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Photos: First Look at THE NET WILL APPEAR at Bristol Riverside Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Production photos have been released for THE NET WILL APPEAR, a touching and gently humorous play by Erin Mallon, currently on stage at Bristol Riverside Theatre, now running through February 22, 2026. 
Gay Play Club To Launch Inaugural Flamboyance Awards In Philadelphia
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2026
Gay Play Club will present the inaugural Flamboyance Awards in Philadelphia, honoring original performance work created in the city. The ceremony will take place at Deep End Studios.
Citywide James Ijames Pass Expands To Include New Two-Show Option In Philadelphia
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2026
Responding to high demand, the Citywide James Ijames Pass now includes a two-show option, allowing access to major productions at Philadelphia's Wilma Theater and another venue for $90.
2026 STRING BAND SPECTACULAR Comes To Lincoln Financial Field This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2026
The Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus will perform the National Anthem at the 2026 Mummers String Band Spectacular at Lincoln Financial Field, broadcast on WDPN-TV and WFMZ platforms.
Temple Theaters Will Present THE ANASTASIA TRIALS IN THE COURT OF WOMEN
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2026
Temple Theaters will stage 'THE ANASTASIA TRIALS IN THE COURT OF WOMEN,' a unique interactive comedy where the audience's verdict decides the fate of the characters. This engaging production, directed by Lynne Innerst, offers a blend of humor and courtroom drama, set against the historical backdrop of the Romanoff family's mystery.
Noël Coward's BLITHE SPIRIT Takes The Stage At Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present Noël Coward's comedy BLITHE SPIRIT, featuring a talented young cast and directed by Kelly Minner-Bickert. Performances are scheduled for late January and early February.
Star Trek, Goonies, Ninja Turtles Stars Among First Main Wave Of FAN EXPO Philadelphia Celebrities
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
Joining the previously revealed Lord of the Rings 'Four Hobbits' Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and Elijah Wood at Fan Expo Philadelphia are a total of 12 new additions.
Spotlight: COMPLICATIONS IN SUE at Academy of Music
by BWW Special Offer - January 27, 2026
Don’t miss Michael R. Jackson’s Operatic Debut! Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop) makes his operatic debut with Opera Philadelphia this February at the Academy of Music, bringing his “provocative mix of high-mindedness and low satire” (The New York Times) to a new scale.
GOOD BONES Extends for a Second Time at Arden Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
The Arden Theatre Company's Philadelphia Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames’ Good Bones has been extended, adding six additional performances.
BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY to be Presented at Lantern Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Lantern Theater Company will continue its 2025/26 season with the Philadelphia premiere of Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage. Guest director Brett Ashley Robinson leads an ensemble cast.
Opera Philadelphia Extends Contracts for Anthony Roth Costanzo and Corrado Rovaris
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
Opera Philadelphia has confirmed the extension of contracts for General Director Anthony Roth Costanzo and Music Director Corrado Rovaris until May 2029.
Philadelphia Theater to Stage New Adaptation of TARTUFFE This Winter
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
Philadelphia's local theater will present a fresh adaptation of Molière's classic, TARTUFFE, this winter. The production aims to bring a contemporary twist to the timeless satire, engaging audiences with its critical take on hypocrisy and morality.
Photos: James Ijames' GOOD BONES at Arden Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
All new photos have been released from the Arden Theatre Company's Philadelphia Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames' Good Bones. Learn more here!
Shawnee Playhouse to Present STEEL HEARTS: THE JOHN HENRY MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2026
The Shawnee Playhouse, celebrating its 47th season, and Truth And Light Media, will present Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical, from Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8, 2026.
PCS Theater To Present Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
PCS Theater will present Agatha Christie's acclaimed mystery thriller, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, from February 6-14, 2026. The production, known for its gripping plot and complex characters, invites audiences to a suspenseful gathering on a remote island where ten guests face their sinister pasts.
Villanova Theatre Will Present ARCADIA This February
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Villanova Theatre will present Tom Stoppard's masterwork, Arcadia, in the Court Theater of the Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, directed by Valerie Joyce.
POOR JUDGE is Now Playing at the Wilma Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
The Wilma Theater is presenting the return of the Barrymore Award-winning production, Poor Judge – A Pig Iron Production, a dance-theater cabaret set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Aimee Mann.
Shawnee Playhouse to Stage MADISON SQUARE PARK Musical in February 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Shawnee Playhouse will present MADISON SQUARE PARK, a new musical by Michael Demaio, featuring a blend of drama and romance set in New York City, from February 14-22, 2026.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Enrollment Now Open for Star of the Day's Winter Spotlight Academy
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Star of the Day in Emmaus, PA, is now accepting enrollments for their Winter Spotlight Academy, featuring the musical All Shook Up at Young@Part. All Shook Up is a hilarious and heartfelt musical with an original book by Joe DiPietro.
FringeArts’ Winter-Spring 2026 Season to Kick Off With WE COME TO COLLECT
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
For the first time since before the pandemic and building on the success of the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival under the new leadership of Producing Director and CEO Nell Bang-Jensen, FringeArts has launched a Winter-Spring 2026 Season.
Crossroads Comedy Theater to Present AN IMPROVISED ROM-COM
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Crossroads Comedy Theater will present An Improvised Rom-Com by the improv team Not Yet Rated in Philadelphia, offering a unique Valentine's Week experience.
XOXO: MONTCO'S VARIETY SHOW is Coming to Theatre Horizon
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Theatre Horizon is set to showcase XOXO: MontCo's Variety Show, a vibrant collection of performances, in January 2026, featuring local talent in a celebration of arts and culture.
PETER PAN, DRACULA and More Set for Genesius Theatre 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
 Genesius Theatre has unveiled their 55th Season, brimming with eight fairies, a vampire, a hobgoblin, two boatloads of pirates, a mess of mermaids, and a runaway heiress.
ELEMENTS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL Reveals Phase One Lineup For 2026 Edition
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
ELEMENTS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL will present its phase one lineup for the 2026 event, set to take place from August 7-9 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. The festival, now in its ninth year, continues to blend electronic music with immersive art experiences. Highlights include performances by Porter Robinson, Subtronics, and Above & Beyond among others, promising a diverse range of electronic music styles.

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