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Photos: Meet the Cast of THE GOO at New Relic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

New Relic Theatre will present the world premiere of K. Rose Dallimore’s The Goo, running September 19–28, 2025, at The Chain Theatre (312 W 36th St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018). Tickets are on sale now. See photos of the cast below.

New Relic Theatre Announces Cast and Design Team for THE GOO by K. Rose Dallimore
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2025

NEW RELIC THEATRE has announced the cast and design team for their upcoming production of The Goo by K. Rose Dallimore (Kennedy Center Open Doors Festival, The Quickening Room, Bottlecap Press) and directed by Eliza Palter (LubDub Theatre Company, Union Hall, Theater J).

Sierra Boggess and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Sierra Boggess and more! See the full lineup here.

See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 

Arden Theatre Company Continues Season With August Wilson's RADIO GOLF, March 23- April 16
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2023

Arden Theatre Company is bringing audiences back into the world of August Wilson's ten-part series, The American Century Cycle. This time audiences will journey to Pittsburgh in the late 1990s for the final play of the cycle, August Wilson's Radio Golf. This bittersweet drama of assimilation and alienation in nineties America traces the forces of change on a neighborhood and its people caught between history and the twenty-first century. This is the fifth play in the cycle that the Arden has produced.  Kash Goins, who was an actor in the Arden's production of Two Trains Running, returns to direct. August Wilson's Radio Golf runs March 23-April 16.

CHOIR BOY Will Make its Philadelphia Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2022

Philadelphia Theatre Company kicks off 2022 with the Philadelphia Premiere of a TONY Award-winning play from an Academy Award winning writer. Audiences return to PTC for soaring gospel music and a story about singing in your own key as Tarell Alvin McCraney's Choir Boy takes the stage.

BWW Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Roars to Life at The Arden Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2022

After a long two-year wait, the Arden Theatre Company has finally brought the curtain up on its highly anticipated production of Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' Originally slated for March 2020, the Arden's 'Streetcar' officially opened last night to a packed, masked, and vaxxed house.

1812 Productions to Revive SET MODEL THEATRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2022

Conceived at the height of national quarantine, Set Model Theatre is a documentary series that pulls back the curtain on the creative processes of 15 Philadelphia theatre designers as they work in distanced collaboration on a fantasy production of Shakespeare's King Lear.

BWW Review: THE GARBOLOGIST at Philadelphia Theatre Company-A Must See
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 23, 2021

The Garbologist, a captivating and entertaining new play written by Lindsay Joelle opens the 2021-2022 Season by the Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC).  It will be onstage through December 5th.  Don’t miss this two-hander! 

Sanitation Workers Take Center Stage In World Premiere at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2021

Directed by Brooklyn-based Estefanía Fadul, The Garbologists stars Bensalem native Ngozi Anyanwu, making their Philadelphia region debut, joined by Philadelphia favorite Steven Rishard.

Philly Designers On Display At Set Model Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2021

1812 Productions will present a one-of-a-kind digital theatre experience, Set Model Theatre. Conceived at the height of national quarantine, Set Model Theatre is a documentary series that pulls back the curtain on the creative processes of 15 Philadelphia theatre designers as they work in distanced collaboration on a fantasy production of Shakespeare's King Lear.

Philly Designers on Display at Set Model Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2021

1812 Productions will present a one-of-a-kind digital theatre experience, Set Model Theatre. Conceived at the height of national quarantine, Set Model Theatre is a documentary series that pulls back the curtain on the creative processes of 15 Philadelphia theatre designers as they work in distanced collaboration on a fantasy production of Shakespeare's King Lear.

Chicago Children's Theatre to Premiere DIAMOND'S DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2021

A world premiere short puppet film about an African-American child in Chicago navigating the Covid-19 pandemic is the first new work to emerge from the Springboard Project, a new initiative launched in 2020 by Chicago Children’s Theatre to foster new works for young audiences by diverse local writers.

Playwrights' Center Announces 37th Annual PlayLabs Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2020

For the 37th annual presentation of PlayLabs Festival, the premier new play incubation program, the Playwrights' Center is meeting the changing needs of the moment. Public readings will be presented online and the festival roster has expanded to include four playwrights developing their work.

The Wilma Theater Presents Their First Ever Audio Drama, IS GOD IS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2020

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia  has announced their first ever full-length audio production, IS GOD IS, in collaboration with 2X2L Programme and Die Cast

Quintessence Theatre Group Announces Extension For RACHEL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2020

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, has a hit on its hands with the Philadelphia premiere of Angelina Weld Grimké's 1916 masterpiece, Rachel. This classic work will now close Saturday, February 29. All performances are at the Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, 19119.a?? To purchase tickets, visit www.QTGrep.orga??or call 215.987.4450.

Quintessence Theatre Group Kicks Off 2020 with Philadelphia Premiere of RACHEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, continues its 10th season of progressive classics with the Philadelphia premiere of Angelina Weld Grimké's 1916 masterpiece, Rachel. All performances, running January 29-February 16, are at the Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, 19119.a?? To purchase tickets, visit www.QTGrep.orga??or call 215.987.4450.

THE SNOW QUEEN Brings Seasonal Magic To Arden Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2019

Get ready to be transported on a magical journey through the four seasons! The Arden Theatre Company brings THE SNOW QUEEN to Philadelphia for the holiday season. This frozen tale perfect for all ages comes to the F. Otto Haas stage from November 27, 2019 to January 26, 2020. Reviewing press are invited to the 4PM show on December 7, or any show afterwards.

The 2019 Barrymore Awards Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2019

The 25th Annual Barrymore Awards were held in South Philly and awarded $92,000 in grants to artists and organizations.

Theatre Philadelphia Announces Nominees For The 2019 BARRYMORE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2019

Theatre Philadelphia, the non-profit organization that promotes and celebrates theatre across the Philadelphia region, has announced this year's nominees for the Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre.