Ensemble Arts and The Philadelphia Orchestra will host the 2026 Great Stages Gala, including performances by Qin Qian and Sons of Mystro, musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra, and Bucks County native Justin Guarini.
On Monday night, Birdland was buzzing as Gabrielle Stravelli and Billy Stritch took to the stage with their brand-new show, Close To You. Joined by Pat O’Leary on bass and Mark McLean on drums, the dynamic duo delivered a genre-spanning set that moved effortlessly through jazz, pop, Brazilian rhythms, rock-n-roll, country, and R&B. See photos from the show.
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!
54 BELOW will present George Young in Singin' and Swingin' on June 19th at 7:00pm. Mr. Young, an accomplished entertainer, brings his musicianship and vocal dexterity in celebration of Juneteenth and all that this day represents.
The internationally celebrated tap dancer Marshall Davis, Jr., will perform Revelations in Rhythm live at Florida Memorial University's Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts in Miami Gardens.
Jazz and R&B bassist and composer Del Atkins and his sextet bring the rich history of jazz to life with tap dancer Chester Whitmore adding rhythmic depth and excitement to this compelling jazz exploration on Sunday, April 27, 2025, 7:30 pm, at Sierra Madre Playhouse.
Singers Beverley Knight, Andrew Roachford, Omar Lye-Fook, and Tony Momrelle will join Sir Lenny Henry at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 19 October for The Sound of Philadelphia – marking 50 years of Black-owned soul music label, Philadelphia International Records, and legendary songwriting partnership Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell.
For SCR's impressive, must-see local revival, the show gets a hyper-hybrid treatment that combines nostalgic elements inspired by the original but infused with 21st-century sass and sensibilities. Alongside its visual splendor, the show also features a superb ensemble cast, resulting in a blissfully-raucous, infectiously smile-inducing production.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Released in theatres on July 9, 2004, ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY marked the feature directorial debut of Adam McKay and was written by McKay and Will Ferrell, who stars as the titular, mustachioed hero. The film features a veritable pantheon of comedic talent, including Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Fred Willard, along with a cavalcade of cameos. See the bonus content for the release here!
Celebrate Black History Month with Unique Derique’s “Fool La La: Gift!” at The Marsh Berkeley. Explore the lives of historic entertainers in this captivating show. (Under 200 characters)
Born one long ago December, this music star of stars has had a lasting impact all these years. Follow the clues about other notables born in this month and figure out who gets this month's birthday applause.
Black Ensemble Theater extends the hit musical revue 'A Taste of Soul' written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks. Experience the evolution of Soul music from its Gospel roots to today's pop culture sensation. Now playing through October 29, 2023.
The No Name Pops will have their debut performance at the Kimmel Cultural Campus at the end of this month when they present Let's Groove Tonight: Motown and The Philly Sound. The performances will take place on October 28 at 3 and 8pm in Verizon Hall.
The 2022-2023 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series concludes on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 7:30 pm with a performance of Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17 performed by violinist April Johnson, cellist Peter Seidenberg and pianist Tomoko Uchino as well as a selection of jazz standards, improvisations and originals performed by jazz pianist Jamie Reynolds and saxophonist Ed Palermo.
The Marsh Berkeley is celebrating Black History Month with special added performances of Unique Derique’s family-friendly Fool La La Gift, shining light on different African American entertainers who contributed to the performing arts – from Sammy Davis Jr. to The Nicholas Brothers and more.