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Through Sunday, November 1, 2026

Ripped from the headlines, #Charlottesville at the Drake confronts reality head-on in this emotional solo show capturing a moment in recent history. 

The script weaves together verbatim quotes from the deadly August 11-12, 2017 “Unite the Right” white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA. Hear the words of Charlottesville residents, news reports and court transcripts as you become a surrogate witness to the event.  

Know before you go: The Drake offers pay-what-you-decide tickets. 

Through Saturday, November 7, 2026

Looking for some nail-biting drama this spooky season? Misery at Hedgerow Theater Company in Medya brings master of horror Stephen King’s novel to the stage. 

Annie sees herself as author Paul Sheldon’s biggest fan, and when he’s in a car accident near her home, she rescues him and tends to his injuries. But when she discovers he’s planning to kill off her favorite character, Misery, Annie uses some extreme methods to try to convince him to fix these grave errors in his writing.

Good for: A psychological, edge-of-your-seat thriller

Through Sunday, November 8, 2026

When a struggling New York magazine hires a Harvard-educated grad to fact-check an essay submitted by an acclaimed writer, conflicts erupt over what’s more important — strictly sticking to the truth or never letting the facts get in the way of a good story. 

Based on a true story, Act II Playhouse’s incredibly timely production of The Lifespan of a Fact takes a fast-paced, humorous look at the differences between truthtelling and storytelling.

Know before you go: SEPTA’s Lansdale/Doylestown line stops in Ambler, as do the 94 and 98 buses.

Through Sunday, November 15, 2026

A chance encounter in the elementary school nurse’s office creates a lifelong bond in Theatre Exile’s Gruesome Playground Injuries. Kayleen’s nursing a bad stomachache when Doug arrives after deciding that diving off the school’s roof would be a good idea. 

The two reconnect over and over at different stages of their lives throughout the next 30 years as they continue to bond over heartbreak and physical and emotional injuries.    

Vibe: Intimate and voyeuristic

Through Sunday, December 13, 2026 

Sibling rivalry takes center stage in Top Dog/Underdog as we meet two adult brothers who can’t seem to break free from their father’s jocular and antagonistic decision to name them Lincoln and Booth. 

Lifelong resentment boils over as they share a dingy, single-room apartment and try desperately to escape their life circumstances. 

Arden Theatre Company partners with People’s Light to produce Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that takes a hard look at how life’s beginnings can sometimes seal a person’s fate.

Know before you go: Teens 13-18 can get a discounted rate during Arden’s Teen Night performances.

Tony Award-winning playwright Jonathan Spector’s This Much I Know presents a psychological puzzle play that bends time and space to examine decision-making, control and responsibility. The question to consider: How much control do we really have over life’s circumstances? 

Psychology professor Lukesh can’t figure out why his wife Natalya left or where she might have gone. Meanwhile, she’s on a research trip in Russia where she uncovers familial connections to a hidden past that involves the defection of Stalin’s daughter. 

Good for: Mind-bending drama that keeps you guessing

When a beautiful newcomer named Valerie walks into the local pub on a stormy night after her move to a remote Irish town, the locals vie for her attention with spooky stories of the area’s unexplained past. 

Except, Valerie’s got her own tragic tale nobody could expect. 

Irish playwright Conor McPherson’s award-winning play examines the power of story to ease loneliness and create connection. 

Know before you go: Tickets are required, with some performances already sold out.

A play with music rather than a straight-up musical, The Old Man and the Old Moon, takes the audience on a surreal journey of adventure, love and change. 

As the sole caretaker of the moon, Old Man’s job requires him to keep the moon full of light. But when Old Man’s wife is lured away by a haunting song, he abandons his duty to set sail to find her, encountering wars, stormy seas and make-believe monsters along the way. 

Good for: A drama with live indie-folk music woven into the story

Through Sunday, November 1, 2026

They’re creepy, and they’re kooky, that Addams family. Morticia, Gomez, Wednesday and the crew take the stage at Walnut Street Theatre this fall for a musical performance perfect for Halloween season. 

