Show Archive 2020

A Chorus Line

June 10 - June 28 2020 | Main Stage

An icon of American musical theatre, this Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning “singular sensation” comes from the genius of choreographer Michael Bennett and the legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch. A Chorus Line illuminates the ambitions of ensemble dancers in the final chorus audition for an upcoming Broadway show. In one powerhouse number after another, the tensions and expectations of these dedicated artists converge in a brilliant mix of song, dance, and compelling drama.

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August Wilson's Fences

June 18 - July 5 2020 | Schubert Theater

Set in 1950s Pittsburgh against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, August Wilson’s groundbreaking Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama depicts the yearnings and struggles of the Maxson family. Troy Maxson, a former home run king of the Negro baseball leagues now supports his family as a garbage collector, and builds fences around a world he has battled his entire life. An epic work of stunning poetry by a Pennsylvania native, Fences has been hailed by critics as “a blockbuster piece of theater” and “the strongest, most passionate American dramatic writing since Tennessee Williams.” A timeless story of fathers and sons, husbands and wives, dreams and realities, Fences is a true American classic.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

July 8 - August 2 2020 | Main Stage

In their escape from court to an enchanted forest, mismatched lovers encounter mischievous fairies in Shakespeare’s masterfully orchestrated comedy. The trickster Puck trips up the lovers as the king and queen of the fairies mingle with a clownish Athenian craftsman and his band of hapless players, yielding a magical night of moonlit merriment and revelry. Barrymore Award-winning director Matt Pfeiffer returns following critically acclaimed PSF productions of Twelfth Night, As You Like It, and The Taming of the Shrew, hailed as “the region’s most reliable director of William Shakespeare.” The Bard evokes a brilliant world of wonder in this delightful comedy, a dream come true for all ages.

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Sense and Sensibility

July 16 - August 2 2020 | Main Stage

The future is uncertain for sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood as they are left penniless and without prospects in a culture where status and matchmaking are nothing short of essential. As their family is forced to begin a new life in Devonshire, they encounter promising new acquaintances who are much more than what they initially seem. Through hopes and heartbreak, the Dashwood sisters discover the cruelties and unpredictability that can come with the search for true love, whether measured or impulsive. Jane Austen’s razor-sharp wit shines through in this fresh and funny adaptation of her beloved classic from the Olivier Award-winning writer Jessica Swale.

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Henry IV, Part 2

July 22 - August 2 2020 | Schubert Theater

The next chapter in Shakespeare’s epic cycle, Henry IV, Part 2 continues the richly layered coming-of-age tale begun in King Richard II and Henry IV, Part 1 of previous seasons. King Henry IV is in failing health as his kingdom is threatened by swirling conspiracies and enemies at the borders. Prince Hal must distance himself from a life of frivolity to reconcile the public and private life as the mantle of kingship passes from father to son. The irrepressibly decadent Falstaff is forced out of the tavern to face his duty on the battlefield with an exacting eye to a future when Hal is king. Shakespeare’s dramatic tale of family, betrayal, and rebellion illuminates the magnitude of honor and duty in the making of a monarch.

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An Iliad

July 7 - July 16 2020 | Schubert Theater

In a modern-day retelling of Homer’s classic, a lone storyteller and a live musician deliver a visceral and brilliantly refreshing recollection of heroes, Greek gods, and humanity’s attraction to destruction and chaos. In a dynamic, contemporary, and immediate theatrical event, the embattled storyteller recounts one of literature’s most enduring legacies, while questioning whether or not anything has really changed. Greg Wood returns to PSF in a virtuosic turn to weave a powerful, poetic, and epic tale that captures both the heroism and horror of war. Contains some strong language.

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Charlotte's Web

May 29 - August 1 2020 | Schubert Theater

With the help of a young girl named Fern, and Charlotte the gentle spider, the lovable Wilbur transforms from the runt of the litter to a prize-winning pig. E.B. White’s beloved classic tale spins a heartwarming and colorful story of fun on the farm and the power of true friendship. Everyone in the barnyard bands together to help save Wilbur’s life, as we learn just how extraordinary an ordinary pig can be.

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Shakespeare for Kids

July 22 - August 1 2020 | Main Stage

A high energy one-hour production designed for children ages 4 to 10 to actively experience Shakespeare’s vibrant language and characters. With exciting new content every year, S4K activates imaginations and generates laughs for the whole family.

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Dee Roscioli in Concert

June 22 2020 | Main Stage

A Tribute to the Legendary Women of Music

Dee is excited to return to PSF with a new solo show. Last seen here as Eva Perón in PSF’s Evita, she is best known for her recordbreaking run as Elphaba in the smash hit Wicked on Broadway, and across the US. Most recently she played the role of Star in The Cher Show on Broadway, which is the inspiration for this cabaret. Dee dedicates this show to the iconic female artists that shaped her into the songstress she is today.

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The Screwtape Letters

July 27 2020 | Main Stage

PSF veteran actor and award-winning playwright Anthony Lawton reprises his adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters. Named Philadelphia’s “Best One-Man Theatre,” Lawton’s 90-minute electrifying adaptation turns C.S. Lewis’ revered classic into a thrilling event with music, dance, and infernal unpredictability.

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