“It’s helped me to attract new audiences, make connections with other theatre makers, and is a very fun time. “Since 2018 I’ve participated in every Philly Theatre week,” said Chris Davis, who is bringing Sunday Best to this year’s celebration. Once Theatre Week tickets are sold out, audiences can contact the individual theatre for tickets. Some shows are offering limited pay what you can tickets to each performance. Tickets are available on the Philly Theatre Week website, Audiences can reserve tickets there. Pay what you can lets the ticket buyer pick the price they pay based on their ability and/or their value of the work. Originating companies hail from every corner of Philadelphia, from Center City to the suburbs, from Chester County to Wilmington, and from South Jersey to the Main Line.įor this year, all shows are offered pay what you can. Participating organizations include a range of organizations, professional theatres, academic institutions, and self-producing artists. Audiences are encouraged to support companies they already know as well as use the accessible ticket prices to explore new theatre they haven’t seen before. Greater Philadelphia residents will find something for everyone, with a collection of classics, experimental theatre, improv, readings, workshops, and more. It also gives repeat theatre goers and theatre supporters the opportunity to donate and support the work they are seeing based on their own capabilities and how moved they were. Miller-White added, “Pay what you can lets us reach out to diverse audiences around the city and bring in the next generation of theatre goers looking to give theatre a try. It’s a great opportunity for someone to try theater for the first time, or to try a new company or type of show.” Theatre Philadelphia has moved to a pay what you can model for this year’s Theatre Week in order to ensure access for all to the performances. “ From comedies to musicals, and traditional productions to a site specific show about beds that is performed IN a bed, there really is something for everyone. Tickets for the preview and all participating shows/events are on sale and available at “Philly Theatre Week is always such an exciting time of the year for theatre-goers,” said Theatre Philadelphia Executive Director LaNeshe Miller-White. Also new this year, all tickets are pay what you can – to encourage and welcome new audiences who may have never experienced a live theatrical show.Īudiences are invited out early for a special free preview event in the Hamilton Garden at the Kimmel Cultural Campus on Monday, March 20th at 6:00pm. The annual festival is one of the largest signature festivals in Philadelphia and it expands by an extra day this year. It includes productions, readings, exclusive pre-sales and special events in Philadelphia, Delaware, South Jersey, Bucks County and the Main Line and Western Suburbs. There are over a 100 opportunities for audiences to experience. Audiences will have an opportunity to try something new from 50 events being offered from 41 different companies and artists. The eleven day festival will celebrate artists, organizations, and audiences that have made Greater Philadelphia one of the most vibrant theatre regions in the nation. This year’s programing includes 100+ theatrical performances and events and new this year is a “pay what you can” ticket feature. Theatre Philadelphia just announced the return of Philly Theatre Week March 23 to April 2, 2023. If you ever thought about taking in a show in Philly’s vibrant theatre community, now’s your chance to experience amazing live entertainment at a budget friendly price.
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