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Jason Robert Brown, Alex Newell & More to Join Concert Honoring Stephen Schwartz in P

Jason Robert Brown, Alex Newell & More to Join Concert Honoring Stephen Schwartz in Philadelphia

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 2023
A spectacular line-up of award-winning Broadway and pop music stars will come together on Monday, November 13 at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center to honor and serenade Stephen Schwartz, the legendary Broadway composer of Wicked, Pippin, and Godspell, with performances of songs from his rich catalog.
High School Playwrights Showcased in New Plays Festival at Lehigh Valley Charter High

High School Playwrights Showcased in New Plays Festival at Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 2023
This annual festival is a culmination of the school's upperclassmen Theatre majors' work in the Scriptwriting and Directing courses in conjunction with technical design by the school's upperclassmen Production Arts majors.
1812 Productions Prepares For 18th Annual Gala Fundraiser Eventa Du Schmancy

1812 Productions Prepares For 18th Annual Gala Fundraiser Eventa Du Schmancy

by BWW News Desk — May 31, 2023
1812 Productions, Philadelphia's all comedy theatre company, is pleased to present its 18th annual gala fundraiser, Eventa du Schmancy featuring 1812 Productions' signature Bad Song Cabaret.
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute Receives NEA Grant

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute Receives NEA Grant

by BWW News Desk — May 31, 2023
Louis Scaglione, President and Music Director of PYO Music Institute (PYOMI), has announced that the National Endowment for the Arts has approved PYOMI for a grant in the amount of $30,000 to support Tune Up Philly—Orchestral Pathways Program (TUP).
Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra Complete Their Rachmaninoff Cyc

Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra Complete Their Rachmaninoff Cycle With The Second and Third Symphonies and Isle Of The Dead

by BWW News Desk — May 31, 2023
Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra present the second and final part of their survey of Rachmaninoff's symphonic works.
Kesha Drops 'GAG ORDER' Tour Dates

Kesha Drops 'GAG ORDER' Tour Dates

by Michael Major — May 30, 2023
Kesha has unveiled new tour dates in support of her recent album 'GAG ORDER.
 Bucks County Playhouse Holds Talkbacks For TOMMY AND ME

 Bucks County Playhouse Holds Talkbacks For TOMMY AND ME

by BWW News Desk — May 26, 2023
 Bucks County Playhouse announced a series of post-show talkbacks with Ray Didinger and guests, following Tuesday and Thursday evening performances of Didinger’s hit play, “Tommy and Me.
Penn Live Arts Closes 50th Anniversary Season With SW!NG OUT

Penn Live Arts Closes 50th Anniversary Season With SW!NG OUT

by BWW News Desk — May 25, 2023
Penn Live Arts (PLA) closes its celebratory 50th anniversary season with SW!NG OUT, a joyful presentation of Lindy Hop choreography and improvisation conceived of by audience favorite and tap superstar Caleb Teicher, along with their Braintrust of collaborators Evita Arce, LaTasha Barnes and
Philly-Area Premiere Of THE CAKE is Coming To Langhorne Players in June

Philly-Area Premiere Of THE CAKE is Coming To Langhorne Players in June

by BWW News Desk — May 24, 2023
Langhorne Players will continue their 2023 summer season with the Philadelphia-area premiere of The Cake, a sweet comedy by Bekah Brunstetter, an Emmy-nominated writer of NBC's This Is Us and Netflix's Maid.
Choral Arts Philadelphia Appoints Dr. Donald Meineke as New Artistic Director

Choral Arts Philadelphia Appoints Dr. Donald Meineke as New Artistic Director

by BWW News Desk — May 24, 2023
Choral Arts Philadelphia (Choral Arts), Philadelphia’s premier choral ensemble since 1982, has announced the appointment of Dr.
Philadelphia School of Circus Arts to Present the Return of Summer Circus Camp in Wes

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts to Present the Return of Summer Circus Camp in West Mt. Airy.

