and heartfelt world premiere play about legacy, healing, and the ties that bind\u2014whether we like it or not.\u00a0Comedy, Drama, World Premiere, BIPOC Stories<\/p>\n Love City Presents: Spring Sing by\u00a0Love City Cabaret (May 2nd at 5:00pm; May 2nd at 7:00pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0Join the Love City Cabaret for a musical bouquet of selections that conjure the spring. We’ll have a setlist of sprightly, blooming melodies that help us all welcome the better weather. Love City Cabaret is an all-volunteer musical theatre ensemble established in 2023 for the purpose of raising funds for local nonprofits.\u00a0Family-Friendly, Musical, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC-led Company<\/p>\n The GERSHWINS’ PORGY & BESS by\u00a0The Ritz Theatre Company (May 1, 8:00pm; May 2, 8:00pm; May 3, 2:00pm)\u00a0South Jersey.\u00a0Featuring well known songs such as \u201cSummertime,\u201d \u201cI Got Plenty of Nothin\u2019,\u201d and \u201cIt Ain\u2019t\u00a0Necessarily So,\u201d this rarely produced Gershwin gem holds a unique and important place in\u00a0american cultural and musical history. Join us as it is presented on the Ritz stage for the very first time.\u00a0Classics, Drama, Musical, BIPOC Stories<\/p>\n Single Woman: Work In Progress by\u00a0Tess L (\u00a0April 29, 7:00pm; Friday, May 1, 6:00pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0As long as she\u2019s been single, Tess has felt that the best part of a date was telling stories about it to her friends after. Now she\u2019s ready to share them with everyone else. Over this 90-min show, Tess weaves personal storytelling with audience participation about what it means to be 35, single, and ready to mingle. Part personal storytelling show, part singles event, all catharsis.\u00a0Comedy, Experimental<\/p>\n Last Train to Hollywood by\u00a0Philadelphia Dramatists Center\/PDC (April 24, 7:00pm; April 25, 8:00pm; May 1, 7:00pm; May 2, 8:00pm; May 3, 3:00pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0A fast-moving play about dreamers and dreams, what it takes to hold onto them and what happens when you hold too fast. Summer in Philadelphia. 1985. Love, longing and loss.\u00a0Drama, Philadelphia Premiere, American Premiere<\/p>\n I’m The Real One by\u00a0The Bards Theatre Troupe (April 30, 8:00pm; May 2,\u00a08:00pm; May 3,\u00a01:00pm).\u00a0In their tenth season as a queer-centric theatre collective, The Bards Theatre Troupe tackle a subject that has absolutely no controversy or discourse attached to it: AI. From the impact on tangible societal markers like the economy, environment, and art to the more abstract shifts in connection, communication, and art, they\u2019ll use scenes and songs (and probably puppets) to unpack the ways that the rise in AI use is changing how we all connect with each other. And don\u2019t worry: everything they present was created by humans!\u00a0Comedy, Devised, Drama, Musical, LGBTQIA+<\/p>\n The Prom by\u00a0Temple Theaters (April 23, 7:30pm; April 24, 7:30pm; April 25, 7:30pm; April 26, 2:00pm)\u00a0North Philadelphia.\u00a0Four eccentric Broadway stars, in desperate need of a new stage, catch wind that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom. They resolve that it\u2019s high time to put a spotlight on the issue… and themselves. Though parents in town want to keep their high school dance on the straight and narrow, when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny.\u00a0Comedy, Musical, LGBTQIA+<\/p>\n Punch Back –\u00a0Self Produced by Lane LaVonne and Juliette Nero Eddings with Studio 34 (April 30, 8:15pm; May 1, 7:30pm)\u00a0West Philadelphia.\u00a0Seven trans college students fall in love and secretly distribute HRT while learning how to box in the red state of Ohio.\u00a0Comedy, Reading, LGBTQIA+<\/p>\n Follow New Jersey Stage on social media Yes, And Premiere by\u00a0Yes, And Productions (April 25, 6:00pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0A sitcom about a scrappy Philly improv theater, premiering live with interactive improv.\u00a0Comedy, Improv, World Premiere, Film Screening<\/p>\n Clippings ’26 by\u00a0Theatre By Development (April 23, 7:00pm; April 24, 7:00pm; April 25, 2:00pm and 7:00pm; April 26, 2:00pm)\u00a0Center City, Philadelphia.\u00a0CLIPPINGS ’26 is a night of short plays by young and emerging Philadelphia-based playwrights in a reading format.\u00a0Comedy, Drama, Experimental, Philadelphia Premiere, american Premiere, World Premiere, Reading, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC Stories<\/p>\n Waiting for Westy by\u00a0Yellow Bicycle Collective (May 2, 2:00pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0The man who lost the war is on his way.\u00a0Drama, World Premiere, Reading<\/p>\n The Olympus Tale by\u00a0The Columbus Square Drama Club (April 30, 6:00pm; May 1, 6:00pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0The Olympus Tale is a play about the Greek Gods going to high school.\u00a0Classics, Comedy, Drama, Family-Friendly, Philadelphia Premiere, World Premiere, Food Included<\/p>\n Disney’s High School Musical JR. by\u00a0Moorestown Theater Company (April 23, 6:00pm; April 25, 7:00pm; April 26, 2:00pm)\u00a0South Jersey.\u00a0The Moorestown Theater Company\u2019s “H. S. Musical JR.” will be performed April 22 to 26 by neuro-diverse students in MTC\u2019s \u2018Penguin Project\u2019.\u00a0Comedy, Family-Friendly, Musical<\/p>\n Once Upon a Glow by\u00a0Archedream for Humankind (Saturday, April 25, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 5:00pm, and 7:00pm)\u00a0Center City, Philadelphia.\u00a0Immerse yourself in an otherworldly dance experience with ArcheDream for Humankind. Their\u00a0mesmerizing blacklight performances will transport you to a realm of wonder and awe.\u00a0Family-Friendly<\/p>\n William Shakespeare’s Richard III by\u00a0Indecorous Theatre (April 23, 7:00pm; April 24, 7:00pm; April 25, 7:00pm; April 26, 7:00pm)\u00a0Center City, Philadelphia.\u00a0The scheming Prince Richard of Gloucester will do anything to be King, but what happens when he underestimates the women closest to the throne? Join them for Shakespeare\u2019s bloody history of manipulation, betrayal, ambition, and jealousy.\u00a0Classics, Drama, LGBTQIA+<\/p>\n The 40-Year-Old Ballerino by\u00a0Chris Davis (April 25, 5:30pm; May 2, 7:00pm)\u00a0West Philadelphia.\u00a0At 40 years old, Chris Davis seizes on ballet class as a way to replace all other addictions — drugs, alcohol, Modern Family, and the toxic tropes of 90s John Cusack movies. With only a barre for support, Fringe favorite Chris Davis mixes dance and storytelling in a 50-minute comedy that shows you change is always possible, no matter what your age.\u00a0Comedy<\/p>\n APRIL CLOWN SLAM\u00a0by\u00a0Philly Clown Slam (April 23, 8:15pm)\u00a0West Philadelphia.\u00a0A bakers dozen of 5-minute clown capers pickled and packed into a jar of red-nosed goodness. Come find out why this is Philly’s greatest regular clown salon and Studio 34’s biggest monthly event!\u00a0Comedy, Devised, Experimental, Improv<\/p>\n Ain’t Misbehavin’ by\u00a0Theatre Horizon (April 29 at 7:30pm, April 30 at 7:30pm)\u00a0Other Surrounding Areas – PA. Amina Robinson \u2013 Barrymore award-winning director of Theatre Horizon\u2019s The Color Purple \u2013 returns to helm this electrifying world of the Harlem Renaissance, where the music was hot, the nights were alive, and every spotlight shone with possibility.\u00a0Musical, BIPOC-led Company<\/p>\n UNHINGED: For Her Pleasure by\u00a0Snapp & Kat’s Big Fat Work in Progress (April 28, 8:30pm; May 3, 5:00pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0It\u2019s not a comedy show because we\u2019re the funny fat friend, it\u2019s just funny. And we\u2019re fat.\u00a0Comedy, Devised, Improv, Philadelphia Premiere, World Premiere<\/p>\n The Bookstore by\u00a0Beacon Theatre Productions (May 1 at 7:30pm; May 2 at 1:00pm)\u00a0Various Locations.\u00a0Join them\u00a0for a reading of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play “The Bookstore” by Philly\u2019s own Nancy Marie; their 2026 Beacon Award winner!\u00a0Drama, Reading, BIPOC-led Company, BIPOC Stories<\/p>\n Fascist Groove by\u00a0Janine Renee Cunningham & Matt O’Hare & Mason Rosenthal (April 24,\u00a07:30pm; April 25,\u00a07:00pm)\u00a0West Philadelphia.\u00a0History repeats itself. First as punk, now as punk-performance-lecture on life in the UK from 1979\u20131989. With music.\u00a0Devised, Experimental, Musical<\/p>\n Philly Puppet Slam! by\u00a0Philly Puppet Slam! (May 2, 8:30pm; May 3, 7:00pm)\u00a0West Philadelphia.\u00a0Puppetry is all the rage in Philadelphia once again, and Studio 34 is back on the map as a hub for puppeteers to show their work. Come bask in the warm glow of our stage for two nights of beautiful puppets! This is the special Philadelphia Theatre Week installment of monthly puppet slams where a smorgasbord of puppeteers will perform their acts. There are so many things you can do with puppets! Will you laugh? Will you shed a tear? You will definitely be amazed. And, maybe, you will see a shooting star in the clear night sky on your way out the door…no promises on that one though!