William Penn News

ESPN Announces Coverage of Saturday Night Football Halloween Matchup

by Caryn Robbins — October 27, 2015

ESPN's college football schedule this week is highlighted by the Saturday Night Football Halloween matchup pitting one-loss No.

Opera Philadelphia to Present Annual 12-Day Urban Opera Festival in September 2017

by Matt Smith — October 21, 2015

Twelve days, seven operatic happenings, six venues across the city, three world premieres, and one superstar Festival Artist: set to launch in September 2017, O – Opera Philadelphia's new annual season-opening festival – represents a radical new way to experience opera.

Philadelphia Young Playwrights to Host New Voices Performances, 10/1-10

by Tyler Peterson — October 2, 2015

Each year Philadelphia Young Playwrights presents winning plays from its annual playwriting festival in workshop productions in partnership with Temple Theaters as the New Voices performances.

Philadelphia Theatre Company Returns as Owner of Iconic Suzanne Roberts Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2015

The Philadelphia Theatre Company announced today that it has repurchased the iconic Suzanne Roberts Theatre from TD Bank, thanks in large part to a spirited community effort led by the Roberts family that raised over $3 million and enabled PTC to reclaim its longtime home, which is the final piece t

Clive Francis Stars in Park Theatre's THE GATHERED LEAVES, Opening Tonight

by BWW News Desk — July 16, 2015

Clive Francis stars as 'William Pennington' in Dead Letter Perfect's World Premiere of Andrew Keatley's THE GATHERED LEAVES at the Park Theatre this summer.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Cast of THE GATHERED LEAVES at Park Theatre

by Tyler Peterson — July 2, 2015

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Andrew Keatley's THE GATHERED LEAVES, directed by Antony Eden, at Park Theatre from Wednesday 15 July - Saturday 15 August, with a press night on Thursday 16 July.

West End's GATHERED LEAVES Announces Full Cast, Including Clive Francis

by Matt Smith — June 5, 2015

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Andrew Keatley's THE GATHERED LEAVES, directed by Antony Eden, at Park Theatre from Wednesday 15 July - Saturday 15 August, with a press night on Thursday 16 July.

Clive Francis to Star in Park Theatre's THE GATHERED LEAVES This Summer

by BWW News Desk — June 4, 2015

According to the Daily Mail, Clive Francis will star as 'William Pennington' in Dead Letter Perfect's World Premiere of Andrew Keatley's THE GATHERED LEAVES at the Park Theatre this summer.

Tony Winner Billy Porter Set for Pittsburgh CLO Guild Ball in June

by Tyler Peterson — April 23, 2015

The Pittsburgh CLO Guild celebrates 60 years of the Guild Ball this year with their most exciting guest star yet! This festive celebration will be highlighted by a special performance by Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning singer, actor, playwright and director BILLY PORTER.

Oren Renick Releases SMOKE OVER MISSISSIPPI

by Christina Mancuso — March 20, 2015

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Metropolitan Ballet Company Performs VARIATIONS/COLLABORATIONS at Kurtz Center Tonight

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2015

Metropolitan Ballet Company (MBC) will present Variations/Collaborations, its annual evening of contemporary choreography and live music, tonight, March 7, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Kurtz Center of William Penn Charter School, 3000 West School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA.

Curtis Opera Theatre Presents ARIADNE AUF NAXOS This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 2015

When the wealthiest man in Vienna hosts a lavish night of music and fireworks, the entertainment is in no short supply-and neither is the drama-in Richard Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos.

Curtis Opera Theatre Presents ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, Today

by Matt Smith — March 5, 2015

MARCH 4, 2015 When the wealthiest man in Vienna hosts a lavish night of music and fireworks, the entertainment is in no short supply—and neither is the drama—in Richard Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos.

Opera Philadelphia's 2015-2016 Season Features COLD MOUNTAIN and World Premiere of ANDY: A POPERA

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2015

Opera Philadelphia's 41st Season serves as a reminder that the company is, as The Washington Post reports, “taking chances, offering unusual and new work along with repertory staples, and carving out a place for themselves as proponents of American opera.

Metropolitan Ballet Company to Perform VARIATIONS/COLLABORATIONS at Kurtz Center, 3/7

by Tyler Peterson — February 17, 2015

Metropolitan Ballet Company (MBC) will present Variations/Collaborations, its annual evening of contemporary choreography and live music, on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Kurtz Center of William Penn Charter School, 3000 West School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA.