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The Unexpected 3rd
A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive.
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DateOct 13 - Nov 1, 2026
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VenueThe Arthur Laurents Theater
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Doors Open1 hour before curtain
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Ticket Prices$10+
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On SaleOn Sale Now
"A gift of laughter, renewed hope, and an appreciation for the art of aging well."
-The Philadelphia Inquirer
Kathryn Grody has done it all: She’s an actress, a mom, a wife, and an accidental internet sensation at the age of 79. You’d think she would have this whole “life” thing figured out. But even as she enters her third act, she keeps getting surprised by what life has in store for her.
The Unexpected 3rd is a funny and uplifting play complete with real stories and revelations. Take a journey through Kathryn’s 79 astonishing years and leave the theater eager for all the years each of us has left to come.
Feel good about life again.
Written by and Starring Kathryn Grody
Directed by Timothy Near
- Tuesday, Oct 13 7:30 PM Buy Tickets
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Group Information
Buy at least two months in advance, get 20% off!
Buy all four shows in the mainstage season (not including GSP Selects), get 50% off!
Review Excerpts
The following are reviews from the run of The Unexpected 3rd at People's Light in 2025:
"A gift of a play" -The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Grody captivates the audience... [She] uses physical comedy, dancing, and singing, along with whimsical pushups throughout the play that ignores any usual structure" -Vista.today
"An unsentimental, smart stream of consciousness... that's never smarmy" -Broad Street Review
"Deeply personal and humorous" -Broadwayworld
Runtime
90 minutes with no intermission
Post-Show Talkbacks
Continue the conversation with Kathryn after the show on 10/13, 10/14, 10/15, and 10/25! Stay in your seats once the curtain falls and satisfy your curiosity by asking questions and engaging in deeper discourse about The Unexpected 3rd.
Special Performances
Downloadable Program