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2023
Philadelphia School of Circus Arts has announced 2023 Summer Circus Camp June 19 - August 25, for students looking to run off to the region's big top.
The Cherry Orchard Festival to Present I AM HERE Starring Anatoly Beily In Boston, Ph

The Cherry Orchard Festival to Present I AM HERE Starring Anatoly Beily In Boston, Philadelphia & More

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2023
The 2023 Cherry Orchard Festival, running from June - July 2023 across the nation, will present the Boston performance of I AM HERE, starring Anatoly Beily and directed by Egor Turkhin, on June 17th at 8pm at The Cutler Majestic Theatre.
83rd Annual Festival Concert by the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Set For June

83rd Annual Festival Concert by the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Set For June

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2023
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO), the flagship ensemble of the PYO Music Institute, will present their 83rd Annual Festival Concert on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 3 p.
Philadelphia Ballet Returns To Red Rose Farm, June 1-3

Philadelphia Ballet Returns To Red Rose Farm, June 1-3

by BWW News Desk — May 22, 2023
Philadelphia Ballet has announced its Fourth Annual Spring Festival at Red Rose Farm, an outdoor ballet tradition, taking place June 1 - 3 in Villanova, PA.
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Comes to Shakespeare in Clark Park in July

TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Comes to Shakespeare in Clark Park in July

by BWW News Desk — May 22, 2023
 Shakespeare in Clark Park has announced a fresh and exciting take on their annual summer Shakespeare with a musical adaptation of Two Gentlemen of Verona.
Tiny Dynamite's MEET MURASAKI SHIKIBU To Feature 'Save Our Bookstores' Campaign

Tiny Dynamite's MEET MURASAKI SHIKIBU To Feature 'Save Our Bookstores' Campaign

by BWW News Desk — May 21, 2023
Tiny Dynamite's upcoming production of Julia Izumi's Meet Murasaki Shikibu Followed by Book Signing, and Other Things, a play that is, in part, about the struggles of indie and used bookstores, was originally planned for a 2021 staging at the Penn Book Center.
Cannonball Festival Announces 'Panel Pick' Award Recipients Offering Artists Over $37

Cannonball Festival Announces 'Panel Pick' Award Recipients Offering Artists Over $37,000 For New Productions

by BWW News Desk — May 19, 2023
Cannonball, the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, has selected the winners of its four panel-adjudicated production tracks (called “Panel Picks”).
World Premiere Adaptation of JANE EYRE Comes to Philadelphia Artists' Collective

World Premiere Adaptation of JANE EYRE Comes to Philadelphia Artists' Collective

by BWW News Desk — May 19, 2023
Philadelphia Artists' Collective presents a World Premiere Adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece Jane Eyre, adapted by Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillan, Charlotte Northeast and Meghan Winch, and directed by Kathryn MacMillan.
Azuka Theatre to Close Season with World Premiere of Christine Evans' GALILEE

Azuka Theatre to Close Season with World Premiere of Christine Evans' GALILEE

by BWW News Desk — May 18, 2023
Azuka Theatre will close their 2022/2023 season with the World Premiere of Galilee written by Christine Evans and directed by Azuka's Co-Artistic Director Rebecca May Flowers.
Demetria Joyce Bailey Named as 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow

Demetria Joyce Bailey Named as 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2023
Walnut Street Theatre has announced that Demetria Joyce Bailey has been selected as one of 10 stage actors in the United States to be a 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow.
A World Premiere by Roger Q. Mason & More Set for Philadelphia Theatre Company Four-S

A World Premiere by Roger Q. Mason & More Set for Philadelphia Theatre Company Four-Show 2023-2024 Season

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2023
Philadelphia Theatre Company has announce its expanded 49th Season, offering a rich array of shows, community engagement and education programs.
Theatre Horizon Reveals Largest Season Ever, Featuring Robi Hager, Priyanka Shetty, E

Theatre Horizon Reveals Largest Season Ever, Featuring Robi Hager, Priyanka Shetty, Erlina Ortiz, and More

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2023
Theatre Horizon, located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce their 23/24 season, the company's largest season to date, featuring eight presentations that span an assortment of genres and styles.
New Principal Dancer Appointed at Philadelphia Ballet

New Principal Dancer Appointed at Philadelphia Ballet

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2023
As Philadelphia Ballet enters the final week of its 2022/23 season, The Ruth & A.
Rolling Into Philadelphia On Its Rolling World Premiere Is AMERICAN FAST, June 2-25

Rolling Into Philadelphia On Its Rolling World Premiere Is AMERICAN FAST, June 2-25

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2023
The InterAct Theatre Company, now celebrating its 35th season, has announced the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of AMERICAN FAST, by Kareem Fahmy.
1812 Productions 2023/24 Season To Include Bruce Graham World Premiere, Harvey Fierst

1812 Productions 2023/24 Season To Include Bruce Graham World Premiere, Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG, And More

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2023
1812 Productions will celebrate a major milestone with their 2023/24 season: Philadelphia's all-comedy theater company will present their 100th production in November 2023 with the return of their wildly popular This is the Week That Is.

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