'Tiny Beautiful Things' Next For Old Academy Players

As part of its 2025-2026 Season, The Old Academy Players is proud to present Tiny Beautiful Things, a dramatic comedy by Nia Vardalos, Canadian actress and screenwriter.

Vardalos starred in and wrote the romantic comedy film My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. In 2016, Vardalos adapted Cheryl Strayed’s beloved book, Tiny Beautiful Things, and starred in the sold out run of the play at The Public Theater in New York, directed by Thomas Kail.

If You Go

The Old Academy Players’ 551st production will run March 6-22, 2026; Friday and Saturday performances at 8 pm and three Sunday matinées, March 8th, 15th, and 22nd at 2 pm.

Online tickets purchases: www.OldAcademyPlayers.org.

Reservations and more information: 215-843-1109.

Old Academy Players is located at 3544 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129. Parking for all performances is free.

About The Old Academy Players

The Old Academy Players has provided continuous community theater entertainment since 1923 and is a non-profit community theater in East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Constructed in 1819, the Old Academy building has been the OAP home since 1932. Old Academy Players is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Most notable alumni include Tony Award-nominated actor Robert Prosky and Hollywood icon, Grace Kelly. Support is provided by the “Philadelphia Cultural Fund”.

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