Fall Guide to the Arts in Chester County, PA

Theaters & Venues with Music, Dance & Theater Performances

Suburban PA Counties

American Music Theatre
Since 1997, AMT has welcomed Opry legends along with Grammy, CMA, Tony and Oscar winners. They’ve hosted acclaimed original shows, national Broadway tours and Christmas extravaganzas.
2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster
AMTShows.com
* Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Kenny Rogers Band, Johnny Mathis

Bird-in-Hand Stage
Offering exceptional entertainment, including Broadway-style musical theater and comedy shows — one of Lancaster County’s must-see stops for live performances.
2760 Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand
Bird-in-Hand.com
* The Confession, Ryan & Friends All-Star Comedy, Half Stitched, The Christmas Candy Caper

Bucks County Ctr. for the Performing Arts
A professional theater providing quality productions and entertainment.
5694 Carversville Rd., Doylestown
BucksCountyCenterForThePerformingArts.org
* Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding

The Colonial Theatre/Point Entertainment
Independent and classic films, concerts and community events. Major performances booked by Point Entertainment.
227 Bridge St., Phoenixville
TheColonialTheatre.com; PointEntertainment.com
* Tab Benoit & Anders Osborne with Mike Zito, The Aristocrats, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Phoenixville Film Festival

Kennett Flash
An all-ages, stage-centered, café-style venue showcasing professional national, regional and local music, comedy, children’s programs and more.
102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square
KennettFlash.org
* Yesterday’s Gone: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Clapton America: A Tribute to Eric Clapton

Keswick Theatre of Performing Arts
A 1,300-seat venue hosting well-known acts with state-of-the-art sound and light.
291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside
KeswickTheatre.com
* The Moody Blues’ John Lodge, Justin Hayward & Christopher Cross, The Oak Ridge Boys

Longwood Gardens Performing Arts
The arts at Longwood are continuing to be as inspiring and beautiful as the gardens.
1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square
LongwoodGardens.org
* Michael Feinstein, Shawn Colvin & KT Tunstall, The Brandywiners, Ltd., present “Seussical”

Neumann University, Meagher Theatre
Modern 300-seat theater hosting lectures, theater, cinema and concerts.
1 Neumann Dr., Aston. Neumann.edu

Sight & Sound Theatres
Faith-based live theater that’s been described as “Christian Broadway.”
300 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks
Sight-Sound.com
* Daniel

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Theater, music, dance, comedy and film in the heart of West Chester.
226 N. High St., West Chester
UptownWestChester.org
* Nimrod: A Tribute to Green Day, Classic Stones Live Tribute, Crazy Train: Ozzy Experience, The Frank White Experience: Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

West Chester University—WCU Live!
Live performances, open to the public, that include music, dance, comedy and speaker events through the academic year.
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall and Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, West Chester
WCUPA.edu/OCA/WCULive

Delaware

Christina Cultural Arts Center
705 N. Market St., Wilmington
CCACDE.org

The Grand Wilmington
Presenting more than 75 shows most seasons — from symphony orchestras and ballets to the latest rock and comedy stars, jazz, folk, family artists and more.
818 N. Market St., Wilmington
TheGrandWilmington.org
* Kathleen Madigan: The Potluck Party, The New York Bee Gees: Ultimate Tribute to the Bee Gees, Suzanne Vega, Andy Falco & Travis Book play Jerry Garcia

Market Street Music
Free Thursday Noontime Concerts as well as classical concerts in the evening.
1101 N. Market St., Wilmington
MarketStreetMusicDE.org

Theatre N at Nemours
Independent feature films and concerts.
1007 N. Orange St., Nemours Bldg., Wilmington
TheatreN.org

Philadelphia

The Academy of Music
Opened in 1857, it’s the oldest grand opera house in the country still used for its original purpose.
Broad & Locust Sts. EnsembleArtsPhilly.org
* Funny Girl, Mamma Mia!, An Evening with Fran Lebowitz, Les Misérables, The Book of Mormon, Hamilton, An Evening with Ina Garten

The Dell Music Center
This open-air amphitheater has 5,284 reserved seats and lawn seating for 600.
2400 Strawberry Mansion Dr.
TheDellMusicCenter.com

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Premier performing arts groups reside at the Kimmel Center and the Academy of Music — The Phila. Orchestra, Philly Pops, The Pennsylvania Ballet, Philadanco and more.
300 S. Broad St. KimmelCulturalCampus.org
* Check The Academy of Music

