On a whim I booked tickets to see "Today is my Birthday" on preview for $20. I generally am down…read morefor a theater performance but I had never been here, or even heard of it. Now that Theatre Exile is on my radar, I definitely want to come back. Small shows can end up being gems and this was one of them. The show itself was geared towards late 20's but I think anyone can enjoy it. Told through a series of phone conversations, it was an interesting play. The theater itself was easy to find. They had strict COVID restrictions that included showing your vax card and requiring to wear your mask. I think people who enjoy theater don't have a problem with this kind of request but if it does bother you, go elsewhere. The riser seating section is not very big so it's a pretty intimate setting. They had all gender bathrooms that were clean. Very close to the BSL so easily accessible to most people in the city. I can't wait for another excuse to come see a show here.

I can't say this enough for Philadelphia Theatre: Prepare to be surprised by the performances and…read morethe venues. Theatre Exile put up a great production of "Glengary Glen Ross" in Spring 2007 and the space was another hidden treasure. The cast was filled with tenured actors that gave unique performances that came together in a singular production. It was my first show with this production company and if it was at all representative of their other shows, you'll definately see me going back to see more productions in the future. The mission of this company is to "produce risky and challenging plays that contain a sense of true Philadelphian grittiness and passion" by staging both new and established works. In addition, their focus is on letting tenured and up and coming artists work their craft while trying to find themselves as theatre artists. After speaking with someone on the phone over at the Theatre Exile box office, it was confirmed that they have and will probably continue to use the theater at the Christ Church Neighborhood House at 20 N. American Street. Ready for another suprise venue like Latvian Society theater (see my review for Pig Iron Theatre Company)? Well, on the THIRD floor of this church, there is a former basketball court that has been transformed into a black box theater. Imagine, the half court line is the edge of the stage. One half of the space is a platform with folding chairs as seats (nearly 100 or maybe more), and the other half is all space for the actors to play. It was rather stunning as the bare wood frame for the building is exposed and painted black. So, now for the things to watch for: This theater is NOT handicap accesible. No elevator and a lot of walking (check to see if everyone in your party is capable of walking up several flights of stairs). Bathrooms for men are located in the basement meaning that you'll be going down four floors. Late seating is often not possible as the stage is only 5 feet away from the front row. This company is one of the major players in the Philadelphia area. Make sure you make it to a show if you're in the area. Tickets are normally priced between $15-$40 and there are discounts available for students/seniors as well as Philly FunSaver discounts.

The shows are original and quite funny. There is singing and dancing. You get your moneys worth…read more There is also a bar beneath the theater where they serve before and after the show and during intermission.

Well, OK, but I did get the strong impression that we were the only party among attendees who were…read morenot friends or relatives of the staff. Too long and just not funny enough. Seriously, a skit making fun of the IRS? Is this 1985? Try harder please. You guys can do better, and you CAN do better. Just work harder at it. Earn your place in M & W history.

My first theatrical experience upon moving to Philly was at the Suzanne Roberts seeing a world…read morepremiere musical with Philadelphia Theatre Co! In a mainstream theatrical landscape filled with jukebox musicals, revivals, and an overwhelming lack of originality, I can't tell you how meaningful it is that PTC consistently uplifts new voices in the medium. New theatre is alive and well in Philadelphia! The show and storytelling were not dramaturgically perfect, but as an audience member and artist, perfection for me always lays in the pursuit. The cast of artists PTC consistently assembles is top notch, and I can't wait to get out and see more of their season offerings. Thank you for bringing eclectic storytelling to our great city! If you're visiting or a local and PCT has something on you're even remotely interested in, get out there and support locally crafted theatre in a stunning and iconic venue.

Cheers to the Philadelphia Theater Company! I have been coming to the Suzanne Roberts Theater for a…read morefew years now and enjoyed so many great productions from Having Our Say and Rizzo to tonight's Everything is Wonderful. I especially love the Yelp Elite perk of being invited on opening night. This evening marked two firsts for me. In the past this was a Yelp Elite Event for squad members only. This time we were invited individually and allowed a plus one. And much to my surprise my guest and I got front row seats. They usually have a nice little cocktail hour after the show that mostly consists of beer, wine, crudites and cheese boards. I was impressed to find some serious hor d'oeuvres this time around. Macaroni and cheese balls, chicken sliders, skewered beef tenderloin. All it was delicious. Wonderful experience.

