The Sisters World Premiere World Premiere | Philadelphia Music & Libretto by Patricia Wallinga Inspired by The Sisters by Amy Lowell Featuring texts by Amy Lowell, Sappho, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Emily Dickinson Directed by Elise D’Avella. Musical Director Ting Ting Wong.Set Design by Meghan Jones Built by Philadelphia Scenic Works Lighting Design by Heather Griffin Costume...
Dogberry and Verges Are Scared is a pants-pissingly funny new comedy that follows everyone’s third favorite pair of Shakespearean clowns as they blunder through the events of Much Ado About Nothing and beyond.Their friendship and their wits will be tested as they attempt to foil Don John’s evil plot, save Fair Hero’s wedding, and hopefully...
From family-friendly cabarets at Smith Playground to an innovative circus about death, there's something for everyone at International Black Indigenous Circus Week (IBICW) 2025, part of the Cannonball Festival (@cannonballfest)! Don't miss this action-packed week full of jaw-dropping, tear-jerking, joy-inspiring circus, made by Black and Indigenous artists from around the globe. In addition to shows,...
Based on Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 play, Spring Awakening opened on Broadway to mass acclaim in 2006, and has not lost an ounce of relevancy since. Exploring themes of sexuality, women’s reproductive rights, mental health, and the consequences of intellectual repression, the musical celebrates and mourns the invariable struggles young people face. With a blend of gritty,...
Casual Fifth is a Philadelphia-based Taiko and Modern Dance ensemble focused on creating innovative work rooted in the fundamentals and history of Japanese Taiko drumming and American modern dance. 2025 Marks Casual Fifth's Fifth Anniversary, which is reason enough to put on a concert to feature their repertoire in taiko, dance, and the combination of...
Connecting artists and audiences through live performance, Philly’s contemporary dance company VAULTA is hosting their debut show Nov 21-23. Friday Nov 21st and Saturday Nov 22nd - Doors open at 7pm. Sunday Nov 23rd - Doors open at 4:30pm. Q & A with the artists and reception to follow.
This eclectic variety show will feature a mix of sassy dance routines, burlesque, comedy, live music, and only the cheekiest holiday cheer. We're headed back onstage, this time with a little holiday spirit! Our “Naughty & Spice” Holiday Revue features a mix of student dance and Burlesque routines, professional Burlesque performers, live music, comedy, and so much...
Soar Aerial Competition Family-Friendly Aerial Competition for Youth & Adults
Sonder Space looks forward to presenting 3x3x3, an evening of music and dance featuring the collaborative work of 3 dancers, 3 musicians, and 3 choreographers. This performance explores the theme of memory. What that means to each of us as individuals, and how it impacts us as a collective. Each choreographer is interpreting the theme in...
Get ready to laugh, dance, and support a good cause at the Cheap Thrills for Change benefit variety show! You’re invited to a pay-what-you-can variety show put on by the Christ Church educators and friends. We promise comedy, original musical numbers, and quirky Philly history. Keep those winter blues away and bring on the zany....
PHILADELPHIA DANCE PROJECTS presents DANCE UP CLOSE ‘26 Wednesday & Thursday March 18 & 19, 2026 Two choreographers share a program CURT HAWORTH and TAMMY CARRASCO Curt Haworth will premiere work, Imperfect Circles (working title), set in the now, 2026, a time of fractured political upheaval when friends and family are separated by long distance,...
Every spring, Paper Doll Ensemble throws its most delightfully unhinged fundraiser of the year—and 2026’s (Marshmallow) Peep Show is shaping up to be our sweetest yet. Join us in the stunning Great Hall at Christ Church Neighborhood House from 5–7pm for a playful, family-friendly evening packed with surprises, spectacle, and hands-on fun. Expect food, drinks, blind boxes filled with incredible handmade crafts, a silent auction, raffles,...
Neighborhood House
20 N American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-922-1695