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This week's quote comes from the always-fabulous Harvey Fierstein, who very candidly spoke of the more grueling nature of theatre thus: “You really, really, really have to love what you are going to do in theatre because it is an unmerciful life. It's six days a week. It's eight performances a week. And that's doing the exact same thing over and over and over again.” Now, on with the listings! (And yes, we know we already posted this video. But with the play opening this week, we thought it might be worth including again. Because it's freakin’ sweet.)
Machines Machines Machines Machines Machines Machines Machines - It’s a play AND a Rube Goldberg machine all wrapped into one. How cool is that? June 1-17. Tickets online.
Camelot - Insert Monty Python line here. June 5-10. Tickets online.
Disney’s High School Musical - Admit it, you rented the video, too. June 2-24. Tickets online.
The Glass Menagerie - We suggest not throwing stones. June 8-24. Ticket information online.
Romeo and Juliet - You know you read it at least once in high school. June 7-24. For tickets and information, call 215.563.4330 extension 3. DISCLOSURE: This Phillyist is affiliated with Vagabond Acting Troupe and served as the dramaturg for this play, but had no artistic say in the production.
That Championship Season - It’s been a long time since we’ve had one of those around here. Ba-dum-ching. June 8-23. Tickets may be purchased online.
Hair - Boobies! Onstage! Through June 17. Tickets online.
Pirates of Penzance - The very model of a modern major general. June 1-17. Ticket reservations online.
War Songs II: More Songs of the Vietnam Era - Because who doesn’t dig 60s-era protest music? May 31-June 10. Tickets online.
Oedipus Kings - It's Oedipus, as a drinking game. Seriously! Through June 4. For reservations, call 215.531.0850.
Side by Side by Sondheim - Sondheim actually had nothing to do with the crafting of this show, but if you love his music, you’ll love the show, too. Through July 1. Tickets online.
Skin in Flames - That sounds painful! Through June 24. Tickets online.
The Adventures of a Boy and His Dog on the High Seas - Puppets and puppies are two of our favorite things in the world. Through June 10. Tickets online.
Carousel - For a play about carnivals, it sure is a downer. Through July 15. Tickets online.
The Four of Us - That’s twice as many as “Just the Two of Us.” Through June 17. Tickets online.
I Sent a Letter to My Love - Incest is best. Through June 10. Ticket information online.
Splittin’ the Raft - It’s like Big River, only not. Through June 10. Ticket information online.
True West - As opposed to due west. Through June 2. Tickets online.
Chicago - They both reached for the gun! Through July 15. Reservations at 302.475.2313.
Dames at Sea - How novel! Through June 2. Box office information is online.
Orson’s Shadow - Toward the end of Orson Wells’ life, we’d imagine the shadow he cast was a rather large one. Through June 3. Tickets available online.
The Tempest - We hear they’re producing it in a teapot. Through June 10. Tickets online.
ComedySportz - You know Whose Line Is It Anyway? Yeah, it’s kinda like that. Open run. Tickets online.
The N Crowd - More local improv. Open ended run. Tickets and information online.
Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding - It’s like My Big Fat Greek Wedding for a South Philly audience. Open run. Tickets and information at 1.800.660.TINA.
Menopause: The Musical - The name says it all, doesn't it? Open run. Tickets online.
If you've got a theater listing in the Philadelphia area, let us know! Also feel absolutely free to post other listings on the comments page!
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