We enjoyed 1776 immensely! Tom at the box office was so helpful in giving us information and making…read moreus feel very welcomed as tourists to the area. So impressed with the cast and professionalism of all involved. The facilities were also well kept and we enjoyed a themed cocktail for the show. Hope for another opportunity to return and will be recommending to anyone heading to Philly :)

WST is all you'd expect for an old theater house in the city. The theater itself is somewhat…read moresizeable but not like Academy of Music or other big venue playhouses in Philly, and I liked the vibe of historic character and a size that once housed a much greater portion of the city's theater crowd than it does proportionately today. Old balconies and the upper mezz tier were full of charm as they keep the theater updated while retaining Victorian-meets-Deco motifs. The view from Orchestra left, row J, far outside aisle seats was beyond expectations. I was wary of being on the outer aisle but visibility was absolutely perfect! There was also an actual live orchestra playing every score from a pit under the stage. A couple of things were drawbacks. One, I understand that the production company is a separate entity from the theater so when our performance was delayed due to "technical difficulties" it could be a cast issue or an actual issue with the house. If the latter, then shame on WST for not having their sh!t together to be ready for the show. I have a gut feeling that a cast member missed a train and was late. Why? I've been to a lot of theater and when they wait until TEN MINUTES past showtime to disclose a "technical issue" it's usually a late cast member or last-minute need for an understudy. In this case, not only was the announcement past curtain, but after the 40min delay, there were zero technical issues throughout the performance and usually technical issues don't completely resolve if they took that long to rectify in the first place. That said, regardless of whose issue was delaying showtime, the house ought to have been on top of hospitality for their patrons and ought to have announced this delay 10 min PRIOR to showtime rather than after. Not only that, but when finally announced, they had had us packed in like sardines in the very small lobby and everyone was hot, miserable, and coughing on one another. Inexcusable. The fact that most of the patrons were Baby Boomers using senior decline as an excuse to behave narcissistically abusively (a trait they've championed their whole lives) made the situation unbearable. So while so many other elements were 10 stars, THIS knocks a TON off my average. Another negative, I'm all about supporting the arts and concessions help keep this theater afloat. But an airplane snack bag of pretzels for $4, and single whiskey (44-50ml, probably 44ml) for $17 is not even affordable to me! Sheesh! A half pint (200ml) of Maker's is $9.99 and 375ml is $15.50! I enjoy max 1-2 drinks about 2-5 times per YEAR, so I am not UTD on bar rates but Google says a half-pour at a bar on average is $5-$12, and I was actually expecting $10-$12 but wow, not 850% markup! Worse, no prices are posted for anything so they waste time lining people up when half of them either forfeit a ridiculous sum for the cheapest one little thing out of guilt, or walk away insulted like I did. Many positives with the structure and character of the old theater, and great views and sound, including authentic orchestra pit, but mismanaging delays, and bilking for concessions made the experience disappointing in ways it doesn't need to be. Hit Wawa across the street for snacks and hide a flask in your bag if you want a drink.

The place: a small store front on the diagonal street in Philly - you know the one - Passyunk Ave…read more It's a cozy space and if you're there on a busy night, you might get to know your seat neighbors very well as the seating is pretty snug. As always, I highly recommend sitting in the front, or as close to front as possible. The perfomance: this was our first visit to the N Crowd but we are very experienced improv-consumers. The group of 6 performers played in a short-form improv style with small and quick "games" and they were fantastic. If you're familiar with improv, you know not everyone in the scene will be hitting every beat, but when one may have skipped, another cast member stepped in and continued right along. The bottom line: the value for your dollar is AMAZING with the N crowd. I highly recommend a visit for a good time. We could all use more laughter in our lives and this group gave us plenty of laughs and love. Thanks N Crowd!

I was able to see the N crowd perform live at Sawubona Creativity Project in Philly. I really…read moreenjoyed their performance. They were amazing and I laughed the whole time. Definitely was a great night. I look forward to seeing them perform again soon. What's interesting is, their performances were so good, I have considered taking improv classes. Yup, I am going to sign up. The actors and actresses are so talented.

If you were curious about Gah-Linda & the Wicked Witch of the West's history then this is a…read moremust-see play. Wonderful singing & dancing. The stage designs portray the story well. I first saw this years ago & it was a hit with me then & was just as splendid this second time.

