GOOD BONES
January 22 – March 8, 2026
Philadelphia Premiere!
By Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames
Directed by Akeem Davis
Arcadia Stage
Synopsis
A new sports stadium is being built in the middle of a neighborhood. Aisha returns to her hometown to help the developers revitalize the place she grew up in and starts working with a local contractor who has a different vision for its future. The Philadelphia premiere of the newest play by James Ijames, 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Fat Ham, about community, change, and the soul of our cities.
Special Performance Information
– Smart Caption Glasses – wearable, customizable Closed Captioning
Available to reserve for performances starting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026
– Open Captioning – Live, on-stage text display of all words and sounds
Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
– Audio Description – Live verbal description of actions and visual effects
Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Teen Night – $15 tickets and a post-show talkback for Teens 13 – 18 years old
Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Young Friends Night – Networking and pre-show talkback event for professionals 40 and under
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM – Use code: YFARDEN
Student Matinee – Want to bring a school group? Submit a Group Inquiry.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Post-Show Talkbacks – Join a member of Arden’s artist team for post-show talkbacks
Post-Show on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM and Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM