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More than 50,000 audience members travel from all areas of the Delaware Valley, from Chester, Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware Counties as well as Philadelphia and New Jersey for more than 80 performances at The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center.

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  • Contact Info

    Upper Darby Performing Arts Center

    601 N. Lansdowne Avenue
    Drexel Hill, PA 19026

    Phone: 610-622-1189   |   Official Website

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Accessibility Details

    Deaf/Hearing Access: Reservations for Sign Language interpreted performances may be requested with 4-5 days notice.

    Wheelchair Access: Requests for accessible seating and other special arrangements should be made 4-5 days in advance.

  • • Current Events

      There are no current events at this time.

  • • Upcoming Events

      07/11/12- 07/13/12	Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE at UD Summer Stage! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE at UD Summer Stage! Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center July 11-July 13, 2012 Direct from Nickelodeon is the pre-schoolers’ favorite explorer, Dora, along with Diego, Boots the Monkey, and the rest of their friends who embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island. The audience helps them navigate over Dancing Mountain, through Silly Singing Bridge and to confront the Pirate Piggies. Along the way, children will use their map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully help Dora reach the treasure. All ends happily onstage with a hearty...
      07/18/12- 07/20/12	The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at UD Summer Stage! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at UD Summer Stage! Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center July 18-July 20, 2012 America’s favorite boy in a new musical! In this Broadway musical version of the classic story Tom matches wits with his stern Aunt Polly, falls in love with the feisty Becky Thatcher, and goes on the adventure of his life with Becky and that irresistible renegade, Huckleberry Finn. Along the way we meet a scary villain named Injun Joe and all the other boys and girls in the village in a great musical adventure.
      07/25/12- 07/27/12	Seussical, Jr. at UD Summer Stage! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center Seussical, Jr. at UD Summer Stage! Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center July 25-July 27, 2012 The Horton Hears a Who musical! Told by the Cat in the Hat, the story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge--not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him and recognizes...
      08/01/12- 08/03/12	Annie, Jr. at Upper Darby Summer Stage! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center Annie, Jr. at Upper Darby Summer Stage! Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center August 1-August 3, 2012 You’re never fully dressed without a smile! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
      08/03/12- 08/11/12	Hairspray! - Mainstage Musical at UD Summer Stage Upper Darby Performing Arts Center Hairspray! - Mainstage Musical at UD Summer Stage Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center August 3-August 11, 2012 Welcome to the ‘60s! Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score and inspiring the 2007 hit movie, Hairspray delights audiences by sweeping them away to 1960s Baltimore, where the '50s are out -- and change is in the air! Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show. Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Can a...
      08/08/12- 08/10/12	How I Became a Pirate at Upper Darby Summer Stage! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center How I Became a Pirate at Upper Darby Summer Stage! Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center August 8-August 10, 2012 The popular book in a brand new musical! Young Jeremy Jacob is digging in the sand at North Beach when he is greeted by Captain Braid Beard and his mates, and is recruited to help find the perfect digging spot for their treasure. Boarding the ship, the Captain introduces the boy to his pirate crew who share with him the ins and outs of a pirate’s life at sea. The pirate world proves to have many surprises for Jeremy Jacob. A story of adventure and finding one’s own heart—a...
      08/15/12- 08/17/12	A Disney Spectacular at Upper Darby Summer Stage! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center A Disney Spectacular at Upper Darby Summer Stage! Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center August 15-August 17, 2012 The finale spotlights princesses, heroes and villians! Upper Darby concludes their 37th season of Summer Stage with a magical revue of Disney favorites from Snow White to Tangled. They’ll feature many of the most popular Disney princesses as well as the bravest Disney heroes and the scariest Disney villains! This all-music extravaganza will feature the biggest cast of the summer, great songs and dances and that special magic that happens whenever the name Disney is...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    07/11/12- 07/13/12	Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE at UD Summer Stage! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE at UD Summer Stage! Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center July 11-July 13, 2012 Direct from Nickelodeon is the pre-schoolers’ favorite explorer, Dora, along with Diego, Boots the Monkey, and the rest of their friends who embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island. The audience helps them navigate over Dancing Mountain, through Silly Singing Bridge and to confront the Pirate Piggies. Along the way, children will use their map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully help Dora reach the treasure. All ends happily onstage with a hearty...
    07/18/12- 07/20/12	The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at UD Summer Stage! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at UD Summer Stage! Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center July 18-July 20, 2012 America’s favorite boy in a new musical! In this Broadway musical version of the classic story Tom matches wits with his stern Aunt Polly, falls in love with the feisty Becky Thatcher, and goes on the adventure of his life with Becky and that irresistible renegade, Huckleberry Finn. Along the way we meet a scary villain named Injun Joe and all the other boys and girls in the village in a great musical adventure.
    07/25/12- 07/27/12	Seussical, Jr. at UD Summer Stage! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center Seussical, Jr. at UD Summer Stage! Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center July 25-July 27, 2012 The Horton Hears a Who musical! Told by the Cat in the Hat, the story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge--not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him and recognizes...
    08/01/12- 08/03/12	Annie, Jr. at Upper Darby Summer Stage! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center Annie, Jr. at Upper Darby Summer Stage! Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center August 1-August 3, 2012 You’re never fully dressed without a smile! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
    08/03/12- 08/11/12	Hairspray! - Mainstage Musical at UD Summer Stage Upper Darby Performing Arts Center Hairspray! - Mainstage Musical at UD Summer Stage Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center August 3-August 11, 2012 Welcome to the ‘60s! Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score and inspiring the 2007 hit movie, Hairspray delights audiences by sweeping them away to 1960s Baltimore, where the '50s are out -- and change is in the air! Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show. Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Can a...
    08/08/12- 08/10/12	How I Became a Pirate at Upper Darby Summer Stage! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center How I Became a Pirate at Upper Darby Summer Stage! Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center August 8-August 10, 2012 The popular book in a brand new musical! Young Jeremy Jacob is digging in the sand at North Beach when he is greeted by Captain Braid Beard and his mates, and is recruited to help find the perfect digging spot for their treasure. Boarding the ship, the Captain introduces the boy to his pirate crew who share with him the ins and outs of a pirate’s life at sea. The pirate world proves to have many surprises for Jeremy Jacob. A story of adventure and finding one’s own heart—a...
