Philadelphia Newsroom Chris Harder Brings Solo Show 'Porn To Be A Star' to Philadelphia
by BWW News Desk on May 19, 2018 in Philadelphia Burlesque performer, writer and adult entertainer Chris Harder brings his solo show Porn to be a Star to Philadelphia, June 1st. Loosely based off his own experiences in the adult industry, Harder serves up an equally sexy and satirical take on the up's, down's, tops and bottoms of gay porn. (more...)  AN ACT OF GOD, 42nd STREET, And More Set For Bucks County Playhouse 2018 Season Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk on May 19, 2018 in Philadelphia A classic tap-happy musical and a new production of a legendary Broadway comedy are highlights of Bucks County Playhouse's 2018 Season. Executive Producer Robyn Goodman, Producing Director Alexander Fraser and Producers Stephen Kocis and Josh Fiedler announced details of the season, which will kick off at the historic Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania on May 19. (more...)  City Announces New 'Arts in Action' Series in Community Schools
by BWW News Desk on May 18, 2018 in Philadelphia The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) and the Mayor's Office of Education are partnering to activate Community Schools as hubs of creativity. Through a three-week Arts in Action: Community Schools Series, students and community members will be invited to engage and experience new, free arts and culture activities. (more...)  Lantern Theater Company Presents The Philadelphia Premiere Of DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER
by BWW News Desk on May 17, 2018 in Philadelphia Lantern Theater Company concludes its record-smashing 2017/18 season with the regional premiere of Don't Dress for Dinner by French playwright Marc Camoletti. Lantern Resident Director Kathryn MacMillan will direct a cast that includes some of Philadelphia's finest comedic actors: Chris Anthony, Jessica Bedford, Marc LeVasseur, Lee Minora, Karen Peakes, and William Zielinski. Theater critics and members of the press are invited to request tickets for opening night on Wednesday, May 30 at 7 p.m. by contacting Anne Shuff at ashuff@lanterntheater.org. Performances run Thursday, May 24 through Sunday, June 24, 2018; a full schedule is included in the fact sheet below. (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 5/18 - A CHORUS LINE, LES MIS, SOMETHING ROTTEN, And More!
by BWW Special on May 18, 2018 in Philadelphia BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature A CHORUS LINE, LES MIS, SOMETHING ROTTEN, And More! (more...)  Laura Osnes, James Snyder, and More Will Lead SHOW BOAT at Philadelphia's Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk on May 17, 2018 in Philadelphia Bucks County Playhouse audiences will have the opportunity to revisit one of America's most storied musicals when it presents a world-premiere concert adaptation of Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern's legendary musical, "Show Boat," Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m. (more...)  THE DEVIL ON THE WALL, OR THAT TIME I GOT KIDNAPPED Comes to CSz Philadelphia
by BWW News Desk on May 17, 2018 in Philadelphia Award-winning comedian Jamie Campbell was kidnapped when he was 11 years old. He brings the critically acclaimed show THE DEVIL ON THE WALL OR, THAT TIME I GOT KIDNAPPED to CSz Philadelphia in June. The show runs Sunday June 3rd and Sunday June 10th @ 7PM at CSz Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia. Tickets are $10. (more...)  Arden Theatre Company Presents Tony Award-Winning FUN HOME
by BWW News Desk on May 17, 2018 in Philadelphia Arden Theatre Company closes its 30th Anniversary Season with the Tony Award-winning musical FUN HOME from May 17 - June 17, 2018, on the Arden's F. Otto Haas Stage at 40 N. 2nd Street in Philadelphia. Honorary Producers are David and Christina Fryman. (more...) Louis Scaglione Of Phila. Youth Orchestra & St. Peter's Church Recognized By St. James School
by BWW News Desk on May 16, 2018 in Philadelphia "The Sound & Spirit of St. James School" is the theme of this year's 4th Annual Dr. Audrey Evans Scholarship Benefit taking place on Monday, May 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Union League of Philadelphia, Broad and Sansom Streets. Two honorees will be recognized by St. James School that truly embody this theme: Maestro Louis Scaglione, President and Music Director of Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) and the Peoples of St. Peter's Church in The Great Valley, including Rev. Abigail Crozier-Nestlehutt, the Rector of the church. (more...)  Photo Flash: First Look at the Super Troupers of Walnut Theatre's MAMMA MIA!
