A Delicate Balance, Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of suburban unease, anchors Walnut Street Theatre’s spring slate with 13 performances Feb. 28–Mar. 28, 2026. The searing portrait of upper-middle-class dread follows Agnes and Tobias as their fragile peace unravels when friends and family seek refuge in their pristine home.
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Philadelphia audiences last saw Albee’s masterwork locally more than a decade ago, making this revival—and its themes of loyalty, fear and social obligation—fresh fodder for post-show discussion. Director-led talkbacks will follow select matinees, adding context to the play’s razor-sharp dialogue and sudden bursts of absurdist humor.
Walnut Street’s intimate proscenium keeps the action mere feet from the audience, amplifying every brittle aside and uncomfortable silence. Given the show’s limited run and strong appeal to area theater groups, early reservations are recommended, especially for Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees.
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