Tony Braithwaite News

Act II Playhouse presents the regional premiere of The Twelve Dates of Christmas, starring Maggie Lakis from New York's Avenue Q, from Dec. 10 to 29. The Twelve Dates of Christmas is directed by Act II Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite and was written by Ginna Hoben.

Philadelphia's all comedy theatre company is pleased to present its newest original production, The Big Time: New Vaudeville for the Holidays. The Big Time: New Vaudeville for the Holidays continues 1812's tradition of creating new work based in classic comedy styles, celebrating an era or area of comedic history. Past productions include Always a Lady (women in comedy), Double Down (classic double acts), Our Show of Shows (original and classic material celebrating Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows), and the audience favorite This Is The Week That Is (political satire). Created and directed by Jennifer Childs, The Big Time reunites Ms. Childs with Scott Greer, Dave Jadico and Tony Braithwaite, the creative team that originated 1812 Productions' first such production, also called The Big Time (2000)-a revue of classic vaudeville routines-and welcomes 1812 favorite Greg Nix to the process.

Lend Me a Tenor at Delaware Theatre Company is, in all the best senses, a complete farce. The pacing, energy, and confusion are all there, and the director and cast have raised it to its full comedic potential. Find the time to let them tickle every funny bone you have.

Called 'one of the two great farces by a living writer' by the New York Times, The Delaware Theatre Company (DTC) continues its 35th Season with Ken Ludwig's hilarious farce LEND ME A TENOR. Doors will slam, tempers will flare, and heads may roll, but laughter and love will prevail.

Called 'one of the two great farces by a living writer' by the New York Times, The Delaware Theatre Company (DTC) continues its 35th Season with Ken Ludwig's hilarious farce LEND ME A TENOR. Doors will slam, tempers will flare, and heads may roll, but laughter and love will prevail.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, Pennsylvania opened their 2013-2014 season with a world premier play, DIDN'T YOUR FATHER HAVE THIS TALK WITH YOU? Tony Braithwaite wrote this original play, as well as stars in the show. In addition, Mary Carpenter directs the show. Braithwaite tells stories about his twelve years of teaching Theology and Sex Education to High School Freshman. This show is hilarious, and it is brilliant, but most of all it is a show that should not be missed.

Braithwaite, the artistic director of Act II Playhouse and a celebrated local performer, has fashioned his memories from that time into a hilarious, entertaining and touching one-man show. The world premiere of Didn't Your Father Have This Talk With You? plays at Act II Playhouse in Ambler from Sept. 10 to Oct. 6, 2013.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler is celebrating the start of its 15th anniversary season by presenting Summer Flings, a three-week festival of music, comedy and improvisation, from today, July 18-Aug. 4. During each week of the festival, Act II will host a different comedy or music performance.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler is celebrating the start of its 15th anniversary season by presenting Summer Flings, a three-week festival of music, comedy and improvisation, from July 18-Aug. 4. During each week of the festival, Act II will host a different comedy or music performance.

LEND ME A TENOR is the latest play at Act II Playhouse, and this show hits all the right notes. Ken Ludwig's LEND ME A TENOR received nine Tony nominations when it opened on Broadway in 1989, and three Tony nominations for its revival in 2010. The play is a classic farce with doors slamming, storylines getting inter-tangled, and gags. The night is an evening full of laughter and entertainment and Act II Playhouse's production of this show does not disappoint.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, Pennsylvania is producing LEND ME A TENOR, which begins on May 7 and runs through June 8, 2013. Jeffrey Coon is part of this talented cast and he will also be performing in his own cabaret, " Some Songs and Silly Stories: An Alliterative Adventure" on May 21, 2013.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents the hit Broadway comedy Lend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig, with performances beginning May 7, 2013. Due to popular demand, the show has already extended its original run, and will now close on June 8.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler is putting a new 'spin' on the annual fundraiser by presenting The Act II Price is Right, an original live game show, on Saturday, March 23.

1812 Productions has announced its 2013-2014 theatre season. The 2013-2014 season will pair three mainstage comedy productions with three limited engagement events, including classic material and several 1812 originals.

Act II Playhouse has announced its upcoming season.

Voting is now underway for the Philadelphia Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents Why I'm Scared of Dance by Jen Childs, a one-woman show written by and featuring Jen Childs and directed by Harriet Power. Why I'm Scared of Dance by Jen Childs plays at Act II for two weeks only, Jan. 15-27, 2013.

Voting is now underway for the Philadelphia Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents the world premiere of Murray the Elf and the Case of the Missing Mistletoe, a new comedy for kids and their families, from today, Dec. 14-23, 2012.

Voting is now underway for the Philadelphia Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.