Results tagged “thefantasticks”

Mum Puppettheatre's production of opened last week (our review is forthcoming), but before it opened, I was invited to Mum's basement to see how the dozens of puppets needed for the production would take shape.

. So thrilled were they by the review that they want to extend a special offer to Phillyist readers: mention Phillyist's review of the show and receive 50% off on the price of your tickets. That's more money to spend on post-show cocktails at your favorite Old City watering hole!

. I knew most of the music, so I just kind of took for granted that I'd actually seen the show. But I was wrong, so somehow, my first-ever viewing of the longest-running musical in history was performed by puppets.

This week’s quote comes from actor Matthew Ashford, who said: “I was prepared for the theatre, but not for the nuts and bolts.” Now, on with the listings!

This week’s quote comes from the musical . The players on a baseball team are singing that they aren’t the greatest players, but at least they play with heart. Unfortunately, we can relate. Now, on with the listings!

The answer, of course, is applause. This week's quote comes from the musical . In this scene, a group of gypsies relate how difficult their lives are, but say the payoff is in the applause. We're sure the actors in the productions below would agree. Now, on with the listings!

It’s a quiet week in Philly Theater, as local companies wind down their seasons in preparation for the 2005/2006 seasons set to begin, for the most part, in September. Here’s what Phillyist could find: - The Bernstein/Sondheim/Laurents vehicle that’s been bringing audiences to tears since 1958 is coming to the close of its run at the Walnut Street Theatre. It’s Romeo and Juliet with singing and dancing; a perennial favorite. July 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 8 PM. July 9, 16, 23 at 2 PM and 8 PM. July 10, 17, 24 at 2 PM and 7 PM. For tickets and pricing information: call 215.574.3550, or visit their website. , and tells the tale of two families’ schemes to marry their children. You’d be surprised at how much music is familiar to you. Call for performance times and pricing information: 215.574.3550. The Walnut Street Theater is located at 825 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. - The name says it all, doesn’t it? Shows at the Society Hill Playhouse, Tuesday through Saturday at 8 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM, and 5:30 PM on Sunday. Tickets are $45. Call 215.923.0210 for reservations. The Society Hill Playhouse is located at 507 South 8th Street in Philadelphia. only they’re Italian and you’re invited. Tickets include wedding buffet and post-show dancing. July 9, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, on board the Spirit of Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. $79 plus handling fee. For information, visit: them on the web. If you’ve got a theater listing in the Philadelphia area, let us know! We’re expanding our listings and we need your help!