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Lyric Fest Announces 20th Anniversary Season Featuring the World Premiere of COTTON b

Lyric Fest Announces 20th Anniversary Season Featuring the World Premiere of COTTON by Damien Geter & More

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2022
Lyric Fest announced their 2022-2023 season, which coincides with the organization's 20th Anniversary.
Carter Calvert to Return to Bucks County Playhouse With One-Woman Show in August

Carter Calvert to Return to Bucks County Playhouse With One-Woman Show in August

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2022
Carter Calvert, the Broadway actress-singer who previously wowed audiences at Bucks County Playhouse as the iconic country music legend in “Always .
Opera On Film Series Brings 30 Cinematic Works To Festival O22

Opera On Film Series Brings 30 Cinematic Works To Festival O22

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2022
When Opera Philadelphia's renowned Festival O returns this September for the first time since 2019, it will not only bring multiple live opera performances to several spaces in the city; it will also spawn a new film festival within the opera festival, composed of some 30 cinematic operas over 12 sc
Hedgerow Theatre Extends THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY

Hedgerow Theatre Extends THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2022
Hedgerow Theatre Company (Media/Rose Valley, PA) gets into a family-friendly summer of fun with The World According to Snoopy.
Philadelphia's 13th Annual 2nd Street Festival is Coming to Northern Liberties in Aug

Philadelphia's 13th Annual 2nd Street Festival is Coming to Northern Liberties in August

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2022
Philadelphia's largest neighborhood summer festival is back and bigger than ever! The 13th Annual 2nd Street Festival will pop-up and take over Northern Liberties on Sunday, August 7, 2022, from 12:00pm Noon to 9:00pm.
Musicopia and Dancing Classrooms Philly Introduce New Board Members, Mission Statemen

Musicopia and Dancing Classrooms Philly Introduce New Board Members, Mission Statements, and DEI Champion Role

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2022
Partnering arts education non-profits, Musicopia and Dancing Classrooms Philly (DCP) added three new Board members, updated their mission and vision statements, and restructured the Board's work in prioritizing the commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at their June Board meeting.
People's Light Presents Bess Wohl's GRAND HORIZONS Next Month

People's Light Presents Bess Wohl's GRAND HORIZONS Next Month

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2022
People's Light presents Grand Horizons—Bess Wohl's 2020 Tony Award Nominee for Best Play—onstage August 3-28.
PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL Announces Final Round Of Artists For 60th Anniversary Even

PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL Announces Final Round Of Artists For 60th Anniversary Event

by BWW News Desk — July 20, 2022
Philadelphia Folk Festival has announced a final round of artists set to perform at its 60th anniversary celebration on August 18-21, 2022.
Curtis Institute Of Music Announces The 2022–23 Season: Made With Love

Curtis Institute Of Music Announces The 2022–23 Season: Made With Love

by BWW News Desk — July 20, 2022
The 2022–23 season begins at the Curtis Institute of Music this October, with dynamic programming that includes orchestra, opera, and chamber music concerts, and recitals, totaling more than 150 performances in Philadelphia through May 2023.
ALiEN8 Presented By Playhouse Youth Company At Bucks County Playhouse

ALiEN8 Presented By Playhouse Youth Company At Bucks County Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — July 19, 2022
A buried secret and a community determined to keep it that way, a catastrophic event twists, breaks, and reshapes every facet of their lives, a mysterious stranger appears who seems to know them better than they know themselves.
Single Tickets To Opera Philadelphia's Entire 2022-2023 Season Go On Sale This Tuesda

Single Tickets To Opera Philadelphia's Entire 2022-2023 Season Go On Sale This Tuesday, July 19

by BWW News Desk — July 18, 2022
Single tickets for Opera Philadelphia's 2022–2023 Season go on sale Tuesday, July 19, when opera fans can curate their experience with a wide array of options, starting with the much-anticipated return of the company's season-opening Festival O22, which takes the stage after a two-year hiatus, exp
Evil Genius Beer Co. Announces Summer Drag Series with Taylor Swift, Ariana and Maria

