Frank Giordano

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Desert Theatricals
by Kay Kudukis - Apr 14, 2025

John Waters made films for queer people long before the word queer was embraced by the community. That he was good friends with Warhol makes complete sense to me. They were cut from the same jib. What makes Waters a far better filmmaker was his ability to give us a fun story steeped in pretty clear messages while Warhol’s films are more like abstract art.

Review: OKLAHOMA at Desert Theatricals
by Gilmore Rizzo - May 5, 2024

OKLAHOMA is beyond ‘OK’ at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater; A truly wonderful classic brought to life.

Review: DAMN YANKEES at Desert Theatricals
by Gilmore Rizzo - Apr 6, 2024

What did our critic think of DAMN YANKEES at Desert Theatricals?

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
by Kay Kudukis - Mar 21, 2023

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater?

Philly POPS to Shut Down Following 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022

The Philly POPS have announced that they will cease operations following the end of the 2022-23 season.

The Philly POPS Returns To Independence Mall On July 3 With POPS ON INDEPENDENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2022

The Philly POPS continues its 44-year Independence Week tradition with POPS on Independence at Independence Mall on July 3, 2022, at 7 p.m.

The Philly POPS and Comcast NBCUniversal Present MEMORIAL SALUTE Sixth Annual Free Public Memorial Day Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2022

The Philly POPS announced today that the 2022 kick-off of its popular Salute Series, Comcast NBCUniversal Memorial Salute, will take the stage on May 27, 2022 at 7 p.m at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Registration for military, veteran, police, firefighter, first responder, and frontline worker communities and their families will be available soon through affiliated bases and organizations. Free tickets are now available to the public.

The Philly POPS Announces New Performances for 2022�"2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2022

The Philly POPS has announced its 2022–2023 season, a dynamic lineup of seven exciting shows, including three new show premieres of POPS original programming.

The Philly POPS Rocks The Beatles' Final Album Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2022

The Philly POPS goes across the universe for a night celebrating The Beatles' final release in POPS Rocks: Let it Be March 11–13, 2022 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

The Philly POPS Is Ready With A Brand-New Beat�"DANCIN' IN THE STREETS: THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2021

The Philly POPS gets grooving with the sounds of Hitsville, USA in Dancin' in the Streets: The Music of Motown February 18–20, 2022 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

President of the Philly POPS Frank Giordano to Receive Prestigious Crystal Award
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 13, 2021

Frank Giordano, President of The Philly POPS, will receive the prestigious Crystal Award from the Union League of Philadelphia, November 16, 2021. The Crystal Award honors individuals for their service to the arts and culture in the Philadelphia community.

The Philly POPS to Present I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2021

The Philly POPS will kick off the holiday season with the eighth annual Comcast NBCUniversal I'll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders, December 3, 2021 at 8 p.m. at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

The Philly POPS Will Present A PHILLY POPS CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2021

Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell returns for his sixth Christmas with the POPS, along with Broadway stars Scarlett Strallen and Hugh Panaro, guest pianist Charlie Albright, organist Peter Richard Conte, three choirs and Santa Claus, for a night of joy, wonder and memories with over 300 performers onstage.

The Philly POPS Partners With Art-Reach To Make Performances Accessible For Low-Income and Disabled Patrons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2021

The Philly POPS has announced a partnership with Art-Reach to make POPS performances accessible through Art-Reach's ACCESS program. This partnership deepens the POPS connections with audiences of all walks of life, making the concert hall even more accessible to popular and live music fans throughout the region.

The Philly POPS Restructures With Elevation of Four Positions
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2021

In reflection of its sustained growth and diversification of programming, The Philly POPS President Frank Giordano announced today the appointment of four Vice Presidents.

The Philly POPS Raises A Glass With The Eighth Annual POPS Ball
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2021

The Philly POPS steps back to a magical time for the Eighth Annual POPS Ball, September 16, 2021 at the Hyatt at the Bellevue.

The Philly POPS Announces Special Fireworks Display And Opens Public Seating For Memorial Salute Performance
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2021

The Philly POPS announced today that Memorial Salute — Philadelphia's only concert in honor of Memorial Day — will take the stage at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts on May 29, 2021 at 7 p.m.

The Philly POPS Announces Dates for 2021�"2022 Lights Up! Showtime! Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2021

The Philly POPS announced today the dates for the 2021–2022 Lights Up! Showtime! season, a dynamic new lineup featuring eight exciting shows, with all-new programs and returning fan-favorite guest artists. 

The Philly POPS Returns to Live Performance with an Audience for 2021 Memorial Day Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2021

The Philly POPS announced today that Memorial Salute — Philadelphia’s only concert in honor of Memorial Day — will take the stage at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts on May 29, 2021 at 7 p.m.

The Philly POPS Announces Its 2021�"2022 Lights Up! Showtime! Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2021

The Philly POPS has announced a dynamic new lineup for the 2021–2022 season, featuring eight exciting shows, with all-new programs and returning fan-favorite guest artists.