Tony Braithwaite News

It is that time of year when the bustle of the holiday season is upon us and we all have a list of "things to do" before the holidays arrive. It is a time of year when we can all use a bit of holiday cheer, and relax, sit back and have a good laugh. That is exactly what Act II Playhouse does with their show MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT, and they do this well. MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT is a show that makes audiences laugh as the cast of talented actors provide a lighthearted look at the holidays that everyone will enjoy.

Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents Making Spirits Bright, a new comedic cabaret for the holiday season, from tonight, Dec. 9-28, 2014. Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite and friends present an evening of song, dance, original comedy skits, and holiday-themed improvisation.

Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents the world premiere of Murray the Elf and the Case of the Stolen Sleighbells, a new comedy for kids and their families, from Dec. 20-26, 2014.

Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 25th.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents Making Spirits Bright, a new comedic cabaret for the holiday season, from Dec. 9-28, 2014. Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite and friends present an evening of song, dance, original comedy skits, and holiday-themed improvisation.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents the American classic The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, directed by Barrymore Award-winning director James J. Christy. Performances begin tonight, Oct. 28 and run through Nov. 23.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents the American classic The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, directed by Barrymore Award-winning director James J. Christy. Performances begin Oct. 28 and run through Nov. 23.

Tony Braithwaite is one of Philadelphia's most talented comedians, and has been seen in many productions in the Philadelphia area including shows at Act II Playhouse, Montgomery Theatre, 1812 Productions and the Arden Theatre. The 2014/15 season at Act II Playhouse marks Braithwaite's third season as Artistic Director. I had a chance to talk with Braithwaite about being the Artistic Director at Act II Playhouse, as well as how comedy became his passion.

Act II Playhouse opened its sixteenth season last weekend with ROUNDING THIRD. This play, beautifully written by Richard Dresser, tells the story of two Little League coaches, who have very different attitudes towards the game. One coach, Michael, is the assistant coach who has little knowledge about baseball and how the game is played. The other coach, Don, has been coaching Little League for years and was part of a team in his childhood. This production of ROUNDING THIRD is brilliantly performed, moving and intelligently funny, making this show a season opener for the 2014/15 season at Act II Playhouse that knocks it out of the ball park.

Act II Playhouse begins its 16th season with Rounding Third by Richard Dresser, a comedy about two mismatched little league coaches. Previews begin tonight, Sept. 9. Due to popularity, the show has already extended until Oct. 12.

Announcing Act II Playhouse's 2014-15 Season. Details below!

Cape May's own and Philadelphia favorite, Jeff Coon, is co?creating and hosting three unique, cabaret?style variety shows for shore audiences at the Cape May Convention Hall this summer. These shows titled, An Evening at the Cape May Summer Club, are being co?created with Ree Carney Dunphy. Dunphy is known for assisting in creating and operating Carney's, the legendary pub on the University of Philadelphia's campus, and the famous Carney's Restaurant and Bar in Cape May, New Jersey. In addition, Dunphy plays a pivotal role with the American Cancer Society and is a co?creator of the black tie event, the BasketBall, one of Philadelphia's premiere social events.

This summer there is a unique and exciting event happening in Cape May, New Jersey. The event, AN EVENING AT THE CAPE MAY SUMMER CLUB, features a few of Philadelphia's favorite actors, as well as performers from the Great White Way. During this concert, audiences heard American Songbook favorites with tight harmonies, from the very talented Jeff Coon, Fran Prisco and JP Dunphy. In addition to these three performers, a few other guests entertained audiences with their voices, wit and talent. AN EVENING AT THE CAPE MAY SUMMER CLUB is definitely an enjoyable evening filled with a variety of talented individuals.

Act II Playhouse begins its 16th season with Rounding Third by Richard Dresser, a comedy about two mismatched little league coaches. Previews begin Tuesday, Sept. 9. Due to popularity, the show has already extended until Oct. 12.

Cape May's own and Philadelphia favorite, Jeff Coon, is co-creating and hosting three unique, cabaret-style variety shows for shore audiences at the Cape May Convention Hall this summer. The second performance of An Evening at the Cape May Summer Club is tonight, August 16, 2014.

Act II Playhouse has announced that Michael Donovan has been officially appointed the theatre's in-house Comedy Producer. Donovan's first public appearance in his role will be at Act II's next Stand-Up Comedy Night, on Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. Donovan will emcee the event and comedian Dennis Horan will headline.

Cape May's own and Philadelphia favorite, Jeff Coon, is co-creating and hosting three unique, cabaret-style variety shows for shore audiences at the Cape May Convention Hall this summer. The second performance of An Evening at the Cape May Summer Club is in two weeks, August 16, 2014.

Cape May's own and Philadelphia favorite, Jeff Coon, is co?creating and hosting three unique, cabaret?style variety shows for shore audiences at the Cape May Convention Hall this summer. These shows titled, An Evening at the Cape May Summer Club, are being co?created with Ree Carney Dunphy. Dunphy is known for assisting in creating and operating Carney's, the legendary pub on the University of Philadelphia's campus, and the famous Carney's Restaurant and Bar in Cape May, New Jersey. In addition, Dunphy plays a pivotal role with the American Cancer Society and is a co?creator of the black tie event, the BasketBall, one of Philadelphia's premiere social events.