GIRL DOLLS: The American Musical

Name: GIRL DOLLS: The American Musical
Start: 2026-05-10T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-10T15:15:00-04:00
Location: FringeArts

Schedule

Sun May 10 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:15 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

FringeArts | Philadelphia, PA

Join doll enthusiasts and certified 90s kids Jackie Soro and Pax Ressler as they rifle through their confidential childhood toy chests in GIRL DOLLS: The American Musical!
Presented in collaboration with The Bearded Ladies Cabaret and FringeArts, GIRL DOLLS is part tea party, part identity crisis—a deep dive into our country’s favorite doll franchise in search of the stories that got left out of the dollhouse. Through original songs, nostalgic PowerPoints, and serious research™ disguised as musical comedy, Jackie, Pax, and an all-star band rip open the seams of American girlhood to ask: What does your favorite doll reveal about your childhood trauma? Is Samantha Parkington a sleeper agent for the American Project? And most importantly: When everything else about America feels awful, why can’t we let go of their tiny doll hands? Bring your doll, and come ready to laugh, cry, and cringe our collective way down memory lane!
Disclaimer: This project is in no way affiliated with Mattel or the American Girl brand. We pinky-promise that it’s all totally legal!
Running May 9-17, 2026
at FringeArts, 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Run Time: 75 minutes, no intermission.
This performance is recommended for audiences ages 12 and up. This performance contains haze, flashing lights, and loud sound effects.
Tickets: $15-50, ACCESS Tix Available
As queer kids in the 90s, we learned American history through a doll company (and a world) that did not come with content transparency statements. For a 2026 experience, please visit FringeArts.com to find more detailed information about subjects we touch on in the show: https://fringearts.com/event/girl-dolls-the-american-musical/