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The Unexpected 3rd
September 17 — October 26 2025
Steinbright Stage
A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive. Extended due to popular demand! Deep into her third and final act of being a person, award-winning theatre artist Kathryn Grody explores a surreal, devastating, and existentially hilarious potpourri of self-discoveries at 78 years young. As mother, actor, wife, grandmother, friend, and accidental influencer, Grody navigates the bewildering transition into elderhood — equal parts empowering and unnerving. The Unexpected 3rd is a humorous and heartfelt solo piece exploring the joys and challenges of becoming not quite old, but elder. A sold-out sensation at our 2024 Kiln New Works Festival, this world premiere is a must-see ahead of its Off-Broadway debut next year — a rollicking rumination on the stunning impermanence of it all.
Tommy and Me
October 07 — October 19 2025
Leonard C. Haas Stage
After a sold-out run in our 24/25 Season, Tommy and Me returns for a two-week engagement on the Haas Stage! Philadelphia Eagles' Hall of Famer Tommy McDonald (played by PL company artist Tom Teti) was the famously tough wide receiver who helped take the Birds to the 1960 NFL Championship game. Beloved Philly sports commentator Ray Didinger's autobiographical show recounts a seminal time in Ray's life when he helped his lifelong hero get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tommy was drafted by the Eagles in 1957 and played on the team until 1964. At Franklin Field, he helped the Eagles win against Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers. If you missed this smash hit in Malvern last time, make sure to get your Tommy and Me tickets early and experience this heartfelt tribute to football, friendship, and Philly.
A Christmas Carol
November 19 — January 04 2026
Leonard C. Haas Stage
With inventive and joyful staging by Director Molly Rosa Houlahan, this music-filled adaptation of A Christmas Carol offers a surprising and whimsical reimagining of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic. Seen through the eyes of a child, we follow Ebenezer Scrooge and a gathering of ghosts on a journey through time that celebrates the redemptive power of kindness, hope, and love. Featuring original music by People’s Light Producing Artistic Director Zak Berkman, woven with traditional English carols, and starring Ian Merrill Peakes as Scrooge, A Christmas Carol is a must-see for the whole family this holiday season.
Steel Magnolias
January 14 — February 15 2026
Steinbright Stage
The reigning ladies of a small Louisiana parish spend Saturday mornings at Truvy Jones' beauty parlor. With help from aspiring beautician Annelle, Truvy doles out gossip, wisecracks, and hairspray to "grande dame" Miss Clairee, the lovable curmudgeon Ouiser, queen bee M'Lynn, and M'Lynn's vivacious daughter Shelby. Six unforgettable women command the stage in this hilarious and heart-wrenching masterpiece, starring People’s Light icons Janis Dardaris, Claire Inie-Richards, Teri Lamm, Susan McKey, and Marcia Saunders, under the direction of Abigail Adams.
Twelfth Night
February 25 — March 29 2026
Leonard C. Haas Stage
A shipwreck, mistaken identities, and tangled desires set the stage for a brand-new spin on Shakespeare’s sharp and subversive comedy. Andrew Watring’s directorial debut at People’s Light sets our scene in a luxurious resort, a modern playground for the upper crust. After Viola washes ashore and disguises herself as her twin brother to navigate this strange new world, she quickly finds herself caught in a dizzying love triangle. As the resort’s eccentric inhabitants start to disrupt the order of things, the servants and the served collide in a riotous, romantic story of revelry and rebellion.
The Woman Question
May 06 — May 24 2026
Leonard C. Haas Stage
A new play with local roots, The Woman Question unearths the stories of medical pioneers who led the charge for women’s health and reproductive freedom 150 years ago. This world premiere docu-fantasy follows the 1894 class of the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, an intrepid cohort of students whose struggles and joys reverberate across centuries. Written and performed by acclaimed theatre-maker Suli Holum (Hurricane Diane) in collaboration with Company Artist Melanye Finister (A Raisin in the Sun) and a remarkable cast and creative team, The Woman Question blends archival research, flights of collective imagination, and a delightful, Victorian-infused theatricality.
Ain't Misbehavin'
July 08 — August 16 2026
Leonard C. Haas Stage
Step into the vibrant and swinging world of the Harlem Renaissance in this raucous and joyful musical revue, celebrating the music and spirit of the legendary Fats Waller. The Tony and Grammy Award-winning, jazz-infused score includes Waller’s famous hits like “Honeysuckle Rose” and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”. This playful and exuberant tribute to the iconic tunes of the era captures the essence of Manhattan’s nightlife, from the swanky Cotton Club to the lively dives of Lenox Avenue. Directed by Broadway’s Steve H. Broadnax III (A Raisin in the Sun, Bonez), Ain’t Misbehavin’ brings the pulse of an unforgettable musical era to life.
Tommy and Me
October 07 — October 19 2025
Leonard C. Haas Stage
After a sold-out run in our 24/25 Season, Tommy and Me returns for a two-week engagement on the Haas Stage! Philadelphia Eagles' Hall of Famer Tommy McDonald (played by PL company artist Tom Teti) was the famously tough wide receiver who helped take the Birds to the 1960 NFL Championship game. Beloved Philly sports commentator Ray Didinger's autobiographical show recounts a seminal time in Ray's life when he helped his lifelong hero get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tommy was drafted by the Eagles in 1957 and played on the team until 1964. At Franklin Field, he helped the Eagles win against Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers. If you missed this smash hit in Malvern last time, make sure to get your Tommy and Me tickets early and experience this heartfelt tribute to football, friendship, and Philly.
Steel Magnolias
January 14 — February 15 2026
Steinbright Stage
The reigning ladies of a small Louisiana parish spend Saturday mornings at Truvy Jones' beauty parlor. With help from aspiring beautician Annelle, Truvy doles out gossip, wisecracks, and hairspray to "grande dame" Miss Clairee, the lovable curmudgeon Ouiser, queen bee M'Lynn, and M'Lynn's vivacious daughter Shelby. Six unforgettable women command the stage in this hilarious and heart-wrenching masterpiece, starring People’s Light icons Janis Dardaris, Claire Inie-Richards, Teri Lamm, Susan McKey, and Marcia Saunders, under the direction of Abigail Adams.
The Woman Question
May 06 — May 24 2026
Leonard C. Haas Stage
A new play with local roots, The Woman Question unearths the stories of medical pioneers who led the charge for women’s health and reproductive freedom 150 years ago. This world premiere docu-fantasy follows the 1894 class of the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, an intrepid cohort of students whose struggles and joys reverberate across centuries. Written and performed by acclaimed theatre-maker Suli Holum (Hurricane Diane) in collaboration with Company Artist Melanye Finister (A Raisin in the Sun) and a remarkable cast and creative team, The Woman Question blends archival research, flights of collective imagination, and a delightful, Victorian-infused theatricality.