The Mann Center for Performing Arts
Located in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, the Mann continues its tradition as the region’s premier outdoor cultural arts center.
5201 Parkside Ave. MannCenter.org
* Daryl Hall + Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Beck, New Kids On The Block: Magic Summer 2024

The Met Philadelphia
This is the former Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House, originally built in 1908 by opera impresario Oscar Hammerstein.
858 N. Broad St. TheMetPhilly.com
* WXPN Welcomes Regina Spektor, Keane

New Jersey

Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Outdoor amphitheater/indoor theater complex located on the Camden Waterfront.
1 Harbour Blvd., Camden. LiveNation.com
* Dave Matthews Band, Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago: Heart & Soul Tour, Foreigner & Styx with John Waite, Janet Jackson, Green Day

Events & Series

Musikfest, August 1–11
Eleven days of art, dance, comedy and music in many genres with a stellar lineup.
Bethlehem. Musikfest.org

Chester Cty. 94th Old Fiddlers Picnic, August 10
Hundreds gather for music and memories.
Hibernia County Park, Wagontown
ChesCo.org/CCParks

Phoenixville Blues Festival, September 7
Free event featuring local and national acts.
Main St., Phoenixville. PvilleBlues.org

South Wayne PorchFest, September 7
Community celebration with live music on the porches of private homes in S. Wayne.
SouthWaynePorchFest.com

Paoli Blues / Main Line Music Festival, September 24
Perfect for blues lovers and anyone who likes to eat, dance, shop and enjoy great music.
Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Rd., Wayne
PaoliBluesFest.com

Turks Head Music Festival, June 2025
Local bands, plus 90 artists, craftspeople and vendors.
Everhart Park, West Chester
TurksHeadFestival.com

Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, June 2025
Wilmington’s tribute to a great man and his legacy is the largest multi-day, free, outdoor jazz festival on the East Coast.
Rodney Square, 1000 N. Market St., Wilmington
CliffordBrownJazzFest.org

Performance Groups — Dance

Suburban PA Counties

Brandywine Ballet
Providing professional training and performance opportunities and entertaining audiences as a premier ballet organization.
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
700 S. High St., West Chester
BrandywineBallet.org

Chester County Ballet Company
A professional performance group at Chester County’s oldest training school for dance.
321 S. High St., West Chester
HarrisonDanceStudios.com

Delaware

First State Ballet Theater
Delaware’s professional ballet company presents full-length ballets and mixed-repertory programs.
818 N. Market St., Floor 3R, Wilmington
FirstStateBallet.com

Philadelphia

Philadelphia Ballet Association
A premier ballet company, receiving widespread critical acclaim for extraordinary performances of a diverse classical and contemporary repertoire.
300 S. Broad St. PhiladelphiaBallet.org

Music

Suburban PA Counties

Brandywine Singers
A choral ensemble with a wide repertoire of music, partnering with other groups to present concerts.
TheBrandywineSingers.org

Chester County Choral Society
Led by a professional director and accompanist, performing diverse choral music.
P.O. Box 3466, West Chester
ChesCoChoral.org

Chesco Pops Orchestra
Comprised of 65 talented and dedicated musicians from around the county, performing pops, jazz and light-classic repertoire.
P.O. Box 2468, West Chester. ChescoPops.org
* Concert performance of the musical, Chess

Delaware County Symphony
Thiscommunity orchestra performs at Neumann University.
Meagher Theatre, 1 Neumann Dr., Aston.
DCSMusic.org

Immaculata Symphony
From as far back as 1920, this orchestra has grown from a chamber-size group to a large ensemble.
1145 King Rd., Immaculata
ImmaculataSymphony.org

Kennett Symphony
Experience the unique thrill in witnessing the energy and passion of Music Director Michael Hall and the professional musicians recreating musical masterpieces. Purchase tickets through the website. Follow them on social media.
106 W. State St., Kennett Square
KennettSymphony.org
* The Classics at Brantwyn, Masterworks at Uptown!, Reimagined Concert Experience at Mendenhall Inn, Holiday Brass Quintet at Chester County History Center

Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Entertaining and educating the south central PA community through live musical performances.
48 N. Christian St., Lancaster
LancasterSymphony.org

Opera Lancaster
Nonprofit group producing operas since 1952.
411 W. King St., Lancaster
OperaLancaster.com

Rose Tree Pops Orchestra
A community orchestra with performances ranging from classical to pops to Big Band.
P. O. Box 932, Media. RoseTreePops.org

Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley (TOSDV)
TOSDV owns, maintains and presents theater organ concerts and silent movies on a 3/24 Wurlitzer theater pipe organ in the Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville.
P.O. Box 2296, Sinking Spring. TOSDV.org

VoxAmaDeus
Musicians known for historical accuracy, frequently performing on authentic Baroque instruments.
P.O. Box 203, Gladwyne. VoxAmaDeus.org

Delaware

Brandywine Baroque
Chamber music on period instruments.
Barn at Flintwoods, 205 Center Meeting Rd., Wilmington
BrandywineBaroque.org

Delaware Symphony Orchestra
Performing classical and chamber concerts, Delaware’s only professional symphony orchestra begins with its Classics Series and a return to Copeland Hall.
100 W. 10th St., Ste. 1003, Wilmington
DelawareSymphony.org

OperaDelaware
The only professional opera company in the state and the 11th oldest in the country.
4 S. Poplar St., Wilmington. OperaDE.org

Serafin Ensemble
Internationally acclaimed performing artists devoted to collaborative chamber music performances of repertoire for up to eight players.
4101 Washington St., Wilmington
SerafinEnsemble.org

Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Orchestra
Yannick Nézet-Séguin joined the illustrious group as the eighth music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra in over 116 years.
1 S. Broad St. PhilOrch.org
* Opening Night with Yannick and María Dueñas

Performance Groups/Schools

Suburban PA Counties

Longwood Performing Arts
Classes from experienced faculty in a variety of dance styles.
633 W. Cypress St., Kennett Square
LongwoodPerformingArts.com

West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts
Teachers are experienced professional actors and provide a high-caliber performing arts education to students of all ages and abilities.
Held at Chester County History Center
226 N. High St., West Chester
WestChesterStudio.com

West Chester University
Department of Theatre and Dance
Presenting classic, contemporary and new plays, musicals and dance produced by faculty, students and Philadelphia guest artists.
E.O. Bull Center for the Arts, 2 E. Rosedale Ave., West Chester
WCUPA.edu/TheatreDance

West Chester University
Wells School of Music
As many as 300 student and faculty performances open to the public each year. Concerts include opera, jazz, symphony orchestra, percussion, wind ensemble, choral, vocal and other small and large ensemble recitals.
Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Ctr., 817 S. High St., West Chester
WCUPA.edu/Music

Delaware

The Music School of Delaware
Performances include diverse musical styles and feature expert faculty, regional artists, internationally acclaimed guests and students. There are over 75 public performances, events and workshops each year.
4101 Washington St., Wilmington
MusicSchoolOfDelaware.org

Theater — Professional

Suburban PA Counties

Bucks County Playhouse
Located on the site of a former grist mill on the banks of the Delaware River.
70 S. Main St., New Hope
BCPTheater.org
* Last of the Red Hot Mamas, Grease

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
The Dutch Apple provides top quality productions, award-winning food and exceptional service. The theatre seats 320 and is located in the heart of the Amish Country in southeastern Pennsylvania.
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. DutchApple.com
* The Sound of Music, Jersey Boys, Hairspray, White Christmas

Fulton Theatre Productions
A National Historic Landmark, considered the nation’s oldest continuously operating theater.
12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. TheFulton.org
* Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Frozen: The Broadway Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats

Hedgerow Theatre
Featuring classical productions, fun-filled farces and traditional tales for the whole family.
64 Rose Valley Rd., Media
HedgerowTheatre.org

Media Theatre
Producing five musicals annually, plus children’s productions, the Media Theatre has been honored with numerous awards for its performances.
104 E. State St., Media. MediaTheatre.org
* John D. Smitherman concert

People’s Light
One of Pennsylvania’s largest professional theaters offers year-round programming, mixing contemporary plays, music theater, classics and world premieres. They also offer arts education for youth and adults.
39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. PeoplesLight.org
* Off By One, Somewhere Over the Border

Theatre Horizon
A professional nonprofit theater company producing dramas, musicals and original works.
401 DeKalb St., Norristown. TheatreHorizon.org

Delaware

The Candlelight Theatre
Celebrating over 50 years of dining and entertainment, Delaware’s first dinner theater offers musicals, comedies, comedy club and more.
2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington
CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org
* The Fantasticks

Delaware Theatre Company
On the Wilmington Riverfront.
200 Water St., Wilmington
DelawareTheatre.org
* Kinky Boots, Every Brilliant Thing, Home for the Holidays in the 302