Evil Genius Beer Co. Announces Summer Drag Series with Taylor Swift, Ariana and Mariah Themed Brunches

by BWW News Desk — July 18, 2022
Evil Genius Beer Company has made a name for themselves with witty beer names, pop culture references, and a quippy attitude of sheer irreverence.
Crossroads Comedy Hub to Return To 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Crossroads Comedy Hub to Return To 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — July 18, 2022
Crossroads Comedy Theater has announced that their Comedy Hub will return during the 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival, with offerings from September 14 through September 18, 2022.
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Presents August Wilson's FENCES

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Presents August Wilson's FENCES

by BWW News Desk — July 14, 2022
August Wilson's groundbreaking Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award- winning drama Fences opens at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, the professional theatre on the campus of DeSales University.
Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Academy Of Music

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Academy Of Music

by Tony Oriente — July 14, 2022
The Kimmel Cultural Campus has a masterful work currently playing at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, before heading out on the rest of its first national tour.
Artist Zuhairah McGill to Bring SOJOURNER to National Black Theatre Festival in Augus

Artist Zuhairah McGill to Bring SOJOURNER to National Black Theatre Festival in August

by BWW News Desk — July 14, 2022
Barrymore nominee and winner and Artistic Director of First World Theatre Ensemble Zuhairah McGill  is bringing her searing performance of Richard LaMonte Pierce’s Sojourner to the famed National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina August 4-6 at the Reynolda House Museum of Am
Best Of Philly Soiree Returns To Dilworth Park Next Month

Best Of Philly Soiree Returns To Dilworth Park Next Month

by BWW News Desk — July 13, 2022
On Thursday, August 4th, guests are invited to taste food from Best of Philly-winning restaurants, enjoy live entertainment, and take part in celebrating the 'best' Philly has to offer, as the party will take place by the fountain at Dilworth Park located at 1 S.
Musicians Of The Philadelphia Orchestra Will Perform in Ottawa With Members Of Canada

Musicians Of The Philadelphia Orchestra Will Perform in Ottawa With Members Of Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra

by BWW News Desk — July 13, 2022
Musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform with members of Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra at Ambassador David L.
PYO Music Institute Announces 2022 Ovation Award Recipient For Music Education

PYO Music Institute Announces 2022 Ovation Award Recipient For Music Education

by BWW News Desk — July 13, 2022
The 9th Annual Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) Ovation Award was presented to Sergei Nuissl for his dedication to educating young musicians.
Almanac Dance Circus Theatre Announces The Return Of Cannonball and The Recipients Of

Almanac Dance Circus Theatre Announces The Return Of Cannonball and The Recipients Of The BIPOC New Work Presentation Track

by BWW News Desk — July 13, 2022
Almanac Dance Circus Theatre has selected the first recipients of the BIPOC New Work Presentation Track.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Welcomes Peter Rowan, Sarah Diamond, and Others

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Welcomes Peter Rowan, Sarah Diamond, and Others for a Music Filled Summer.

by Grace Cutler — July 12, 2022
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center will come alive with music this summer.
The Best of the Main Line Party Returns with 50+ Restaurants, Bars and Boutiques

The Best of the Main Line Party Returns with 50+ Restaurants, Bars and Boutiques

by Grace Cutler — July 12, 2022
Main Line Today and Today Media announce the grand return of the Best of the Main Line and Western Suburbs Party on Thursday, July 28th, at Drexelbrook Special Event Center.
Langhorne Players to Present Lauren Gunderson's I AND YOU Opening This Month

Langhorne Players to Present Lauren Gunderson's I AND YOU Opening This Month

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2022
Langhorne Players in Newtown, Bucks County will bring Lauren Gunderson's touching comedic drama I and You to the stage from July 22 through August 6.
THRENODY - A Devised Theater Piece to Premiere At The Philly Fringe Festival In Septe

THRENODY - A Devised Theater Piece to Premiere At The Philly Fringe Festival In September

by BWW News Desk — July 11, 2022
An original performance based collective will premiere their debut Fringe Festival show at Christ Church Neighborhood House September 8th and 9th.
1982 Movie Cast of ANNIE Will Reunite 40 Years Later

1982 Movie Cast of ANNIE Will Reunite 40 Years Later

by BWW News Desk — July 11, 2022
The film included former child actresses Toni Ann Gisondi, best known for playing the youngest orphan Molly, and Rosanne Sorrentino, best known for playing the role of the bossy orphan Pepper.

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