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Sure, most Philadelphia theater companies take a break in the summer and come back strong in the fall. But there are still a bunch of chances to see some really great talent on stages across the city through August.
BalletX brings its summer series alive with a tribute to veteran BalletX choreographer Adam Hougland. July 8-12. Tickets: $22-$35. The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215-546-7824. balletx.org.
Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company embarks on its 10th summer of free theater with Allen Radway directing “The Tempest” in parks around the region (July 8-25) but we wouldn’t miss the world premiere of “Rage of Achilles” with a ticketed August residency at Drexel (Aug. 6-22). Drexel University’s URBN Annex Black Box Theater, 3401 Filbert St. Tickets: $5-$25. 610-202-7878. commonwealthclassictheatre.org.
Flashpoint Theater Company just wrapped its impressive “Hands Up: 6 Playwrights, 6 Testaments” and will bring to life “Lulu’s Golden Shoes” by Pulitzer-winning Quiara Algeria Hudes July 15-Aug. 2. Tickets: $22-$25. Caplan Studio Theater at the University of the Arts, 211 South Broad St. 215-665-9720. flashpointtheatre.org.
Koresh Dance Company’s third annual Come Together Dance Festival enriches the dance community and the city with classes, talks and most importantly, performances. July 22-26. Tickets: $20-$99. The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215-985-0420. koreshdance.org.
Mauckingbird Theatre Company, one of Philly’s premiere LGBTQ-oriented companies, holds its beloved Miss Cast 6, a night of “songs sung by the wrong people,” with local legend Jennie Eisenhower as host. That same weekend they’ll stage a reading of Larry Kramer’s “The Normal Heart.” Aug. 28-30. mauckingbird.org.
Orbiter 3 is the thrilling new project from a group of six young theater artists, and their first work’s written by South Philly’s own James Ijames. The Ed Sobel-directed “Moon Man Walk” is easily a summer stage highlight. June 27-July 19. Tickets: $12-$22. The Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. orbiter3.org.
Shakespeare in Clark Park is a time-tested treasure of outdoor summer theater and a great reason to revisit “The Winter’s Tale,” a production that typically employs a huge cast and inventive production techniques. July 29-Aug. 2. Free. Clark Park, 4398 Chester Ave. shakespeareinclarkpark.org.
Staff Writer Bill Chenevert at bchenevert@southphillyreview.com or ext. 117.
