Philadelphia Newsroom Pittsburgh Opera Presents HANSEL & GRETEL Based On The Beloved Fairy Tale
by BWW News Desk on September 20, 2018 in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Opera continues our 80th season with Englebert Humperdinck's Hansel & Gretel. (more...)  LEONARD BERNSTEIN: THE POWER OF MUSIC To Open At Brandeis University October 4
by BWW News Desk on September 20, 2018 in Philadelphia Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music closed on Sunday, September 2, at the National Museum of American Jewish History. The first large-scale exhibition to document Bernstein's life, work, Jewish identity, and social activism, containing approximately 100 historic artifacts, will begin its national tour at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA, opening October 4 and on view through November 18, 2018. (more...)  Now Playing Onstage in Philadelphia - Week of 9/20/2018
by BWW on September 20, 2018 in Philadelphia Upcoming Shows - Week of 9/20/2018 for Philadelphia (more...)  THE WHITNEY HOUSTON SHOW Comes To The State Theatre On Oct 19
by BWW News Desk on September 19, 2018 in Philadelphia Showtime Australia's acclaimed music production The Greatest Love of All: The Whitney Houston Show starring Belinda Davids is closing out its first US national tour with a stop at the State Theatre on Friday, October 19. (more...)  Bucks County Playhouse's Storytelling Performances Return With NPR Host
by BWW News Desk on September 19, 2018 in Philadelphia Back by popular demand, Bucks County Playhouse's Storytelling Series returns this fall with a new name and expanded opportunities to hear and see renowned storytellers live on stage. The opening performance of the new WORD OF MOUTH series features two special guests: Ophira Eisenberg (host of NPR's 'Ask Me Another') and Jeff Rudell (recent contestant on the new NBC hit show, 'Making It' with Amy Poelher and Nick Offerman). The fall series features monthly performances, two shows a night at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on September 28, October 19, November 16 and December 14. Tickets range in price from $25 for a single ticket to $80 for the four-show package and are available at BucksCountyPlayhouse.org or (215) 862-2121. (more...)  Meet THE MAN WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS At The Playhouse At Allenberry!
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Philadelphia The rich tradition of Christmas musicals at the Allenberry Resort returns this November 23 through December 16, 2018 with The Man Who Saved Christmas, a Merry Holiday Musical! (more...)  Legendary Music Producer, Arranger And Composer Benjamin Wright To Appear With The Philly POPS
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Philadelphia L.A.-based arranging and composing phenomenon Benjamin Wright will perform with The Philly POPS and his all-star band of musicians on October 20, 2018 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in the show, Experience Benjamin Wright, a Heritage Music Group production. (more...)  EVERY BRILLIANT THING Announces Return Engagement To Arden Theatre
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Philadelphia When EVERY BRILLIANT THING debuted at the Arden Theatre Company in 2017, it was loved by both audiences and critics alike. WHYY called the production 'a gem,' and the show quickly became one of Philadelphia's hottest theatre tickets. Now, Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe's gripping one-man play, starring Scott Greer and directed by the Arden's Producing Artistic Director Terry Nolen, returns to Philly from November 8 through December 16, 2018 at the Arden's Bob and Selma Horan Studio Theatre at the Hamilton Family Arts Center. (more...)  Simpatico Theatre Presents Four Solo Performances Exploring Tap Dancing, Titanic, Bjork, And Broken Hearts
by BWW News Desk on September 19, 2018 in Philadelphia What does it mean to be male in our hyper-gendered society? Simpatico Theatre Company, a professional theatre company in Philadelphia, kicks off their season with Simpatico Theatre Projectx: 4Solo, four solo performances in rep that explore the spectrum of maleness in America. The production will be part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and will run September 19-30, 2018. These solo performances work together to explore the repercussions and revelations of our hyper gendered society. These are true stories of tap dancing, Titanic, Bjork, and broken hearts and include: (more...)
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (COP) Season Opening Concert, AFRICA Begins Migrations Season
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Philadelphia A founding resident company of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (COP) announces the opening of their 2018/2019 season Migrations with their season opening concert, AFRICA. (more...)  Christ Church Celebrates New Organ With In Plain Air, Marking Culmination Of International Contemporary Ensemble Residency
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Philadelphia The Neighborhood House program of Christ Church Preservation Trust, a catalyst for the arts at historic Christ Church, presents five free world premiere performances of In Plain Air, a work in multiple movements by composers Nathan Davis and Phyllis Chen that marks the culmination of the International Contemporary Ensemble's year-long residency in celebration of Christ Church's new C.B. Fisk pipe organ,Opus 150. Performances will take place at Christ Church on Saturday, September 22 at 1pm, 3:30pm, and 6pm and on Sunday, September 23 at 3:30pm and 6pm. Movements employing Christ Church's historic bells, custom instruments, and itinerant musicians will convey audiences across the entire Christ Church campus before introducing them to Opus 150. Presented in partnership with FringeArts, all performances of In Plain Air will be free. Major support for In Plain Air has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. (more...) Inis Nua Theatre Celebrates 15th Anniversary With American Premieres
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2018 in Philadelphia Inis Nua Theatre Company is proud to celebrate its 15th anniversary with the announcement of the 2018-2019 season. Music, laughter and mystery will fill the stage as Inis Nua presents the American Premieres of Inua Ellams' untitled and Monsay Whitney's Box Clever, plus the Philadelphia Premiere of David Greig's The Monster in the Hall. With the new season, Inis Nua will continue to be the only America theatre exploring exciting contemporary plays from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. All three works from across the pond will continue to bring Philadelphia audiences provocative, shocking and jubilant work by some of the best playwrights of today. Performances will be held at Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake, 302 South Hicks Street. Subscriptions for the season are currently available and single tickets are on sale now. For tickets and more information, visit www.inisnuatheatre.org or call (215) 454-9776. (more...)  THE BOOK CLUB PLAY Offers Laughter, Literature And Love Triangles
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Philadelphia Villanova Theatre presents Karen Zacarias's raucous romp, The Book Club Play, hailed as 'smart, light and pants-peeingly funny' (chicagocritic.com). Directed by Whiting and Barrymore Award winner James Ijames, this smart hit comedy about books and the people who love them runs September 18-30, 2018. (more...)  A NEW KIND OF WHOLE Comes to Philly Fringe!
