Philadelphia Performing Arts
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StreetTalkin Video with Nicole visit the cast of The Irish and How They Got That Way now playing at the Kimmel Center Philadelphia Innovation Studio. Fabulous cast and show that is sure to... more
Halloween in Philadelphia has risen to a new level with Brat Productions “Haunted Poe”. Venture into the 10,000 square foot warehouse at 38 Jackson Street to experience the genius... more
Plays and Players Preview Series of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival brings us The Power Of Magic: An International Commedia for Everyone. Check OMBELICO Mask Ensemble at their outdoor show... more
The Philadelphia Fringe Festival features Writing Man Productions ‘Ships playing at The Theater at Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival. StreetTalkin catches a sneak peek at Plays and Players... more
Philly Fringe Festival previews Murder! by Dark Side Theatre Company at Plays and Players in Philadelphia. Booze, a body, and a boomerang. What more could you want in a murder mystery? Paul... more
Philly Fringe Festival features 4 Play at Plays and Players! Four plays about foreplay. Face licking? Check. Twisted obsession? Check. A noir about a vagina with all the answers? Check. A 50s... more
Streettalkin stopped by Plays and Players to catch Previews of the Philly Fringe Festival. Hermitage: The Strange Story of the Ghost Men of Harlem is playing at Plays and Players Theater Sept.... more
The Philadelphia Joke Initiative is a comedy advocacy company in Philadelphia and they are hosting the Philly Fringe Preview at Plays and Players. Read More →
Insanity, violence, sexual frustration, repressed lesbian desire. Follow the lives of eight women, room to room, through house and garden in 1930s New England. Evocative monologues and interaction... more
Same Spirit Different Movement Fest performed by Illstyle & Peace Productions was previewed at Plays and Players Theater for the Philly Fringe. You can catch this show at the Pennsylvania... more
Double & Small performed by Six Benches Spectacles previews at the Philly Fringe Preview at Plays and Players. Catch this show at The Actors Center at 257 North 3rd Street. Read More →
It’s a musical. About zombies. Inspired by classic horror films and cult musicals, our story follows a mad scientist, a surly sheriff, a pair of young lovers, and a zombie hunter as they try... more
Go Irish: The Purgatory Diaries of Jason Miller is a one-man show in two acts. The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright confronts his choices in life as he looks back from the Great Beyond. A rollicking,... more
Jessie Sabella is at Plays and Players to check out the Fringe Preview Series. Check out Rails performed by Stumble Goat Productions. Honest, reliable, and a-bit-slouched Wilbur Burland uncovers... more
Jessie Sabella interviews David Gaines at Plays and Players Fringe Preview. Check out 7(x1) playing at the Rotunda. “Best Solo Performance” in DC Fringe 2008! “Best Solo Show... more
Shani Collins performs Series IV: The Demystification at Plays and Player Fringe Preview Series. Check out Choreographic Sketches at the Painted Bride Arts Center. Choreographic Sketches, a... more
Super heroes brought to life before your very eyes! Word-for-word staged readings of classic comic books featuring some of Philadelphia’s finest actors. Will Spiderman save the day? Will the... more
Philly Fringe Festival presents Formed Declarations with Christina Catanese and Julian Cuccaro. Catch this show at MBN Studios, 725 North 4th Street on Sept 11,12, 16, 18 + 19. A century after... more
Renowned Theatrical Director, Robert Lepage brings The Andersen Project to Philadelphia. The Andersen Project will be performed for Philadelphia Theater audiences on June 11 to June 13 at the... more
The Walnut Street Theatre’s 200th Anniversary season concludes with Mel Brooks’ comedic blockbuster: THE PRODUCERS The Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 200th anniversary season... more
PROGRAM I OLIVE PRINCE DANCE | OUT What do you present to the OUTside world? Who do you appear to be? What happens if I turn you inside/OUT? Smile, it will all be okay. Olive Prince Dance... more
GABRIELLE REVLOCK | SHARE! SHARE! is collage of honest autobiographical text combined with the natural dishonesty of theater. Gabrielle loves to clap. Clapping makes her happy. Hula hooping... more
Movin’ Out, A New Musical, Moves into the Academy of Music, May 15 – 17 Conceived, Choreographed and Directed by Tony Award-Winner Twyla Tharp and Based on the Songs of Tony Award-Winner... more
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Three Provocative Works in One Stunning Program May 6 – 10 at the Merriam Theater Pennsylvania Ballet will perform its second World Premiere and third Company... more
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland – in rock, music, theatre and film – nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. With its fusion... more
