Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin’s Key

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.  During the War of Independence, the British feared that Benjamin Franklin could control the weather. But what if that were true?  Set amid iconic Philly landmarks, Franklin’s Key follows two high school prodigies racing to protect Franklin’s hidden technology from shadowy forces. 

This visually stunning production transforms Philadelphia into a tapestry of puzzles to be unlocked by adventurous theatergoers of all ages.  Franklin’s Key blends the city’s rich history with larger-than-life characters, sharply choreographed object transformation, and breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Back to the Future: The Musical) to create a pulse-pounding, brainy delight perfect for fans of Stranger Things, National Treasure, and similar.