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Summer theater out in the park
The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, July 23-29, 2026
Kyle V. Hiller
As we get deeper into summer, and as semiquincentennial celebrations wind down, the season is shifting to more community-based events and activities, and many of them are outdoors. Yes! And… Collaborative Arts hosts its annual summer camp musical, and Conshohocken Theater produces The Prince of Egypt. Then, a summer concert series begins this weekend at Laurel Hill, and Shakespeare in Clark Park expands its reach. There’s also a new exhibition opening at Scribe Video Center that explores collective care in times of uncertainty.
Sea You in Paradise
July 22-24, 6pm
Holman Field, 21 West Washington Lane, Philadelphia
Yes! And… Collaborative Arts brings this family-friendly musical to the stage in Germantown. Their tenth annual summer camp musical, the show is promising to be a fun, quirky adventure for families. The July 24 performance features a community event before the show at 5pm.
The Prince of Egypt
July 24-25, July 31-August 1
Mary Wood Park, East 6th Avenue and Hallowell Street, Conshohocken
Based on the animated film, The Prince of Egypt features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Philip LaZebnik. The musical tells the epic story of Moses, Ramses, and the journey toward freedom, with soaring music, emotional storytelling, and themes of family, courage, faith, and hope. This production is presented by Conshohocken Theater in the Parks, making for a family friendly outdoor performance.
Hamlet
Friday, July 24, 7pm
Valley Creek Road Park, 361 North Morehall Road, Malvern
Saturday, July 25, 7pm
West Goshen Community Park, 1023 Fern Hill Road, West Chester, PA
July 29-August 2, 7pm
The Bowl of Clark Park, 1101 South 45th Street
Shakespeare in Clark Park turns 21 this year, this adaptation reimagines Shakespeare's iconic tragedy through an ensemble-driven approach featuring performers sharing the title role. The touring production blends professional artists with a community ensemble to create a playful, fast-paced, and deeply human exploration of one of Shakespeare's most enduring works. The first performances are this weekend in Malvern (Friday, July 24) and West Chester (July 25), and it nestles into Clark Park (July 29-August 2)
Possession: Body, Memory, Home
July 24-September 12
Scribe Video Center, 3908 Lancaster Avenue
“This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Sherry Shine, DeJeonge Reese, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability, transformation, and collective care in times of uncertainty.”
Opening night is Friday, July 24 at 4-6:30pm, and the exhibition will be on view Mondays through Fridays at 11am-6pm. Be sure to register for the opening night in advance.
An American Songbook Concert Series
Sunday, July 26, 2pm
Laurel Hill Mansion, 3487 Edgley Drive
Women for Greater Philadelphia is hosting a summer concert series celebrating the semiquincentennial at Laurel Hill Mansion, and it kicks off this weekend with a performance by the Wister Quartet. The series continues through August, with performances by Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble on August 2, Salty Crackers on August 16, and Allen Krantz on August 30.
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