MTP Players ‍ ‍January 16, 17, 18, 2026

This Tony Award-nominated hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Based on the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu is hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired.

​Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time - the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds.

Performances — $32.60

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BOX OFFICE: MUSICTHEATREPHILLY.COM Location: The Proscenium Theatre @ The Drake

Produced by Chaz T. Martin Jan 22- 31, 2026

Philly’s most genre-breaking and -bending comedy acts returns for 2 weekends of 18 shows all under 1 roof! It’s more than just standup, more than just improv, and more than just sketch—it’s a good time, guaranteed!

Performances — $12 advance / $15 at the door

BUY TICKETS ONLINE BOX OFFICE: varietypackhq@gmail.com (Tickets available starting Dec. 1, 2025) Location: The Louis Bluver Theatre @ The Drake

by Phaedra Michelle Scott

INTERACT THEATRE COMPANY
February 6 - March 1, 2026

Two contemporary families: one white, descended from the original owners of the Civil War era plantation, and the other Black, descended from the people who were enslaved on the same plantation. Due to legally and morally questionable events from the Civil War era, the rightful heir to the land is murky, forcing the present-day families to consider a sequence of events in 1864-65 that will help them arrive at an equitable path forward. PLANTATION BLACK’s innovative structure evokes the way history repeats itself, and the (sometimes) random ways we learn about our national and personal history. Before each performance, a cast member spins a wheel bearing the names of all the scenes in the play, and the show begins at a randomly selected point in the story.

Performances — $20-$40

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BOX OFFICE: (215) 568-8079 | boxoffice@interacttheatre.org Location: The Proscenium Theatre @ The Drake

Written, composed and conceptualized by Ryk Fusion/Brainchild Stageworkx

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27- 8pm Feb 7, 14, 21, 28- 3pm & 8pm Feb 8, 15, 22-3pm

Step into the world of Coloring Book, a groundbreaking multi-media theatrical experience written, composed, and conceptualized by artist/activist Ryk.

Follow the journey of Will Edwards as he navigates the complexities of history, race, and mental illness through a revolutionary form of art therapy.

This is not a story of easy answers, but a powerful, empathetic examination of trauma and the resilience required to move forward.

Don't miss this raw and inspiring production that swaps fairy-tale endings for the genuine hope found in human strength—secure your seats today for a performance that promises to stay with you long after the curtain falls.

Performances — $20

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BOX OFFICE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/coloring-book‍ ‍ Location: The Louis Bluver Theatre @ The Drake

by Dan Kitrosser

THEATRE ARIEL
March 12-29, 2026

A World-Premiere Comedy

Marsha Blovotnick is angry. She's angry at the world. She's angry at her ex-wives. And she's very angry at her sister, who just invited herself over for Shabbat dinner. Then a mysterious Ancient Ancestor arrives bearing a pot of magic soup. Could this marvelous broth be the cure for what enrages her? Could it mend her relationships? Could a bowl of "Jewish penicillin" just possibly... heal the world? Be sure to catch this world-premiere production from a hilarious, award-winning Philly playwright!

Performances — $36 - Standard; $18 - Student/Industry

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BOX OFFICE: (610) 667-9230 | info@theatreariel.org Location: The Louis Bluver Theatre @ The Drake

by David Ireland 

INIS NUA THEATRE COMPANY March 18 - April 5, 2026

When twenty-something Stevie meets forty-something Martha in a Belfast cafe, it’s lust at first sight. But soon their irresistible (if unlikely) fling begins to deepen into something more. That is, until his mother and older sister find out and their disapproval threatens Stevie and Martha’s chance at real love. Can’t Forget About You is both a spicy rom-com and a sharply insightful look at generational conflict in post-Troubles Belfast. This “rude, ribald and … raucously funny” (The Guardian) comedy asks what a family and a nation can forget on the way to a brighter future.

Performances — $14- Senior; $36 - Standard

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BOX OFFICE: (215) 454-9776 | boxoffice@inisnuatheatre.org Location: The Proscenium Theatre @ The Drake

by Royall Tyler

PHILADELPHIA ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVE April 9-26, 2026

"The Contrast" was America’s 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 this disreputable plot. Fresh from the American Revolution, this 1787 gem is a comedy of manners that helped define what American manners were to become.

Performances — $18- Student/Industry; $35 - General

BUY TICKETS ONLINE BOX OFFICE: info@philartistscollective.org Location: The Louis Bluver Theatre @ The Drake

by Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay

INTERACT THEATRE COMPANY
World Premiere, comissioned as part of the Philly Cycle!

April 17 - May 10, 2026

When a mysterious and fatal epidemic starts to haunt their shop, three generations of a Lao family in South Philly clash over what’s best for the well-being of their matriarch. This modern American family includes Lao, Vietnamese and Cambodian characters, who must navigate a dramatically shifting local and national cultural political scene while advocating for greater political representation.

Developed in partnership with Laos in the House, VietLead and the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia.

LEARN ABOUT The Philly Cycle HERE

Performances — $20-$40

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BOX OFFICE: (215) 568-8079 | boxoffice@interacttheatre.org Location: The Proscenium Theatre @ The Drake

by Chaz T. Martin

Co-Produced by Azuka Theatre and Simpatico Theatre May 7-24, 2026

Set in a future where American citizens face government-assigned classifications, Martin’s new play is a thrilling story of identity, loyalty, and survival. A Homeland Security agent goes off the grid, seeking the help of the elusive Mr. Warren, but instead finds his charming wife. Allie. When a violent interruption thrusts their polite interrogations into hyper speed, both realize they’re in more danger than they thought. Old party lines and identity politics collide in a suspenseful tale that challenges who we can—or should—trust.

Performances — PWYD

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BOX OFFICE: (215) 563-1100 | boxoffice@azukatheatre.org Location: The Louis Bluver @ The Drake

by Robbie Gordon & Jack Nurse

INIS NUA THEATRE COMPANY May 27 - June 14, 2026

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!

Performances — $14- Senior; $36 - Standard

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BOX OFFICE: (215) 454-9776 Location: The Proscenium Theatre @ The Drake

Directed by Shakespearean master, Deb Braak. Starring Ron Lee Jones as King Lear and regionally renowned Zuhairah as the Fool.

Kaged Tiger Productions June 18 - 28, 2026

Join us for a captivating experience filled with drama, betrayal, and family dynamics. Immerse yourself in the world and kingdom of King Lear!

June 18th thru 28th 2026. Thursdays - Saturdays performances begin at 7:30 pm. Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm. Student, seniors, industry and group discounts available. Don't just save the date, Grab your tickets now for this exceptional foray into acting and storytelling! With only 8 shows tickets are guaranteed to sell out fast.

Performances — $28.52-$44.52

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BOX OFFICE: Location: The Louis Bluver Theatre @ The Drake