Upper Darby Performing Arts Center

Located just outside of Philadelphia, the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center (UDPAC) has been delighting audiences with affordable live theater for nearly 40 years. Each summer, UDPAC invites local students and young theater professionals to participate in Summer Stage, performing seven professional-quality shows in six weeks.  This program has become the gold-standard for youth theater programs, with its mission to encourage young people to develop the magic of their talents, personality and energy, and to share that magic with our audiences through outstanding theatrical performances for the entire family.

Seven hundred and fifty students from around the Delaware Valley participate in Summer Stage programs and over 30,000 ticket-holders walk through our doors to enjoy their performances. Participants range in age from 11 to 28 and audience members travel from all areas of the Delaware Valley, from Chester, Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware Counties as well as Philadelphia and New Jersey for the sensational family-friendly performances.

The Shooting Stars are the flagship of Summer Stage program.  This dynamic show choir consists of talented and energetic stars that are auditioned to perform a variety of music and dance. In great demand, they perform everywhere from corporate events to nursing homes. They’ve also  performed at Longwood Gardens, The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, DC, and Disney World.

UDPAC seats 1,650 and is an exceptional performance facility ideally suited to musical, dance and theatrical productions. Its uniqueness is further accented by its diverse programs and an involvement by people of all ages that is a model for communities across the nation.  The UD Performing Arts Center is conveniently located close to the Main Line; Center City, Philadelphia; and the Blue Route in Drexel Hill – and the parking is free.

Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
601 N Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 622-1189
https://www.udpac.org/