MEDIA THEATRE HAS 'VOCALIST' AUDITIONS MONDAY MAY 13
The Media Theatre is having “Vocalist” and “Vocalist Junior” auditions on Monday May 13 at 6pm. Seeking singers for “Vocalist” (ages 14-24) and “Junior” (ages 7-13). The contests are sponsored by Iron...
View ArticleMEDIA THEATRE 'MATILDA' YOUTH AUDITIONS APRIL 27
The Media Theatre is holding Youth Auditions for "Matilda: The Musical" on Saturday April 27 from 9am to 1pm.Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda: The Musical is...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: THE MEDIA THEATRE'S 'SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER'
The Media Theatre has "Saturday Night Fever: The Musical" live on stage now through June 9. The show is based on the classic 1977 film that catapulted John Travolta into super-stardom and kept disco...
View ArticleTHE MEDIA THEATRE HAS 'PIPPIN' PERFORMED BY TEENS IN JULY
There's plenty of Magic To Do this summer when The Media Theatre's Teen Ensemble performs the Tony-winning 2013 revival version of Stephen Schwartz'"Pippin".It's on every weekend in July (Fridays at...
View ArticleTHE MEDIA THEATRE'S SUMMER SEASON 2019--MONTH BY MONTH
When school is out, The Media Theatre takes center stage for many of the region's youth due to its popular Camp Media Theatre. It's a large part of the theater's summer schedule, running daily from...
View ArticleTHE MEDIA THEATRE'S 2019 'VOCALIST' AND 'JUNIOR' CONTESTANTS ARE READY TO...
You don’t have to go to NYC to find talented young up-and-coming performers. The Media Theatre’s summer contest “The Vocalist” allows local young singers to shine on stage Wednesday nights at 7pm (July...
View ArticleBROOMALL'S OWEN MANNION JOINS THE MEDIA THEATRE'S 'PIPPIN' THIS SUMMER
"Join us, leave your fields to flower! Join us, leave your cheese to sour! Join us, come and waste an hour or two....Doodleeedo!"Those are the opening lyrics to "Magic To Do", the first song audiences...
View ArticleDELAWARE COUNTY COUNCILMAN KEVIN MADDEN VISITS MEDIA THEATRE'S 'VOCALIST'
Eleven finalists in the Media Theatre's Vocalist contest discussed their theater aspirations with guest judge Kevin Madden, a Delaware County councilman, and Artistic Director Jesse Cline during the...
View ArticleTHE MEDIA THEATRE ANNOUNCES CAST OF 'MATILDA' FALL SEASON OPENER
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of...
View ArticleMEDIA THEATRE'S 2019-20 SEASON HAS FAMILY FUN, A FIRST LADY, AND ABBA
The Media Theatre is heading into its 26th Broadway Series Season with two contemporary family musicals, a rarely seen show about Eleanor Roosevelt, a classic dealing with pregnancy, and ABBA. It's one...
View ArticleVETERANS SUMMER CELEBRATION AT MEDIA THEATRE WITH 'FOREVER PLAID' AUG. 17
Area Veterans will have a special night at The Media Theatre on Saturday, August 17. The Veteran's Summer Celebration will begin with a reception at 6pm in the theatre's elegant Crystal Room, followed...
View ArticleTHREE COMMUNITY LEADERS JOIN THE MEDIA THEATRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Talent Abounds On and Offstage as Community Leaders Join Media Theatre's Board The creative talent that abounds at the Media Theatre will soon be supported by the civic...
View ArticleNOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER TO BE HONORED DURING MEDIA THEATRE'S 'MATILDA'
During the run of The Media Theatre's production of Broadway's hit show "Matilda: The Musical" which is based on Roald Dahl's book, a teacher from the region will be honored each Wednesday night. All...
View ArticleMEDIA THEATRE ANNOUNCES 'ELF' CAST
Remember how that movie "Elf" starring Will Ferrell made you laugh? And how heartwarming it was? Well, "Elf" is also a Broadway musical, and it's coming to The Media Theatre this holiday season...
View ArticleMEDIA THEATRE HAS ROGER RICKER 'WE ARE FAMILY' CONCERT SEPT. 14
Roger Ricker has spent just about half of his lifetime at The Media Theatre. "Started in 1994, when I was 30 years old," he reminisced."Being involved in almost every aspect of the company has kept me...
View ArticleEXELON GENERATION SPONSORS COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE MEDIA THEATRE AND BOYS...
Exelon Generation is pleased to announce its support of community theatrical arts by sponsoring the first-time ever collaboration between The Media Theatre and Chester Boys and Girls Club. “Choices,”...
View ArticleFIRST LOOK PHOTOS: The Media Theatre's ELF: THE MUSICAL
The Media Theatre has "Elf: The Musical" this holiday season, through January 12.Directed and choreographed by Christian Ryan, the production features Chicago's Josh Houghton as Buddy, the Elf in the...
View ArticleTHE MEDIA THEATRE HAS 'JACK FROST' RETURNING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
It's time for the holidays which means "Jack Frost Saves Christmas" is on stage at The Media Theatre. This one hour upbeat and heartfelt show for youth of all ages is becoming an annual tradition at...
View ArticleTHE MEDIA THEATRE RECEIVES 39 'BEST OF PHILLY THEATRE 2019' BROADWAY WORLD...
The Media Theatre received 39 nominations for the Broadway World 2019 "Best of Philadelphia Theatre" Awards, sponsored by TodayTix.The nominations were made by the theatre community, and voting will...
View ArticleTHE MEDIA THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO 'THE VOCALIST' 2020
Even though it's the holiday season, talent never rests! So The Media Theatre is announcing changes to its summer singing contest "The Vocalist".Well, actually, this summer it's just "The Vocalist...
View ArticleTHE MEDIA THEATRE ANNOUNCES CAST OF 'ELEANOR, AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY'
A rarely produced musical that chronicles the story of the shy young aristocrat who was destined to become our First Lady, "Eleanor, An American Love Story", will be at The Media Theatre January 29...
View ArticleU.S. REPRESENTATIVE MARY GAY SCANLON WILL SPEAK AT THE MEDIA THEATRE AT FEB....
U.S. Rep. Scanlon reflects on “Eleanor’s” legacy at Media Theatre“Talk Back” with Congresswoman to follow Feb. 9 matinee of “Eleanor” musicalWeeks after joining thousands of women at the Jan. 18...
View ArticleMEDIA THEATRE'S GALA IS MARCH 28, 2020! Here Is A Bit Of The Theatre's History
The Media Theatre: 26 Years of Professional Music Theatre!"Theatre That Sings" Gala Event March 28, 2020The interior of The Media Theatre, as it appeared 26 years ago prior to the opening night of "My...
View ArticleTHE MEDIA THEATRE ANNOUNCES THE CAST OF 'BABY' (March 11-29)
Is there anything more exciting, frightening and utterly transformational than impending parenthood? "BABY", the musical from the acclaimed duo Richard Maltby, Jr., and David Shire, examines how...
View ArticleMEDIA THEATRE GALA MARCH 28 FEATURES KEVIN REILLY, RAY DIDINGER,...
Eagles tackle-turned-inspirational speaker will emceeMedia Theatre’s star-studded Gala March 28!Auction items feature ‘Dinner with Playwright Ray Didinger,”chance to witness a New York audition, and...
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