"...you should get your tickets to The 40-Year-Old Ballerino now." — Broad Street Review

At 40 years old, Chris Davis seizes on ballet class as a way to replace all other addictions — drugs, alcohol, Modern Family, and the toxic tropes of 90s John Cusack movies. With only a barre for support, Fringe favorite Chris Davis mixes dance and storytelling in a 50-minute comedy that shows you change is always possible, no matter what your age.

"the kind of innovative spirit that the Fringe was originally created to showcase." — The List ★★★★

"a strikingly original writer & performer." — The Scotsman

After The 40-Year-Ballerino sold out its 2024 run at the Philly Fringe, Studio 34 hosted an encore performance last October. Afterwards, Chris proposed that we do it again for Philly Theatre Week.

*Come early on April 5th for the opening reception of Alien of Extraordinary Abilities, our new art exhibit of comics, posters, and tapestries by Tracy Chawan. The recpetion is free, and runs from 4:30–7:00 PM.

Philly Theatre Week is a celebration of the artists, organizations, and audiences that make Philadelphia one of the most vibrant theatre cities in the nation. Organized by Theatre Philadelphia, 2025's Philly Theatre Week features 50 different shows at venues all over the Philadelphia area from April 3–13. Studio 34 is hosting five of these shows—See them all on our events page.

Accessibility

General information