Pat Walsh News

PCS Theater will present 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood,' a musical by Rupert Holmes, featuring interactive storytelling. The musical is under the direction of Mike Sokolowski, choreography by Sarah Reynolds, and music direction by Zoi McNamara.

Experience the twist on the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs at Upper Darby Summer Stage. Join the adventure as the titular characters try to make their way in the world while avoiding the dangers lurking behind every corner.

Two seldom-performed plays: one by dazzling Irish storyteller Enda Walsh, one by Pulitzer-winning American playwright Tennessee Williams, plus a remounting of the IRC's 2017 Fringe success from the grandfather of Absurdism usher in the Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium's 2020 season, their 15th in the Philadelphia region.

Next up on the Second Stage, The Players Club of Swarthmore's Children's Series presents, Junie B. Jones The Musical. A delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park's best-selling books, Junie B. Jones The Musical, is brought to life in a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for kids) musical. With lyrics by Marcy Heisler and music by Zinia Goldrich, Junie B. Jones The Musical is delightfully entertaining. Meg Cranney is both the director and choreographer and Alyssa Cherewaty is the music director.      

Goodspeed Musicals today announces the cast of Hi, My Name is Ben, the inspirational true story of one man who impacted the lives of all those around him without speaking a word.

Goodspeed Musicals today announces the cast of Hi, My Name is Ben, the inspirational true story of one man who impacted the lives of all those around him without speaking a word.

The uplifting musical comedy "Freckleface Strawberry The Musical" will light up Upper Darby Summer Stage. Based on the bestselling book written by actress Julianne Moore, "Freckleface Strawberry" features toe-tapping songs and dances and explores important lessons such as embracing one's differences. Performances are July 25, 26, and 27 at 10:30 a.m. and on July 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center.

The Irish Heritage Theatre announces its Spring 2018 production of The Women of Ireland: Short Irish Classics. After the highly successful and critically acclaimed production of By the Bog of Cats (The Irish Heritage Theatre's first Barrymore Recommended Production) and an incredible 2016-2017 season featuring Molly Sweeney (several critics' awards including Best Actor (Female) Phindie Critics' Awards and D.C. Metro's Best Ensemble) and Making History, they turn to their next production dedicated to iconic and contemporary Irish women. This production features several short plays, all directed by women, featuring fierce female characters. The following are offered: Riders to the Sea, John Millington Synge's masterpiece, the haunting Cathleen Ni Houlihan by William Butler Yeats and the great Lady Gregory and contemporary shorts by female playwrights from Fishamble's Tiny Plays for Ireland.

It is with great excitement that the Irish Heritage Theatre announces our Fall 2017 production of By the Bog of Cats by Marina Carr.

Arts Alive! Quebec (AAQ) is at the halfway mark with successful events held in Knowlton, Quebec City and Hudson during June and July. This year's Huntingdon events again showcase the artistic and cultural richness of this beautiful region.  Enjoy an irresistible program of dance, music, theatre, visual arts and workshops at Grove Hall, a new performing arts centre in an historic reclaimed church sitting on a lovely riverside campus, on Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19.

The iconic Cowardly Lion costume, worn by actor Bert Lahr in the 1939 classic THE WIZARD OF OZ, fetched $3 million at a Hollywood memorabilia auction held at Bonhams in New York City yesterday.

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) today announced the addition of nine community/business leaders to its Board of Governors.