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Philadelphia Gel Us, In Full Bloom, NYC: Dead Meat, The Pull of the Moon, and Scotland: Under Covers), has written a new play intended to highlight finding the best path through mental illness for each individual and normalizing queerness in media and life. Additionally, this show is headed by a production team of all queer folks. (more...)  BWW Review: NOIR: THE 3D/4D SEMI-CINEMATIC SATIRICAL THRILLER at The Eagle Theatre
by Anne Marie Scalies on September 17, 2018 in Philadelphia Theme Park Theater? What does that mean? This question has been running through my head since my invitation to attend The Eagle Theatre's World-Premiere Production of NOIR: The 3D4D Semi-Cinematic Satirical Thriller. (more...)  MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Breaks Records at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2018 in Philadelphia Bucks County Playhouse's acclaimed production of "Million Dollar Quartet" has surpassed expectations and broken the Playhouse's box office record - becoming the theater's most attended and top grossing production. Playing off the theme of this rock n' roll musical, cast members Sky Seals (who plays Johnny Cash), Ari McKay Wilford (who plays Elvis Presley) and Ryah Nixon will perform. Cast members will join the Playhouse's Producing Director Tony Award-winning Alexander Fraser and staff to "SMASH records." (more...)  BWW Review: THE SUMMER CLUB celebrates The Levoy Theatre's 6th Anniversary Gala
by Pati Buehler on September 17, 2018 in Philadelphia The Levoy Theatre hosts a Fundraising Anniversary Gala honoring patrons and guests from around the Delaware Valley. (more...)  ILuminate To Light Up Philadelphia At Kimmel Center
by BWW News Desk on September 16, 2018 in Philadelphia iLuminate, the original glow-in-the-dark dance troupe that captivates audiences around the globe utilizing customized wireless lighting programs will be performing an exhilarating show at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 21 and 22, 2018, in Philadelphia, PA. For tickets and show information, visit kimmelcenter.org. (more...)  Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Sep. 16
by Audition Roundup on September 16, 2018 in Philadelphia Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, September 16, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! (more...)  Photo Flash: Philadelphia Theatre Presents MARY ROSE at Woodlands Cemetery
by BWW News Desk on September 15, 2018 in Philadelphia The Philadelphia Artists' Collective returns to the Philadelphia FringeArts Festival with a hauntingly beautiful site-specific work by the famous author of Peter Pan. Mary Rose, by J.M. Berrie, will be presented both inside the historic and ornate mansion - and outside under the stars in the cemetery itself. The show runs for a total of 12 performances through September 22, 2018. All shows are at 7:00pm. Woodlands offers patrons free parking and the cemetery is just one block from a major SEPTA bus hub. Tickets are $20 to $25 each. Tickets are available by calling 215-413-9006 or visiting https://fringearts.com/event/mary-rose/. (more...)  Roger Ricker to Perform Benefit Concert ROCKET MAN
by BWW News Desk on September 15, 2018 in Philadelphia The Media Theatre's Roger Ricker has his annual fundraising concert today September 15. 'Rocket Man' will feature Ricker singing classic hits of the '70's as well as special guests and a youth ensemble, who will sing a medley of songs from Broadway's 'The Lion King'. (more...)  Langhorne Players Honor The Late Sam Shepard With BURIED CHILD
by BWW News Desk on September 15, 2018 in Philadelphia Langhorne Players at the Spring Garden Mill continue their 76th season with a heartrending production of the 1979 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Buried Child. Written by Sam Shepard (Fool for Love, True West), Buried Child depicts with brutality and humor the disintegration of the American nuclear family and the American Dream in the 1970s. (more...)  ActorsNET Mounts IS HE DEAD?
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2018 in Philadelphia Is He Dead? By Mark Twain, as adapted by David Ives - In 1898 Mark Twain wrote Is He Dead? - a stage comedy involving renowned 19th-century French painter Jean-Francois Millet. (more...)  Harriet Harris, Ed Dixon Lead World Premiere Of Broadway Hopeful THE RIVALS at Bristol Riverside Theatre
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2018 in Philadelphia Bristol Riverside Theatre continues its 2018-19 season with the world premiere of the new musical comedy The Rivals, based on the famously funny farce about Mrs. Malaprop, running October 30 - November 18. (more...)  The Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts Opens 2018-19 Season!
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Philadelphia The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania opens its 2018-19 season September 28 and 29 with Australia's bold, contemporary circus troupe, Circa, performing the U.S. premiere of Humans, a tour de force with ten highly-skilled acrobats, a bare stage, and a stirring journey of what it means to be human. Straddling the borders between circus arts, theatre, and contemporary dance, Australia's bold contemporary circus troupe Circa explores the expressive possibilities of the human body at its extremes. How much can we take as humans? Where are our limits? How much weight can we carry? Who can we trust to support our load? (more...) |
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