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Winter Theatre Picks Around the Main Line & Philadelphia

Whether it's a youth, community, or professional production, a winter theatre outing makes for a memorable family experience

A group of young women on stage during a winter theatre production at SALT performing arts.

If the cold and dreary weather has kept you hibernating at home this winter, maybe it’s time for a cultural outing? Winter is the perfect time to plan a trip to the theatre, and between the Main Line and Philadelphia, you can find outstanding performances for every age.

Below you’ll find our calendar listings of theatre events gathered all in once place for your perusal. From suburban theatre and youth productions like Salt Performing Arts, to the lineup at Philadelphia’s big venues, our roundup makes it easy to stay on top of the theatre scene around the Main Line. So when cabin fever hits, get out and enjoy some rousing entertainment at one of these winter theatre productions.

Lead photo from Legally Blonde, courtesy of the SALT Performing Arts.

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The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

Underwater Birthday Ball at the Please Touch Museum (multiple show times daily)

Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA

The Please Touch Museum continues its year-long partnership with Philly Children's Theatre, presenting the premiere of Underwater Birthday Ball, a play for the very young. This charming 25-minute production aims to help young audiences develop confidence in a fun, interactive setting. Underwater Birthday Ball tells the story of Aster the […]

The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

Plant Sale Family Day at the Maguire Art Museum and Barnes Arboretum

Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA +1 more

Come enjoy a celebration of spring at the Maguire Art Museum and the Barnes Arboretum during Family Day at the 2025 Barnes Arboretum Plant Sale! Stop by early for the Plant Sale from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Arboretum. Then head to the Maguire Museum and outside for […]

Free

The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

Pop-Up Theater: The American Revolution at King of Prussia Town Center

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Come out to the King of Prussia Town Center for a lively and imaginative pop-up performance of The American Revolution—a 10-minute, family-friendly show that brings history to life with humor and physical theater! Experience a fast-paced, family-friendly retelling of America’s founding—from Lexington to Yorktown. Shows will take place on May […]

Free

The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

The Hobbit at the Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come to the Arden Theatre Company this spring to enjoy multiple showtimes of "The Hobbit," which will run from April 5- May 25, 2025. Please always check the show website for more information and details on showtimes and tickets. In this unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery, Bilbo Baggins […]

Pop-Up Theater: The American Revolution at King of Prussia Town Center

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Come out to the King of Prussia Town Center for a lively and imaginative pop-up performance of The American Revolution—a 10-minute, family-friendly show that brings history to life with humor and physical theater! Experience a fast-paced, family-friendly retelling of America’s founding—from Lexington to Yorktown. Shows will take place on May […]

Free

Drumlines at the Symphony: An All-Star 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert

Miller Theater 250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support the mission of making music education accessible to all by attending Musicopia's "Drumlines at the Symphony: An All-Star 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert" on May 31, 2025, from 3:00-4:30 PM, at The Miller Theater. The lineup includes passionate performances by the West Powelton Drummers, the Main Line Symphony Orchestra, and […]

Main Line Parent Writer & Calendar Editor. Email beth@familyfocus.org.

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