Theater in Philly COVID-19 Updates
Please reference this page for moment by moment COVID-19 updates regarding performances in the Philadelphia region: https://t.co/ryNYY9m3dv
Consider, if possible, turning your ticket into a donation to the arts organization instead of asking for a refund for cancelled events.
— Theatre Philadelphia (@TheatrePhilly) March 12, 2020
As Posted by Theatre Philadelphia
Theaters are taking action steps when it comes to COVID-19. Below, we’ve updated performance details and included official statements for theatres in Greater Philadelphia. Please note that the details here are subject to change moment-by-moment and will be updated regularly.
It’s important to note that theatres completely rely on live community presence, gathering, and support. If a performance is canceled or if an audience member needs to cancel a ticket, patrons should please consider making a donation to that theatre.
Canceled or Postponed Events
The following organizations have announced postponed or canceled events:
- Bristol Riverside Theatre: Special events are canceled, including Opening Night reception, Wine Down Wednesday, Friday Festival & Thirsty Thursday. Mainstage Performances will continue as planned, as of now. Read the statement here: http://wfly.co/Xf7o6
- CSz Philadelphia is closed this weekend.
- Dramatists Guild – March 31st playwriting workshop, “Writing Plays for Teenagers”, has been postponed.
- Irish Heritage Theatre – Check website for any cancelations
- Jerkintown Musical Theatre – See announcement here, and here for latest updates.
- Kimmel Center – With the health and safety of our guests, artists, staff and volunteers top of mind, we are currently working to reschedule all performances scheduled in our venues between March 13 and April 11, 2020. Patrons will be emailed about the status of each performance as details are confirmed. Click here for the latest updates.
- People’s Light – Following recommendations from local and state officials in response to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), all remaining performances of Shakespeare in Love are cancelled. Click here for the latest updates.
- Philadelphia Theatre Company – Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Play Brawl: Round Three Benefit, originally scheduled March 13th, has been postponed.
- Simpatico Theatre Company – Performances of ESTHER CHOI AND THE FISH THAT DROWNED are currently postponed until the dangers of COVID-19 have passed. Please follow Simpatico Theatre on social media for more information moving forward.
- Temple Theaters – All Temple University events, including Temple Theater performances, are canceled.
- Theatre Contra – Face/Off – A Live Reading, originally scheduled for March 16th, has been postponed.
- Theatre Horizon – All remaining productions of The Agitators have been canceled.
- Theatre Non-Conforming – The Boys In the Band performances at @centretheater will be postponed until March 27th, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience and we will be happy to help all ticket holders exchange their tickets for a future performance date.
- Theatre in the X – West Philly Play Community Play Session at Lola38 on Sunday, March 15th has been postponed.
- University of the Arts – All UArts performances have been postponed.
- Villanova Theatre – Villanova’s production of Merrily We Roll Along is postponed. The run (currently slated for 3/17-3/29) will be rescheduled to a later date.