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Single tickets go on sale July 21, 2026
SUMMER, 1976
Philadelphia Premiere By David Auburn Directed by Kate Galvin
September 10 – October 11, 2026
One summer an unlikely friendship springs up between two young mothers that changes forever the course of their lives. Alice and Diana couldn't be more different, one a free-spirited academic spouse and the other a driven and self-critical artist. As the events of that fateful season test their friendship, we join them on their poignant and humorous journey in this captivating drama from the author of Proof.
 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Performance Venue
Summer, 1976 will be performed at St. Stephen's Theater, which is conveniently located at 10th & Ludlow Streets in Center City Philadelphia. Directions & parking»
Expected Running Time
Approximately 90 minutes with no intermission
Accessibility
We regret that access to both the performance space and restrooms at St. Stephen's Theater requires navigating a flight of stairs. Unfortunately, no elevator service is available. We are able to accommodate patrons with early seating or other special needs. When you arrive at the theater, please let the house manager on duty know how we may assist you.
Header Photo: Lawrence Stallings in the world premiere of Me and the Devil (2021); Anthony Lawton and Dave Johnson in Travesties (2022); Melissa Rakiro and Joanna Liao in Twelfth Night (2023); and Paul L. Nolan, Sally Mercer, and Charles McMahon in Copenhagen (2018). Photos by Mark Garvin.
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