by BWW News Desk on May 16, 2018 in Philadelphia Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 209th season with the ultimate feel-good musical, MAMMA MIA! Filled with ABBA's catchiest hits, and directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford, this high energy musical begins previews on May 15th, opens on May 23rd, and runs through July 15th on the Walnut Mainstage. (more...)  The Wilma Theater Presents The Bearded Ladies Cabaret's YOU CAN NEVER GO DOWN THE DRAIN
by BWW News Desk on May 16, 2018 in Philadelphia Philadelphia's Bearded Ladies Cabaret returns to The Wilma Theater with You Can Never Go Down the Drain after their New York City run at La MaMa and Joe's Pub at the Public Theater. Mr. Rogers always said: no matter how bad things are, 'You can never go down the drain.' Using and abusing iconic songs from the children's show, John Jarboe, Artistic Director of Philadelphia's Bearded Ladies Cabaret, puts this idea to the test. For this performance, expect a goldfish funeral, gay romps into the land of make-believe, and some earnest questions about irony. You Can Never Go Down the Drain runs for ten performances between June 20th to July 1st at The Wilma Theater. (more...) Rev Your Engines For The 13th Annual East Passyunk Car Show And Street Festival
by BWW News Desk on May 15, 2018 in Philadelphia East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) is revving up for the 13th Annual Car Show and Street Festival on Sunday, July 29, 2018, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, on EPA between Broad and Dickinson streets. Look for nearly 175+ muscle, classic, antique, custom and show cars, trucks and motorcycles will line the Avenue, with street vendors, rack sales, kids' activities, live music and the Bang! Boom! CRAFT! Show in between. Wine and dine among the cars as award-winning restaurants and food trucks serve specially priced street food and summertime drinks. Admission is FREE for attendees and $20 for cars. Check-in for cars is moved up this year to 8:00am to 11:00am. The event's rain date is Sunday, August 5, 2018. For information, visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com, tweet at @epassyunkave and follow #passyunkcarshow. (more...)  EAM Productions To Present A Workshop Of LAUREN WEEDMAN DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE
by BWW News Desk on May 15, 2018 in Philadelphia ???????EAM Productions is proud to present a workshop of Lauren Weedman's hysterical one-woman show, Lauren Weedman Doesn't Live Here Anymore for two nights only on June 5-6, 2018! Grappling with heartbreak, betrayal, and preschool moms, Lauren turns to her fast-talking, 70's Variety Show host alter-ego, Tammy Lisa, to find some clarity. As the world comes crashing down around her sky-high hairdo, Tammy Lisa fights back, one rockin' song at a time. (more...)  Phila. Youth Orchestra Bravo Brass Ensemble Showcase Their Skills At 15th Annual Festival Concert
by BWW News Desk on May 15, 2018 in Philadelphia Philadelphia Youth Orchestra's Bravo Brass ensemble will proudly perform at their 15th Annual Festival Concert on Saturday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place in the beautiful St. Mark's Church, 1625 Locust Street in Philadelphia, PA. Entitled Brass by Popular Demand, the program of music by John Williams, Mozart, Bernstein, Grieg, Gabrieli, Holst, and Wagner was selected based on responses to a public survey posted during the month of February. The concert will also feature three soloists-current Bravo Brass trumpeter Erik Larson, trombone alumnus Jason Stein, and Bravo Brass bass trombone faculty member and associate conductor Barry McCommon. (more...)  VIDEO: Get A First Look At Arden Theatre Company's FUN HOME
by BWW News Desk on May 15, 2018 in Philadelphia Arden Theatre Company closes its 30th Anniversary Season with the Tony Award-winning musical FUN HOME from May 17 - June 17, 2018, on the Arden's F. Otto Haas Stage at 40 N. 2nd Street in Philadelphia. Honorary Producers are David and Christina Fryman. (more...)  Taylor Mac To Perform A 24-DECADE HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC In Its Entirety For Final Time At The Kimmel Center
by BWW News Desk on May 14, 2018 in Philadelphia ???????The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, in a co-presentation with Pomegranate Arts, is thrilled to announce the special guest artists who will perform in Taylor Mac's ambitious, internationally acclaimed work A 24-Decade History of Popular Music. Local Philadelphia performance artists and musicians will join Mac in these final U.S. performances of the full, 24-hour-long pop odyssey, June 2 & 9 at the Kimmel Center's Merriam Theater, as part of the 2018 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA). Mac will perform A 24-Decade History of Popular Music as two distinct 12-hour concerts, Saturday, June 2 (1776-1896) and Saturday, June 9 (1896-present day) - Mac's longest continuous performances since the work premiered at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn in 2016. (more...)  The Kimmel Center Announces Local Artists Who Will Perform With Taylor Mac
