Looking for a fun date night near Philly with a little spooky twist? My husband and I recently attended opening night of Stephen King's Misery at Hedgerow Theatre in Media, PA, and OMG - it was SO good!
Hedgerow Theatre is a historic, intimate theater celebrating 100 years, which made the experience even better. The stone walls and intimate theatre made me feel as if we were on stage!
If you're familiar with Stephen King's Misery, you already know things get a little crazy. 😂
Photo Credit: Mark Garvin
The story follows novelist Paul Sheldon, who finds himself in the care of his biggest fan, Annie Wilkes, after an accident. But what starts as a seemingly helpful situation quickly turns into something MUCH darker.
Bruce Graham plays Paul Sheldon and Emma Gibson plays Annie Wilkes, and they were both AMAZING! Directed by Catharine Slusar, the show kept me on the edge of my seat wondering how everything would unfold.
It was suspenseful, exciting and had some pretty shocking moments. And that ending?! OMG!
I wouldn't say it was overly scary, but it definitely had me anxious to see what happened next.
The show runs about 100 minutes with no intermission, so definitely make a bathroom stop before finding your seat!
Afterward, my husband and I grabbed dinner and spent some time talking about the play. I love date nights where we get to do something a little different from our usual routine.
If you're looking for a fun fall date night near Philadelphia, I'd definitely recommend catching Misery at Hedgerow Theatre. It's the perfect mix of suspense, great acting and a little spooky-season fun!
You can check out showtimes and tickets on Hedgerow Theatre's website.
We attended opening night of Misery at Hedgerow Theatre. All opinions are my own.
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