Theater
Jim Kenney Made a Cameo in a High School Musical
Seated in the dark back row of a theater during the climactic scene of Curtains, a comedy musical murder mystery put on by St. Joe’s Prep, […]
Local Production of The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning Provokes Trans Controversy
Some members of Philadelphia’s live arts community have co-signed an open letter raising concerns about a local production of the 2012 play The Radicalisation of Bradley […]
Pop-Up Dinner Theater at Neuf
On Monday, May 9th, Sam Jacobson (Stargazy) and dinner theater are coming to Joncarl Lachman’s Neuf. Billed as a “strange and sumptuous evening,” this night of […]
TOP PICKS: 5 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend
FRIDAY EVENTS The 17th Annual Philly Black Pride Celebration April 28th through May 2nd Philly Black Pride is finally here and bigger than ever with […]
Arts Shortlist: See a Play About WikiLeaks
See What I Wanna See @ Christ Church Neighborhood House | April 28 to May 15 For 11th Hour Theatre Company’s 11th season, the founders […]
Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival Issues Call for Applications
The Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival, a collective intended towards the creation of female opportunity in the performing arts, is currently accepting submissions for its second annual showcase, set for August 1st through […]
Review: Theatre Exile’s Smoke is 50 Shades of Meh
“Will I seem terminally un-hip,” worried the 59-year-old critic, “if I admit I’m not into bondage?” Don’t get me wrong: I’m not offended, but I just […]
Orbiter 3 Welcomes Two New Playwrights
Lauren Feldman and Sam Henderson are now orbiting. It was announced this morning that the two acclaimed theater artists have joined the exciting Philadelphia playwriting […]
REVIEW: Mauckingbird Theatre’s The Sisterhood Reimagines Gender Norms
Who could have ever thought a 17th-century French play could be so gay and gender-bending — and work so damn well as a result? Philly-based […]
Employee of the Year Hires Kid Actors for a Very Adult Piece of Art.
There’s a bunch of pre-teen female actors putting on a performance at FringeArts later this month, and, no, it isn’t Annie. “They are regular kids,” said Employee […]
Society Hill Playhouse to Close
Society Hill Playhouse, a fixture on the Philadelphia theater scene since 1959, will close on April 1. The theater company made the announcement on its […]
SNEAK PEEK: Our Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the New Drake
“God knows there are a lot of theaters in this town. Our purpose is for this to be a hub.” That’s what InterAct Theatre Company‘s […]
Temple Hosting Nationally-Recognized New Musical Fest
Philadelphia has made its name as a unique incubator for new theatrical works. It is a tradition that goes back to pre-Broadway try-outs, where shows […]
REVIEW: Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates
Luckily for audiences at the Arden, Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates, the world-premier production playing at the Old City theater, does something that many children’s theater […]
Field Guide: The 28 Concerts, Shows, and Events to Put On Your Calendar Now
Living legends, world premieres, international talent and Justin Bieber: You’ll find all of these (and more) here in the City of Brotherly Love this winter […]