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PHILADELPHIA FALL ARTS FEST to Return in September With 50+ Arts Organizations

PHILADELPHIA FALL ARTS FEST to Return in September With 50+ Arts Organizations

by BWW News Desk — August 29, 2023
Discover the highly anticipated return of the Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest this September! Over 50 arts organizations will come together to showcase their talent and creativity.
MY SOUL IS IN COMMAND: A TRAGI-COMIC MUSICAL CREEP SHOW Comes to Philadelphia Fringe

MY SOUL IS IN COMMAND: A TRAGI-COMIC MUSICAL CREEP SHOW Comes to Philadelphia Fringe

by BWW News Desk — August 29, 2023
Prepare to embark on a darkly enchanting journey as 'My Soul is in Command: a Tragi-Comic Musical Creep Show' makes its highly anticipated debut at the renowned Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
THE FOREVER WAVE Radio Play Comes to Philly Fringe

THE FOREVER WAVE Radio Play Comes to Philly Fringe

by BWW News Desk — August 29, 2023
Inspired by Dylan Thomas’ iconic radio play Under Milk Wood, The Forever Wave is set in a drowned San Francisco, circa 2070.
Esperanza Arts Center Reveals Lineup For The 2023-2024 Season

Esperanza Arts Center Reveals Lineup For The 2023-2024 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 29, 2023
Esperanza Arts Center has announced its lineup for the 2023-2024 season.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH 'THE CHANGE' to Launch Nationwide Tour

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH 'THE CHANGE' to Launch Nationwide Tour

by BWW News Desk — August 28, 2023
Get ready to laugh and reminisce as Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' sets sail on a nationwide tour.
JOHANN JOHANN; OR, THEE WURST DINNER PARTIE Comes to Eat Purple Theatre Company

JOHANN JOHANN; OR, THEE WURST DINNER PARTIE Comes to Eat Purple Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — August 28, 2023
Independent artist collective and original performance company Eat Purple Theatre Company will present the original work johann johann; or, thee wurst dinner partie.
Feature: The Infernal Partnership of Peter Fenton and Avery Kellington

Feature: The Infernal Partnership of Peter Fenton and Avery Kellington

by G K Schatzman — August 28, 2023
As their dark comedy Abandon All Hope sets up for a Philadelphia run at Beacon Church, writer/producer Peter Fenton and actor/producer Avery Kellington share backstory on the play's creation and their own creative partnership.
inFLUX Theatre Collective to Present BITE THE DUST as Part of Cannonball Festival and

inFLUX Theatre Collective to Present BITE THE DUST as Part of Cannonball Festival and Philadelphia Fringe

by BWW News Desk — August 23, 2023
Join inFLUX Theatre Collective at the Cannonball Festival and Philadelphia Fringe for their new work, Bite the Dust.

East Passyunk Avenue Will Host Inaugural Music Festival With Five Stages, Two Dozen Acts, Food, Art, and More!

by BWW News Desk — August 23, 2023
East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District presents the inaugural East Passyunk Music Festival, sponsored by Samuels Seafood, Giordano Garden Groceries, Penn Beer and WXPN, on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 11:00am to 6:00pm.
Theatre Philadelphia Reveals New Executive Director to Lead into 2023-2024 Season and

Theatre Philadelphia Reveals New Executive Director to Lead into 2023-2024 Season and Beyond

by BWW News Desk — August 23, 2023
After an extensive search, the Board of Directors of Theatre Philadelphia is excited to announce that they have hired Sabriaya Shipley (she/they) as the organization’s new Executive Director.
Philadelphia Fringe Festival And Cannonball Return With A Month of Theatre All Over T

Philadelphia Fringe Festival And Cannonball Return With A Month of Theatre All Over The City

by BWW News Desk — August 21, 2023
The annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival and works of theatre are well known partners.
Student Blog: The Burden of Burnout

Student Blog: The Burden of Burnout

by Student Blogger: Emily Scolnick — August 21, 2023
I think we’ve all experienced academic burnout at one point or another, but I didn’t appreciate that burnout could extend to a summer job until now.
Act II Playhouse Celebrates 25 Years With Proclamation From Ambler Mayor

