Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia

Bringing you the best stories from the deep and fascinating history of theater in the city of Philadelphia.

This is the podcast for all lovers of theater, students of history - or anyone who enjoys great stories with lots of drama!

Podcasting since 2021 • 124 episodes

Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia

Latest Episodes

The Ghost Theaters of Callowhill Street

A modern walking tour along a noisy street - with the narrative of a long-forgotten theater district of Philadelphia's near north side! For a blog post with images and photos of the theaters and streets we discuss in the episode, go to:...

May 23, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 124 • 36:20

The Lantern Theater

Back-to-back interviews about the past - and the future - of the Lantern Theater. Peter talks with Stacy Maria Dutton and Charles McMahon.For a blog post with images relating to this episode go here:

May 17, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 123 • 54:35

Interview: Grace Gonglewski

A conversation with Grace Gonglewski, who has been performing and creating in Philadelphia theaters for the last four decades! She shares with us her memories of her life and work.

April 17, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 122 • 40:04

Three Nights at the Opera

Three tales from the deep annals of Philadelphia opera history . . . . from a fantastical account of a performance of Guy Mannering in the 1840s, to the world premiere of Victor Herbert's Natoma in 1911, to a final G...

April 03, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 121 • 31:16

"A Lament for The Troc" - Special Episode!

In the Spring of 1978, "The Troc" - Philadelphia's longtime notorious burlesque house on Arch Street - closed for business. The journalist Edgar Williams composed this poetic farewell to the site of so many vivid, poignant, and hila...

March 23, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 120 • 28:48