Theater
Under Pressure: Philly Actor Pax Ressler Quickly Steps in to Fill Some Very Big Shoes in Pig Iron’s Latest Show
In the theater world, “crunch time” usually means late rehearsals and a creeping sense of panic as opening night hurtles toward you. But for Philly […]
Suffs Is the Perfect Musical for This Moment
“In a world that’s gone crazy, am I crazy to hope?” Suffragist Alice Paul (played by Maya Keleher) sang of her struggle on stage, weak […]
Philly’s Arts Scene Is Heating Up. Here’s What to See, Read, and Hear This Winter
Whether you want to catch the latest Broadway show to visit Philly or simply dig into your next great read, ’tis the season for embracing […]
From Scrooge to Sugar Plums: Holiday Performances in and Around Philly
Whether you’re planning a family outing over winter break or a twist on nostalgic tradition, the holidays always bring the heavy-hitters to the stage. All […]
How Not to Fall Victim to Philly Event Ticket Scams
Just Ask Victor is a new column from Philly Mag senior reporter Victor Fiorillo. He will attempt to answer all of your Philly-related questions, no […]
Here’s How to Get $10 Tickets to See Hamilton in Philadelphia
One of the greatest Broadway musicals of all time — I am, of course, talking about Hamilton — is coming to Philadelphia. Quite soon, in […]
Your Guide to the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
September in Philadelphia, can only mean one thing. Well two things, if you count the return of the Eagles. Three, if we include the Phils’ […]
An Insider’s Guide to the Best Seats in the Academy of Music
Whatever performance you happen to be seeing, just being inside this crown jewel of South Broad (built in 1857) is an experience. That ceiling! The […]
Where to Live in the Philadelphia Region if You Love the Arts
Welcome to “Where to Live if You Love …” — our series of Philly-area neighborhood guides to help you find your place. Whether you’re passionate […]
This Offbeat Philly Theater Troupe Is Doing a Live Reading of Snakes on a Plane
Note: This event was moved to January 27th due to weather. Back in 2006, I had the single greatest moviegoing experience of my life. On […]
The Fight To Keep Philly’s Theater Scene Alive
Act I. Setting the Scene “What a wonder is a gun! What a versatile invention! First of all, when you’ve got a gun — ” […]
The Best Events This Month in Philadelphia
Theater What the Constitution Means to Me • Philadelphia stage veteran Jennifer Childs directs this one-woman play about the fight over abortion. This is expected […]
Hamilton Mega-Talent Leslie Odom Jr. Talks His New Exorcist Sequel and Broadway Return
Singer and actor Leslie Odom Jr. became a household name when he played Aaron Burr in the original Broadway cast of Hamilton. Since then, he […]
The Philly Mag 2023 Fall Arts Preview
With a packed roster from music to theater and more, Philly’s arts scene is having a renaissance. Here’s everything you need to see this season. […]
Walnut Street Theatre President’s Salary Breaks $1 Million
Check phillymag.com each morning for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly Mag reporters, please […]