Act II Playhouse In Ambler Presents Neil Simon's I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 9, 2018
Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents Neil Simon's overlooked gem I Ought to Be in Pictures, Feb. 27-March 31, 2018. Herb, a Hollywood screenwriter (played by Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite), is surprised when his forgotten teenage daughter Libby (played by Jessica Riloff) reappears. Her arrival complicates his relationship with his girlfriend, Steph (played by Tracie Higgins).
Theatre Exile is Announces the Return Engagement of TOMMY & ME
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 29, 2017
Theatre Exile is proud to remount, Tommy & Me, by Ray Didinger. Hailed by Mark Cofta during its premiere as "…unabashedly sentimental and sincere…" Tommy & Me is autobiographical and recounts a seminal time in Ray Didinger's life as he helps his life-long hero, Tommy McDonald reach his goal of getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
PlayPenn Announces Spring 2017 Mini-Conference of New Plays
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 15, 2017
PlayPenn, the Philadelphia-based organization dedicated to the development and nurturing of new plays and playwrights, is partnering with Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Contemporary American Theatre Festival to present workshops of two new works by acclaimed writers Mickey Fisher (creator of CBS's EXTANT with Halle Berry) and Kara Lee Corthron.
Theatre Exile World Premieres TOMMY AND ME
by Rebecca Russo
- Jul 26, 2016
After a sold-out world premiere reading in May 2015, Barrymore Award-winning Theatre Exile plans to bring you a full-scale production of Tommy and Me by Ray Didinger. This autobiographical play recounts a seminal time in Ray Didinger's life as he helps his boyhood hero, Tommy McDonald, reach his goal of induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Candlelight Theatre Presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- May 7, 2016
This wildly popular comedic farce written by Joseph Kesselring revoles around two elderly sisters who are famous in their Brooklyn neighborhood for their numerous acts of charity but are as crazy as loons. Mix in a dollop of Teddy Roosevelt, a dash of Albert Einstein, and stir with an assortment of quirky characters and you get a lethal cocktail of murder, mayhem, and laughter. Come see what the N.Y. Times called 'a play so funny you will never forget it.'
The Candlelight Theatre to Present ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
by Tyler Peterson
- May 2, 2016
This wildly popular comedic farce written by Joseph Kesselring revoles around two elderly sisters who are famous in their Brooklyn neighborhood for their numerous acts of charity but are as crazy as loons. Mix in a dollop of Teddy Roosevelt, a dash of Albert Einstein, and stir with an assortment of quirky characters and you get a lethal cocktail of murder, mayhem, and laughter. Come see what the N.Y. Times called 'a play so funny you will never forget it.'
2015 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards Update - Andrea McArdle Strong Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage
- Dec 11, 2015
Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
2015 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards Update 11/27 - JP Dunphy, Andrew Criss Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage
- Nov 27, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
People's Light Presents THE THREE MUSKETEERS (THE LATER YEARS): A MUSICAL PANTO
by Nora Dominick
- Oct 30, 2015
People's Light continues its trademark holiday tradition with The Three Musketeers (The Later Years): A Musical Panto, running from November 18, 2015 through January 10, 2016. Associate Artistic Director Pete Pryor directs. People's Light is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355. For tickets, call 610.644.3500 or visit peopleslight.org.
People's Light to Close Out 40th Season with STELLA & LOU, 7/15-8/23
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 29, 2015
People's Light presents Bruce Graham's Stella and Lou running July 15 through August 23, 2015. Associate Artistic Director Pete Pryor directs. People's Light is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355. For tickets, call 610.644.3500 or visit peopleslight.org.
BWW Reviews: Act II Playhouse Presents a Ferociously Funny UNNECESSARY FARCE
by Kelli Curtin
- Mar 3, 2015
Act II Playhouse's production of UNNECESSARY FARCE by Paul Smith Slade is boisterous, funny, chaotic and a wonderfully done farce. According to a press release from Act II Playhouse, this show has 'Two Cops. Three Crooks. Eight Doors. One Killer in a Kilt.' Without giving too much away, this show is about an undercover cop and a rookie cop who are prepared to take down a corrupt mayor, but just like in any good farce, everything that can go wrong does go wrong. UNNECESSARY FARCE at Act II Playhouse is a delightfully amusing show that will have audiences laughing throughout the show.
Act II Playhouse Presents UNNECESSARY FARCE, Now thru 3/20
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 24, 2015
Two Cops. Three Crooks. Eight Doors. One Killer in a Kilt. Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents Unnecessary Farce by Paul Slade Smith, directed by David Bradley. The zany comedy is on stage in Ambler from tonight, Feb. 24-March 20, 2015.
Act II Playhouse to Present UNNECESSARY FARCE, 2/24-3/20
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 5, 2015
Two Cops. Three Crooks. Eight Doors. One Killer in a Kilt. Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents Unnecessary Farce by Paul Slade Smith, directed by David Bradley. The zany comedy is on stage in Ambler from Feb. 24-March 20, 2015.
BWW Reviews: Spend an Evening with Mark Twain at Act II Playhouse's MARK TWAIN UNPLUGGED
by Kelli Curtin
- Jan 27, 2015
Mark Twain is not only one of the most beloved and widely read American authors, but he is also a gifted raconteur and distinctive humorist. MARK TWAIN UNPLUGGED, the latest show at Act II Playhouse, wonderfully captures all these characteristics of Twain and brings him to life in this show. This production, which is like spending an evening with Twain in the form of a stop on his small town speaking circuit, beautifully captures the essence of Twain with a dialogue that is witty, passionate and clever.
Act II Playhouse Stages MARK TWAIN UNPLUGGED, Now thru 2/8
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 20, 2015
Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents the world premiere of Mark Twain Unplugged, today, Jan. 20-Feb. 8. Written by and starring Tom Teti, this new play is a hilarious evening (or afternoon) with America's greatest storyteller.
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