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Dance Nation

First Preview: Oct 21, 2019
Opening Date: Oct 22, 2019
Closing Date: Nov 10, 2019
Running Time: 01:45
Dance Nation

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Playing @
Wilma Theater
265 South Broad Street, Philadelphia,, PA 19107
In this raucously funny 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist, a competitive dance troupe of pre-teen girls - played by women of all ages - vie for the national trophy. Every plié and jeté hurdles them towards self-discovery. You’ll be moved to tears and laughter as you watch them learn about their bodies and desires, and witness their burgeoning strength through the lens of the women they’ll become.

Fresh off two landmark productions, Dance Nation had its premiere at Playwrights Horizons (included in the New York Times’ Best Theater of 2018) and a successful run across the pond at London’s Almeida Theatre. This self-described “ghost play,” was winner of the inaugural 2015 Relentless Award from the American Playwriting Foundation in memory of Philip Seymour Hoffman and the 2017 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner
RegionalPlay - ComedyPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: Performance contains strong language & mature content.w/locker room nudity.

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY @ 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY thru FRIDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM


Written By
  • Clare Barron

Director
  • Margot Bordelon

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Full-price tickets:

$15.00 - $45.00

Lottery & Rush

$15 - Students

Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    Wilma Theater has ALDs for use during performances. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please see the House Manager on the day of the show to reserve.
  • Parking

    Nearby lots and garages include the Kinney System garage on Broad Street between Walnut and Locust, and the garage at 13th and Spruce Streets
  • Visual Assistance

    We offer an open captioned performance on the 4th Saturday Matinee of every performance run of the mainstage season.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wilma Theater has wheelchair accessible seating for every performance.

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