Wednesday has fallen in love with a “normal” boy and asks her pop to keep that information under wraps. But Gomez feels torn between honoring his daughter’s request and keeping secrets from the love of his life. When Wednesday’s love interest and his parents come over for dinner, all bets are off. 

Know before you go: Enjoy discounted tickets during Kids Night and Two to Tango date night. 

Through Sunday, November 1, 2026

See the Academy of Music transform into the lavish Roaring Twenties for the Tony Award-winning reimagination of the iconic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel that centers on obsession, wealth and life decisions. 

Jay Gatsby can’t get his lost love Daisy out of his mind, and when a newcomer to Gatsby’s Long Island town reconnects the two, fireworks erupt. They realize they still love each other, but she’s married and conflicted about what to do. 

Good for: Seeing a classic come to life in a musical

An iconic and much-beloved cartoon character comes to life in BOOP! The Musical, an imaginative, fresh-from-Broadway production. 

Betty’s tired and wishes for a day off when Grampy builds a time machine to transport her to modern-day New York City, a world filled with color, new friends and a love interest. But duty calls, forcing her to make a tough choice: Will she stay in her colorful new world, or return home to her cartoon world? Find out the answer this November. 

Know before you go: BOOP! The Musical is part of Ensemble Arts’ Broadway series, where you can save with a six-show subscription. 

See Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book transformed into musical theater, perfect for the whole family. 

After finding sought-after golden tickets, Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde and Mike Teavee get to meet eccentric candy maker Willy Wonka, as they vie for the ultimate prize: the keys to the candy factory. Follow along as each character meets a fitting fate, until one lucky winner rises to the top. 

Know before you go: The show is part of The Media Theater’s Broadway Series, where you can see more theater at a discounted price. 

Set during the height of World War II, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat centers around a secret mission to mislead Adolf Hitler and alter the course of the war. 

Based on a true story, the show gives viewers a musical, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the British masterminds who hatched a plan to steal a dead body, plant some misleading fake love letters in his pockets and then dump it where it would surely be found. The plan became known as Operation Mincemeat. 

Know before you go: The show is part of Ensemble Arts’ Broadway series, where you can save with a six-show subscription. 

See Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved children’s book come to life on the stage at The Wilma Theater this holiday season. 

The timeless tale centers on the relationship between the Aviator, stranded in the Sahara Desert after a plane crash, and the Little Prince, exploring Earth after an intergalactic journey. The two share moments of tenderness, love and the meaning of life before parting ways. 

Know before you go: The Wilma recommends children be 7 or older to attend the show.

Gather all your Disney princes and princesses to see the Walnut Street Theater transform into the magical kingdom of Arendelle for Disney’s FROZEN: The Broadway Musical, as you follow beloved characters Anna, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf on their search to find Queen Elsa and bring her home.  

Expect to hear favorite tunes like Do You Want to Build a Snowman? and Let It Go, plus 12 (!) new songs written specifically for the musical production. 

Know before you go: Check the official website for tickets and showtimes.

The People’s Light in Chester County hosts its beloved annual tradition of performing a musical panto during the holiday season. A panto retells a familiar fairy tale through movement, music, comedy and tons of audience participation (shouting encouraged!). 

With all-new staging for 2026, Cinderella offers the audience opportunities to sing along, boo the evil stepsisters and cheer for the prince to find his princess against the odds.

Know before you go: The theater says the show is perfect for kids of all ages — “5 to 105.”

Before Wicked launched the Land of Oz into the stratosphere, the story of a little girl from Kansas who finds herself transported to a magical and mysterious land filled with witches, talking trees and Munchkins captivated hearts for decades. 

Arden Children’s Theatre presents a new adaptation of the timeless classic following Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion on their journey down the yellow brick road. 

Know before you go: The family-friendly production is perfect for kids 5 and up. 

