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Performer & Composer Nathalie Joachim Named Opera Philadelphia's Composer in Residenc

Performer & Composer Nathalie Joachim Named Opera Philadelphia's Composer in Residence

by Emmy Rice — July 19, 2025
Grammy-nominated performer and composer Nathalie Joachim, a Haitian American artist hailed for being “a fresh and invigorating cross-cultural voice” (The Nation) will serve as Opera Philadelphia’s Composer in Residence for the upcoming 2025-2026 Season.
FringeArts Unveils Full 2025 PHILADELPHIA FRINGE FESTIVAL Lineup

FringeArts Unveils Full 2025 PHILADELPHIA FRINGE FESTIVAL Lineup

by BWW News Desk — July 18, 2025
FringeArts has announced the full curated lineup for the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival, running September 4–28 and featuring over 320 performances and experiences across the city.
Bucks County Playhouse Reveals New Book Club Selection for August 2025

Bucks County Playhouse Reveals New Book Club Selection for August 2025

by BWW News Desk — July 15, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse is continuing the new book club series with “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society: A Novel” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.
GREASE Will Take The Stage at The Shawnee Playhouse This Summer

GREASE Will Take The Stage at The Shawnee Playhouse This Summer

by BWW News Desk — July 14, 2025
The Shawnee Playhouse will bring the electrifying energy of GREASE to life this summer, with performances running from July 18 through August 17, 2025.
FIRE!! Included in Sixteenth Season of Classic Theatre at Quintessence Theatre

FIRE!! Included in Sixteenth Season of Classic Theatre at Quintessence Theatre

by Emmy Rice — July 11, 2025
Exploring the theme of “chosen family,” the theatre’s upcoming 16th season presents Wallace Thurman’s Fire!!, Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, Shakespeare’s Rare Accidents, and Moliere’s The Hypochondriac.
Review: LEADER OF THE PACK at Bucks County Playhouse

Review: LEADER OF THE PACK at Bucks County Playhouse

by Marakay Rogers — July 11, 2025
A young Jewish girl wants to write music.
A VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL Plays at Between the Lines This December

A VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL Plays at Between the Lines This December

by BWW News Desk — July 10, 2025
Star of the Day Productions will present A VHS Christmas Carol, an original musical by Team Starkid, for three performances only at Between the Lines, 725 N.
Poe-Inspired Concert Comes to Allentown for Two Nights Only

Poe-Inspired Concert Comes to Allentown for Two Nights Only

by BWW News Desk — July 10, 2025
Star of the Day’s “The Divas!” will present an original concert inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe, running for two nights only—Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 PM—at Between the Lines, 725 N.
OLIVER! Returns to Emmaus in New Production at St. John's UCC

OLIVER! Returns to Emmaus in New Production at St. John's UCC

by BWW News Desk — July 10, 2025
Oliver! returns to the stage in Emmaus this September in a new production directed by Daniel Petrovich.
The Wilma Theater and LOLST Partner to Stream Jon Fosse’s A SUMMER DAY On Demand

The Wilma Theater and LOLST Partner to Stream Jon Fosse’s A SUMMER DAY On Demand

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2025
Following its recent regional premiere run, Philadelphia’s Wilma Theater is partnering with the League of Live Stream Theater (LOLST) to present a digital on-demand stream of A Summer Day by Nobel Prize-winning playwright Jon Fosse.
THE AMAZING MAX to be Presented at Bucks County Playhouse

THE AMAZING MAX to be Presented at Bucks County Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2025
Prepare to be amazed! Acclaimed magician Max Darwin, “The Amazing Max,” is bringing his high-energy, laugh-out-loud interactive magic show to Bucks County Playhouse for two performances only.
BEETLEJUICE JR. to be Presented at The Shawnee Playhouse

BEETLEJUICE JR. to be Presented at The Shawnee Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2025
The Shawnee Playhouse, celebrating its forty-sixth season, will present Beetlejuice Junior this summer.
THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to ACT Players This Month

THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to ACT Players This Month

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2025
Ready to dive under the sea and swim with Ariel, Sebastian, and a whole crew of unforgettable characters? ACT Players is bringing Disney's The Little Mermaid to life in a splashy, toe-tapping, sing-along summer spectacular you won't want to miss!
HAMLET and ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD to Run in Repertory at Pennsylvania

HAMLET and ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD to Run in Repertory at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

by BWW News Desk — July 3, 2025
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival will present a bold repertory pairing of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead this summer, running July 9 through August 3 on the Main Stage at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at DeSales University.
MARY POPPINS JR. to be Presented at Star of the Day

MARY POPPINS JR. to be Presented at Star of the Day

by BWW News Desk — July 2, 2025
Get ready for a spoonful of sugar and a sky full of stars as Star of the Day presents Mary Poppins, Jr.
MRS. ROPER ROMP and A GOLDEN GIRLS MURDER MYSTERY Set for Resorts Casino Hotel

MRS. ROPER ROMP and A GOLDEN GIRLS MURDER MYSTERY Set for Resorts Casino Hotel

by BWW News Desk — July 1, 2025
Without a Cue Productions will return to the Jersey Shore this summer with two delightfully over-the-top theatrical experiences at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.
No Name Pops to Reclaim Philly Pops Name This Week with New Logo & Music Director

No Name Pops to Reclaim Philly Pops Name This Week with New Logo & Music Director

by BWW News Desk — June 30, 2025
It’s a new day for one of Philadelphia’s most iconic musical legacies.
Photos: LEADER OF THE PACK at Bucks County Playhouse

Photos: LEADER OF THE PACK at Bucks County Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — June 27, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has released new production photos of its high-energy production of the musical “Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical.
Adam Pascal and More Set for The Broadway Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill Fall 2025 Seas

Adam Pascal and More Set for The Broadway Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill Fall 2025 Season

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2025
Broadway Cabaret has unveiled its fall 2025 season at Ritenhouse Grill, inviting Broadway lovers to a series of unique, up close and personal performances.
GREASE to be Presented at Doylestown Theatre Academy in July

GREASE to be Presented at Doylestown Theatre Academy in July

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2025
Doylestown Theatre Academy will present the hit musical 'Grease'in July at New Hope Solebury High School.
James Christy Brings Solo Comedy I THINK NOT to The Coop in Philadelphia

James Christy Brings Solo Comedy I THINK NOT to The Coop in Philadelphia

by BWW News Desk — June 25, 2025
Philadelphia playwright, filmmaker, and former actor James Christy is turning the spotlight inward with I Think Not: An Evening with My Inner Monologue, a solo comedy show running for two nights only—July 17 and July 31—at The Coop, home of Next in Line Comedy.
The Crossing Unveils 21st Season with Performances at Carnegie Hall & More

The Crossing Unveils 21st Season with Performances at Carnegie Hall & More

by BWW News Desk — June 24, 2025
Four-time Grammy Award-winning professional choir, The Crossing, conducted by Donald Nally, has revealed its 2025-2026 Season: Of being numerous.
The Philly Pops to Present POPS ON INDEPENDENCE Concert

The Philly Pops to Present POPS ON INDEPENDENCE Concert

by BWW News Desk — June 24, 2025
The No Name Pops, soon-to-be Philly Pops, will present its return to the stage at the Pops on Independence free concert, part of the Wawa Welcome America Festival.
CONVERSATIONS WITH MIRANDA to be Presented by Zakarak Productions

CONVERSATIONS WITH MIRANDA to be Presented by Zakarak Productions

by BWW News Desk — June 23, 2025
Zakarak Productions will present Conversations With Miranda, a moving and thought-provoking new play by Gordon Prager, directed by Ed Robins.
Simpatico Theatre and Azuka Theatre Unite Under Allison Heishman as New Artistic Dire

Simpatico Theatre and Azuka Theatre Unite Under Allison Heishman as New Artistic Director

by BWW News Desk — June 23, 2025
Simpatico Theatre and Azuka Theatre have announced a partnership: a collaborative season of new plays that explores urgent themes and highlights the city's vibrant artistic voices.

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