The Media Theatre

The Media Theatre

104 E State St, Media, PA 19063

A historic 440-seat theater on State Street, the Media Theatre opened in 1927 as a vaudeville house and cinema and still retains its English Renaissance decor. The intimate setting and strong acoustics make it a beloved spot for live musicals, plays, and concerts in the heart of downtown Media.

Tuesday, November 10
9000 Miles to Delco
7:00 PM$10

A one-night screening of "9000 Miles to Delco," a documentary in which Delaware County veterans share their Vietnam War experiences in their own words, narrated by Rocky Bleier, followed by a Q&A with director Anthony B. Sacco.

Wednesday, November 11
9000 Miles to Delco
7:00 PM$10

A screening of the documentary "9000 Miles to Delco," in which Delaware County veterans share their Vietnam War experiences in their own words, narrated by Rocky Bleier, with proceeds supporting the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association.

Tuesday, November 17
Food for Thought with Kae Lani Palmisano & Guests
7pm$8–33

An on-stage conversation at The Media Theatre hosted by Emmy-winning WHYY food host Kae Lani Palmisano, who interviews local restaurateurs Rocco Mongelli, Margaret Kuo, and Lee Styer about food, drink, and tradition, followed by audience Q&A and prize giveaways.

Friday, November 27
7:00 PM$25–45

A regional production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — the Marc Shaiman/Scott Wittman musical — running at The Media Theatre from late November into early January.

Saturday, November 28
2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly matinee staging of the Roald Dahl musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's factory.

7:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory.

Sunday, November 29
3:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory, performed as a 3:00 PM matinee at The Media Theatre.

Wednesday, December 2
2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly staging of the Roald Dahl musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory, performed as a Sunday matinee at The Media Theatre.

Thursday, December 3
10:00 AM$19–25

A 60-minute Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special, staged at The Media Theatre with holiday songs and characters like Santa, Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, and Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster.

7:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory, with songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman plus classics from the 1971 film.

Friday, December 4
10:00 AM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory.

Saturday, December 5
11:00 AM$19–25

A 60-minute Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special, staged at The Media Theatre with holiday songs and characters like Santa, Hermey, Yukon Cornelius, and Bumble.

2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly matinee of the Roald Dahl musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, staged at The Media Theatre as part of its holiday-season run.

7:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly staging of the Roald Dahl musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's factory, at The Media Theatre in Media, PA.

Sunday, December 6
11:00 AM$19–25

A 60-minute Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special, staged at The Media Theatre for a late-morning holiday matinee.

3:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly matinee performance of the Roald Dahl musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, staged at The Media Theatre as part of its holiday-season run.

Tuesday, December 8
10:00 AM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, running at The Media Theatre as part of its holiday-season lineup.

Wednesday, December 9
2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly matinee of the Roald Dahl musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, staged at The Media Theatre as part of its holiday-season run.

Thursday, December 10
10:00 AM$19–25

A 60-minute Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special, staged at The Media Theatre with songs like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas."

7:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory, performed at The Media Theatre.

Friday, December 11
10:00 AM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory.

Saturday, December 12
11:00 AM$19–25

A 60-minute Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special, staged at The Media Theatre with Santa, Hermey, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and Bumble.

2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory.

7:00 PM$25–45

A staged production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — the musical adaptation with songs by Shaiman, Wittman, and Bricusse & Newley — at The Media Theatre, following young Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's factory.

Sunday, December 13
11:00 AM$19–25

A 60-minute Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special, staged at The Media Theatre for a late-morning holiday matinee.

Wednesday, December 16
2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly matinee performance of the Roald Dahl musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at Media's historic 440-seat playhouse, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's factory.

Thursday, December 17
10:00 AM$19–25

A 60-minute Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special, staged at The Media Theatre with holiday songs and characters like Santa, Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, and Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster.

7:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory.

Friday, December 18
7:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory, with songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman plus classics from the 1971 film.

Saturday, December 19
11:00 AM$19–25

A 60-minute Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special, staged at The Media Theatre for a family holiday matinee.

2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, presented as a Sunday matinee at The Media Theatre during its holiday-season run.

7:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly staging of the Roald Dahl musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory, at The Media Theatre.

Sunday, December 20
11:00 AM$19–25

A 60-minute Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special, staged at The Media Theatre with holiday songs and characters like Santa, Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, and Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster.

3:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory.

Tuesday, December 22
2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory.

Wednesday, December 23
2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory.

Thursday, December 24
2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly matinee performance of the Roald Dahl musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, staged at The Media Theatre as part of its holiday-season run.

Saturday, December 26
2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory.

7:00 PM$25–45

A regional production of the Broadway musical version of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, staged at The Media Theatre during the holiday season.

Sunday, December 27
3:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly matinee performance of the Roald Dahl musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, staged at Media's historic 1927 playhouse during its holiday-season run.

Tuesday, December 29
2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, presented as a matinee at The Media Theatre during its holiday-season run.

Wednesday, December 30
2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory.

Thursday, December 31
2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly matinee performance of the Roald Dahl musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, staged at Media's historic downtown theater as part of its holiday-season run.

Saturday, January 2
2:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, presented as a 2:00 PM matinee at The Media Theatre.

7:00 PM$25–45

A regional production of the Roald Dahl musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, staged at Media's historic 440-seat theater as part of its 2026/27 Broadway Series holiday run.

Sunday, January 3
3:00 PM$25–45

A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, presented as a Sunday matinee at The Media Theatre.

Monday, January 18
Play in a Day
Not specified

A day-off-from-school theater camp at The Media Theatre where kids ages 7–14 build an original play with teaching artists and wrap up with a filmed performance shared with parents.

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