Take a wild ride on The Magic School Bus as Ms. Frizzle and the gang get lost on their way to the planetarium — and instead get up-close views of the solar system when they blast into outer space.

As conflict arises throughout the journey, the interplanetary explorers must choose to work together to make it back to Earth or remain lost in the stars forever. Philadelphia Theatre Company brings the classic children’s tale to life on the stage at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. 

Know before you go: Purchase a family bundle and save when you get four tickets for $99. 

Walnut Street Theatre for Kids brings Charles Dickens’ classic tale to the stage in a production made just for the wee ones. 

The story remains the same: Ebenezer Scrooge goes on a ghost-guided tour of his past, present and potential future to help him see the error in his miserly ways. The production — made specifically for a young audience — shifts to an hour-long musical adaptation featuring traditional holiday songs like Deck the Halls.

Know before you go: Tickets are required. 

Through Saturday, November 21, 2026

Enjoy an immersive night of magic, music, illusion and handcrafted cocktails at the Philadelphia premiere of The Magicians Table at the SEI Innovation Studio inside the Sant Kimmel pou Atizay Espektak. 

After the sudden passing of fictional master illusionist Dieter Roterburg, his magic-loving peers gather to remember him, bringing the magic and mystery right to your table. As the evening unfolds, everyone discovers that Dieter has one grand illusion left to unveil. Group and VIP ticket options are available. 

Know before you go: Showgoers must be 18 or older to attend. 

One of India’s most popular contemporary dance troupes, Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, brings the 2,000-year-old Odissi dance tradition to Penn Live Arts for three nights for the Philadelphia premiere of KHANKHANĀ: the sound of dancing feet.

Helmed by renowned choreographer Surupa Sen, the dance group has made repeat appearances on The New York Times’ Best Dance list for its modern interpretation of the sacred dance ritual.

Know before you go: The performance is part of the venue’s Arts of India Festival.

La Academy of Vocal Arts kicks off its 92nd season with L’elisir d’amore, an Italian bel canto comedy that follows Nemorino on his quest to woo his love interest, Adina. 

After failed attempts to win her love, Nemorino seeks a remedy from a quack doctor who gives him a “love potion,” leading to hilarious misunderstandings and tomfoolery. The opera originally debuted in Milan in 1832 and has been wildly popular ever since. 

Know before you go: The performance is sung in Italian, with English subtitles. 

America’s favorite fictional underdog turns the big 5-0 this year, and Philly’s going all-out to celebrate as only it can — with an eight-week, citywide celebration that includes a rollicking concert.

The Philly Pops present Rocky at 50: The Legacy Concert, featuring music from the Rocky series and special guests Ray Didinger and Glen Macnow, authors of The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies: Featuring the 100 Greatest Sports Films of All Time — which named Rocky the best sports movie of all time. 

Know before you go: Tickets are required. 

Celebrating more than 20 years in production, This Is the Week That Is returns for its much-beloved annual showcase, combining political humor with music and theater to produce a rollicking romp through the year in headlines.  

Theater troupe 1812 Productions takes over the Plays & Players Theatre for the show, one of the oldest continuously running theaters in the nation, located in the quiet and charming residential Delancey Place in Rittenhouse Square.

Know before you go: Purchase tickets directly from 1812 Productions.

Welcome the new year with rhythm as the Miller Theater presents STOMP — the wildly popular percussion production that uses anything but drums that has been delighting audiences for more than 30 years. 

The eight-member troupe uses brooms, trash cans, wooden poles, matchboxes and even hubcaps to set the beat, sure to have you tapping along in your seat. The Philly stop of the show offers eight performances across five days. 

Know before you go: Tickets are required. 

Welcome the holiday season with a trip to Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn.

The Broadway musical inspired by the same-named film comes to New Hope’s Bucks County Playhouse, featuring Irving Berlin’s classic songs, like Blue Skies, Heat Wave and the Academy Award-winning and iconic White Christmas.

