Bruce Graham News

Back by popular demand, Philadelphia Theatre Company will present Chicago's legendary comedy theatre THE SECOND CITY from July 13 - 25 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

Please be aware that our opening night performance of ANY GIVEN MONDAY, scheduled for tonight, 2/10, at Plays and Players Theatre, has been canceled.

'The Fan' makes a second visit to Ambler in February, as Act II Playhouse favorite Tom McCarthy stars in a return engagement of Bruce Graham's popular sports play The Philly Fan. The show, which sold out for 14 performances last February, comes to the Act II stage Feb. 9-21, 2010.

Theatre Exile is proud to announce the world premiere of Any Given Monday by Bruce Graham, the 'dean of Philadelphia dramatists' (Philadelphia Inquirer).

Important new works for the stage are regularly being produced all across Greater Philadelphia in significant numbers! Currently, at the Walnut Street Theatre, two new plays can be seen - one a timeless look at the corrupt politician (The Prince by Bill Van Horn and Armen Pandola), and the other about the seeds of change that brought our national politics to where it is today (The Eclectic Society by Eric Conger).

The South Camden Theatre Company, a nonprofit professional theatre organization located in Camden, New Jersey continues its fifth season with a three week production of Bruce Graham's "Belmont Avenue Social Club" opening Friday February 12 at 8pm. Mr. Graham will also visit South Camden Theatre Company for a special meet and greet session following the opening night performance on Friday, February 12.

The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age on January 22 - February 14.

Circle Theatre, a professional regional theatre in Sundance Square, is proud to announce its 'play list' for 2010. Circle plans to premiere five main stage productions, with previews for the opening show beginning February 11th.

'The Fan' makes a second visit to Ambler in February, as Act II Playhouse favorite Tom McCarthy stars in a return engagement of Bruce Graham's popular sports play The Philly Fan. The show, which sold out for 14 performances last February, comes to the Act II stage Feb. 9-21, 2010.

The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age on January 22 - February 14.

Act II Playhouse presents the first of two special event shows during its subscription season break in January, when Barrymore Award winner Tony Braithwaite premieres his newest one-man show, First Impressions: Tony's Historical and Hysterical Take on the Presidents.

Theatre Exile is proud to announce the world premiere of Any Given Monday by Bruce Graham, the 'dean of Philadelphia dramatists' (Philadelphia Inquirer).

The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age on January 22 - February 14.

Act II Playhouse presents the first of two special event shows during its subscription season break in January, when Barrymore Award winner Tony Braithwaite premieres his newest one-man show, First Impressions: Tony's Historical and Hysterical Take on the Presidents.

For one festive night only, Sunday, December 13 at 9:30pm, Broadway will come to Urban Stages to ring in the season with special arrangements of your favorite holiday tunes. The starry lineup of performers lending their talents to benefit Urban Stages' Outreach Program include Adam Chanler-Berat (Next to Normal), Jenn Colella (High Fidelity), Lilli Cooper (Spring Awakening), Jerry Dixon (Once on this Island), Matt Doyle (Bye Bye Birdie), Emma Hunton (Spring Awakening), Morgan Karr (Spring Awakening), Kacie Sheik (Hair) and Tony Winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal).

Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that two-time Tony Award-nominee and film actress Kathleen Turner will star in the world premiere of Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel.  Directed by award-winning director David Esbjornson, this one-woman play based on the writings of the late political journalist Molly Ivins will take the slot previously slated for Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck. 'Red Hot Patriot' runs March 19 - April 18, 2010.

Daniel Zaitchik & The Blue Bottle Collection will present a series of concerts for their newest venture, SUMMER OF THE SODA FOUNTAIN GIRLS, at Urban Stages on December 11th and 12th. The band will perform the concerts in advance of recording the CD, expected early next year. The concept is brought to life on stage with video art projections by Alex Koch and direction by Erika Christensen.

Daniel Zaitchik & The Blue Bottle Collection will present a series of concerts for their newest venture, SUMMER OF THE SODA FOUNTAIN GIRLS, at Urban Stages on December 11th and 12th. The band will perform the concerts in advance of recording the CD, expected early next year. The concept is brought to life on stage with video art projections by Alex Koch and direction by Erika Christensen.

The romance of Florence comes to life on stage as Philadelphia Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 season with the hit Broadway musical The Light in the Piazza with book by Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel on November 13 - December 6. Directed by Joe Calarco, the ensemble cast features Whitney Bashor, Sherri Edelen, Joe Guzman, Ken Krugman, Kyra Miller, Fran Prisco, Matthew Scott, and Maureen Torsney-Weir.

Daniel Zaitchik & The Blue Bottle Collection will present a series of concerts for their newest venture, SUMMER OF THE SODA FOUNTAIN GIRLS, at Urban Stages on December 11th and 12th. The band will perform the concerts in advance of recording the CD, expected early next year. The concept is brought to life on stage with video art projections by Alex Koch and direction by Erika Christensen.