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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.
Hannah Parke's Disability-Centered Musical to Premiere at Cannonball Fest

Hannah Parke's Disability-Centered Musical to Premiere at Cannonball Fest

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2023
Don't miss the debut of Hannah Parke's newest work, Birth.
Crossroads Comedy Theater Returns As Comedy Hub For Philly Fringe Festival

Crossroads Comedy Theater Returns As Comedy Hub For Philly Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2023
 Crossroads Comedy Theater, home to some of Philadelphia's best comedy shows, classes, and podcasts, is returning as a comedy hub for the annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Will Return on National Tour to More Than 25 Cities

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Will Return on National Tour to More Than 25 Cities

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2023
A holiday dance mash-up for the whole family during hip hop's 50th year! As artists, industry and fans celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop around the globe today, The Hip Hop Nutcracker announced its 2023 tour to more than 25 U.
Circus Campus Brings Big Top To Philadelphia Fringe Festival With 16 Shows And Worksh

Circus Campus Brings Big Top To Philadelphia Fringe Festival With 16 Shows And Workshops

by BWW News Desk — August 10, 2023
Circus Campus Presents spectacles, circus and community featuring a mini circus festival within the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Will Be Performed by Summer Spotlight Academy Students

THE WIZARD OF OZ Will Be Performed by Summer Spotlight Academy Students

by BWW News Desk — August 10, 2023
Thirty students enrolled in Star of the Day's summer musical theatre intensive will present 4 performances of The Wizard of Oz.
GARBAGE JAM Philadelphia To Premiere September 9!

GARBAGE JAM Philadelphia To Premiere September 9!

by BWW News Desk — August 9, 2023
Michael 'Dola' Amendola (Drunk Shakespeare, The Last Jew of Boyle Heights) announced that the debut of his new play Garbage Jam will open at The Fidget Living Room Space (located at 1714 N Mascher St) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 for a limited run as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival / Cann
Actor and Comedian Chris Tucker Announces His First Major Tour In Over A Decade

Actor and Comedian Chris Tucker Announces His First Major Tour In Over A Decade

by BWW News Desk — August 9, 2023
Award-winning actor, producer and comedian Chris Tucker announces his first major tour in North America since 2011.
Love And War Erupt In Quintessence Theatre Group's 14th Season At The Sedgwick Theate

Love And War Erupt In Quintessence Theatre Group's 14th Season At The Sedgwick Theater

by BWW News Desk — August 9, 2023
Quintessence Theatre Group, Northwest Philadelphia's first professional theatre company, has produced classic works of theatre for 13 years on stage at the historic Sedgwick Theater in the neighborhood of Mt.

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