Media Theatre

The Media Theatre for the Performing Arts is a growing non-profit organization that has been operating as the only professional theatre in Delaware County since the year 2000. Located in downtown Media on beautiful State St., The Media Theatre was originally constructed in 1927 as a vaudeville house also featuring “talkies”. The ornate physical structure of the Media Theatre certainly represents the historic presence and unique value of downtown Media.

In 1993, Walter Strine Sr. purchased the theatre and undertook a massive renovation of over $1 million which restored the theatre to its former aesthetic glory. Throughout the 90s, the theatre was run as a for profit business under the management of Rockwell Productions. However, there was a small wing of theatre lovers that formed a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called the Society for the Performing Arts of the Media Theatre.

In 2000 when Rockwell Productions abandoned the theatre and its production of live entertainment, the Society stepped in, took over management, and established The Media Theatre as it is today. Producing five musicals each year, the currentBroadway Series provides opportunities to gain new audiences and strengthen the support of current patrons and old friends.




January 25 to February 19

Shakespeare’s legendary play comes to life on stage. Bill Van Horn directs this tale of the teenagers who fall in love but must deal with disapproval. It’s never lost its relevancy since its very first performance due to the universal appeal of its story.

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March 8 to March 25

Side Show is a musical by Bill Russell (book and lyrics)
and Henry Krieger (music) based on the lives of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who survive by being part of a ‘freak’ show in the 1930’s but who really have the same feelings, hopes, and dreams we all have. The show reminds us beauty is what we keep alive in our hearts

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For more information: MediaTheatre.org