Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE
Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 PM
In Edward Albee’s A DELICATE BALANCE, on an otherwise uneventful night, long-time friends arrive at the front door unannounced and terrified and ask if they can stay. An unexplained fear has gripped them, and they have turned to old friends as their first and last resort. What will they do? Edward A...
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE
Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 PM·7:30 p.m.·Washington Square West·Walnut Street Theatre·825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE
Wed, Mar 11 • 7:30 p.m.
Walnut Street Theatre
Washington Square West
In Edward Albee’s A DELICATE BALANCE, on an otherwise uneventful night, long-time friends arrive at the front door unannounced and terrified and ask if they can stay. An unexplained fear has gripped them, and they have turned to old friends as their first and last resort. What will they do? Edward Albee won the first of his three Pulitzer Prizes for this American classic, an absorbing look into the everyday hopes, fears, and secrets we all so delicately balance. See highlighted dates below for special performances and offers! ‡ ‡ Please note that any performance already listed as discounted is not eligible for additional discounts/offers.
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In Edward Albee’s A DELICATE BALANCE, on an otherwise uneventful night, long-time friends arrive at the front door unannounced and terrified and ask if they can stay. An unexplained fear has gripped them, and they have turned to old friends as their first and last resort. What will they do? Edward Albee won the first of his three Pulitzer Prizes for this American classic, an absorbing look into the everyday hopes, fears, and secrets we all so delicately balance. See highlighted dates below for ...
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Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE starts at 7:30 p.m.
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