The Little Prince
The Wilma Theater presents a stage adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved children’s novel, adapted by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar and directed by Yury Urnov. Taysha Marie Canales portrays the Little Prince, whose imaginative journey from a distant planet explores love, friendship, wonder, and the unseen things that matter most. The production is designed for audiences of all ages and brings the story to life through the Wilma’s inventive theatrical style.
When: November 17–December 6, 2026
Showtimes: November 17 at 7 p.m.; November 18 at 7 p.m.; November 19 at 10:30 a.m.; November 20 at 7 p.m.; November 21 at 2 and 7 p.m.; November 22 at noon and 4 p.m.; November 24 at 7 p.m.; November 25 at 2 p.m.; November 27 at 2 and 7 p.m.; November 28 at 2 and 7 p.m.; November 29 at noon and 4 p.m.; December 1–3 at 10:30 a.m.; December 4 at 7 p.m.; December 5 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and December 6 at noon and 4 p.m. An Open Mic is also scheduled for November 23 at 7 p.m.
Special Performances: Previews take place November 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. The opening performance is November 20 at 7 p.m. A talkback follows the November 22 4 p.m. performance, and a Cafe Chat is scheduled for November 24 at 7 p.m. The November 25 2 p.m. performance is relaxed. Black Affinity Night is November 27 at 7 p.m.
Accessibility: Open-captioned performances are scheduled for November 28 at 7 p.m. and November 29 at noon and 4 p.m. Audio description is available November 29 at 4 p.m. The November 25 matinee is a relaxed performance.
Tickets: Price not available
Discounts: Family Day Matinees offer 50% off children’s tickets when purchased with an adult ticket for all noon and 2 p.m. performances. Groups of 10 or more pay $30 per ticket for weekday performances from Tuesday through Thursday and $40 per ticket for Friday-through-Sunday performances. Title I school groups, including all School District of Philadelphia schools, can purchase $8 student tickets through the Stage for Students program. Pay What You Wilma performances are scheduled for November 17 and November 27.
Ages: All ages; recommended for ages 7–107.
Venue: Wilma Theater
Cast: Taysha Marie Canales as the Little Prince, Ross Beschler as the Aviator, Keith J. Conallen as the Rose and other roles, Anthony Martinez-Briggs as the Snake and other roles, and Matteo Scammell as the Fox and other roles.
Creative Team: Yury Urnov directs. Misha Kachman is the set designer, Maria Shaplin is the lighting designer, Nikki Delhomme is the costume designer, Larry D. Fowler Jr. is the sound designer, Taj Rauch is the projection designer, Sungwon An is the assistant costume designer, and Krista Apple is the care consultant. Patreshettarlini Adams is the resident stage manager, with Sloane Duzy as assistant stage manager.
Group Tickets: Group-sales questions can be directed to groupsales@wilmatheater.org.