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Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 1/18
by BWW Special on January 18, 2019 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 HAMILTON, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and More! (more...) 
The Media Theatre Presents JULIUS CAESAR Led by Zoran Kovcic
by BWW News Desk on January 17, 2019 in Philadelphia The Media Theatre announces the cast for its upcoming production of 'Julius Caesar', on stage January 30 through February 24, 2019. (more...) 
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Presents PRYSM CONCERT
by BWW News Desk on January 17, 2019 in Philadelphia Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO), is proud to present the talented string musicians of PRYSM (Philadelphia Region Youth String Music) and PRYSM-YA (PRYSM Young Artists) on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 3 p.m. in Centennial Hall of the Haverford School in Haverford, PA. General admission tickets are $15, free for children under age 18. For information, call (215) 545-0502. (more...) 
BROADS, A New Comedy Cabaret Comes to 1812 Productions
by BWW News Desk on January 17, 2019 in Philadelphia 1812 Productions kicks off 2019 with a red curtain comedy revue Broads, curated by Jennifer Childs and starring Joilet Harris, Mary Elizabeth Scallen, and Jess Conda. From Mae West to Moms Mabley and more, Broads features classic and original material and celebrates the bawdiest, brashest, and funniest ladies from the 1920s through the 1960s. Broads will play for 10 performances only from February 13 thru February 24, 2019. Tickets are $35. Press Opening will be Thursday, February 14 at 8:00. (more...) 
Photo Credit: Walnut Street Theatre Presents A COMEDY OF TENORS
by BWW News Desk on January 16, 2019 in Philadelphia Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 210th season with the uproarious Ken Ludwig's A COMEDY OF TENORS. Directed by and starring Frank Ferrante, this over-top-top comedy from Tony Winner Ken Ludwig begins previews on January 15th, opens on January 23rd, and runs through March 3rd on the Walnut's Mainstage. (more...)
FringeArts' New Comedy Festival Features Michelle Buteau, Jaboukie Young-White, Cole Escola, And More!
by BWW News Desk on January 16, 2019 in Philadelphia FringeArts welcomes the most exciting new voices in American comedy to Philadelphia on February 1 & 2 for the inaugural Blue Heaven comedy festival. The festival name references "blue" comedy, or the bawdiest, most risque material in a comedian's repertoire, and Blue Heaven celebrates precisely that with a diverse lineup that pairs cabaret performers alongside nationally-recognized comedians as they tease and interrogate stand-up, improv, sketch, and musical comedy. (more...) 
Walnut's Independence Studio on 3 Season Continues With OLEANNA
by BWW News Desk on January 17, 2019 in Philadelphia Walnut Street Theatre's 2018-19 Independence Studio on 3 Season continues with the gripping and timely play, OLEANNA. Written by David Mamet and directed by Debi Marcucci, the production begins previews on January 15, opens January 17, and continues through February 17. (more...) 
74 SECONDS...TO JUDGMENT Brings A Deadlocked Jury To Arden Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk on January 17, 2019 in Philadelphia The Arden Theatre Company kicks off 2019 with a play that could be ripped from today's headlines. A jury of 6 has been deadlocked for over a week, struggling to decide what is 'justifiable homicide.' The drama that unfolds is Kash Goins' 74 SECONDS...TO JUDGMENT. The play runs at the Arcadia Stage from January 17 to March 3, 2019. Opening night is Wednesday, January 23 at 7PM. (more...)
Touchstone Brings Mardi Gras to Bethlehem
by BWW News Desk on January 16, 2019 in Philadelphia Touchstone Theatre presents its third annual Jakopa's Punch Bowl concert fundraiser on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 7-10pm at the Charles A. Brown Ice House. This Mardi Gras-themed evening of eclectic music by local bands, New Orleans-style lite fare, and all-you-can-drink beer and wine supports upcoming original works at Touchstone. (more...) 
Kimmel Center Opens Free Plaza Activity Entitled 'Swing @ The Kimmel'
by BWW News Desk on January 15, 2019 in Philadelphia The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce Swing @ the Kimmel, an interactive and FREE 6-week, virtual reality swing installation in Commonwealth Plaza. In collaboration with Thrill Laboratory and "Thrill Engineer" Professor Brendan Walker of England, Philadelphians are invited to visit the Kimmel Center for this unique, artistic experience that conjures up memories of favorite childhood pastimes, blended with cutting-edge technology and imaginative designs. This extended FREE programming on the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus is an expansion of ongoing Plaza programming that includes early childhood music education, jazz, Latin dance, and more. (more...) 
The Philly POPS Turn Back Time with POPS Rocks: The '80s
by BWW News Desk on January 14, 2019 in Philadelphia Leg warmers, big hair and synthesizers take center stage as The Philly POPS shows its "true colors" in POPS Rocks: The '80s, February 1-3 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. (more...)
Walnut's Independence Studio on 3 Season Continues With OLEANNA
by BWW News Desk on January 15, 2019 in Philadelphia Walnut Street Theatre's 2018-19 Independence Studio on 3 Season continues with the gripping and timely play, OLEANNA. Written by David Mamet and directed by Debi Marcucci, the production begins previews on January 15, opens January 17, and continues through February 17. (more...) 
