Opera on Tap Philadelphia Presents: Pagliacci
Opera on Tap Philadelphia presents “Pagliacci” (“Clowns”) by Ruggero Leoncavallo in the disco room (B. West) at Franky Bradley’s. Music theatre and tragedy meet cabaret, clowning, and circus arts in an immersive reimagining of this operatic classic. Love, jealousy, and rage within a touring commedia dell'arte troupe reaches a boiling point, concluding in a grave onstage tragedy. Friday, September 18th – Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm Sunday, September 20th – Doors at 2pm, Show at 3pm Pagliacci Performers: Canio – Samual Keeler, tenor Nedda – Rachael Long, soprano Tonio – Zachary Angus, baritone Silvio – Geoffrey Schmelzer, baritone Beppe – Henry Malueg, tenor Covers: Canio – Henry Malueg, tenor Nedda – Bethann Dilione, soprano Silvio & Tonio – Dante Doganiero, baritone Beppe – Noah Donahue, tenor Production Team: Ryan Colbert – Stage Director George Hemcher – Music Director Kyle Chastulik – Stage Manager Logan Laudenslager – Production Manager Heather McConnell – House Manager Kelly Rubinsohn – Supertitles Coordinator Leo Mock – Intimacy Coordinator Our immersive production will feature clowns, burlesque, and drag performers during our pre-show, intermission, and as part of the in-opera commedia. Want to get whimsical? Lunar Sparkles Glitter Bar will be providing dazzling glitter face art at both shows! Featured Performers Friday, September 18th: Hungry da Clown Balena Canto Wet Betty Lilith Lobotomy Clown & Sideshow by Hungry da Clown and Bubblegum the Bunny & Shimbo of CDH Sideshow Sunday, September 20th: St. Ro King Balena Canto Wet Betty Lilith Lobotomy Clown & Sideshow by Bubblegum the Bunny & Shimbo of CDH Sideshow An array of raffle prizes will also be available, with 100% of proceeds going to anti-violence organizations.
Details
- Presented by: Opera on Tap Philadelphia
- Genres: Cabaret & Variety, Clown, Immersive, Music, Opera, Theater
- Venue: Franky Bradley's – 1320 Chancellor Street
- Run time: 90 mins
- Tickets: General Admission $25
- Advisory: ages 21+ Only Violent Content Audience Interaction CW: Partner Violence and Abuse, Murder, Mental illness
- Festival tags: LGBT+ Artist
Part of the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival (September 8-27, 2026). Full listing and tickets: phillyfringe.org