\u00a0Comedy, Experimental<\/p>\n ECHO by\u00a0ECHO Collective (April 28, 7:00pm; April 30, 6:00pm; May 2\u00a02:00pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0ECHO is a show of Dramatic Improvisation. They use audience interviews to inform storytelling onstage. Each show is new and never repeated.\u00a0Drama, Improv, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC Stories<\/p>\n The Incel of the Basement by\u00a0Queer House Presents (April 27, 8:00pm; April 28, 8:00pm; April 29, 8:00pm; April 30, 8:00pm; May 1, 8:00pm (West Philadelphia)\u00a0A one-man, one-uwu-doll, one-act musical parody of the classic show that is NOT a romance but is definitely horrific.\u00a0Classics, Experimental, Musical, LGBTQIA+, Drink Included<\/p>\n Tomato Soup by\u00a0Ellie Summerling (April 30, 7:00pm)\u00a0Center City, Philadelphia.\u00a0Tomato Soup is a reimagining of her caregiving experience with her great aunt. Starting with the awkwardness of living with someone new and taking the audience on a journey of care.\u00a0\u00a0A comedy based in a narrative style of joke writing, but with a robust amount of set-up, punch, that focuses on the wins, losses, joys and frustrations of the caregiver while also exploring the quirks of living with an elderly relative who, until that point, had been a background character in my life.\u00a0Comedy, Drama, Philadelphia Premiere, american Premiere, World Premiere<\/p>\n My Carmilla\u00a0(April 23, 7:00pm; April 25, 2:00pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0A wild new adaptation of the 1872 O.G. sapphic gothic novella, \u201cCarmilla\u201d reimagined with feminist and queer themes.\u00a0Drama, World Premiere, Reading, Panel Discussion, LGBTQIA+<\/p>\n All Levels Hula Hoop Class by\u00a0Spin Coalition (April 27, 7:30pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0Attend and enjoy an all-levels Hula Hoop Dance class in South Philadelphia. This class is held every Monday night.\u00a0Comedy, Experimental, Family-Friendly, Musical, Improv, Workshop, LGBTQIA+<\/p>\n The Orange Tree by\u00a0Sterling Duns and Beno\u00eet Fran\u00e7ois (April 25, 8:30pm; April 26, 8:30pm)\u00a0West Philadelphia.\u00a0There are these clowns and they are going to the Orange Tree. The Orange Tree has all this fruit. Free unlimited good 100% juice, but someone\u2019s selling cups. You know, you can\u2019t drink the juice without a cup. It’s worth the squeeze. Work hard to make the tree grow lots of low hanging fruit. It gives and takes, same as ever. We have GOT to keep doing the same thing\u2026or is that crazy? A road trip clown show checking out the way with eyes wide open. Do we have to go? Yes we do! The wheels go round and round. Subtle and crude. Keep up or not. You might learn something! Ah the joys of growing old along the way.\u00a0Comedy, Devised, Experimental, World Premiere<\/p>\n Follow New Jersey Stage on social media Dreaming of Dramaturgy! Techniques & Applications by\u00a0Autumn Storm Arts (April 26, 10:00am; April 27, 10:00am; April 29, 6:00pm; April 30, 6:00pm; May 3, 10:00am)\u00a0Virtual Event.\u00a0Dramaturgs develop DREAMS. Join me to learn how to structure your practice and where else you can apply your skills!\u00a0Workshop, BIPOC-led Company<\/p>\n The Contrast by\u00a0Philadelphia Artists’ Collective (April 24, 7:00pm; April 25, 7:00pm)\u00a0Center City, Philadelphia.\u00a0Written in 1787, “The Contrast” was america\u2019s first comedy and an indisputable hit in its time! The sentimental Maria is unhappily engaged to Dimple, a dandy whose recent European tour has given him expensive tastes and a tendency to flirt with her friends. They all seem on track for a life of misery until Colonel Manly and his salt-of-the-earth waiter, Jonathan, arrive in town to disrupt the disreputable plot. Fresh from the american Revolution, this 18th century gem is a comedy of manners that helped define what american manners were to become.\u00a0Classics, Comedy<\/p>\n MASC. by\u00a0Upstream Performance Collaborative (April 24, 7:00pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0An interactive solo-performance with Gods, games, forgiveness\u2014 and a dance-party.\u00a0Experimental, Workshop, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC-led Company, BIPOC Stories<\/p>\n No, Mom, Yes, Mom by\u00a0Raw Material (April 26, 8:30pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0NMYM explores what happens when performers intentionally draw from their real relationships with their mothers as source material. Through long-form improv, personal memory and spontaneous storytelling collide, creating scenes that are as raw as they are unpredictable.