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Dancing Classrooms Philly Brings Back Competitive Performances

Dancing Classrooms Philly Brings Back Competitive Performances

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2023
Dancing Classrooms Philly (DCP), a non-profit organization offering social dance programming to schools and community events, has announced its upcoming End of Year Student Celebration and its Colors of the Rainbow Team Match, both on Sunday, May 21st at Elaine C.
Yaz Lancaster's PAPER TIGER Premieres This Week

Yaz Lancaster's PAPER TIGER Premieres This Week

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2023
PAPER TIGER, a 12-minute digital opera composed by Black transdisciplinary artist Yaz Lancaster, performed by vocalists Eliza Bagg and Miss Grit and pianist Mary Prescott, with a film directed by Sean Pecknold, premieres on the Opera Philadelphia Channel on Friday, May 19.
Joseph Conyers, Citizen Musician and Youth Advocate, Wins Principal Bass Of The Phila

Joseph Conyers, Citizen Musician and Youth Advocate, Wins Principal Bass Of The Philadelphia Orchestra

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2023
On Saturday evening, Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin named double bassist Joseph H.
Photos: First Look at WRITTEN BY PHILLIS at Quintessence Theatre Group

Photos: First Look at WRITTEN BY PHILLIS at Quintessence Theatre Group

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2023
Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic theatre, concludes Season XIII: Celebrating the Extraordinary with a world premiere of Paul Oakley Stovall’s Written by Phillis, directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce.
COMPOSING THE FUTURE Is Now Streaming on The Opera Philadelphia Channel

COMPOSING THE FUTURE Is Now Streaming on The Opera Philadelphia Channel

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2023
 In Composing the Future, a documentary now streaming for free on the Opera Philadelphia Channel, the company looks back on how that reputation was earned through the company's unique Composer in Residence program, which launched in 2011 as the nation's first comprehensive training program for ar
Celebrate Pride Month With The Strides Collective At BOGFRIENDS: A One-Night-Only Rea

Celebrate Pride Month With The Strides Collective At BOGFRIENDS: A One-Night-Only Reading

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2023
The Strides Collective, a non-profit theatre company supporting emerging queer playwrights, will present a one-night-only staged reading of bogfriends by jose sebastian alberdi.
2023 FREDDY Award Nominations Announced

2023 FREDDY Award Nominations Announced

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2023
Nominations for the 2023 FREDDY Awards were announced during the live broadcast of the on 69 News at Noon on WFMZ-TV.
Chris' Jazz Café Hosts a Musical Tribute to Larry McKenna

Chris' Jazz Café Hosts a Musical Tribute to Larry McKenna

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 2023
Chris' Jazz Cafe is hosting a tribute to Larry McKenna, one of the world’s finest jazz saxophone players, on June 16 & 17 at 8 and 10 p.
Valley Forge Tourism to Present WOMEN IN JAZZ FEST & More

Valley Forge Tourism to Present WOMEN IN JAZZ FEST & More

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2023
Valley Forge Tourism celebrated Montgomery County, PA as a premiere tourism destination during the 7th annual Travel Rally on Monday, which was held at Commonwealth National Golf Club during National Travel & Tourism Week.
Full Casts & Complete Lineup Set for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

Full Casts & Complete Lineup Set for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2023
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the complete principal casts, creative teams, and events planned for the previously announced summer season.
Lantern Theater Company Presents William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT

Lantern Theater Company Presents William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2023
 Lantern Theater Company concludes its 2022/23 season with Twelfth Night, part of the company’s ongoing commitment to produce the timeless stories of William Shakespeare for both the general public and local school students.
Fishtown District Announces Expansion For 15th KENSINGTON DERBY AND ARTS FESTIVAL

Fishtown District Announces Expansion For 15th KENSINGTON DERBY AND ARTS FESTIVAL

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2023
The Fishtown District has announced the 15th Annual Kensington Derby and Arts Festival will return on Saturday, May 13, 2023, on Trenton Avenue from Norris Street to Frankford Avenue, from 12 Noon to 6:00pm.
Philly High School Musicians To Perform At All City Jazz Festival

