December 19, 2018

Inis Nua Theatre Presents American Premier of Box Clever by Monsay Whitney February 6 to 24, 2019

December 19, 2018/ Alex Swanson

Inis Nua Theatre presents English playwright Monsay Whitney’s Box Clever for its American premiere, directed by Artistic Director Tom Reing. In a women’s shelter in London, headstrong, mouthy and maybe a little crazy Marnie struggles to take care of her four-year-old daughter in a moving and relevant dark comedy. This edgy two-hander stars Inis newcomer Ruby Wolf as Marnie, and Inis alum Rachel Brodeur playing all other roles. Previews begin Wednesday, February 6, with opening night on Friday, February 8.

December 18, 2018

Azuka Theatre Continues to Champion Local Philadelphia Voices with New Playwrights' Group Featuring Production Commitment

December 18, 2018/ Catarina Kissinger

Hot on the heels of receiving the Independence Award for Outstanding Production of a New Play (The Gap by Emma Goidel) at The Barrymore Awards, Azuka Theatre announces a new writers’ program designed to develop new works by Philadelphia playwrights. Azuka has long been a champion for local voices and this new writer’s group represents the next level of support. New Pages gives local playwrights a unique writer-centric space to develop their work. Based on the needs and processes of the individuals in the group, New Pages seeks to support Philadelphia playwrights from the spark of an idea to a production-ready script. Azuka Theatre has committed to producing one play per season by a writer from this group for the next three years, beginning in its 2019-2020 season. This is the first writers group in Philadelphia to make a commitment for full productions, and Azuka hopes to not only foster playwrights as they build full bodies of work, but to help them deepen their roots in the Philadelphia theatre community.

December 17, 2018

Philadelphia Artists' Collective Presents 'Tis Pity She's a Whore by John Ford March 28 - April 14, 2019 at Philadelphia Boy's Choir

December 17, 2018/ Alex Swanson

Philadelphia Artists’ Collective (PAC) continues its 2018-19 season with ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore by John Ford. Jessica Bedford will direct a cast of thirteen actors – Monroe Barrick, Brandon Castillo, Trevor Fayle, Nathan Foley, Stephanie Hodge, Annette Kaplafka, John Lopes, Eric Mills, David Pica, Ebony Pullum, Amanda Jill Robinson, Abdul Sesay and Josh Totora. Theatre critics and members of the press are invited to request tickets by contacting the PAC box office at (267) 521-2210. The show runs Thursday, March 28 through Sunday, April 14, 2019

December 12, 2018

Philadelphia Theatre Company Welcomes Jason Robert Brown for One-Night Only Concert Performance January 26

December 12, 2018/ Alex Swanson

Philadelphia Theatre Company will kick off the new year welcoming one of the greatest living American musical theatre composers to the stage at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. For one-night only, Jason Robert Brown will perform an intimate solo concert on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 7 p.m.

December 11, 2018

Philadelphia Theatre Company Announces Cast for the Bridges of Madison County

December 11, 2018/ Alex Swanson

Philadelphia Theatre Company announces the director and full cast for the Philadelphia premiere of Marsha Norman and Jason Robert Brown’s sweeping musical version of the best-selling novel, The Bridges of Madison County. The production is the second of the inaugural season under Producing Artistic Director Paige Price. For Bridges, Price has tapped Mark Martino to direct a cast rich with local theatre stars and Barrymore Award-winners, alongside actors with notable national and Broadway credits.

December 05, 2018

"Historic Holidays Return to Old City" Festivities Begin on Small Business Saturday and Run Through the New Year

December 05, 2018/ Alex Swanson

Celebrate the season in America’s most historic square mile with Historic Holidays in Old City!

Festivities kick off on Small Business Saturday, November 24, with the launch of the brand new Old City Holiday Market, presented by Fezziwig’s Sweet Shoppe! The pop-up Holiday Market, organized by local businesses and located at The Clay Studio’s parking lot (137-139 N. 2nd Street), will feature trees, wreaths, and other holiday greenery by Petit Jardin en Ville, one-of-a-kind gifts from some of Old City’s shops and galleries, and seasonal sips and bites from local restaurants!

November 14, 2018

Christmas Village Brings Big Surprises to Baltimore with New 65 Feet Tall Ferris Wheel, Special Preview Weekend, Expanded Layout and More Food

November 14, 2018/ Alex Swanson

Christmas Village in Baltimore will once again transform West Shore Park (501 Light Street) into a traditional indoor and outdoor German Christmas Market. For the new holiday season, this annual Baltimore tradition will even open one weekend early (Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, 2018) to give visitors the opportunity to catch a first glimpse at the remodeled event venue featuring not only an indoor area, but also an extended outdoor area with booths around a magnificent Christmas trees and along the Inner Harbor promenade.

November 12, 2018

Michael McDonald Brings the Holiday Hits to Bucks County with the Season of Peace, Holiday and Hits Tour at Parx Casino

November 12, 2018/ Catarina Kissinger

Five-time Grammy Award winner Michael McDonald will bring his Season of Peace, Holiday and Hits Tour to Parx Casino® on Friday, November 30, 2018. Following the release of Season of Peace: The Christmas Collection on BMB, the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter will usher in the holidays in Bucks County with Christmas favorites like “White Christmas/Winter Wonderland," “Oh Holy Night,” “Children Go Where I Send Thee” and a new version of “Winter Wonderland." This special holiday performance will take place at The Xcite Center, with doors opening at 7:00pm and the show starting at 8:00pm. Tickets are $45.00 to $250.00. VIP and meet and greet packages are available. Each and every ticket holder will receive a copy of Season of Peace included with their ticket price. Tickets and packages are available now at www.parxcasino.com/xcitecenter.

November 09, 2018

Grammy Award-Winning 80's Hitmaker Rick Springfield Gets Up Close and Personal with Stripped Down Tour at Parx Casino

November 09, 2018/ Catarina Kissinger

Parx Casino®, Pennsylvania’s #1 casino, welcomes Rick Springfield on Thursday, December 6, 2018 with his “Stripped Down - An Intimate Performance of Music and Storytelling.” This intimate concert performance will feature an all acoustic set in The Xcite Center. Tickets are $29 to 69 each. Doors open at 7:00pm, with the show starting at 8:00pm.For more information and tickets, visit www.parxcasino.com/xcitecenter.Parx Casino®, Pennsylvania’s #1 casino, welcomes Rick Springfield on Thursday, December 6, 2018 with his “Stripped Down - An Intimate Performance of Music and Storytelling.” This intimate concert performance will feature an all acoustic set in The Xcite Center. Tickets are $29 to 69 each. Doors open at 7:00pm, with the show starting at 8:00pm.For more information and tickets, visit www.parxcasino.com/xcitecenter.

November 07, 2018

Philadelphia Theatre Company Invites Audiences Behind the Scenes for See and Be Scene Staged Reading Preview

November 07, 2018/ Alex Swanson

Philadelphia Theatre Company invites theatre lovers to See and Be Scene, a one-night only staged-reading showcase on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 7:00pm. Producing Artistic Director Paige Price has assembled some of the hottest talent in local theatre for an up-close-and-personal preview of potential work for the company’s 2019-2020 season. In an informal reading setting, actors will present scenes from eight plays and musicals.