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Indigenous Artist Creates Sound Installation At Pennsbury Manor, April 15
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023

This April, a year-long, immersive art and sound installation by Indigenous artist Nathan Young is coming to Pennsbury Manor (a reconstruction of William Penn's home) on the Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

River Beer Garden To Grand Open At Race Street Pier For Ghost Ship Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2019

FCM Hospitality, the creators of Philadelphia's Parks on Tap series, is partnering with Delaware River Waterfront Corporation to bring a new beer garden to Race Street Pier during DRWC's Ghost Ship Philadelphia installation. River Beer Garden at Race Street Pier will feature beer selections from exclusive beer partner Mainstay Independent Brewing Company, along with delicious fall-themed food options that include Lost Bread Co.'s famous pretzel shortbread cookies. The festive outdoor space will also feature lighting, comfortable chairs, hammocks and seating for 100+ people. River Beer Garden at Race Street Pier will grand open this Friday, October 4 and remain open through Sunday, November 3, 2019. '

Facility Theatre Announces Casting for David Lang's THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL PASSION
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2018

Facility Theatre is proud to announce casting for David Lang's 2008 Pulitzer Award winning 'The Little Match Girl Passion' to be directed by dado as part of winning the prestigious 2017 Edes Award. The cast will include Emmy Bean, Erin Carney, Sam Farmilant, Sarah Thompson, Ryan Strand, Alfredo Jimenez, Daniel Kazenel, and Zachery Angus with musical direction and sound design by Alex Monroe and John Corkill of beyond this point.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Vasthy Mompoint of 'Rocky'
by Adrienne Onofri - May 28, 2014

'Rocky' is Vasthy's 2nd show this season, after 'Soul Doctor', and her sixth Bway show where she's been in the original company.

Meet the Broadway Class of 2013- Summer Edition!
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 22, 2013

With several new shows having opened on Broadway in the past couple of months, and a constant need for replacements, there has been a solid group of performers making their Broadway debuts this Summer. Meet all of Broadway's newest stars below!

Photo Coverage: SOUL DOCTOR Cast Celebrates Opening Night!
by Linda Lenzi - Aug 16, 2013

Soul Doctor, about the life and music of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach and his unlikely friendship with Nina Simone, officially opened last night, August 15. Soul Doctor has music by Shlomo Carlebach, orchestrated and arranged for Broadway by Steve Margoshes (Smokey Joe's Cafe, The Who's Tommy), book and direction by Daniel S. Wise, and lyrics by David Schechter. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the after party at the Liberty Theatre below!

SOUL DOCTOR: JOURNEY OF A ROCK-STAR RABBI Opens Tonight at Circle in the Square Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2013

The new Broadway musical Soul Doctor, about the life and music of Shlomo Carlebach and his unlikely friendship with Nina Simone, opens tonight, Thursday, August 15 at 6:30pm, at Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway, entrance on 50th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue).

TV EXCLUSIVE: Chatting with the Cast of SOUL DOCTOR - Mahler, Iman, Anderson and More; Plus Performance Preview!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 8, 2013

The company of SOUL DOCTOR just met the press. Click below for performance highlights and interviews with director Daniel S. Wise, choreographer Benoit-Swan Pouffer, co-lyricist David Schechter, and cast members Zarah Mahler, Amber Iman and Eric Anderson!

Former Cedar Lake Artistic Director Benoit-Swan Pouffer to Choreograph Broadway's SOUL DOCTOR
by Robert Diamond - Jun 18, 2013

Producers of the upcoming Broadway musical Soul Doctor, about the life and music of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach and his unlikely friendship with Nina Simone, announced today that Benoit-Swan Pouffer, the acclaimed former artistic director of Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, will be the show's choreographer. The producers are also pleased to announce full casting and the slated performance schedule.

SOUL DOCTOR Musical Begins Performances Tonight, 7/30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2012

SOUL DOCTOR, the Schlomo Carleback musical, begins performances tonight, July 30th, for three weeks only, and run thru August 19th.