Jeff Coon News

This summer, Eagle Theatre officially launched Eagle Theatre Conservatory, an educational program designed to provide theatre intensives for children and adults throughout the calendar year, instructed by elite industry professionals.

Get ready to kick off your Monday nights with the sounds of some of Philadelphia's most popular musical theater stars, accompanied by a 17-piece big band orchestra. Philly's favorite triple talent Jeff Coon is bringing his Summer Club to Manayunk's Venice Island Performing Arts Center for two swinging shows this November 7 and December 5.

Arden Theatre Company presents A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD with music by Robert Reale and book and lyrics by Willie Reale. Whit MacLaughlin directs. Based on the beloved Frog and Toad children's stories written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD is the first of two Children's Theatre offerings during the 2016/17 Season. It runs from November 23, 2016 - January 29, 2017, on the Arden's F. Otto Haas stage at 40 N. 2nd Street in Philadelphia.

This summer, Eagle Theatre officially launched Eagle Theatre Conservatory, an educational program designed to provide theatre intensives for children and adults throughout the calendar year, instructed by elite industry professionals.

Academy Award-, Golden Globe-, Emmy- and Tony-winning actor Geoffrey Rush ("The Kings Speech," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Shine") has been cast in National Geographic Channel's upcoming global anthology series GENIUS

Arden Theatre Company announces their 2016/2017 Season, and continues their mission to present great stories by great storytellers.

Arden Theatre Company announces the Inaugural Season of the Arden Cabaret Series. Four cabaret shows for a total of 13 performances are planned. All performances take place at the Arden's Hamilton Family Arts Center at 62 N. 2nd Street in Old City, Philadelphia.

Arden Theatre Company announces the Inaugural Season of the Arden Cabaret Series. Four cabaret shows for a total of 13 performances are planned. All performances take place at the Arden's Hamilton Family Arts Center at 62 N. 2nd Street in Old City, Philadelphia.

No Attytude Productions announces the World Premiere of THE THREE MARIES by composer and lyricist Michael Ogborn. It runs December 15, 2015 - January 10, 2016, on the Mainstage at the Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Peter Rios directs.

Fundraising for ALS definitely has a cool factor, as in ice cubes. Last summer the viral Bucket Challenge raised incredible awareness and funds for ALS, a degenerative neurological disease that leads to progressive weakness. This summer in suburban Philadelphia, ALS Hope Foundation is channeling cool with capital letters, as in swinging sounds backed by a big band. Join them tonight, July 23 at the Media Theatre for Swingin' Concert For Hope. White dinner jackets and black bow ties are welcomed!

Fundraising for ALS definitely has a cool factor, as in ice cubes. Last summer the viral Bucket Challenge raised incredible awareness and funds for ALS, a degenerative neurological disease that leads to progressive weakness. This summer in suburban Philadelphia, ALS Hope Foundation is channeling cool with capital letters, as in swinging sounds backed by a big band. Join them on Thursday, July 23 at the Media Theatre for Swingin' Concert For Hope. White dinner jackets and black bow ties are welcomed!

Arden Theatre Company hosts its Master Storyteller Award ceremony and concert tonight, June 1, 2015. The award will be bestowed upon Composer and Lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who will accept the award at a ticketed ceremony and concert, which is a fundraising benefit for the Arden's extensive educational and outreach programs. Composer and Lyricist Jason Robert Brown will present Mr. Sondheim with the award.

Whether you are looking for a night on the town in the city of 'brotherly love' or crossing the bridge to New "Joisey", there's something for all ages.

Arden Theatre Company announces a final list of performers for the Master Storyteller Award ceremony and concert on Monday, June 1, 2015. The award will be bestowed upon Composer and Lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who will accept the award at a ticketed ceremony and concert, which is a fundraising benefit for the Arden's extensive educational and outreach programs. Composer and Lyricist Jason Robert Brown will present Mr. Sondheim with the award.

In itself, there is no plausible reason why this story line should warrant a Broadway musical. However, at the hands of the multi- talented Terrence McNally (book); Marc Shaiman (music); Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (lyrics) well, this venture does indeed “Fly, Fly Away.”

Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 Philadelphia winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

South Jersey native Jeff Coon returns home to star as FBI Agent Carl Hanratty in the Eagle Theatre's upcoming Professional Regional Area Premiere of Catch Me If You Can, opening January 23. Mr. Coon is a Barrymore Award Winning actor and has appeared at The Walnut Street Theatre, Arden Theatre and Philadelphia Theatre Company. He is also the Co-creator/Producer of 'The Summer Club,' a night club show featuring standards and a 17-piece Big Band.

It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!

It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!