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Walnut’s Independence Studio Presents THE PRINCE, Previews 1/19/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 17, 2009


The Walnut Street Theatre's 2009-2010 Independence Studio on 3 season continues with the world premiere of THE PRINCE.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

Green Light Hosts Showcase Of HOMEWARD BOUND By Pandola 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2009


Green Light Productions proudly presents Homeward Bound, a new play written by Armen Pandola and directed by Shannon Fillion in an Equity Approved Showcase. Performances will take place Friday, April 10 through Saturday, April 25.

Walnut Street Celebrates Edwin Forrest Award At Landmark 200th B-day Gala 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2009


The Walnut Street Theatre announces that it will celebrate multiple honorees this year with the 2009 Edwin Forrest Award at its landmark 200th Birthday Gala. The gala will be held at the famed Crystal Tea Room in The Wannamaker Building on Juniper and Market Sts, Philadelphia, on Saturday, April 18th at 6:00pm.

Green Light Hosts Showcase Of HOMEWARD BOUND By Pandola 4/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2009


Green Light Productions proudly presents Homeward Bound, a new play written by Armen Pandola and directed by Shannon Fillion in an Equity Approved Showcase. Performances will take place Friday, April 10 through Saturday, April 25.

Walnut Street Celebrates Edwin Forrest Award At Landmark 200th B-day Gala 4/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 10, 2009


The Walnut Street Theatre announces that it will celebrate multiple honorees this year with the 2009 Edwin Forrest Award at its landmark 200th Birthday Gala. The gala will be held at the famed Crystal Tea Room in The Wannamaker Building on Juniper and Market Sts, Philadelphia, on Saturday, April 18th at 6:00pm.

HOMEWARD BOUND to Play Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios April 10 - 25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2009


Green Light Productions proudly presents Homeward Bound, a new play written by Armen Pandola and directed by Shannon Fillion. Performances will take place Friday, April 10 through Saturday, April 25. Official opening set for Monday, April 13 @ 7:00 PM.

HOMEWARD BOUND to Play Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios April 10 - 25
by Robert Diamond - Feb 17, 2009


Green Light Productions proudly presents Homeward Bound, a new play written by Armen Pandola and directed by Shannon Fillion. Performances will take place Friday, April 10 through Saturday, April 25. Official opening set for Monday, April 13 @ 7:00 PM.

Walnut Street Theater Celebrates Its 200th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2009


This year Walnut Street Theater celebrates its 200th birthday, and on February 3rd they will hold a big birthday bash. Boasting over 56,000 subscribers, The Walnut is not only the most popular theater company in Philadelphia, but also the most subscribed theatre company in the world. This season includes three magnificent and beloved musicals: get ready for DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, OLIVER! and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. The Walnut also offers two spellbinding plays: A world premiere production of Eric Conger's THE ECLECTIC SOCIETY and Noel Coward's classic comedy, FALLEN ANGELS. The New Year brings new theatre to the Walnut stage with the world premiere production of Eric Conger's THE ECLECTIC SOCIETY (January 19 - March 7). It's the 1960's, and in order to become the big man on campus, you've got to play the game. In this fraternal society, new recruits need testing and traditions need to be upheld. This new American play celebrates the spirit of youth and the mischief that follows.

Walnut Street Theater Celebrates Its 200th Birthday
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 16, 2009


This year Walnut Street Theater celebrates its 200th birthday, and on February 3rd they will hold a big birthday bash. Boasting over 56,000 subscribers, The Walnut is not only the most popular theater company in Philadelphia, but also the most subscribed theatre company in the world. This season includes three magnificent and beloved musicals: get ready for DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, OLIVER! and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. The Walnut also offers two spellbinding plays: A world premiere production of Eric Conger's THE ECLECTIC SOCIETY and Noel Coward's classic comedy, FALLEN ANGELS. The New Year brings new theatre to the Walnut stage with the world premiere production of Eric Conger's THE ECLECTIC SOCIETY (January 19 - March 7). It's the 1960's, and in order to become the big man on campus, you've got to play the game. In this fraternal society, new recruits need testing and traditions need to be upheld. This new American play celebrates the spirit of youth and the mischief that follows.

Luna Stage Presents Fall New Moon Play Reading Series; Brian Murray to Read
by Reynard Loki - Nov 3, 2008


Luna Stage presents its annual Fall New Moon Play Reading Series on November 15th and 16th 2008. Following the success of last year's festival format, the series will once again take place over one weekend, with two play readings on Nov. 15th - at 3PM and 8PM and two on Nov. 16th - at 3PM and 7:30PM.

Jones and Mitchell Take Part in Birthday Celebration for Shakespeare, April 17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2006


The Actors' Fund of America will celebrate Shakespeare's 442nd birthday at noon on Monday, April 17, with a birthday party and groundbreaking ceremony at The Lillian Booth Actors' Home, the New Jersey residence for retired entertainment professionals; James Earl Jones and Brian Stokes Mitchell will take part in the festivities

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