by BWW News Desk on May 14, 2018 in Philadelphia ???????The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, in a co-presentation with Pomegranate Arts, is thrilled to announce the special guest artists who will perform in Taylor Mac's ambitious, internationally acclaimed work A 24-Decade History of Popular Music. Local Philadelphia performance artists and musicians will join Mac in these final U.S. performances of the full, 24-hour-long pop odyssey, June 2 & 9 at the Kimmel Center's Merriam Theater, as part of the 2018 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA). Mac will perform A 24-Decade History of Popular Music as two distinct 12-hour concerts, Saturday, June 2 (1776-1896) and Saturday, June 9 (1896-present day) - Mac's longest continuous performances since the work premiered at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn in 2016. (more...)  MAMMIA MIA Opens At The Walnut
by BWW News Desk on May 15, 2018 in Philadelphia Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 209th season with the ultimate feel-good musical, MAMMA MIA! Filled with ABBA's catchiest hits, and directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford, this high energy musical begins previews on May 15th, opens on May 23rd, and runs through July 15th on the Walnut Mainstage. (more...)  Metropolitan Ballet Company Announces Audition For Free Boys' Scholarship Program Dance Classes
by BWW News Desk on May 14, 2018 in Philadelphia Metropolitan Ballet Company (MBC) will hold auditions for its renowned Boys' Scholarship Dance Program on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 9:00 am, at the studio of Metropolitan Ballet Academy, 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. Boys ages 7-18 are eligible to receive free, weekly dance classes plus performance opportunities from September 2018 through June 2019. Boys should arrive ready to dance at 9:00 am in gym clothes or dance attire. No prior dance experience is required. (more...)  Young People's Theatre Workshop Presents HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk on May 13, 2018 in Philadelphia Celebrating its 40th year, Young People's Theatre Workshop (YPTW) presents Tony-Award winning musical sensation Hello, Dolly!, on stage at the Players Club of Swarthmore May 25 to June 3. The Hello Dolly! cast includes 60 actors, ages 8-18, from the Philadelphia regional area. Show dates are May 25, 26, and June 2 at 7:30 p.m., May 29, 30, 31 at 7 p.m. and May 27 and June 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15, and all seats are reserved. Call 610-558-0988 to reserve tickets. (more...)  Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, May. 13
by Audition Roundup on May 13, 2018 in Philadelphia Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, May 13, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! (more...)  Photo Flash: Azuka Theatre Presents The World Premiere Of MRS. HARRISON
by BWW News Desk on May 11, 2018 in Philadelphia Azuka Theatre ends the 2017-2018 season with the world premiere of Mrs. Harrison, by R. Eric Thomas, from May 2 to20, 2018. Mrs.Harrison is the third and final show of the season that celebrated Azuka's commitment to notable Philadelphia playwrights and unique Philadelphia voices. Producing Artistic Director Kevin Glaccum directs this suspenseful dark comedy and drama about two women, one story and their very different memories about their relationship in college. The show runs through May 20, 2018, for a total of 18 performances. All performances will take place at the Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake, 302 S. Hicks Street. Tickets for shows this season are Pay What You Decide, whereas audience members see a show first, and pay what they decide after the performance. For reservations, visit azukatheatre.org. This production is produced with support from Honorary Producers Robin and Patrick Tracy. (more...) Inis Nua Presents Pop-Up Play In A Pub At Fergies With Free Pint Of Beer And Stargazy Savory Pie
by BWW News Desk on May 11, 2018 in Philadelphia Inis Nua's Pop-Up Play in a Pub is our chance to give our audience one more taste of the terrific playwrighting of Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. We gather upstairs at Fergie's Pub for the Pop-Up Play and also throw in the great taste of local East Passyunk pie shop Stargazy Pies and a Fergie's beverage. This year's offering is Charolais, a dark comedy by Noni Stapleton directed by Tom Reing. (more...)  Nilaja Sun, Winter Miller, Michael Hollinger, And More Part Of Playpenn Education's Summer 2018 Course Faculty
by BWW News Desk on May 11, 2018 in Philadelphia PlayPenn, the nationally-recognized new play development organization based in Philadelphia, is proud to announce their Summer 2018 Education offerings, which include both courses in Philadelphia and around-the-globe via a unique online platform. A number of internationally-recognized theatre artists are part of the program's faculty, including the return of Obie-winning performer Nilaja Sun, local favorite Michael Hollinger, and acclaimed writer Winter Miller. (more...)  Hand To Hand To Celebrate Contemporary Circus Arts' Present And Future
by BWW News Desk on May 11, 2018 in Philadelphia Hand to Hand, a multi-day festival of contemporary circus arts presented by Circadium School of Contemporary Circus and FringeArts, supported through the PNC Arts Alive initiative, launches May 29-June 3. With local innovators and international stars onstage (and high above it), this weeklong celebration will be Philadelphia's-and the country's-first festival dedicated to this awe-inspiring performance discipline. It all takes place at FringeArts-140 N Columbus Blvd. (more...) |
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