\u00a0Experimental, Improv, BIPOC-led Company<\/p>\n Arguments in the Mirror by\u00a0Yellow Bicycle Collective (April 28, 7:00pm)\u00a0Center City, Philadelphia.\u00a0An evening of short plays by students exploring the challenging memories we constantly replay in our heads.\u00a0Comedy, Devised, Drama, Experimental, World Premiere<\/p>\n Jazz Baby Love Club by\u00a0Rebekah Rickards (April 26, 3:00pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0Jazz Baby is the legendary, timeless, original cabaret croon, occasional Costco sampler, and avid collector of fine jewels, gemstones, and jerky. She\u2019s a full-time lover and part-time sexual guru. For one night only, the unrivaled ‘Godmother of Showbiz’ brings her signature tap-dance and side-splitting entertainment to the iconic Philly Theatre Week for an unforgettable evening of musical comedy.\u00a0Best known as america\u2019s first darling, beloved icon, and EGOT winner, Jazz Baby, has been enchanting global audiences for decades. Her magnetic charm, comedic prowess, and sheer talent will ooze off the stage and razzle-dazzle your senses.\u00a0Don\u2019t miss this Encore performance of Jazz Baby Love Club after a SOLD OUT run at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival!\u00a0Comedy, Musical<\/p>\n This Is america: A Variety Show by\u00a0This Is america (April 25,\u00a08:30pm)\u00a0South Philadelphia.\u00a0This Is America Presents: A Variety Show is a 90-minute live showcase bringing together some of the most exciting voices in comedy, music, and performance. Featuring stand-up comedians, original sketch acts, rappers, singers, and special guests, the show blends humor, rhythm, and storytelling into one unforgettable night.\u00a0Comedy, Devised, Drama, Musical, Improv, Philadelphia Premiere, World Premiere, BIPOC-led Company, BIPOC Stories<\/p>\n Theatre Philadelphia<\/a> unites, celebrates, and promotes the Philadelphia region’s diverse and growing theatre community. They lead efforts that expand audiences and engage the public to participate in this community’s work. Theatre Philadelphia envisions an equitable and inclusive region that champions and nurtures local artists. They aim to raise the\u00a0city’s profile as a world-class city and enrich the lives of Philadelphia-area citizens.<\/p>\n Founded in 2012, Theatre Philadelphia is dedicated to bringing together and celebrating Philadelphia’s diverse and growing theatre community. We are committed to leading efforts that grow audiences and promote the public participation in theatrical work. Over the past several decades, Philadelphia has transformed into a major regional theatre community, with a remarkable blossoming of new companies and new buildings, a growing pool of exceptional artists, and fiercely committed and curious audiences and supporters. Theatre Philadelphia envisions a region that celebrates this growing and ever-changing theatre community \u2013 nurturing local theatre artists, fostering the creation of extraordinary work, forging stronger connections between our art and audiences \u2013 recognizing that a diverse, robust, and thriving theatre community can play a pivotal role in making Philadelphia a world-class city. 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Be Amazed by the Golden Age of Radio at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library<\/a>(TOMS RIVER, NJ) — Return to the era when families gathered around the wireless set for “theater of the imagination.” The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a live presentation by WREP: When Radio Entertained People on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. A trivia game will take place before the show at 6:30pm. The performance will begin at 7:00pm. Join them for an evening “broadcast” of skits from the Golden Age of radio, performed live by WREP’s veteran actors.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Centenary](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/centenary-April8.jpg\")
Centenary Stage Company’s Women Playwrights Series presents “Not It!” by Kathleen Coudle-King<\/a> (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) — Centenary Stage Company brings its acclaimed Women Playwrights Series to a powerful close on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm with a staged reading of Not It! by playwright Kathleen Coudle-King. The performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University. Admission is free, with donations welcomed.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"RVCC](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rvcc-Mar28.jpg\")
