Review: A BETTER PLACE… WHERE EAGLES FLY MUSIC PREMIERE at Union League
by Marakay Rogers - Nov 10, 2023
The Union League of Philadelphia was the beautiful and historic setting for a presentation of the songs and music for the upcoming musical, A BETTER WORLD... WHERE EAGLES FLY on November 8. With producer Michael Durkin and composer John Anderson present to answer questions and discuss their hopes for the show, a packed house received the concert enthusiastically. The full production is scheduled to open in Philadelphia in 2024 with a national tour immediately following.
THE WIDOW'S VEIL Announced At Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2020
The groundbreaking reading series continues as Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents its next free 'screened' readings, live-streamed at no charge, with talkback to follow: THE WIDOW'S VEIL, Alice Rostetter, streaming at 8 PM Eastern at: www.metropolitanplayhouse.org.
Metropolitan Playhouse Presents Revival Of Augustin Daly's A MARRIAGE CONTRACT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2018
Obie Award winning Metropolitan Playhouse revives A Marriage Contract, Augustin Daly's uproarious and poignant commentary on marriage, family, and the contrast between county and city life. Staged by Artistic Director Alex Roe at Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th Street, New York City. This production marks, to our knowledge, the first time the play is being presented since 1892 premiere. It is worth noting that the script only exists in manuscript form and was never published.
Metropolitan Playhouse Revives Augustin Daly's A MARRIAGE CONTRACT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2018
Obie Award winning Metropolitan Playhouse revives A Marriage Contract, Augustin Daly's 1892 uproarious and poignant commentary on marriage, family, and the contrast between county and city life. Staged by Artistic Director Alex Roe at Metropolitan Playhouse, 200 E. 4th Street, New York City, this marks, to our knowledge, the first time the play (originally titled A Test Case or Grass Versus Granite) is being presented since its premiere. In fact, it worth noting that the script only exists in manuscript form and was never published.
National Geographic's DIGGERS Team Discovers Steve Jobs' Apple Lisa Mouse in Time Capsule
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 20, 2013
A time capsule containing the mouse from Steve Jobs' first mass-marketed Lisa computer was uncovered today on the grounds of the Aspen Music Festival in Aspen, Colo. The finding was made by the National Geographic Channel's Diggers team for an episode of the series that will air early 2014. Buried in 1983 during the now-defunct International Design Conference in Aspen (IDCA), the tube was intended to be unearthed in 2000, but due to changes in the landscape, its exact location was unknown - until now.
The Renegade Company Announces GLASS: SHATTERED, Opening 6/5
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 29, 2013
The Renegade Company will present a new work titled Glass: Shattered. The piece is inspired by Tennessee Williams' American classic The Glass Menagerie and is written and directed by Renegade's Artistic Director Michael Durkin. Glass: Shattered runs from June 5th -22nd.
4th Annual SoLow Festival Set for June 20-30
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 24, 2013
With works that celebrate the solstice to performances inside a Chinese Restaurant, the 4th annual SoLow Festival is experimenting with the theme of "Loners and Rebels." SoLow Festival is an inexpensive artistic event dedicated to presenting new and experimental work in a collective manner. With over twenty performing artists June 20th to 30th, SoLow focuses on the artistic creation and growth of solo artists conceiving new work with low or no-cost risk. The productions will be presented at a variety of non-traditional venues throughout the city (and one in Cincinnati, OH). Audiences and artists are invited to experience the original, unique, and experimental of SoLow Festival with affordable Pay What You Can performances.
Luna Theater Kick Offs FUTURE FEST Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013
Luna Theater Company concludes its 11th season with its second annual world premiere play festival; FUTURE FEST, which is part of the the Philadelphia International Festival for the Arts (PIFA 2013). Running today, April 18-27, 2013 at the Skybox @ The Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. Philadelphia, PA.
Luna Theater to Kick Off FUTURE FEST, 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2013
Luna Theater Company concludes its 11th season with its second annual world premiere play festival; FUTURE FEST, which is part of the the Philadelphia International Festival for the Arts (PIFA 2013). Running April 18-27, 2013 at the Skybox @ The Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. Philadelphia, PA.
Photo Flash: First Look at Jared Delaney and More in Luna's SEVENTY SCENES OF HALLOWEEN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2012
Luna Theater Company announces that its 11th season will start with the revival of Jeffrey M. Jones' experimental classic 'Seventy Scenes of Halloween' now playing through November 3, 2012 at the Skybox @ The Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. Philadelphia, Penn. Tickets are priced from $15-$30 and can be purchased by visiting www.lunatheater.org or calling 215-704-0033. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.