Acclaimed Actors Suli Holum And Steven Rishard To Star In Samuel D. Hunter's THE FEW At Theatre Horizon
by BWW News Desk on January 14, 2019 in Philadelphia Theatre Horizon, a professional, award-winning theatre company located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is thrilled to present the regional premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's THE FEW. The crackling production, directed by Theatre Horizon Resident Director and Co-Founder Matthew Decker, runs for a limited engagement starting March 14, 2019. Opening night for press is Wednesday, March 20 at 7:30PM. (more...) 
Tribe Of Fools Explores The 'Birds And The Bees' With CLOWN SEX ED
by BWW News Desk on January 14, 2019 in Philadelphia After the success of School Play in 2017 and Magdalene in 2018 Tribe of Fools is embarking on their third spring-time show, Clown Sex Ed. (more...)
Mary Dougherty Of Nicole Miller To Kick-off New Dine And Dish Dinner Series At The Bercy
by BWW News Desk on January 14, 2019 in Philadelphia Mary Dougherty, the owner of Nicole Miller, will be the inaugural speaker at the debut of Dine & Dish - a new monthly dinner series presented by Realtor and tastemaker Michelle Leonard, and hosted at The Bercy in Ardmore. (more...) 
Lantern Theater Company Presents Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL
by BWW News Desk on January 14, 2019 in Philadelphia Lantern Theater Company continues its 25th anniversary season with Betrayal by Harold Pinter, a devastatingly honest exploration of love, sex, marriage, and friendship, and widely regarded as the influential playwright's masterpiece. Lantern resident director Kathryn MacMillan directs a cast that includes Lantern veterans Genevieve Perrier, Jered McLenigan, and Gregory Isaac, and Ryan Hagan in his Lantern debut. Theater critics and members of the press are invited to request tickets for opening night on Wednesday, January 16 at 7 p.m. by contacting Anne Shuff at ashuff@lanterntheater.org. The expanded six-week performance schedule runs Thursday, January 10 through Sunday, February 17, 2019. (more...) 
Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Jan. 13
by Audition Roundup on January 13, 2019 in Philadelphia Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, January 13, 2019 for productions in your area and around the country. (more...) 
Curio Theatre Company Announces American Premiere Of THREE SISTERS
by BWW News Desk on January 12, 2019 in Philadelphia Curio Theatre Company is ready to rock in 2019 as it continues its season with the American premiere of the devised work from British Company RashDash. In this new work, Curio is tackling a well-worn Chekhov classic with a post-modern deconstructionist rock cabaret. Three Sisters, by RashDash, After Chekhov is set to run February 6 - March 2. The official press opening is Saturday, February 9 at 8 p.m. Industry Night is Monday, February 11 at 8 p.m. and there is a matinee performance Saturday February 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15-$30 and are available online at www.curiotheatre.org or by phone at 215-921-8243. All shows are performed at Curio's home theatre at the Calvary Center for Culture and Community, 4740 Baltimore Avenue. (more...)
The Philly POPS To Offer Complimentary Tickets To Furloughed Government Workers
by BWW News Desk on January 11, 2019 in Philadelphia The Philly POPS will offer free tickets for furloughed government employees during the federal government shutdown. Government employees may present their IDs at the Kimmel Center Box Office to receive one free, complimentary pair of tickets to JAZZED! running January 18, 19 and 20 (One pair per Government-issued employee ID). (more...) 
BroadwayWorld Seeks College Student Bloggers
by BWW News Desk on January 14, 2019 in Philadelphia As a Student Blogger, you will have the chance to share your experience and personal perspective as a student of the theatrical arts. You must be studying the theatrical arts, but you do NOT need to be a performer. All applicants should have excellent writing skills and an enthusiasm for sharing their educational experience with BroadwayWorld.com - the largest theater site on the net! (more...) 
NEVER GROW UP! Brings An Abundance Of Dutch Arts For Young Audiences To The United States
by BWW News Desk on January 11, 2019 in Philadelphia Never Grow Up! brings an abundance of Dutch film, literature and performing arts for young audiences to the United States throughout 2019. (more...) 
BWW Review: BONNIE AND CLYDE at 11th Hour Theatre Company
by Alyssa Biederman on January 11, 2019 in Philadelphia "Everyone's got dreams, but I've got plans," a line from Eleventh Hour Theatre Company's Bonnie and Clyde, rings almost ironically true. (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 1/11 - HAMILTON, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and More!
by BWW Special on January 11, 2019 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 HAMILTON, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and More! (more...) 
Winners Announced for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards
by BWW News Desk on January 10, 2019 in Philadelphia We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and voted on by you - the local theatergoers! (more...) 
TodayTix Returns As Philly Theatre Week Ticketing Partner To Offer More Than 60 Shows For Free, $15 Or $30
by BWW News Desk on January 09, 2019 in Philadelphia TodayTix, the global ticketing platform connecting audiences to live performances around the world, has partnered with Theatre Philadelphia for the second year as the official ticketing partner for Philly Theatre Week to offer more than 60 shows for free, $15 or $30. (more...) |
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