By Rick Cummins and John Scoullar
Adapted from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Directed by Yury Urnov
November 17 – December 6, 2026
“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic children’s novel comes to life for audiences of all ages on stage this holiday season. Taysha Marie Canales plays The Little Prince, who recounts his whimsical adventures of love and friendship from a faraway planet. This production will ignite your inner child and spark magic in all of us in the unexpected and magical staging that the Wilma is known for.
All Ages (recommended for ages 7-107)
Family Day Matinees
50% OFF kids’ tickets with purchase of an Adult to all 12p & 2p shows
Sponsored by PNC Arts Alive
Stage for Students (Who it’s for: Title I school groups, including all School District of Philadelphia schools)
$8 student tickets for Title I schools
Generously underwritten by Mari & Peter Shaw
All groups of 10 or more enjoy discounted rates of $30 per ticket for weekday performances (Tuesday-Thursday) and $40 per ticket for weekend performances (Friday-Sunday).
For all inquiries and questions, please email groupsales@wilmatheater.org. Details about student group tickets and dates are here.
What does The Little Prince mean to you? Tell us your favorite quote, memory, or connection to the story, we’d love to share it with our audiences.
What to send & how?
Metro Philadelphia: Wilma Theater brings ‘The Little Prince’ to life in all-ages production
Previews: Nov 17 & 18 7pm
Opening: Nov 20 at 7pm
Talkback: Nov 22 at 4pm
Cafe Chat: Nov 24 at 7pm
Open Mic: Nov 23 at 7pm
Relaxed Performance: Nov 25 at 2pm
Black Affinity Night: Nov 27 at 7pm
Open Caption: Nov 28 at 7pm & 29 at 12pm & 4pm
Audio Description: Nov 29 at 4pm
Pay What You Wilma: Nov 17 & Nov 27
Honorary Producers
Joan & William Goldstein
Gayle & David Smith
Family Day Matinees
Sponsored by PNC Arts Alive
Stage for Students
Underwritten by Mari & Peter Shaw