Act II Playhouse Celebrates 25 Years With Proclamation From Ambler Mayor

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2023
Act II Playhouse received an official proclamation celebrating their 25th anniversary from Ambler mayor, Jeanne Sorg.
LET'S GROOVE TONIGHT Concert From No Name Pops to Be Held at The Kimmel Center in Oct

LET'S GROOVE TONIGHT Concert From No Name Pops to Be Held at The Kimmel Center in October

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2023
Let's Groove Tonight: Motown and The Philly Sound! is the first Kimmel Center concert performed by the No Name Pops, composed of the former musicians of the Philly POPS.
PCS Theater to Present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Next Month

PCS Theater to Present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Next Month

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2023
PCS Theater has announced its production of the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof, running from September 8th to 30th on the Players Club of Swarthmore  Main Stage.
Theatre Contra Celebrates 5th Year By Putting The Audience In Control

Theatre Contra Celebrates 5th Year By Putting The Audience In Control

by BWW News Desk — August 17, 2023
Get ready to experience an exhilarating theatrical event like never before! Theatre Contra has announced its latest production, Dare Night, a daring and innovative take on the 2000's classic movie script, School of Rock.
Lantern Theater Company Opens 30th Anniversary Season With Molière's TARTUFFE

Lantern Theater Company Opens 30th Anniversary Season With Molière's TARTUFFE

by BWW News Desk — August 17, 2023
Lantern Theater Company wwill launch its 30th anniversary season with Tartuffe, Molière's comic masterpiece about family, fraud, and how what we want to believe can blind us from the truth.
British Clown Brings FINDING MELANIA to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival

British Clown Brings FINDING MELANIA to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — August 16, 2023
Finding Melania is a solo show merging dark clowning, surreal metaphors and utter silliness in an exploration of authoritarian and populist regimes and our complicity in enabling them.
Forgotten Lore Theatre Brings TITUS ANDRONICUS: A WILDERNESS OF TIGERS to Philly Frin

Forgotten Lore Theatre Brings TITUS ANDRONICUS: A WILDERNESS OF TIGERS to Philly Fringe

by BWW News Desk — August 16, 2023
As part of this year’s 2023 Philly Fringe Arts Festival, Forgotten Lore Theatre presents Titus Andronicus: A Wilderness of Tigers, an immersive production of William Shakespeare’s earliest play.
MusiCoLab Announces Non-profit And Development Workshop Of New Musical GOOSEFEATHERS

MusiCoLab Announces Non-profit And Development Workshop Of New Musical GOOSEFEATHERS

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2023
MusiCoLab, founded in 2018 by Barbara Bellman and Seth Rozin, is pleased to announce it is now officially a non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) status.
The Philadelphia Artists' Collective Announces 2023/24 Season

The Philadelphia Artists' Collective Announces 2023/24 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2023
The Philadelphia Artists' Collective has announced their 2023/24 season, featuring two highly inventive new productions that celebrate and challenge the expectations of classical theatre.
Langhorne Players to Present Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play SWEAT

Langhorne Players to Present Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play SWEAT

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2023
Don't miss the Langhorne Players' production of Sweat, Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Shipwreck Saloon Pop-up Experience Drops Anchor in Philadelphia for Limited Time Enga

Shipwreck Saloon Pop-up Experience Drops Anchor in Philadelphia for Limited Time Engagement

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2023
Discover the immersive Shipwreck Saloon Pop-up Experience in Philadelphia.
Cannonball Offers Performances for Young Audiences Every Weekend at Philly Fringe

Cannonball Offers Performances for Young Audiences Every Weekend at Philly Fringe

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2023
Cannonball has doubled down on offering something for everyone this year.
Philly AIDS Thrift to Present Fall Fest and Block Party With Carnival, Pie Eating Con

Philly AIDS Thrift to Present Fall Fest and Block Party With Carnival, Pie Eating Contest, Dunk Tank, and More

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2023
Philly AIDS Thrift will bring back their beloved block party and fall festival with a full day of free, family and fido friendly fun!  Philly AIDS Thrift 18th Anniversary Block Party will take place on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, with the streets opening at 12:00pm and closing at 6:00pm.

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