Exclusive Pre Broadway Run of Jewtopia at the Kimmel Center's Perelman TheaterNovember 2, 2009After record-breaking off-Broadway, Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and Toronto runs, Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, the creators and stars of Jewtopia, finally make their Philadelphia debut with World of Jewtopia. The hilarious and irreverent duo performs at the Kimmel Center's Perelman Theater beginning Thursday, December 24 - 27 before heading back to Broadway in the fall 2010. Tickets for World of Jewtopia are now on sale.
Red, White and Tuna Opens the Sesason at Walnut Street's Studio 3October 26, 2009The Walnut Street Theatre's 2009-2010 Independence Studio on 3 season opens with Red, White and Tuna - the tale of a tiny Texas town celebrating a very crazy Fourth of July. Directed by Barrymore Award winner Madi Distefano and featuring the talents of Bill Van Horn and John Zak; Red, White and Tuna starts on November 24, opens on December 3 and closes on January 3.
Girls Night the Musical to Play PhiladelphiaOctober 26, 2009Direct from Off-Broadway in New York City, the smash hit stage musical, Girls Night: The Musical, written by Louise Roche and directed by Jack Randle, will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Kimmel Center's Innovation Studio beginning April 20 through May 23, 2010.
Free Tours of the Kimmel Center and Academy of Music Begin 10/14October 14, 2009With the recently completed renovation of the Academy of Music Ballroom, the Kimmel Center is now offering free tours of the 'Grand Old Lady of Locust Street.' Beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2009, experienced volunteers will lead groups on one-hour tours of the Academy of Music. Tours will be offered at 11:30am on select dates by reservation.
Philadelphia will be Guaranteed a White ChristmasOctober 8, 2009We might not be able to guarantee the real thing but Irving Berlin's White Christmas, a new stage adaptation of the beloved classic film is coming to the Academy of Music this holiday season. After its acclaimed 2008 Broadway engagement, performances begin here on Nov. 24 and run through Dec. 6.