Explore Theater: Holidays 2026

Support and enjoy local live theater. Check out the options offered in our local neighborhoods.

Nov. 6 thru Nov. 22

RENT!

Rock musical. Show times - Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm. Old Academy Players, 3544 Indian Queen Lane, East Falls, oldacademyplayers.org. (tickets required)

Sat. Nov. 14 and Sun. Nov. 15

Live @ the Lane:  MT. AIRY HOME COMPANION: Who's In Charge?

Mt. Airy's resident theatre troupe presents a musical comedy radio play centered on a battle for control of the airwaves, and ultimately, control of Mt. Airy. Saturday show at 7 pm, Sunday show at 2 pm. Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Lane, Mt. Airy, allenslane.org (tickets required)

Nov. 18 thru Jan. 3

PIPPIN

Quintessence Theatre, 7137 Germantown Avenue, Mt. Airy, quintessencetheatre.org (tickets required)

Fri. Nov. 20 and Sat. Nov. 21, 7:30 pm

YOU ARE MINE

A musical. Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock Street, Manayunk, veniceisland.org (tickets required)

Fri. Nov. 20, 8:30 pm

Live @ the Lane:  THE N CROWD

Philadelphia's longest-running improv comedy troupe. Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Lane, Mt. Airy, allenslane.org (tickets required)

Nov. 27 thru Dec. 13

THE UNDERPANTS

Adapted by comedian Steve Martin. Enough said.  Thurs, Fri, Sat. – 7:30 pm; Sun 2 pm. The Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, thestagecrafters.org. (tickets required)