The Playhouse on Rodney Square
Locatedin the Hotel du Pont, stars of stage and screen have graced the Victorian stage since 1913.
1007 N. Market St., Wilmington
ThePlayhouseDE.org
* TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, Mean Girls, Dear Evan Hansen, Hadestown, The Cher Show

Philadelphia

Forrest Theatre
1114 Walnut St. Forrest-Theatre.com

Miller Theatre (formerly Merriam Theater)
250 S. Broad St. EnsembleArtsPhilly.org

Philadelphia Theatre Company
480 S. Broad St.
PhiladelphiaTheatreCompany.org

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut St. WalnutStreetTheatre.org

Wilma Theater
265 S. Broad St. WilmaTheater.org

Theater — Community

Suburban PA Counties

Barley Sheaf Players
Housed in the old Oddfellows Hall.
810 N. Whitford Rd., Lionville. BarleySheaf.org

Footlighters Theater
Since 1930, this group has continued to entertain Main Line audiences with each production.
58 Main Ave., Berwyn. FootlightersTheater.com
* Beauty and the Beast, The Wedding Singer, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Forge Theatre
Year-round entertainment with six productions.
241 First Ave., Phoenixville. ForgeTheatre.org
* Annie, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

The Players Club of Swarthmore
A community-based theater with main stage shows and smaller “Second Stage” productions.
614 Fairview Ave., Swarthmore
PCSTheater.org

SALT Performing Arts
Live community theater, workshops, dinner theater, summer camps and community outreach.
1645 Art School Rd., Chester Springs
SALTPA.com
* The Wizard of Oz, Cabaret, Beauty and the Beast

Delaware

The Brandywiners, Ltd.
The Brandywiners perform annually at Longwood Gardens.
P.O. Box 248, Montchanin. Brandywiners.org
* “Seussical” at Longwood Gardens

Delaware Children’s Theatre
Popular theater productions that entertain and educate.
1014 Delaware Ave., Wilmington
DEChildrensTheatre.org

Wilmington Drama League
Hosting volunteer-produced performances, plus children’s theater performances.
10 W. Lea Blvd., Wilmington
WilmingtonDramaLeague.org

Outdoor Concerts

Pack a meal, a blanket and a chair and head out to one of the many parks, towns and boroughs in our area for some great music.

Through August 11
Delaware County Summer Festival
Rose Tree Park, Upper Providence. DelcoPA.gov/Departments/Parks/SummerFestival.html

Through August 18
West Goshen Park Summer Concert Series
West Chester. WestGoshen.org

Through August 18
Long’s Park Summer Music Series
Lancaster. LongsPark.org

Through August 22, Thursdays
Charlestown Park Summer Concerts
Malvern. Charlestown.PA.US/Newsletters.aspx

Through August 25
Summer Concerts at Anson B. Nixon Park
Kennett Square. AnsonBNixonPark.org

Through August 25
Miller Park Summer Concert Series
Exton. WestWhiteland.org

Through August 30
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts at the Gazebo
Bryn Mawr. BrynMawrTwilightConcerts.com

Through August
Music at Marshall
West Chester. MarshallSquarePark.org

Through August
Concerts in the Park
Everhart Park, West Chester. West-Chester.com

Through September 5, Thursdays
Summer in the Park Concert Series at Wilson Farm Park
Wayne. Tredyffrin.org/Services/Parks-Recreation

Through September 7
Concerts in Eagleview
Eagleview. EagleviewTownCenter.com

Through September 15
Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
UM Township Building, King of Prussia.
UMTownship.org

Through September
Longwood Gardens Concerts
Kennett Square. LongwoodGardens.org

Through October 6, Fridays
Phoenixville Summer Concerts
Phoenixville. PhoenixvilleFirst.org

Through October 24
Live Music at King of Prussia Town Center
King of Prussia. KingOfPrussia-TownCenter.com

July 5–September 6
Summer Concert Series in West Chester
Chester County Courthouse and Jack Loew Plaza
DowntownWestChester.com

July 12, 20, August 10
July 12, Friday Night Lights
July 20, Aug. 10, Pints on the Preserve
ChesLen Preserve, Coatesville. NatLands.org

July 18, August 15
Summer Concert Series in Kimberton Park
2214 Kimberton Rd. EastPikeland.org

August 31
People’s Festival—Annual Tribute to Bob Marley
Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park
Wilmington. PeoplesFestival.com