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Luis Figueroa Joins All-Star Lineup Of A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas
by BWW News Desk on October 18, 2019 in Philadelphia The Philly POPS announced today that Latin pop star Luis Figueroa will join its all-star show, A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas at The Met Philadelphia. (more...) 
Casts Announced for Rashaad Newsome's BLACK MAGIC in New York and Philadelphia
by BWW News Desk on October 18, 2019 in Philadelphia New York Live Arts, in partnership with Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, presents Rashaad Newsome's multifaceted BLACK MAGIC at New York Live Arts (Live Arts), Philadelphia Photo Arts Center (PPAC), and Icebox Project Space (Icebox), September 12 - November 30, 2019. (more...) 
Ticket Lottery Announced For Every Performance Of RENT On Kimmel Center Cultural Campus
by BWW News Desk on October 18, 2019 in Philadelphia The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus presents RENT 20th Anniversary Tour, running October 18 a?" 20 at the Merriam Theater, and announces a ticket lottery for every performance, offering a limited number of seats in the first rows of the orchestra section for the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical. These $25 tickets are available for in-person purchases at the Merriam Theater Box Office, located at 250 S. Broad Street, on the day of each performance ONLY, two hours prior to the show. The $25 tickets are limited to two tickets per person, while inventory lasts, Cash only. (more...) 
Mochrie & Sherwood Return To The State Theatre With SACRED SCRIPTLESS Tour
by BWW News Desk on October 17, 2019 in Philadelphia Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, a?oeWhose Line is it Anyway?a?? stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the stage with their uproarious live improv show. The popular duo brings their Scared Scriptless Tour back to the State Theatre on Saturday, November 16. (more...) 
Bucks Cty. Playhouse Presents ONCE
by BWW News Desk on October 17, 2019 in Philadelphia Bucks County Playhouse will conclude its 80th anniversary season with the Bucks County premiere of a?oeOnce,a?? the multi-award-winning romantic Broadway musical, November 8 a?" 30. The 2019 Season is sponsored by Bank of America. (more...) 
The Drama Group Presents HOME
by BWW News Desk on October 17, 2019 in Philadelphia The Drama Group's fall show is a?oeHomea?? by David Storey, directed by Robert Bauer, and featuring Frederick Andersen, Susan Giddings, Carole Mancini, Vincent J. Raffaele, and Russ Walsh. (more...) 
The Philly POPS Rocks The 50th Anniversary Of Abbey Road
by BWW News Desk on October 17, 2019 in Philadelphia Beatles crossing ahead! Beatlemania sweeps Philadelphia as The Philly POPS presents POPS Rocks Abbey Road, November 8, 9, and 10, 2019 at the Kimmel Center. This performance features acclaimed tribute band Classical Mystery Tour and the full 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra. (more...) 
The Annenberg Center Presents Noted Early Music Vocal Ensemble Vox Luminis
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2019 in Philadelphia The Annenberg Center presents Belgium-based early music ensemble Vox Luminis, Friday, November 1, at 7:30 PM, at St. Mary's Church, Hamilton Village at 3916 Locust Walk on the University of Pennsylvania campus. One of the foremost vocal ensembles specializing in performances of Renaissance and Baroque music, and led by Artistic Director Lionel Meunier, the award-winning Vox Luminis makes its Annenberg Center debut in a celebration of the Italian Baroque, featuring works by Claudio Monteverdi and Domenico Scarlatti, including the latter's Stabat Mater, the signature work that inspired the group's founding. Visit AnnenbergCenter.org for ticket information. (more...) 
Open BroadwayWorld Position: Regional Marketing / Junior Sales Associate
by BWW News Desk on October 18, 2019 in Philadelphia Want to join the BroadwayWorld.com team for a great, full-time opportunity? We're seeking an eager and ambitious individual to cooperate with the site's regional sales and marketing team on a variety of special projects. (more...) 
