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BEATING A DEAD HORSE Comes to Temple Theaters

BEATING A DEAD HORSE Comes to Temple Theaters

by BWW News Desk — September 19, 2025
Beating a Dead Horse, written by Temple University's Head of Playwriting, Professor Jenny Stafford, and directed by Temple Professor Peter Reynolds, performs at the Randall Theater next month.
Photos: VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE At Bristol Riverside Theatre

Photos: VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE At Bristol Riverside Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 18, 2025
Bristol Riverside Theatre has launched its 2025–26 season with Christopher Durang’s Tony Award-winning comedy VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE, running through October 5, 2025.
The Fabric Workshop And Museum And Ars Nova Workshop Present THE LIVING TEMPLE: THE W

The Fabric Workshop And Museum And Ars Nova Workshop Present THE LIVING TEMPLE: THE WORLD OF MOKI CHERRY

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2025
The Fabric Workshop and Museum and Ars Nova Workshop will present The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry—the largest U.
Toni Nagy and Seraphina Supernova Bring GRAPE CULTURE to Cannonball Fringe Festival

Toni Nagy and Seraphina Supernova Bring GRAPE CULTURE to Cannonball Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2025
Comedian Toni Nagy and performance artist Seraphina Supernova bring Grape Culture to the Cannonball Fringe Festival in Philadelphia, September 26–28, 2025.
THE ESSENCE: A YIDDISH THEATRE DIM-SUM and More Set for Theatre Ariel 25-26 Season

THE ESSENCE: A YIDDISH THEATRE DIM-SUM and More Set for Theatre Ariel 25-26 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2025
Theatre Ariel, Philadelphia's theatre company dedicated to staging stories of the Jewish experience, has revealed a 35th season that pushes boundaries, challenges expectations, and tackles Jewish stories both old and new.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF, THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL is Coming to The Shawnee Playhouse

THE LIGHTNING THIEF, THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL is Coming to The Shawnee Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2025
The Shawnee Playhouse will present The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical, for one weekend only.
THE UNEXPECTED 3RD Extends Run at People's Light

THE UNEXPECTED 3RD Extends Run at People's Light

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2025
 People’s Light has announced a one-week extension of the world premiere of The Unexpected 3rd: A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive.
Kate Baldwin to Join SOME ENCHANTED EVENING Gala for the Oscar Hammerstein Museum

Kate Baldwin to Join SOME ENCHANTED EVENING Gala for the Oscar Hammerstein Museum

by BWW News Desk — September 16, 2025
The nonprofit Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center will present “Some Enchanted Evening,” an exclusive gala.
ActorsNET to Present Topher Payne’s EVELYN IN PURGATORY This October

ActorsNET to Present Topher Payne’s EVELYN IN PURGATORY This October

by BWW News Desk — September 15, 2025
ActorsNET of Bucks County will present Topher Payne’s Evelyn in Purgatory October 10–26, 2025, at The Heritage Center Theatre in Morrisville, PA.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Will Make Its Philadelphia Premiere at the Academy of Music

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Will Make Its Philadelphia Premiere at the Academy of Music

by BWW News Desk — September 15, 2025
Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, at the Academy of Music from October 21 through November 2, 2025.
Frankie Grande to Return to Bucks County Playhouse in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Frankie Grande to Return to Bucks County Playhouse in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

by BWW News Desk — September 15, 2025
Actor, producer and reality star, Frankie Grande, will revisit his role as Dr.
Tempesta Di Mare To Open 2025–26 Season With HIDDEN VIRTUOSAS

Tempesta Di Mare To Open 2025–26 Season With HIDDEN VIRTUOSAS

by BWW News Desk — September 12, 2025
Philadelphia’s Tempesta di Mare – the award-winning Baroque Orchestra – will launch its 2025–26 season with Hidden Virtuosas, a multi-event project that sheds light on the extraordinary but long-overlooked female musicians of baroque Venice.
LEGALLY BLONDE JR and More Set for The Barnstormers Theater 2025/26 Season

LEGALLY BLONDE JR and More Set for The Barnstormers Theater 2025/26 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 11, 2025
The Barnstormers Theater has revealed its 2025/2026 season, filled with musicals, comedies, mysteries, and special events that will entertain audiences of all ages.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors In Philadelphia

BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors In Philadelphia

by Team BWW — September 11, 2025
BroadwayWorld is seeking passionate members of the Philadelphia theater community and theatergoers to join our team of theatre enthusiasts.
Theatre Philadelphia Announces 2025 Barrymore Awards Ceremony

Theatre Philadelphia Announces 2025 Barrymore Awards Ceremony

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
Theatre Philadelphia has announced that the 2025 Barrymore Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA).
People’s Light Welcomes Eight New Company Artists For 2025–26 Season

People’s Light Welcomes Eight New Company Artists For 2025–26 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
People’s Light, Chester County’s destination for world-class theatre and live arts, has welcomed eight new members into its Company of Artists: Janis Dardaris, Madeleine Garcia, Todd Lawson, Anna Faye Lieberman, Jess McPhillips, Shauna Miles, Gabe Moses, and Jacob Orr.
Theatre Exile 2025/26 Season To Feature Two Philadelphia Premieres And The Return Of

Theatre Exile 2025/26 Season To Feature Two Philadelphia Premieres And The Return Of Philly Grit

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
Philadelphia’s Theatre Exile has announced its 2025/26 season, featuring two Philadelphia premieres and the return of the audience-favorite Philly Grit.
THE FINAL BADGE Joins Cannonball at Philly Fringe

THE FINAL BADGE Joins Cannonball at Philly Fringe

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
Clown and comedian Sara Kantner makes her Philadelphia Fringe debut with The Final Badge, an absurd, interactive solo clown show running September 25–27 as part of the Cannonball Festival at the Asian Arts Initiative Storefront (1219 Vine St.
Clowning and Camp Collide in THE FINAL BADGE at Cannonball Festival

Clowning and Camp Collide in THE FINAL BADGE at Cannonball Festival

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
Philadelphia audiences can earn a few laughs—and a shiver or two—when comedian and clown Sara Kantner brings her award-winning solo comedy The Final Badge to the Cannonball Festival, part of Philly Fringe.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards

Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards

by BWW Awards — September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
The Shawnee Playhouse to Hold Auditions for Its Winter Shows

The Shawnee Playhouse to Hold Auditions for Its Winter Shows

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2025
The Shawnee Playhouse, celebrating its forty-fifth season, will be holding auditions for adults and children for their 2025 winter musicals, on Saturday, September 13th, 2025.
Curio Theatre Company Performs DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Next Month

Curio Theatre Company Performs DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Next Month

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2025
This fall, Curio Theatre Company invites audiences to sink their teeth into DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, a hilarious reimagining of Bram Stoker’s timeless tale.
Photos: DOGBERRY AND VERGES ARE SCARED Premieres At Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Photos: DOGBERRY AND VERGES ARE SCARED Premieres At Philadelphia Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 2025
Slippery Trout Productions and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company have joined forces to bring a new take on Shakespeare to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
ANIMATE! PHILADELPHIA is Coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

ANIMATE! PHILADELPHIA is Coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 2025
​GalaxyCon will present the debut of Animate! Philadelphia at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania.
1 POUND 4 OUNCES to be Presented at The Drake This Fall

1 POUND 4 OUNCES to be Presented at The Drake This Fall

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 2025
1 Pound 4 Ounces, written and performed by Philadelphia's own Khalil Munir, featuring music by Rajeer Alford and directed by Barrymore Award winner Amina Robinson, will play at The Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake.

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