New Version of ‘The Snow Queen’ to Arrive at Wilma Theater

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia is staging a new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen. This performance will be held from Nov. 11–23 at the theater at 265 S. Broad St.

Directed by Yury Urnov, the show follows a young girl named Gerda on a quest to rescue her friend from The Snow Queen's icy realm. The story highlights the themes of friendship, courage, and compassion with humor and striking visuals. 

According to PhillyVoice, this adaptation draws on a version by Evgeny Schwartz, translated by Mike Lion and Ethan Gotlieb Wilcox. It is recommended for audiences ages 7 and older.

Ticket prices start at $56, with discounts for students, educators, and groups. Pay-What-You-Wilma previews will be held on Nov. 11–12, and the theater will offer a relaxed performance on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Select performances will provide open captioning and audio description to enhance accessibility.

Tickets and showtimes are available on the theater's website or by calling 215-546-7824.