Jim Witter Returns With FIRE & RAIN Next Month
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2019 in Philadelphia From the amazing voice and piano that brought you a?oeThe Piano Men,a?? a?oeFeelin' Groovy,a?? and a?oeCoffee House,a?? comes Jim Witter: Fire & Rain. A celebration of the era of James Taylor and Carole King comes to the State Theatre on Friday, November 15th. (more...) 
THE SNOW QUEEN Brings Seasonal Magic To Arden Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2019 in Philadelphia Get ready to be transported on a magical journey through the four seasons! The Arden Theatre Company brings THE SNOW QUEEN to Philadelphia for the holiday season. This frozen tale perfect for all ages comes to the F. Otto Haas stage from November 27, 2019 to January 26, 2020. Reviewing press are invited to the 4PM show on December 7, or any show afterwards. (more...) 
ArcheDream for HUMANKIND Presents Blacklight Dance Vignettes in CORNUCOPIA
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2019 in Philadelphia Join us for a blacklight dance extravaganza this fall! A visual abundance of blacklight performance that feed your soul and your senses. Enter a blacklit world of wonder as ArcheDream for Humankind brings you a spread of our favorite characters from shows past as well as new characters and scenes never before seen. This exciting montage of ArcheDream worlds past and present will leave you mesmerized! (more...)
Philadelphia Zoo Reveals 35 Ft Polar Bear And Talking Trees For LumiNature
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2019 in Philadelphia Tickets are officially on sale today for LumiNature presented by JP Morgan Chase & Company. Philadelphia Zoo's new fantastical new holiday season light experience is set to transform the Zoo starting on opening day, Wednesday November 20th through January 5th. LumiNature will take visitors on a magical journey of illuminations, music, sound and surprises that is designed to inspire and delight each night through the holiday season. LumiNature will feature 12 experiences that include hundreds of illuminated penguins, oversized bold-colored illuminated flowers, a 21-feet tall brilliant colored snake, giant cat eyes glowing in the dark of night, and a 25-foot tree made entirely of lit flamingo lawn ornaments! Along with tickets going on sale, Philadelphia Zoo unveiled several more of LumiNature's highlights, including a 35 foot tall polar bear, talking Everygreen trees and a giant, all-season party of light, music and special effects. Guests must purchase timed-tickets to experience this exciting new spectacle, now available at www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org. Prices are adults $24.00 children $19.00. (Special community Value Nights have also been announced for Wednesday and Thursday evenings through December 13th- check the website for price details.) (more...)
People's Light Readies World Premiere Holiday Panto LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2019 in Philadelphia Fairytales collide in Little Red Robin Hood: A Musical Panto! Each year, the People's Light holiday panto transforms a beloved children's story into a musical extravaganza filled with outrageous characters, toe-tapping original music, slapstick comedy, and topical humor for both kids and adults. For the first time, People's Light adapts not one, but two classic stories a?" the Robin Hood legend and Little Red Riding Hood a?" to create a holiday show like nothing you've ever seen. Little Red Robin Hood: A Musical Panto runs November 13 a?" January 5 on the Leonard C. Haas Stage. Tickets range from $21.50-$53. To purchase, call 610.644.3500 or visit peopleslight.org. People's Light is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355. (more...) 
The 2019 Barrymore Awards Recipients Announced
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Philadelphia The 25th Annual Barrymore Awards were held in South Philly and awarded $92,000 in grants to artists and organizations. (more...) 
Two Weeks Left To Nominate For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Philadelphia There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31. (more...) 
Theatre Philadelphia Unveils New Barrymore Award Design for 25th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Philadelphia Theatre Philadelphia, the region's marketing and leadership organization for theatre, announced a new design for the Barrymore Award trophy. A collaboration with Sharif Pendleton of Philadelphia Laser and Industrial Design, the new trophy design helps mark the 25th Anniversary of the Barrymore Awards and creates a trophy that reflects the values of the nationally-recognized symbol of professional theatre in the Greater Philadelphia region. (more...) 
