This hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy” by Rolin Jones is directed by Suki. It tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius who builds a computer replica of herself, Jenny Chow, to go across the world in search of her biological mother. 

If You Go

Production dates: April 10 -26, 2026, 2025

Thursday, Friday & Saturday performances at 8 pm

Sunday performances at 2 pm

Tickets: $26 online, $30 at the door.  Discounts available.

thestagecrafters.org

215 247 9913 for reservations

Stagecrafters is at 8130 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19002

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Chapel Street Players presents “Arsenic and Old Lace” by Joseph Kesselring April 17-25, 2026.

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InterAct Theatre Company presents “Seng’s Hair Salon”. This powerful new play is set in South Philadelphia. Performances April 17 – May 10, 2026

When a mysterious and fatal epidemic begins haunting a neighborhood salon in South Philadelphia, three generations of a Lao family are forced to confront what care really means. As their beloved matriarch’s health hangs in the balance, old wounds and new political realities collide in a gripping new work from acclaimed playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay.

Set inside a family-owned Philadelphia salon that has served as a community cornerstone for decades, this play centers Lao, Vietnamese, and Cambodian characters navigating a health crisis and rapidly shifting cultural and political landscape. As national rhetoric intensifies and local stakes rise, the family wrestles with questions of visibility, advocacy, and generational responsibility.

I spent one morning with the Sananikone family at the salon, observing their flow while making small talk. I tried picturing the aunties who’ve gotten perms in the chair I was in, and loved that the salon felt and looked like a time capsule. When we got past the small talk, I learned that through 4 decades, the Sananikones were themselves community anchors who stewarded a salon that’s been a third place for their neighborhood. I saw how much their clients loved them and how much they cherished their clients. They are the heart of this play. I also tried to imagine how the salon could also be a quiet witness to social change through the years. Sometimes, when we discuss activism, we forget about the invisible labor, the quieter ways of taking care of our community. That’s important, too. Just because actions and thoughts are quiet, it doesn’t mean they can’t create waves. – playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay

Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay (hear it) is a nationally recognized Lao American poet, essayist, and playwright whose work amplifies refugee voices through poetry, theater, and experimental cultural production. Her plays have been presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, Theater Mu, Theater Unbound, and Mixed Blood Theatre.

This piece was commissioned as part of InterAct’s ongoing project: The Philly Cycle, and was developed in partnership with Laos in the House, VietLead, and the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia.

This production continues InterAct’s long-standing commitment to socially engaged theatre that reflects the complexity of contemporary American (and Philadelphia!) life.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Dates: April 17 – May 10, 2026

Opening Night Thursday, April 23 at 7pm

Location: The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake, 302 S. Hicks Street, Philadelphia PA

Tickets: https://www.interacttheatre.org/sengs

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Free Ice Cream Previews April 17-22, 2026
• Artist Q&A April 25, May 2, May 9
• Expert Q&A with Seth April 26, May 3, May 10

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Written in 1787 by Royall Tyler, “The Contrast” holds the distinction of being America’s first comedy and an undeniable smash hit in its day. Now, Philadelphia Artists’ Collective brings this revolutionary romp back to life in a fresh production directed by Ann Garner.

Part romantic comedy, part social satire, “The Contrast” helped define what “American manners” would become. With wit as sharp as a powdered wig pin and a keen eye on the cultural tug-of-war between European influence and homegrown integrity, this 18th-century gem will leave you in stitches.

Set in the aftermath of the American Revolution, the play skewers fashion, flirtation, and the cultural tug-of-war between European polish and emerging American identity. The sentimental Maria, played by Brittany Onukwugha, is unhappily engaged to the extravagantly Europeanized Mr. Dimple, portrayed by James Kern, a preening dandy whose imported tastes and wandering eye threaten more than just his fiancée’s happiness. Jenna Kuerzi appears as the sharp Charlotte, with Eliza Carson as her friend Letitia, while Nathan Foley plays the pragmatic Van Rough. Zachary Valdez takes on the role of Colonel Manly, the principled Revolutionary War hero whose moral clarity stands in stark contrast to Dimple. He is joined by Kevin McCann as Jonathan, Manly’s quickwitted and plainspoken servant. The company is rounded out by Brandon Tyler as Jessamy and Megan McDermott as Jenny.

I’ve loved this play since I read it over a decade ago. Right now, during the Semiquincentennial, and at a moment in our nation’s history that feels bewildering to many, I’m excited about the opportunity to delve into what was on the minds of newly minted Americans, people who would set the tone and values for the next generations. Producing this wildly popular play from 1787 gives us direct access to that culture, and to get to do that with such an entertaining play is a joy. – Director Ann Garner.

More than two centuries later, “The Contrast” still asks: What makes us American? Is it style or substance? Flash or fortitude?

If You Go

Dates: April 9 – 26, 2026*

Press Opening: April 12 at 3:00pm
Venue: Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake
Address: 302 S. Hicks Street, Philadelphia PA 19102

Link: www.philartistscollective.org/thecontrast.html

*This event is part of Philly Theatre Week! A limited number of Pay What You Can tickets are available for the April 24 & 25 performances.

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 Villanova Theatre presents the musical “Urinetown” with music by Mark Hollmann, book by Greg Kotis and lyrics by Hollman & Kotis. Terry Guerin directs.

In a drought-stricken dystopian city where private toilets are outlawed and the privilege to pee comes with a fee, a corporate tyrant controls the public amenities, squeezing every penny from society’s most basic need. But when a humble custodian at Public Facility #9 decides he’s held it in long enough, he leads a revolution to free the citizens from paying to pee!

This Tony Award-winning satirical sensation delivers a perfect stream of irreverent humor that takes aim at capitalism, social justice, environmental collapse, and musical theater itself. With wickedly clever songs and a hilariously self-aware book, Urinetown merges Brechtian social commentary with Broadway showmanship.

If You Go

April 16 – April 26, 2026

Wildcard Wednesday: April 15

Directed by Terry Guerin

Opening Night: April 16

Speaker’s Series: April 19

Drinks with the Dramaturg: April 24

RUN TIME: 2 .5hours, one intermission

All Performances at 8pm except Sunday 2pm

Villanova Theatre is located on the Villanova University campus at the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts (at Lancaster & Ithan Avenues). Tickets may be purchased online at www.villanovatheatre.org or by calling the box office at 610-519-7474.

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 Act II Playhouse announces its latest production, “Say Goodnight, Gracie” by Rupert Holmes. The one-man show stars Tony Braithwaite in the role of comedy icon, George Burns. 

“Say Goodnight, Gracie” reveals the fascinating story of a twentieth-century icon. From Burns’ upbringing in New York City, to his early efforts in vaudeville, to the life and love that he forged with his comedy partner, Gracie Allen, the play explores every facet of Burns’ extraordinary 100-year life and career. Audiences will relive many of George and Gracie’s most famous routines not only through Tony Braithwaite’s performance, but a series of clips and archival images as well. 

Braithwaite has essayed the role of Burns in several productions of this beloved show: including at Act II Playhouse for the first time in 2007. Braithwaite subsequently performed the role at Bucks County Center for the Performing Arts, and at Montgomery Theater. 

More recently, Braithwaite has performed as Burns as part of the Playhouse’s beloved comedy cabaret performances, “Christmas in the Catskills.” 

 It is always a privilege to put on George Burns’ iconic glasses, adopt his signature rasp, and take up his one-of-a-kind persona. As far back as I can remember, I have been fascinated by Burns and Allen: their comedy repartee but also the powerful love story that the two shared. Act II audiences share that same fascination and now is the perfect time to once again celebrate the life and work of one of my comedy heroes. – Tony Braithwaite

If You Go:

• Previews on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
• Opening Night performance is Friday, April 3, 2026.
• Production closes after a five-week run on Sunday, May 3, 2026. 

Ticket prices start at $35 and are available online at act2.org, by calling the Act II Box Office at 215-654-0200, or in-person at the Box Office at 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, PA. The Box Office is open Mon-Sat, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Student tickets are $15 and group discounts are available.

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“The Curious Incident of the dog in the Night-time” is based on the novel by Mark Haddon and has been adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

If You Go:

Runs April 10-26. Friday and Saturdays start at 7:30 pm with the house opening at 6:45pm

Do not park on First Avenue or St. John’s Church on Gay Street. Parking is available at the large church lot at Washington and Main Streets. Put the Parking Pass portion of your ticket on your dashboard so the church knows you are a patron.

Forge Theatre is at 241 First Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Ticket link: Home

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New Light Theatre presents ‘The White Chip” March 6-15.

Sean Daniels’ honest, frenetic, and wildly theatrical play “The White Chip” candidly chronicles a journey toward sobriety. Aiming to de-stigmatize substance use disorder, this funny, honest, and, ultimately, hopeful story illustrates the importance of recognizing true worth, connection to others, and learning to live with addiction while coming alive in recovery.

The White Chip runs for approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

More info:  www.newlighttheatre.com/the-white-chip