Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin’s Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; Back to the Future) and an original score by acclaimed New Zealand composer Rosie Langabeer. Set against iconic Philly landmarks, the story follows two high school prodigies racing to protect Franklin’s hidden technology from an evil historian, offering a fast-paced, immersive experience for fans of Goonies, Harry Potter, The Da Vinci Code, and National Treasure.

During the War of Independence, the British feared that Ben Franklin could control the weather. Franklin’s Key asks: What if that were true? The show combines object transformation, stage illusions, and larger-than-life characters into a pulse-pounding, brainy adventure. Philadelphia becomes a tapestry of puzzles to be unlocked by adventurous and curious theatergoers.

The show runs from June 3rd to June 29th, 2025 for the following times: Wednesday- Sunday at 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., June 3 and June 10 at 7 p.m. This is NOT an all-day event.