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ASSASSINS
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by John Weidman
Directed by Terrence J. Nolen
September 21 – October 15, 2023*
The Arden returns to the genius work of Stephen Sondheim with this audacious musical that speaks to the moment we are in as a country in a prescient and powerful way. This show tells the story of a group of Americans consumed by grievance and a desperate need to be heard – featuring a thrilling score by the master of the American musical. Bold, original, and surprisingly funny, Assassins is a musical not to be missed.
*NOTE: Performance availability may vary by date. We will contact you for any needed changes.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
By Heidi Schreck
Directed by Jennifer Childs
October 26 – December 3, 2023*
Fifteen-year-old Heidi Schreck earned her college tuition and developed a deep love of the Constitution by winning debate competitions around the country. In this hopeful, heartfelt, and endearingly funny play, Shreck reimagines how this living document affected her past and how it will shape the next generations of Americans. What the Constitution Means to Me will be one of the most produced plays in the country next year, but the Arden’s production will be the only one performed blocks away from where the document was written!
*NOTE: Performance availability may vary by date. We will contact you for any needed changes.
LADYSITTING – World Premiere!
By Lorene Cary
Directed by Zuhairah McGill
January 18 – February 25, 2024*
This world premiere play, by acclaimed Philadelphia writer Lorene Cary, explores the life and last year of Lorene’s Nana – a fiercely strong and independent woman, who now needs the care of others. Ladysitting captures the ruptures, love, and forgiveness that can occur in family as she journeys through stories of five generations of their African American ancestors and bears witness to her grandmother’s 101 vibrant years of life.
*NOTE: Performance availability may vary by date. We will contact you for any needed changes.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
By Stefano Massini
Adapted by Ben Power
Directed by Terrence J. Nolen
March 7 – April 7, 2024*
Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, The Lehman Trilogy charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes and devastating failure of the financial institution that would bring the global economy to its knees. Join the Arden for this Philadelphia premiere of this Tony Award-winning new play – an epic theatrical triumph featuring 3 actors in an extraordinary feat of storytelling.
*NOTE: Performance availability may vary by date. We will contact you for any needed changes.
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
Lyrics and Book by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Directed by Amina Robinson
May 16 – June 16, 2024*
In search of her place in the world with guidance from the island gods, Ti Moune, a fearless young woman of the French Antilles, risks it all on a remarkable journey to reunite with the one who has captured her heart. Exhilarating and irresistible, Once on This Island is a radiant musical reminding audiences that a beautiful story simply told has the power to help us weather the storm and allow our spirits to sing.
*NOTE: Performance availability may vary by date. We will contact you for any needed changes.
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