Experimental Actor Leads Cast of Classic Play Shakespeare’s Hamlet on stage at the Lantern with Geoff Sobelle in the title role Philadelphia, PA – Lantern Theater Company’s 15th Anniversary... more
Frank McCourt’s THE IRISH…AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY MAKES KIMMEL CENTER PREMIERE MARCH 5 – 29 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The popular, uplifting musical celebration of all things Irish—... more
“IT IS FUN TO HAVE FUN BUT YOU HAVE TO KNOW HOW” BalletX Meets Dr. Seuss and More in the Spring Series at the Wilma Theater April 4-11, 2009 Contemporary ballet company BalletX continues... more
11th HOUR INFORMATION SHEET ABOUT US 11th Hour Theatre Company is a not-for-profit company committed to expanding one of the truly great American art forms…musical theatre. As one of... more
Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple Starring Tony Braithwaite and Peter Pryor Makes Kimmel Center Premiere, February 5 – March 1 January 15, 2009 Tickets on Sale Now! Neil Simon’s hilarious,... more
BRAT ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR FIRST-EVER PUB THEATRE FEST @ FERGIE’S If economic implosion, thwarted Super Bowl hopes or bone-rattling winds don’t do it, here’s another good excuse to head... more
Important Milestones in Walnut History 1809 Theatre opens as The New Circus (equestrian acts). A few years later, an 80-foot dome was added, making it the highest structure in the city at the... more
Sounds of Sinatra will warm up your winter as Pennsylvania Ballet presents Love & Longing February 11 – February 15 at the Merriam Theater Pennsylvania Ballet continues its 45th Anniversary... more
Bollywood and hip hop dance collided at the Merriam Theater for the fourth annual Phillyfest Dance Competition this past Saturday, January 24th. Twelve talented collegiate dance teams from... more
Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum and Allan S. Gordon have announced that Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and Gwen Stewart will reprise the roles they originated on Broadway in RENT, The Broadway Tour,... more
GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY PREMIERES IN PHILADELPHIA NEW MUSICAL REVUE OPENS AT KIMMEL CENTER JAN. 8 – FEB. 1 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! A new musical revue, GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY, will... more
THE NEW PRODUCTION OF THE PULITZER PRIZE AND TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL COMES TO PHILADELPHIA’S FORREST THEATRE DEC. 16 THROUGH JAN. 4 TICKETS ON SALE NOV. 2 FOR HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING! The... more
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET AND PNC PRESENT GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER NOW IN ITS 40th SEASON December 12 – 31, 2008 at the Academy of Music Discover a world of enchantment in Philadelphia’s... more
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET ANNOUNCES AN EXTRAORDINARY 45th ANNIVERSARY SEASON Pennsylvania Ballet honors its Balanchine heritage while venturing beyond ballet boundaries in its 45th Anniversary Season... more
The hilarious MGM film is Broadway’s new smash-hit musical, and now Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to you! Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde... more
A Big American Musical Comedy to Celebrate! Hairspray The Broadway Musical November 4 – January 4 Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman... more
The stars will be glittering on Broad Street when Philadelphia Theatre Company opens its second season in its new home, the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, with the world premiere of Terrence McNally’s... more
World-class entertainment? Check. Sophisticated setting? Check. Savvy young arts lovers like you? Check! Finally—arts and culture enthusiasts, ages 21-40, can connect with each other, the... more
October 16th – 19th Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts The Philadelphia Dance Company PHILADANCO 9 North Preston Street Philadanco Way Philadelphia, PA 19104-2210 Phone: 215-387-8200 Fax:... more
Philadelphia Complaint Choir Is now forming in Philadelphia..contact First Person Arts to join! First performance scheduled for November 12 during the First Person Arts Festival at the Painted... more
Choir now forming in Philadelphia..contact First Person Arts to join! First performance scheduled for November 12 during the First Person Arts Festival at the Painted Bride. First Person Arts One... more
Society Hill Playhouse..starting September 24 – December 28 Society Hill Playhouse 507 8th Street Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia Sept. 3, 2008) SHE LOVES YOU!, a concert and multi-media... more
Hilarious new musical parody takes screamingly funny look at raising kids from birth to marriage! Cadillac Broadway Series Broad and Spruce Streets Philadelphia, PA (215) 790-5883 The new musical... more
Rock ‘n” Roll Tom Stoppard’s Rock ‘n’Roll..Directed by Blanka Zizka..The Wilma Theater..September 17 – October 26 The Wilma Theater 265 South Broad Street Philadelphia,... more

















































