BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: AMERICAN GIGOLO... Dad's Garage Uncovers X-Rated Truths About Famed Statesman
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2018 Let's face it: "Hamilton" tickets are way too expensive. As heartbreaking as it is, we just don't have that type of extra cash lying about. So Dad's Garage theatre is taking history into our own hands, and bringing to the stage tales of Benjamin Franklin, the amazing, underrated, X-rated, founding f... 
Mural Arts Philadelphia Creates Philadelphia's First Augmented Reality Mural
by A.A. Cristi - September 13, 2018 After the culmination of a year-long partnership, Mural Arts Philadelphia has brought to life Philadelphia's first augmented reality mural. Dreams, Diaspora, and Destiny, created by artists Joshua Mays and King Britt, is the first partnership of its kind, connecting public and private high school yo... 
BWW Review: 1776 at Alhambra Theatre And Dining
by Jordan Higginbotham - November 05, 2018 1776 has declared its position at The Alhambra Theatre and Dining. The Tony nominated show tells the story of the drafting of the Declaration of Independence between May and July of 1776. Anyone who has taken a history class will recognize the iconic characters, such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin...
DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to the Hatbox
by Stephi Wild - November 18, 2018 The Hatbox Theatre presents Dickens' A Christmas Carol for three weekends from November 29 through December 16. Shows are Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, Thursday and Saturday shows at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. Tickets are $17, $14 for members, seniors, and students, and $12 for senior members. ... 
Marinas Menu: Discover History with MADEIRA WINES
by Marina Kennedy - July 19, 2017 Madeira Wine shares the name of Madeira, a small island in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal.The slopes of the island have become the site of vineyards producing high quality grapes that yield exceptional wines.... 
Pulitzer Prizewinner Anne Applebaum to Headline Foreign Policy...
by Robert Diamond - November 01, 2018 ... 
Kimmel Center Calls for Public Input in Renovation of Merriam Theater
by Julie Musbach - August 12, 2017 The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts today announced a comprehensive community engagement process intended to solicit innovative ideas for the renovation of the historic Merriam Theater, located in the heart of the Kimmel Center campus on the Avenue of the Arts in Center City....
The Moonlight Amphitheatre Presents 1776 IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2018 A cast of leading regional musical theatre artists from throughout Southern California will join a live orchestra on the stage of the Moonlight Amphitheatre for one-night-only on Sat., July 7 at 8:00 p.m. for a concert version of Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone's iconic Broadway musical 1776. Moonli... 
BWW Review: MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Lyric Opera Of Kansas City
by Alan Portner - November 04, 2018 Lyric Opera's 'Madama Butterfly' as performed on the stage of the Muriel Kauffman Theater is extraordinary. Puccini's music remains transcendent even after one hundred fourteen years....
Jimmy Kieffer Sets Sail at NYMF In BACKBEARD: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2017 Inspired by the popular children's books by Matthew McElligott and following its world premiere at the Theatre Institute at Sage College, Backbeard: The Musical will make its New York premiere as part of the New York Musical Festival. ...
Philly POPS and University Of The Arts Partner To Create Regional High School All-Star Jazz Band Program
by Julie Musbach - January 30, 2019 The Philly POPS and the University of the Arts announced today a joint partnership to create The Philly POPS/UARTS High School All-Star Big Band. This band will be comprised of students selected for their demonstrated excellence in jazz performance. Applications are now being accepted and select stu... 
Devin Ilaw, Dorcas Leung, and Charlotte Maltby to Helm 54 SINGS 1776
by Julie Musbach - June 11, 2018 FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Devin Ilaw, Dorcas Leung, and Charlotte Maltby in 54 Sings 1776 on July 3 and July 4, 2018. The Fourth of July meets Broadway in the fifth annual concert staging of the beloved musical, 1776, at Feinstein's/54 Below. Showcase your patriotism wit... 
Photo Flash: The Studio Theatre Presents IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2019 In January, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (806 San Marino Drive, The Villages, FL) will open the third production of its third season with the musical It Shoulda Been You; Music by Barbara Anselmi, and Book & Lyrics by Brian Hargrove.... 
BWW Review: Benjamin Franklin Travels Through the Modern World in MONEY TALKS: THE MUSICAL
by Melanie Votaw - July 24, 2017 While the new musical MONEY TALKS isn't of Broadway caliber, there's a lot to like about both the book by Tony-nominated Peter Kellogg (ANNA KARENINA) and the score by Kellogg and David Friedman.... 
OH Maestro Eiki Isomura - Flipping the Lens on MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by Guest Author: Eiki Isomura - May 02, 2019 Is a realistic portrayal of Japanese people and culture even possible in BUTTERFLY, given that its source material was conceived entirely through a western lens? Can that lens be flipped somehow?... 
Walter Isaacson discusses Leonardo da Vinci on Dec. 18 at National Press Club Headliners Breakfast
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2017 ... 
Snowlion Rep Receives Grants For Production Of New Musical MESMERIZED
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2019 Snowlion Rep, a nonprofit professional theater company in Portland, announces receipt of two grants funding production of the new musical Mesmerized which will perform May 3 - 12 at Portland Ballet Studio Theater in Portland.... 
Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica Announces 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017 Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica announces an exciting new season presenting the best choral music from around the world in one of Philadelphia's most awe inspiring venues, the soaring Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City Phil... 
1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 28, 2019 It's time to head to Philadelphia because Keith Hines is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, June 29th, at the Muny's production of 1776! Be sure to tune in all throughout the day to get a look behind-the-scenes of the historical musical! You're definitely gonna want to vote yes fo... 
The Philly POPS Announces Three Performances During Wawa Welcome America Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 05, 2019 The Philly POPS announced today three performances during the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, including POPS on Independence with Disney Princess Susan Egan and POPS on the Parkway with Academy and GRAMMY award-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson.... 
Annenberg Center Live Presents Jordi Savall And The Routes Of Slavery
by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2018 Grammy Award-winning early music interpreter Jordi Savall makes his Philadelphia debut with the acclaimed program, The Routes of Slavery, November 1 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at AnnenbergCenter.org or 215.898.3900.... 
Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of COLIN QUINN: RED STATE BLUE STATE at The Minetta Lane Theatre?
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2019 Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State, a new comedy written by and starring Colin Quinn, is playing The Minetta Lane Theatre.... 
Cast Announced for FRANKLINLAND World Premiere at Jackalope Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2018 Jackalope will continue its 10th season with the world premiere of Franklinland, written by Lloyd Suh, directed by Chika Ike, with the full cast announced below.... 
James Barbour & More Will Lead McCoy Rigby's 1776 At La Mirada
by Alan Henry - December 17, 2018 LaMirada and McCoy Rigby Entertainment will present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 THE MUSICAL, with musical direction by Jeff Rizzo and directed & staged by Glenn Casale. 1776 THE MUSICAL will begin previews on Friday, January 11, 2019 (with a press opening on Saturday, January 12 at 8pm)... |
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