Lehigh Valley Charter HS For The Arts To Be First High School To Produce VANISHING POINT
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Philadelphia The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) will be the first high school to produce Vanishing Point, A New Musical- Book and Lyrics by Rob Hartmann and Liv Cummins, Music by Rob Hartmann, Original Concept and Additional Lyrics by Scott Keys. This production is directed by Kelly Bickert and will run from October 16-20 and October 23-26, 2019, in the school's Black Box Theatre, located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem. (more...) 
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Santino Fontana!
by Ben Rimalower on October 14, 2019 in Philadelphia In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz about Judy Collins' 1967 album 'Wildflowers.' They also discuss Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, The Supremes, 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf,' Motown, 'Bye Bye Birdie,' and Leonard Cohen. Stephen talks about the conception and creation of a number of his works, including 'Wicked,' 'Godspell,' 'Pippin,' 'The Baker's Wife,' 'Working,' 'Rags,' and 'The Prince of Egypt.' He tells stories about working with artists such as Howard Ashman, Charles Strouse, Steven Spielberg, and Whitney Houston, and talks about collaborating with Alan Menken, with whom he wrote the songs for the hit Disney films 'Pocahontas,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' and 'Enchanted.' (more...) 
Ron White Returns On The State Theatre In February
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Philadelphia For the first time in three seasons, comedian Ron a?oeTater Salada?? White returns to the State Theatre in Easton. His February 15, 2020 performance marks his eighth time gracing the stage at the historic venue. (more...) 
The Irish Heritage Theatre Presents WOMAN AND SCARECROW
by BWW News Desk on October 12, 2019 in Philadelphia Irish Heritage Theatre announces its Fall 2019 production Woman and Scarecrow by Marina Carr. After a highly successful and critically acclaimed 'Fathers of Ireland' season last year featuring Lay Me Down Softly ( second Barrymore recommendation) and IHT's beloved production of Da , which was the company's best attended show to date, IHT moves to a season of plays dedicated to exploring the final days of life as we know it. The Irish Heritage Theatre's first 'End of Days in Ireland' offering is the aforementioned Woman and Scarecrow, following the last day of the life of the titular character as she wrestles with her inner demons and her alter ego. IHT will follow that up with the classic, Steward of Christendom by Sebastian Barry, a Lear-like exploration of a former officer's final days. (more...) 
The Park Plays- Coming To A Park Near You
by BWW News Desk on October 11, 2019 in Philadelphia Shakespeare in Clark Park, the West Philadelphia based outdoor theater company is announcing an expansion of their work. 'The Park Plays' will bring SCP's practice of engaging the community in the theater-making process while bringing free outdoor theater to two parks in Philadelphia neighborhoods in summer 2020. The two parks chosen for productions are Harrowgate Park in North Philadelphia and Vernon Park in Germantown. (more...) 
University Of The Arts Appoints Director Of Polyphone Festival
by BWW News Desk on October 11, 2019 in Philadelphia In October, Maggie-Kate Coleman will join University of the Arts' Ira Brind School of Theater Arts as the Suzanne and Doug Kreitzberg Director of the Polyphone Festival of New and Emerging Musicals, a position that is generously supported by the Kreitzbergs. (more...) 
The Players Club of Swarthmore Presents THE HOLLOW
by BWW News Desk on October 09, 2019 in Philadelphia Next up on The Players Club of Swarthmore's Mainstage is Agatha Christie's intriguing whodunit, The Hollow. A weekend in the English countryside goes deathly awry with an explosive murder in this spell-binding mystery. The Hollow is directed by Heather Timberman. Tickets are available online at www.pcstheater.org. For group rates, contact groupsales@pcstheater.org. (more...) 
Cumberland Valley School of Music To Present 30th Anniversary Gala Showcase Concert
by BWW News Desk on October 09, 2019 in Philadelphia Cumberland Valley School of Music presents the 30th Annual Gala Showcase Concert, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main Street, Chambersburg, PA. The concert celebrates 30 years of making music accessible to everyone in Chambersburg and surrounding areas. The concert features present and former faculty members, students, alumni, and members of the community. (more...) |
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