RVCC to Present Student Theatre Production of “The Wolves”<\/a>(BRANCHBURG, NJ) — Raritan Valley Community College’s Arts & Design department will present The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe, April 15-17, 2026 at 7:00pm each night The performances, which are free of charge and open to the public, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College’s Branchburg campus.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Bridgewater-Raritan](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/shop-Mar22.jpg\")
Bridgewater-Raritan High School Theatre Arts presents “Little Shop of Horrors”<\/a>(BRIDGEWATER, NJ) — Bridgewater-Raritan High School Theatre Arts presents Little Shop of Horrors from April 16\u201318, 2026, in the Bridgewater-Raritan High School Auditorium. This cult-favorite musical comedy features a book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, and tells the delightfully dark story of a shy flower shop assistant who discovers a mysterious plant with an insatiable appetite.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"NJIT\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Curtains_Poster_v3_1400_web.jpg\")
NJIT’s Theatre Arts and Technology Program presents “Curtains”<\/a>(NEWARK, NJ) — New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Theatre Arts and Technology Program presents the musical comedy, Curtains, from April 16-18, 2026 in the Jim Wise Theater.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"County](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/morris-Mar31.jpg\")
County College of Morris presents “Yankee Doodle Dandy”<\/a>(RANDOLPH, NJ) — As the nation commemorates the Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, County College of Morris (CCM) invites theatergoers to be entertained and experience the life of American composer, playwright, actor, producer and showman George M. Cohan, in the high-energy musical Yankee Doodle Dandy. Presented by the Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts, and Music Technologies, performances will take place on Wednesday through Saturday, April 15\u201318, 2026 at 7:30pm in Dragonetti Auditorium.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Rutgers](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/little-April11.jpg\")
Rutgers University-Camden presents “Little Women, the Musical”<\/a>(CAMDEN, NJ) — The Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts at Rutgers University\u2013Camden presents Little Women, the Musical across two weekends from April 9-18, 2026. Inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s cherished novel, this musical tells the story of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March as they come of age in 19th century Massachusetts, facing challenges of love, loss, and fresh starts.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Misfits](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/murder-April11.jpg\")
Misfits Theatre Company presents “Murder Me Always”<\/a>(HOLMDEL, NJ) — Misfits Theatre Company presents a limited engagement of Murder Me Always, a rollicking comedy murder mystery written by Lee Mueller, directed by Dennis Connors, and stage managed by Angela Ronan. The production runs for two performances only (April 18-19, 2026) at Villas of Holmdel.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Gateway](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gateway-April2.jpg\")
Gateway Playhouse To Hold Auditions For The Classic Musical Comedy “Guys And Dolls” on April 18th and April 22nd<\/a>(SOMERS POINT, NJ) — Gateway Playhouse will hold auditions for Frank Loesser’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy Guys and Dolls on April 18 and April 22, 2026. Anyone age 16 and older, with any theatrical background or experience, is welcome to try out for this much-adored show. No appointments are necessary; all roles are open. Phil Pallitto, artistic director of the Gateway, will direct the musical.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Literature](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lit-Mar21.jpg\")
Literature to Life Announces Second Series of Books Unite, Free Community Events in Paterson Supported by NJEDA A.R.T. Phase II Grant<\/a>(PATERSON, NJ) — Literature to Life (LTL) has announced their second series of Books Unite: Literature to Life in Paterson, consisting of a book club, two live performances, and an interactive workshop all centered around The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>
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New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ
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