Sincere Rock-and-roll Comedy, Whip-smart Political Satire, Unexpected Holy Humor …and a couple of Nasty Women Our 22nd season brings new faces, old favorites and plenty of opportunities for laughter with abandon. Our commitment to our all-comedy mission has never been stronger and our need to come together and laugh as a community has never been more necessary. We kick things off with the American premiere of Tom Wells’ delightful and hilarious Broken Biscuits about three teenagers ready to live their rock star dreams. The holidays mean political humor here at 1812, and we’re sharpening our pencils for our annual satire This Is The Week That Is . We have a special two-week run of a new cabaret called Broads which celebrates the naughty humor of bold women like Mae West, Sophie Tucker, Belle Barth, Pearl Williams, Rusty Warren, Ruth Wallis, and Moms Mabley. And our season closer, The God Project , is an 1812 original created by myself and my fellow PK (Pastor’s Kid), Sean Close. It’s a quirky new play with music about why we believe what we believe and whether we still have the capacity for miracles. I hope you will join us for a 22nd season full of music, outrageous impressions, the occasional dirty joke, and a whole lot of joy. I look forward to seeing you in the theater! Jennifer Childs Producing Artistic Director

This Is The Week That Is Written & Performed by the This Is The Week That Is Ensemble A celebrated part of the Philadelphia theatre season for the past 13 years, This Is The Week That Is brings to the stage 1812’s signature political satire and content that changes with the headlines. This year’s production features new faces and returning favorites—Sean at the news desk, Dave in the lobby, and Patsy on her stoop. “Holiday cheer is in plentiful supply in 1812's beloved annual revue — and oh boy, do we need it.” -Philadelphia Magazine

Broads Curated and Directed by Jennifer Childs Join us for a red curtain comedy revue!From Mae West to Moms Mabley, Pearl Williams, and more, Broads celebrates the bawdiest, brashest, and funniest ladies of the 40s, 50s, and 60s.

The God Project Written & Performed by Sean Close and Jennifer Childs, featuring Joilet Harris Directed by David Bradley In an overstocked Swedish furniture store (no, not that one!), two co-workers and their omnipresent manager unpack the cosmic mystery behind ‘Some Assembly Required’—with only their Sunday School memories and a totem allen wrench to guide them! “Joilet Harris is a Philadelphia treasure.” -Broadway World

Sincere Rock-and-roll Comedy, Whip-smart Political Satire,
Unexpected Holy Humor …and a couple of Nasty Women

Our 22nd season brings new faces, old favorites and plenty of opportunities for laughter with abandon.
Our commitment to our all-comedy mission has never been stronger and our need to come together and
laugh as a community has never been more necessary.

We kick things off with the American premiere of Tom Wells’ delightful and hilarious
Broken Biscuits about three teenagers ready to live their rock star dreams.

The holidays mean political humor here at 1812, and we’re sharpening
our pencils for our annual satire This Is The Week That Is.

We have a special two-week run of a new cabaret called Broads which celebrates the
naughty humor of bold women like Mae West, Sophie Tucker, Belle Barth,
Pearl Williams, Rusty Warren, Ruth Wallis, and Moms Mabley.

And our season closer, The God Project, is an 1812 original
created by myself and my fellow PK (Pastor’s Kid), Sean Close.
It’s a quirky new play with music about why we believe what we believe and
whether we still have the capacity for miracles.

I hope you will join us for a 22nd season full of music, outrageous impressions, the occasional dirty joke, and a whole lot of joy.

I look forward to seeing you in the theater!

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Upcoming Events

Broken Biscuits Written by Tom Wells Original Music By Matthew Robins Directed by Jennifer Childs This UK Smash makes its American Premiere at 1812 Productions! Megan, Holly, and Ben are definitely not the cool kids. In their last summer together, they hatch the ultimate plan to change their fortunes in a hysterical coming-of-age story for our times. Rock on. “A sweet meditation on the fierce, fragile alliances formed on the cusp of adulthood... incredibly endearing” -The Guardian

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Sincere Rock-and-roll Comedy, Whip-smart Political Satire,Unexpected Holy Humor …and a couple of Nasty Women

Upcoming Events

Sincere Rock-and-roll Comedy, Whip-smart Political Satire,
Unexpected Holy Humor …and a couple of Nasty Women