Run, don't walk, to see Wicked when it's on tour. Best show running on Broadway and it should be…read moreyour kids first show.

Beautiful building. In the center of Philadelphia with parking facilities nearby and good…read morerestaurants before the show.

What a delight! I bought my ticket for SUFFS at the box…read moreoffice. Yes, I got lucky! This is a popular play. What a wonderful opportunity to be educated on the American sufferage movement. It was a delight to see that so many local women were involved and their stories are reflected in this play today. I am happy to get the Playbill souvenir and a SUFFS pin. THE STAFF WAS VERY NICE. I'm very grateful to the sweet people working here. From the theater, attendants, concession snack stand, security, box office, merchandise, and the restrooms too. My chocolate chip cookie was yummy. Everybody's very kind and hard-working. It was an absolutely wonderful time in this beautiful theater. It was my first time to be in the theater and it's very beautiful. The set design was quite exciting. The seats were very comfortable. And I'm very glad that there was parking in a garage very close to this theater!

Don't miss DOGMAN!!! The Musical! Every seat in the house is great! If you sit in the first row,…read moreyou'll be on the same level as the actors, so you may want to sit a couple of rows back. We sat in the 4th row, and it was perfect! The set design, props, and concepts were excellent, and the actors' execution was outstanding, resulting in spectacular fun! Even though there were only 6 actors, it felt like a full cast ensemble, and they worked tremendously hard to pull it off. The musical follows the 1st book and A Tale of 2 Kitties puuuurrrrrrrrrrfectly, word-for-word! After the show, the actors did an impromptu meet and greet on their way out. Despite being tired and sweaty, they stopped and chatted with the children who were still around, asking how they enjoyed the play. The actors were incredibly gracious, taking lots of photos and signing autographs for the kids. It was a wonderful close to the show. We've been to many shows for our children, and none have been able to capture their hearts and attention the way this show did from beginning to end. It was fun for adults too, very funny and extremely creatively done! Thanks so much! Also, I was hoping they would continue the dance party as we left the theater, and they didn't disappoint us. My kids are wanting to squeeze in one more visit to the show. This theater also supports Art-Reach Cards! There are no seat restrictions for this show. Thank you, Wilma, for honoring the Art-Reach program in the way I'm sure it was intended! Most neighboring theaters relegate Art-Reach card holders to the highest rafters with minimal tickets available.

I saw my first play at the Wilma Theater yesterday, and it won't be my last. The Wilma is a…read moreprofessional theater which produces contemporary plays. The play I saw was very interesting (the kind of play that I need to sit with and maybe read to process), and the facilities are great: not a bad seat in the theater, cafe in the lobby, plenty of bathrooms... All in all, it's a great place to see interesting theater. Philly is lucky to have it. I'm sure I'll be back.

What a wonderful venue to see an incredible adaptation of Playboy of the Western World. Comfortable…read moreslight stadium seating, this cozy environment has you practically on the stage and in the action. There is a concessions and clean comfortable restrooms and vestibule to sip wine or soft drinks and chat. Somehow I lived in Philly for years and never noticed Hicks street but happy I've found it now.

I'm so glad I discovered this theater company last season. I grabbed individual tickets to a couple…read moreof their performances and enjoyed them so much I ended up buying season tickets this season. The company features contemporary theatre from Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales, and they're not works you'll find performed elsewhere in the area. The productions are always very well done and very moving. The ticket prices are really a bargain for the quality of the work, especially for their Pop-up Play in a Pub series where you get dinner and a show! Highly recommend grabbing a ticket to one of their upcoming performances. I anticipate being a season ticket holder for many seasons to come.

Yet another reason to love Philadelphia - the theater! Had the chance to see Dear Evan Hansen today…read moreand Goodness run don't walk! Incredible performances by a truly gifted cast!

This was my first time visiting Arden theater. The show was Rent and it was fantastic. Nine actors…read morewere making their theater debut. The set was impressive and the camera work with the character, Mark, was impressive. Not a bad seat in the house and they had beverages and snacks on sale in the lobby. They open doors 30 minutes before a show and be prepared to wait in line for the restroom at intermission. I'll definitely be back for more performances. Additionally, there's a parking lot less than a block away you can book in advance on apps like Spot Hero for less than $20.