Organization
Philadelphia Theatre Company
Comment on Facebook Philadelphia Theatre Company is dedicated to presenting Philadelphia and world premieres of major works by contemporary American playwrights. Philadelphia Theatre Company performs in the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.
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Contact Info
Philadelphia Theatre Company
230 S. Broad Street
Suite 1105
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-985-1400 | Official Website
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Current Events
01/20/12- 02/19/12 |
The Sottsboro Boys
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company
at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
January 20-February 19, 2012
"From the legendary songwriting team of Kander and Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), The Scottsboro Boys is a stirring musical that explores the infamous 1930's 'Scottsboro Case' in which a group of African-American men are falsely accused of a terrible crime, ultimately provoking a national outrage that sparked the American Civil Rights movement. Scottsboro Boys is the definition of inspired American musical theater with a gorgeous and melodic score. "A MASTERWORK!...
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01/20/12- 02/19/12 |
The Scottsboro Boys
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company
at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
January 20-February 19, 2012
"From the legendary songwriting team of Kander and Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), The Scottsboro Boys is a stirring musical that explores the infamous 1930's 'Scottsboro Case' in which a group of African-American men are falsely accused of a terrible crime, ultimately provoking a national outrage that sparked the American Civil Rights movement. Scottsboro Boys is the definition of inspired American musical theater with a gorgeous and melodic score.
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Upcoming Events
02/27/12- 03/11/12 |
PTC @ Play
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company
at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
February 27-March 11, 2012
Thanks to support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge, and energized by the success of last year's pilot season, PTC@PLAY will highlight two weeks of events featuring staged readings of new plays and musicals by award-winning playwrights as well as provocative panel discussions. Over the past decade, in addition to readings and workshops, PTC has provided commissions to such stellar artists and playwrights as Bill Irwin, Gina Gionfriddo, Bruce...
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03/23/12- 04/15/12 |
The Outgoing Tide
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company
at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
March 23-April 15, 2012
In a summer cottage on Chesapeake Bay, Gunner has hatched an unorthodox plan to secure his family's future but meets with resistance from his wife and grown son, who have plans of their own. As winter approaches, the three must quickly find some common ground and come to an understanding-before the tide goes out. This new drama by Barrymore Award winner Graham hums with dark humor and profound emotion. "(Graham is) the Dean of Philadelphia playwrights." – The Philadelphia...
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05/25/12- 06/17/12 |
Reasons to be Pretty
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company
at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
May 25-June 17, 2012
A hopelessly romantic drama about the hopelessness of romance, 'reasons to be pretty' is the final installment (following The Shape of Things and Fat Pig) in Neil LaBute's critically acclaimed trilogy focusing on America's modern day obsession with physical appearance. When a cruel off-hand remark disrupts the lives of two young couples, they confront a sea of self-deceit, treachery and their own willingness to change. reasons to be pretty has all the razor-sharp wit and insight we expect...
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Current &
Upcoming Events
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Current Events
01/20/12- 02/19/12 |
The Sottsboro Boys
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company
at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
January 20-February 19, 2012
"From the legendary songwriting team of Kander and Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), The Scottsboro Boys is a stirring musical that explores the infamous 1930's 'Scottsboro Case' in which a group of African-American men are falsely accused of a terrible crime, ultimately provoking a national outrage that sparked the American Civil Rights movement. Scottsboro Boys is the definition of inspired American musical theater with a gorgeous and melodic score. "A MASTERWORK!...
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01/20/12- 02/19/12 |
The Scottsboro Boys
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company
at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
January 20-February 19, 2012
"From the legendary songwriting team of Kander and Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), The Scottsboro Boys is a stirring musical that explores the infamous 1930's 'Scottsboro Case' in which a group of African-American men are falsely accused of a terrible crime, ultimately provoking a national outrage that sparked the American Civil Rights movement. Scottsboro Boys is the definition of inspired American musical theater with a gorgeous and melodic score.
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Upcoming Events
02/27/12- 03/11/12 |
PTC @ Play
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company
at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
February 27-March 11, 2012
Thanks to support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge, and energized by the success of last year's pilot season, PTC@PLAY will highlight two weeks of events featuring staged readings of new plays and musicals by award-winning playwrights as well as provocative panel discussions. Over the past decade, in addition to readings and workshops, PTC has provided commissions to such stellar artists and playwrights as Bill Irwin, Gina Gionfriddo, Bruce...
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03/23/12- 04/15/12 |
The Outgoing Tide
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company
at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
March 23-April 15, 2012
In a summer cottage on Chesapeake Bay, Gunner has hatched an unorthodox plan to secure his family's future but meets with resistance from his wife and grown son, who have plans of their own. As winter approaches, the three must quickly find some common ground and come to an understanding-before the tide goes out. This new drama by Barrymore Award winner Graham hums with dark humor and profound emotion. "(Graham is) the Dean of Philadelphia playwrights." – The Philadelphia...
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05/25/12- 06/17/12 |
Reasons to be Pretty
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company
at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
May 25-June 17, 2012
A hopelessly romantic drama about the hopelessness of romance, 'reasons to be pretty' is the final installment (following The Shape of Things and Fat Pig) in Neil LaBute's critically acclaimed trilogy focusing on America's modern day obsession with physical appearance. When a cruel off-hand remark disrupts the lives of two young couples, they confront a sea of self-deceit, treachery and their own willingness to change. reasons to be pretty has all the razor-sharp wit and insight we expect...
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Events