Know before you go:  Check the official website for showtimes and tickets. 

Bristol Riverside Theatre gets you in the holiday spirit as one of the season’s most beloved and most-watched movies comes to life on stage in A Christmas Story: The Play.

Ralphie still wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas despite his mom’s warnings that he’ll shoot his eye out. Expect to see pink bunny pajamas, triple-dog-dares with unfortunate consequences and a scintillating leg lamp.

Know before you go: The theater’s last run of the show three years ago nearly sold-out, so snag your tickets early.

It’s just not the holidays in Philly without witnessing the peckish Sugar Plum Fairy, sword-crossing Mouse King and the magical inhabitants of The Land of Sweets twirl across the stage at Philly’s Academy of Music. 

See the Academy morph into an enchanting wonderland as you join the world-class dancers of the Philadelphia Ballet as they inhabit these curious characters in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. 

The performance channels the 1950s version that popularized Tchaikovsky’s timeless tale in America.

Know before you go: Tickets are required.

December 4 – 31, 2026 (dates vary by event)

La Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates the holiday season with these annual traditions:

• Handel’s Messiah: In this classical Christmas presentation, the full Philadelphia Orchestra, soloists and a chorus offer their interpretation of the 1741 George Frideric Handel choral holiday masterwork, under the direction of Bernard Labadie (December 4-5, 2026).
• Children’s Holiday Spectacular: Dress the kids in their holiday best to join in the Philadelphia Orchestra’s joyful celebration of the season with singalongs and special guests — maybe one from the North Pole? — during this heartwarming performance for children of all ages (Saturday, December 5, 2026).
• The Glorious Sound of Christmas: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s annual holiday program, a Philly tradition since 1962, stages lively renditions of Christmas classics to celebrate the joy of the holiday season (December 17-20, 2026).
• New Year’s Eve Celebration: Say goodbye to 2026 and hey to 2027 with the Philadelphia Orchestra, led by guest conductor Marin Alsop (the first woman to lead a major U.S. orchestra), as you immerse yourself in an array of uplifting music to welcome in the new year (Thursday, December 31, 2026).

Get into the spirit of the season with nostalgic tunes as award-winning jazz pianist and Juilliard faculty member Isaiah J. Thompson’s performs a tribute to Vince Guaraldi, best known for writing the music for A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Thompson sold out the smaller Prince Theatre, so Penn Live Arts decided to move this concert to its larger Zellerbach Theatre, with tickets still available.  

Fun fact: This concert marks Thompson’s Philadelphia debut as a headline artist. 

The sounds of the season take on a soulful vibe when Ensemble Arts Philly presents the 13th annual rendition of this music-filled soul showcase, an uplifting musical gathering of gospel favorites and holiday hymns.

Dr. J. Donald Dumpson leads more than a dozen local church and community choirs who fill the Kimmel Center’s Marian Anderson Hall with gospel and spoken word, sure to get the audience moving and ready to welcome the holidays.

Know before you go: Tickets are required.

It’s always a rousing good time as the Philly Pops deck the halls with traditional carols and popular tunes at the return of the beloved holiday tradition — A Philly Holiday Spectacular.

Conductor Chris Dragon leads this year’s show, which features Broadway vocalist Morgan James and Grammy Award-nominated vocalist Ryan Shaw, plus the St. Thomas Gospel Choir and The Philadelphia Boys’ Choir. Tickets are required. 

Fun fact: The Pops have been performing their Philly holiday show for more than 40 years. 

World-renowned Canadian circus theater group Cirque du Soleil returns to Greater Philadelphia just in time for the holidays, creating a winter wonderland inside The Met Philadelphia for ‘Twas the Night Before.

Expect gravity-defying acrobatics and gasp-worthy antics during the show, inspired by A Visit from St. Nicholas, aka The Night Before Christmas. When a snowstorm separates Isabella from her father right before the holidays, the two embark on a magical journey to find their way back home. 

Know before you go: Tickets are required.