    08/15/12- 08/17/12	A Disney Spectacular at Upper Darby Summer Stage! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center A Disney Spectacular at Upper Darby Summer Stage! Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center August 15-August 17, 2012 The finale spotlights princesses, heroes and villians! Upper Darby concludes their 37th season of Summer Stage with a magical revue of Disney favorites from Snow White to Tangled. They’ll feature many of the most popular Disney princesses as well as the bravest Disney heroes and the scariest Disney villains! This all-music extravaganza will feature the biggest cast of the summer, great songs and dances and that special magic that happens whenever the name Disney is...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    04/22/12	Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    04/13/12	Dear Edwina Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    03/30/12	Golden Dragon Acrobats Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    03/18/12	Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    03/16/12	Andy Cooney's Forever Irish Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    03/09/12	Nate the Great Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    02/24/12- 03/03/12	Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    02/12/12	Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    01/27/12	Clifford The Big Red Dog Live! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    01/21/12	Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation Gala Concert Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    12/18/11	A Victorian Christmas with the Upper Darby Sousa Band Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    12/16/11	Fun for the Family! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    12/16/11	Dinosaurs Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    12/11/11	UDHS Winter Concert Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    12/04/11	Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    12/02/11	The Best Time of the Year! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    11/18/11- 11/20/11	The Nutcracker Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    11/05/11	Debbie and Friends - A Sing-and-Dance-Along Concert for Children Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    10/30/11	Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    10/29/11	Magic of the Night - A Haunted Magic Show for the Entire Family! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    10/21/11- 10/23/11	Almost, Maine Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    08/10/11- 08/12/11	The Dinosaur Musical at Summer Stage Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    08/10/11- 08/12/11	The Dinosaur Musical Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    08/03/11- 08/05/11	The Secret Garden at Summer Stage Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    08/03/11- 08/05/11	The Secret Garden Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/29/11- 08/06/11	Titanic Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/27/11- 07/29/11	Nickelodeon's Rugrats, a Live Adventure Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/27/11- 07/29/11	Rugrats Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/20/11- 07/22/11	Narnia Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/20/11- 07/22/11	Narnia Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/13/11- 07/15/11	Disney’s Mulan, Jr. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/13/11- 07/15/11	Disney's Mulan Jr. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/06/11- 07/08/11	Disney’s Camp Rock, The Musical Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/06/11- 07/08/11	Camp Rock Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    05/31/11	Upper Darby Summer Stage's 36th Season Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    04/30/11	Magic and Comedy in Action Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    04/29/11	Madeline and the Bad Hat Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    04/09/11	Pianist Mac Frampton performs Pop Go the Classics Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    03/19/11	Anthony Kearns, Founding Member of The Irish Tenors Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    02/18/11	If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Other Story Books, a musical revue by Theatreworks USA Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    12/19/10	A Victorian Christmas with the Upper Darby Sousa Band Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    12/17/10	The Berenstain Bears Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    12/03/10	Shooting Stars Holiday Show: The Best Time of the Year Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    11/19/10- 11/21/10	The Nutcracker Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    11/19/10- 11/21/10	The Nutcracker Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    11/05/10	The Sentimental Journey Band, a Big Band Celebration Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    09/11/10	Emergence Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    08/18/10- 08/20/10	Disney's Aladdin, Jr. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    08/11/10- 08/13/10	Cinderella Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    08/06/10- 08/14/10	West Side Story Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    08/04/10- 08/06/10	Captain Louie Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/28/10- 07/30/10	The Wizard of Oz Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/21/10- 07/23/10	Yo, Vikings Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/14/10- 07/16/10	Magic Up Our Sleeve Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    05/08/10	Pasion y Arte Presents Final Phase of "El Duelo"(The Wake) Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    04/30/10	Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    04/23/10	The Spencers Theatre of Illusion Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    04/17/10	Double Play Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    03/26/10	Junie B. Jones Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    03/13/10	Ireland's Traditional Irish Cabaret: Starring Noel V. Ginnity Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    12/19/09	Handel's Messiah Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    12/18/09	THe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    12/04/09	Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars: Holiday Show Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    11/20/09- 11/22/09	The Nutcracker Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    11/05/09	An Evening of Gershwin Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    11/01/09	Temple University Symphony Orchestra Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    08/12/09- 08/14/09	Disney High School Musical 2, On Stage Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    08/05/09- 08/07/09	Once on This Island, Jr. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/31/09- 08/08/09	Thoroughly Modern Millie Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/29/09- 07/31/09	Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues Live! The Most Spectacular Place Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/22/09- 07/24/09	Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/15/09- 07/17/09	Honk, Jr. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    07/08/09- 07/10/09	Disney Princesses in Concert Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    04/26/09	Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Concert Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    04/18/09	Terry Lee Goffee as Johnny Cash Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    04/17/09	If You Give a Pig a Pancake and Other Story Books Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
    03/24/09	Tony Kenny's Celtic Nights Upper Darby Performing Arts Center