Benjamin Franklin News

David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly POPS

by A.A. Cristi — February 12, 2020

The Philly POPS announced today the appointment of David Charles Abell as Music Director and Principal Conductor.

NATIONAL TREASURE 3 is in the Works at Disney

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 17, 2020

Variety reports that a third 'National Treasure' movie is in the works from Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer.

A.R.T. Will Host 1776 Salon Series with Acclaimed Harvard Scholars

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 15, 2020

In conjunction with its upcoming revival of 1776 directed by Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus, American Repertory Theater (A.

The Spring Lake Theatre Co. Presents An All-female Cast For 1776

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 10, 2020

The Spring Lake Theatre Company will present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 the Musical - with a twist!

Center Theatre Group Continues Free Library Play Reading Series In 2020

by A.A. Cristi — January 3, 2020

Center Theatre Group will continue its free library play reading series with the readings of six plays on select dates from January to June 2020.

Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Richard Easton

by Walter McBride — December 26, 2019

Take a look back on Richard Easton's life and career with a collection of vintage photos from our archives.

Tony Winning Broadway Veteran Richard Easton Has Died at Age 86

by Stephi Wild — December 12, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway veteran the Tony Award winner Richard Easton has died.

Plays Selected For Eighth Annual Student Festival

by Marianka Swain — November 28, 2019

Plays Selected for Student Ten-Minute Playwriting Festival

DC Classic Production of THE NUTCRACKER Returns This Holiday Season

by A.A. Cristi — November 7, 2019

The Washington Ballet's beloved production of The Nutcracker returns to THEARC Theater November 23-24 and at the historic Warner Theatre November 30-December 29, 2019.

EduHam Program Comes to Philadelphia Today

by Stephi Wild — November 7, 2019

The innovative educational program that debuted at HAMILTON on Broadway will continue in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 7 when over 1,700 students and teachers from 39 high schools attend the matinee performance of the musical at the Forrest Theatre.

Video Roundup: The 2020 Presidential Candidates as Tony-Winning Best Musicals

by Linnae Medeiros — October 29, 2019

The 2020 presidential candidates just got a little more musical! With the presidential campaigns officially underway, Twitter user @absobyrne took to social media to compare the current candidates to some of Broadway's Tony-winning Best Musicals.

Mark Morris Will Be Honored By The New York Landmarks Conservancy At 2019 Living Landmarks Celebration

by Stephi Wild — October 22, 2019

On November 6, 2019, The New York Landmarks Conservancy will host its 26th Living Landmarks Celebration at The Plaza.

Luis Figueroa Joins All-Star Lineup Of A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas

by Julie Musbach — October 18, 2019

The Philly POPS announced today that Latin pop star Luis Figueroa will join its all-star show, A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas at The Met Philadelphia.

BWW Review: Elizabeth Caballero's Captivating Performance Highlights Nashville Opera's MADAME BUTTERFLY

by Jeffrey Ellis — October 12, 2019

Elizabeth Caballero's captivating performance as the tragic romantic heroine Cio Cio San, the titular lead of Puccini's classic opera Madame Butterfly, is so breathtakingly, so exquisitely heartbreaking that she alone is enough to make the 2019-20 season opening production from Nashville Opera a tri