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Review: GISELLE at The Academy Of Music


by Scott Serio - March 01, 2024

Philadelphia Ballet's GISELLE at The Academy Of Music in Center City...

A VERY PHILLY CHRISTMAS at Kimmel Cultural Center


by Marakay Rogers - December 16, 2023

Philly has always done Christmas big. The Gimbels and Lit Brothers windows. The Wanamaker organ and light show. Jason Kelce Christmas music, from the Eagles to you. And now, following Kelce's releasing of annual Christmas songs, our own No Name Pops and dynamic conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez present a...

Review: BALLETX IN BRYN MAWR at Goodhart Hall


by Scott Serio - December 04, 2023

BalletX Takes Contemporary Ballet To The Philadelphia Main Line...

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at People's Light Theatre Company


by Tony Oriente - December 02, 2023

A truly unique, original, and moving piece of theater brilliantly presented in time for the Holiday Season....

Review: COMPANY National Tour Comes to Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 30, 2023

Read BroadwayWorld's review of the National Tour of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company, currently playing at Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre....

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Walnut Street Theatre


by Tony Oriente - November 30, 2023

WIt’s time for a Broadway revival of this classic show, and this theatergoer believes this production is it! When a “Tale as old as time” is so richly and beautifully packaged in 2023, one can only melt into the lush and stellar production of  Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEASST currently playing at The...

Review: A BETTER PLACE… WHERE EAGLES FLY MUSIC PREMIERE at Union League


by Marakay Rogers - November 10, 2023

The Union League of Philadelphia was the beautiful and historic setting for a presentation of the songs and music for the upcoming musical, A BETTER WORLD... WHERE EAGLES FLY on November 8. With producer Michael Durkin and composer John Anderson present to answer questions and discuss their hopes fo...

Review: ASSASSINS at Arden Theatre Company


by Tony Oriente - October 06, 2023

Another thrilling and thought-provoking production at The Arden Theatre delivers an evening of something quite different. ASSASSINS is an evening of one of the tightest ensembles of dedicated performers that this reviewer has seen in quite some time....

Review: THE LIGHT at Theatre Exile


by G K Schatzman - February 10, 2023

Directed by J. Paul Nicholas and starring Abdul Sesay and Angela Bey, The Light centers on the hot-and-cold engagement night of two youngish Chicagoans as they wind up reliving their romantic pinnacles alongside their separate, secreted traumas around sexual assault. ...

Photos: Go Inside FORWARD MOTION at Perelman Theater


by Scott Serio - February 05, 2023

The New Works series for the Philadelphia Ballet brings Forward Motion to the stage with three new conceptualizations by highly respected choreographers. Check out our exclusive photos from the production here!...

Past Shows

Mamma Mia!
4/15 - 6/14/2020


Over 60 million people worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show!...

Baby
3/11 - 3/29/2020


"Baby" tells the story of three couples on a university campus as they deal with the painful, rewarding and agonizingly funny consequences of this universal ...

ELF-THE MUSICAL
11/20 - 1/5/2020


Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity....


A joyous girl power romp! This is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to ...

FOREVER PLAID
8/7 - 8/25/2019


The heavenly male quartet returns for their final chance to reach musical glory. Including songs “Love is a Many Splendored Thing”, “Moments to Remember”, and ...

SWEENEY TODD
10/3 - 10/28/2018


Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, is a darkly gripping musical thriller that has garnered numerous accolades, ...

NEXT TO NORMAL
1/31 - 2/25/2018


Next to Normal delves into the raw and complex world of mental illness, specifically focusing on bipolar disorder. The story centers around Diana, a wife ...


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage ...

WEST SIDE STORY
4/19 - 6/18/2017


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
9/21 - 10/30/2016


THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, one of the most romantic stories ever written, is now an irresistible, two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Based on the ...

1776
4/13 - 5/22/2016


The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages ...

DOGFIGHT
3/3 - 3/27/2016


The hauntingly beautiful musical, Dogfight, by Pasek and Paul (Edges, James and the Giant Peach, A Christmas Story) and Peter Duchan, was praised by countless ...

BILLY ELLIOT
11/18 - 1/3/2016


BROADWAY’S “BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE” -Time Magazine BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is a joyous celebration of one young boy's journey to make his dreams ...

LES MISERABLES
11/19 - 2/1/2015


This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust ...

LES MISERABLES
11/19 - 1/18/2015


Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, Les Misérables, with glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery ...

LES MISERABLES
11/19 - 1/11/2015


This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust ...

GUYS & DOLLS
9/25 - 11/3/2013


Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy - soars with ...

AVENUE Q
3/6 - 3/31/2013


Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. ...

FOREVER PLAID
2/20 - 3/31/2013


FOREVER PLAID is one of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory. This deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers ...

FOREVER PLAID
3/6 - 3/31/2013


FOREVER PLAID is one of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory. This deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers ...

DOCTOR DOLITTLE
11/20 - 1/13/2013


The classic tale of kindness to animals and animal kindnesses trots, crawls and flies onto the stage in a big Broadway-sized family musical. All of ...

DOCTOR DOLITTLE
11/20 - 1/6/2013


The classic tale of kindness to animals and animal kindnesses trots, crawls and flies onto the stage in  DOCTOR DOLITTLE , the big Broadway-sized family ...

HAIRSPRAY
9/26 - 11/4/2012


HAIRSPRAY delighted audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the 50's are out -- and change is in the air!  Loveable plus-size heroine, ...

AVENUE Q
9/26 - 10/28/2012


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SPRING AWAKENING
9/26 - 10/28/2012


Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, SPRING AWAKENING celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that ...

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
4/18 - 5/20/2012


A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon ...

SPRING AWAKENING
4/18 - 5/20/2012


Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, SPRING AWAKENING celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that ...

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David Corsaro ♦ Amazement For All in Philadelphia David Corsaro ♦ Amazement For All
Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater (5/18 - 5/18)
Malpaso Dance Company in Philadelphia Malpaso Dance Company
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Brian Curry The Good Liar in Philadelphia Brian Curry The Good Liar
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The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show in Philadelphia The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
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