Ken Burns's two-part, four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th Century's most consequential and compelling personalities.
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New Metaphysical Exhibit Explores Space And Light Through Art at Park Town Place
by Stephi Wild - February 11, 2025
Color bombs, totems, mobiles constructed of wire, sheet metal and fishing lines and 3-D organic sculptures with molds often made with recycled materials like styrofoam, plastic lids and tennis balls are just some of the unusual items that make up Folding Space....
The Music Hall Purchases The Historic Kearsarge House In Downtown Portsmouth
by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2025
The Music Hall has announced its acquisition of the historic Kearsarge House, a landmark property in downtown Portsmouth. This purchase reflects The Music Hall's enduring commitment to preserving local history while securing its ability to serve as a steward of cherished historical buildings....
Readings Of Famous Love Letters Will Be Performed at the Park Theatre On Valentine's Day Eve
by Stephi Wild - February 03, 2025
To get everyone in a romantic mood for Valentine's Day, The Park Theatre is presenting an evening of readings of some of the most notorious love letters ever written. Learn more here!...
The James Library & Center for the Arts to Present Spring Entertainment and Events Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 27, 2025
The James Library & Center for the Arts, Norwell’s historic community arts center and lending library, will present a winter season of music, art, and literary programming. Learn more and see how to attend upcoming events....
1776, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET & More Set for Walnut Street Theatre 2025/2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2025
Walnut Street Theatre, America’s Oldest Theatre and a National Historic Landmark, has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring Million Dollar Quarter, 1775, A Christmas Story, and more....
TADA! Youth Theater Now Streaming Original Musical THE HISTORY MYSTERY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2024
TADA! Youth Theater is presenting its most recent live production via online streaming. TADA!'s original musical production of The History Mystery is available now. Learn how to watch. ...
Michael Douglas & More to Appear on REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER
by Josh Sharpe - November 07, 2024
This week features a one-on-one interview with award-winning actor and producer Michael Douglas. This panel discussion includes John Heilemann, Puck’s chief political columnist, and Sarah Isgur, senior editor of The Dispatch....
World Premiere Of THE SUMMER LAND Begins At The Company Theatre In November
by A.A. Cristi - October 14, 2024
Discover the world premiere of THE SUMMER LAND at The Company Theatre from November 8-17....
Cast Set for 1776 at Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 25, 2024
Director Celeste Philippon has revealed the cast for Community Little Theatre's upcoming production of the musical '1776'. Kicking off CLT's 85th consecutive season, '1776' tells the story of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence. Learn how to purchase ti...
TADA! Youth Theater Presents Original Musical THE HISTORY MYSTERY
by A.A. Cristi - September 20, 2024
TADA! Youth Theater will present The History Mystery, an original musical time travel adventure, running October 19, 2024 through November 17, 2024....
MURDER IN THE WEST END: The Plays Of Agatha Christie And Her Disciples, Volume II Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 18, 2024
Amnon Kabatchnik's latest book, Murder in the West End: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples, Volume II, explores the works of Agatha Christie and her followers. ...
Sunrise Theatre Company to Present 1776 This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - September 08, 2024
Sunrise Theatre Company has announced performances of 1776 at Lynbrook High School on September 28th and 29th....
Review: 1776 at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - August 29, 2024
In this political year, it seems very appropriate that the new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical 1776, the background story of the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence....
Video: First Look at 1776 at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - August 28, 2024
Get a first look at 1776, winner of multiple Tony Awards including Best Musical, at Marriot Theatre. The production opens on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30pm and runs through October 13, 2024 at Marriott Theatre. ...
Cast Set For Ensemble Studio Theatre's FRANKLINLAND
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2024
Ensemble Studio Theatre will open its 56th Season with the New York premiere of FRANKLINLAND. Learn more about the full cast here!...
1776 Hits The Marriot Theatre Stage This Election Season
by A.A. Cristi - July 30, 2024
Experience the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 at the Marriott Theatre this election season. Follow the compelling story of America's founding fathers as they debate and sign the Declaration of Independence....
Interview: Chatting With Adam Heller, Star of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At The Muny
by James Lindhorst - July 15, 2024
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF premiered on Broadway on September 22, 1964. For the past 60-years it has been part of the fabric of the American musical theatre. This Friday evening, when FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opens at The Muny, the fiddler will be perched high upon a rooftop in Forest Park and play those fami...
Discover Lost Pieces of Philly History at Christ Church Neighborhood House 'Groundings: An Exhibit'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2024
Discover lost pieces of Philadelphia history at Christ Church Neighborhood House with the opening of 'Groundings: An Exhibit'. Learn more!...
New Book MURDER IN THE WEST END: THE PLAYS OF AGATHA CHRISTIE AND HER DISCIPLES Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 01, 2024
Amnon Kabatchnik's new book, 'Murder in the West End: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples,' explores the works of Agatha Christie and her followers. Now available in hardcover and trade paper....
Ensemble Studio Reveals Season With Comedies By Lloyd Suh and Michael Walek
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2024
Ensemble Studio Theatre has announced its season, which will include two new comedies by alumni of the theatre’s Youngblood Playwrights Program, commissioned and developed through the EST/Sloan Project. ...
Louisiana Theatre Students Protest Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation at State Capitol
by Joshua Wright - April 12, 2024
On March 27, a group of 13 students from New Orleans’ Benjamin Franklin High School gave a 45-minute performance on the steps of the Louisiana state capitol to protest several anti-LGBTQ+ bills being considered by the state legislature....
New MADAME BUTTERFLY Closes Opera Philadelphia Season
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2024
Experience a fresh take on the classic opera, MADAME BUTTERFLY, as it marks the end of the Opera Philadelphia season from April 26 to May 5. ...
MADAME BUTTERFLY Closes Opera Philadelphia's Season Next Month
by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2024
Opera Philadelphia's 2023-2024 Season will close this spring with a new production of Puccini's Madame Butterfly that illuminates and ultimately transcends harmful stereotypes, empowering the protagonist Cio Cio San with new choices for her future....
New InLiquid Art Exhibit At Park Towne Place Explores The Urban Landscape And The People Who Live There
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2024
hearth, frame, foundation is a new art exhibit at Park Towne Place Residences that explores the urban landscape and the people who live there. The exhibit features works by five Philadelphia artists who draw inspiration from the built environment. ...
Plays For New Audiences Reveals New Title, MESMERIZED A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery by Suzanne Maynard Miller
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2024
Plays for New Audiences (PNA), the script licensing division for the Tony Award-winning® Children’s Theatre Company has announced the availability of Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery by Suzanne Maynard Miller....
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