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Walnut Street Theatre's President and Producing Artistic Director Bernard Havard has announced the 2013-2014 Independence Studio on 3 season, noting 'the plays I've selected are a dramatic blend of new work and American classics.

Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will come to life anew on the Walnut Street Theatre's Mainstage this holiday season.

Based on the popular film, Elf tells the heartwarming story of Buddy, an orphaned baby who crawls into Santa's toy bag and is accidentally taken to the North Pole.

Kimmel Center Education Department's new Show Stoppers after-school musical theater program is gearing up for its inaugural winter revue in Perelman Theater on December 13 at 7 p.

EAR Fuzz is in an open rehearsal of theater, a chance to 'peek behind the curtain' at fascinating artists at play.

Philadelphia's all comedy theatre company is pleased to present its newest original production, The Big Time: New Vaudeville for the Holidays.

Hedgerow Theatre continues its holiday tradition with its 21st annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, which runs from December 6 to 31.

Now on exhibit at the Michener Art Museum is From Philadelphia to Monaco: GRACE KELLY - Beyond the Icon, an exhibition allowing visitors to learn more about her life and heritage.

EAR Fuzz is in an open rehearsal of theater, a chance to "peek behind the curtain" at fascinating artists at play.

An annual tradition at the State Theatre, Moscow Ballet's The Great Russian Nutcracker is a magical and timeless holiday tradition that comes to life! This fun-for-the-entire-family classic will be performed for two audiences on Saturday, December 14th.

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and financial services company, SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC), announce today the unveiling of the SEI Innovation Studio with a new architectural Spruce Street entrance, and an ongoing initiative of revolving art work from the West Collection, on display in The Studio'

Blue Man Group returns to Hershey Theatre from Friday, November 22 through Sunday, November 24.

11th Hour Theatre Company presents its inaugural holiday program HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA for one night only on December 8 from 7:00-10:00 PM in the Caplan Recital Hall at the University of the Arts (211 South Broad Street).

The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future all agree on one piece of advice.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents the world premiere of Murray the Elf and the Case of the Terrifying Tinsel, a new comedy for kids and their families, from Dec.

Furthering its commitment to the intimate exploration of the human spirit through storytelling, Lantern Theater Company continues its 20th anniversary season with a world premiere adaptation of Dylan Thomas' beloved poem A Child's Christmas in Wales.

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 205TH season with an all-new production of Broadway's family musical, ELF.

From Egypt to Singapore, Morocco to Mexico, innovative theater director Thaddeus Phillips takes audiences on a tour of the planet's wildest frontiers with the world premiere of his solo theater work 17 BORDER CROSSINGS.

Philadelphia actor Scott Langdon, who recently received rave reviews as King Arthur in The Media Theatre's production ofSpamalot, will perform his all of the roles in the original Charles Dickens masterpiece, "A Christmas Carol" every weekend November 24 - December 22, 2013, at The Media Theatre.

The time of year when families gather for reunions, dinners and parties also means the funniest family function around.

Featuring puppets, live music and a script that runs the gamut from dark comedy to pulp melodrama, Rails will be performed in Philadelphia at the Rotunda tonight, November 12th and Wednesday, November 13th (both shows at 7pm).

The best-selling cookbook author and star of Food Network's Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, is coming to Philadelphia tonight, November 12 at the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall at 7:30 p.

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 205TH season with an all-new production of Broadway's family musical, ELF.

Called a "wild rumpus of a show" by the Philadelphia Inquirer in 2011, Pig Iron Theatre Company's raucous, spirited Twelfth Night, or What You Will returns to Philadelphia for a three-week holiday engagement at FringeArts' new waterfront theater, Dec.

Act II Playhouse presents the regional premiere of The Twelve Dates of Christmas, starring Maggie Lakis from New York's Avenue Q, from Dec.