The Wilma Theater, Philadelphia’s Tony Award–winning theater known for its daring and thought-provoking work, has unveiled its 2026–2027 season—marking a significant milestone as the company celebrates 30 years on the Avenue of the Arts. True to its reputation, the Wilma’s upcoming lineup embraces innovation, collaboration, and bold storytelling, offering audiences a season that challenges, inspires, and deeply engages with contemporary themes.
At the heart of the season is the theater’s acclaimed resident ensemble, the HotHouse acting company, whose members will appear across all four productions. Their continued presence reinforces the Wilma’s commitment to ensemble-driven work and long-term artistic collaboration—an approach that has helped define the theater’s national reputation.
A Season of Visionary Storytelling
The 2026–2027 season is unified by a thematic exploration of care, resistance, and imagination. Moving fluidly between forms—including allegory, fable, documentary, and cabaret—the productions invite audiences to reflect on how individuals and communities shape their identities in a rapidly evolving world.
The season opens with a highly anticipated world premiere, setting the tone for a lineup that balances new work with inventive reinterpretations of familiar stories. From deeply personal narratives to politically resonant reflections, each production offers a distinct lens through which to view contemporary life.
One of the defining aspects of this season is its range. Audiences will encounter intimate storytelling rooted in personal identity, reimagined literary classics designed for families, and ambitious projects that revisit the Wilma’s own artistic history. The company continues to push boundaries, presenting theater that is as intellectually rigorous as it is emotionally resonant.
2026–2027 Season Lineup
- Horsegirl & Cowdaddy
September 22 – October 4, 2026
World premiere by DJ Hills - The Little Prince
November 17 – November 29, 2026
Adapted by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar - The Animal Farm Project
March 30 – April 11, 2027 - Mx. Rogers’ Neighborhood You Can Never Go Down The Drain
June 2 – June 13, 2027