The Contrast

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Written in 1787, ""The Contrast"" was America’s first comedy and an indisputable hit in its time!

The sentimental Maria is unhappily engaged to Dimple, a dandy whose recent European tour has given him expensive tastes and a tendency to flirt with her friends. They all seem on track for a life of misery until Colonel Manly and his salt-of-the-earth waiter Jonathan arrive in town to disrupt this disreputable plot. Fresh from the American Revolution, this 18th-century gem is a comedy of manners that helped define what American manners were to become.

This event is part of 2026 Philly Theatre Week! A limited number of Pay-What-You-Can tickets are available for the following performances:
Friday, April 24, 7pm
Saturday, April 25, 7pm