Philly High School Musicians To Perform At All City Jazz Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2023
The Philly POPS invite the public and media to the All-City Jazz Festival, a concert showcase featuring many of our city's most promising young musicians.
The Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra Presents 28th Annual Festival Concert This M

The Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra Presents 28th Annual Festival Concert This Month

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2023
The Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra (PYAO), an ensemble of the PYO Music Institute, will present their 28th Annual Festival Concert on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 3:00 P.
The Crossing Presents World Premiere Of Ted Hearne's FARMING Outdoors at Kings Oaks F

The Crossing Presents World Premiere Of Ted Hearne's FARMING Outdoors at Kings Oaks Farm

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2023
Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing presents the world premiere of FARMING, a stirring new work by Ted Hearne directed by Ashley Tata on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 7:30 p.
Cirque Du Soleil's BAZZAR At Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Offering Mother's Day P

Cirque Du Soleil's BAZZAR At Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Offering Mother's Day Promotion: Buy 3 Get 1 Free

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2023
Cirque du Soleil is offering a Mother's Day promotion that's available for the North American premiere of BAZZAR, coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks.
Chester County Studio Tour Announces Largest Event Ever Featuring 200 Artists And 79

Chester County Studio Tour Announces Largest Event Ever Featuring 200 Artists And 79 Studios

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2023
The Chester County Studio Tour has announced their annual two-day event that showcases, highlights, and shares artists with art connoisseurs, collectors, and curious neighbors.
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE to be Presented at Playcrafters Of Skippack in June

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE to be Presented at Playcrafters Of Skippack in June

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2023
A View from the Bridge is in rehearsals at Playcrafters, preparing for a June 2 opening.
PYO Music Institute Presents PRYSM STRINGS 16th ANNUAL FESTIVAL CONCERT, May 13

PYO Music Institute Presents PRYSM STRINGS 16th ANNUAL FESTIVAL CONCERT, May 13

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2023
​​​​​​​Bachrach PhotographyPHILADELPHIA, PA (May 2, 2023) — Prysm Strings, the beginner-intermediate string music education program of Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI), will perform in Church of the Redeemer (200 Pennswood Road, Bryn Mawr, PA) on Saturday, May 13,
PYO Music Institute 20th Annual Festival Concert May 6

PYO Music Institute 20th Annual Festival Concert May 6

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2023
Bravo Brass, the all-brass ensemble of the PYO Music Institute (PYOMI), performs its 20th Annual Festival Concert entitled - “Bravo Brass on Demand” - on Saturday, May 6th, 2023.
Philadelphia Young Playwrights Names LaNeshe Miller-White as New Executive Director

Philadelphia Young Playwrights Names LaNeshe Miller-White as New Executive Director

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2023
After an extensive search, the Board of Directors of Philadelphia Young Playwrights have hired LaNeshe Miller-White as the organization's new Executive Director.
The Philadelphia Orchestra to Present Paul Jacobs In All-Bach Solo Recital at Verizon

The Philadelphia Orchestra to Present Paul Jacobs In All-Bach Solo Recital at Verizon Hall

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2023
Grammy-award-winning American organist Paul Jacobs will perform the Six Trio Sonatas by Johann Sebastian Bach at the Verizon Hall, Saturday evening, May 6, 5 p.
Gordon Clapp of NYPD BLUE to Star in TOMMY AND ME at Bucks County Playhouse

Gordon Clapp of NYPD BLUE to Star in TOMMY AND ME at Bucks County Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2023
Emmy-winner and Tony-nominee Gordon Clapp, who played Detective Greg Medavoy for all 12 seasons on ABC’s “NYPD Blue,” will star as Tommy McDonald in a new production of Ray Didinger’s “Tommy and Me,” at Bucks County Playhouse, May 19 through June 17.
Jonas Brothers to Embark on Arena Tour Following Broadway Engagement

Jonas Brothers to Embark on Arena Tour Following Broadway Engagement

by Michael Major — May 2, 2023
The Jonas Brothers launch their most ambitious outing yet, a massive 35-date stadium and arena run – THE TOUR – where the band will perform five albums every night.

First Playwrights Cohort at PlayPenn Revealed

by BWW News Desk — May 2, 2023
 Following a review of applications, PlayPenn has shared the names of the twenty-nine emerging writers that make up the very first Playwrights Cohort at PlayPenn.

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