Tony Braithwaite News

This spring two University of Pennsylvania students will perform in profession Philadelphia productions. An interview with Eileen Cella who will play Carrie in Carousel at Plays and Players and May Tepler will play Anita in Girls Night: the Musical at the Kimmel Center's Innovation Studio.

Act II Playhouse is pleased to announce its 2010-11 season. Act II continues its commitment to creating world-class theatre in an intimate venue with a four-show subscription season that includes John & Jen, an original musical about the complexities of family relationships; The Tempest, Shakespeare's most magical play reimagined for Act II's cozy space; The Pride of Parnell Street, the first American production of this powerful, touching drama by renowned Irish playwright Sebastian Barry; and Art, a razor-sharp look at art and friendship from the author of the Broadway hit God of Carnage.

Act II Playhouse presents the intimate new musical The Story of My Life, on stage April 27-May 23 and written by Neil Bartram (music and lyrics) and Brian Hill (book). Directed by Bud Martin, The Story of My Life stars Tony Braithwaite and Jim Stanek as lifelong best friends.

Tony Braithwaite, called 'Hands down, Philadelphia's finest comic actor,' by Philadelphia Weekly is coming to Hedgerow Theatre with his one man evening of entertainment. The production Look Mom, I'm Swell! played to sold out audiences at Philadelphia's Arden Theatre.

Tony Braithwaite, called 'Hands down, Philadelphia's finest comic actor,' by Philadelphia Weekly is coming to Hedgerow Theatre with his one man evening of entertainment. The production Look Mom, I'm Swell! played to sold out audiences at Philadelphia's Arden Theatre.

Tony Braithwaite, called 'Hands down, Philadelphia's finest comic actor,' by Philadelphia Weekly is coming to Hedgerow Theatre with his one man evening of entertainment. The production Look Mom, I'm Swell! played to sold out audiences at Philadelphia's Arden Theatre.

Mauckingbird Theatre Company delves into the lives of two influential gay writers Truman Capote and James Baldwin - both authors of literary touchstones of the mid-twentieth century.

Mauckingbird Theatre Company delves into the lives of two influential gay writers Truman Capote and James Baldwin - both authors of literary touchstones of the mid-twentieth century.

Act II Playhouse presents the first of two special event shows during its subscription season break in January, when Barrymore Award winner Tony Braithwaite premieres his newest one-man show, First Impressions: Tony's Historical and Hysterical Take on the Presidents.

Act II Playhouse presents the first of two special event shows during its subscription season break in January, when Barrymore Award winner Tony Braithwaite premieres his newest one-man show, First Impressions: Tony's Historical and Hysterical Take on the Presidents.

Mauckingbird Theatre Company delves into the lives of two influential gay writers Truman Capote and James Baldwin - both authors of literary touchstones of the mid-twentieth century.

Ker-pow! Act II Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Bud Martin announced that its 11th season opener, the Tony Award-winning hit comedy Boeing-Boeing, has been extended by a week, to Oct. 24.

Ker-pow! Act II Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Bud Martin announced that its 11th season opener, the Tony Award-winning hit comedy Boeing-Boeing, has been extended by a week, to Oct. 24.

Broadway comes to Ambler, as Act II Playhouse opens its 11th season in September with the Tony Award-winning hit play Boeing-Boeing. Act II Associate Artistic Director Harriet Power directs the post-Broadway world premiere of the smash-hit revival of Marc Camoletti's 1960s effervescent farce.

Ker-pow! Act II Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Bud Martin announced that its 11th season opener, the Tony Award-winning hit comedy Boeing-Boeing, has been extended by a week, to Oct. 24.

Broadway comes to Ambler, as Act II Playhouse opens its 11th season in September with the Tony Award-winning hit play Boeing-Boeing. Act II Associate Artistic Director Harriet Power directs the post-Broadway world premiere of the smash-hit revival of Marc Camoletti's 1960s effervescent farce.

Broadway comes to Ambler, as Act II Playhouse opens its 11th season in September with the Tony Award-winning hit play Boeing-Boeing. Act II Associate Artistic Director Harriet Power directs the post-Broadway world premiere of the smash-hit revival of Marc Camoletti's 1960s effervescent farce.

The Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre are the Greater Philadelphia region's only comprehensive theatre awards program, recognizing artists for excellence and innovation while serving to increase awareness of the richness of the local theatre community.

Act II Playhouse is proud to announce its 2009-10 season. The four-show lineup kicks off with the laugh-out-loud 2008 Tony winner for Best Revival, Boeing-Boeing by Marc Camoletti, followed by Ernest Thompson's beloved classic, On Golden Pond. Act II is also proud to present the world premiere of Philadelphia playwright Bruce Graham's newest play, Any Given Monday, a co-production with Theatre Exile; followed by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill's new musical about friendship, The Story of My Life.

Act II Playhouse is set to begin rehearsals on Feb. 17 for the third show in its 10th Anniversary Season, James Still's family-themed play, Iron Kisses. Associate Artistic Director Harriet Power directs this highly theatrical drama, in which a brother and sister play themselves and, at various times, both of their parents.