| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | The Marvelous WonderettesPresented by 11th Hour Theatre Company at Adrienne Theater - Skybox June 1-June 24, 2012 THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing such classic ‘50s and ‘60s songs as “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick On Your Collar,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “It’s My... | 11th Hour Theatre Company | 06/01/12-
06/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Boston MarriagePresented by 1812 Productions at Plays and Players Theater April 26-May 20, 2012 In Boston Marriage, Mamet delivers a wildly funny story of two women thrust into a crisis of love, truth, and monumentally expensive jewelry. Anna and Claire share a life, a parlor, and a Scottish maid. But when Anna becomes the mistress of a wealthy older man, and Claire develops a crush of her own, worlds unexpectedly collide and this sharp-tongued pair and their trusted housekeeper are forced to sneak and scheme to keep from finding themselves behind bars! A delicious and devilishly funny... | 1812 Productions | 04/26/12-
05/20/12 | Philadelphia |
Commonwealth Classic TheatrePresented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center July 12, 2012 Grab a blanket and bring your family and friends to enjoy a great out-door theater performance from the Sculpture Park’s Susquehanna Bank stage at Abington Art Center this summer! Commonwealth Classic Theatre will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town by Thornton Wilder. Theater in the Park is co-presented by Abington Art Center and Abington Township Parks & Recreation and sponsored by PECO.
More information is available at abingtonartcenter.org | Abington Art Center | 07/12/12 | Jenkintown |
It's All Greek To Me: Summer Camp 2012Presented by ACPPA Community Art Center at ACPPA Community Art Center July 2-July 27, 2012 In Greece, art and culture have evolved over a period spanning several thousand years. In some ways, it is the birthplace of Western civilization, as we know it, with foundational movements in art, literature, and theater taking root here. This summer, explore those cultural roots.
Each day, participants will meet in age appropriate groups to explore visual arts, dance, music, and theater from 9 am-3 pm. An optional full-day program is available until 3 pm and includes free... | ACPPA Community Art Center | 07/02/12-
07/27/12 | Norristown |
My Fair LadyPresented by Act II Playhouse at Act II Playhouse April 24-May 20, 2012 The classic Broadway musical, specially adapted for our intimate venue. See it as you’ve never seen it before! Professor Henry Higgins is the consummate London bachelor, but his life is turned upside down when he meets Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle. Complications ensue when he makes a bet with his best friend that he can train Eliza to pass her as a proper lady. Based on Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, My Fair Lady boasts wit, wisdom and unforgettable songs, such as... | Act II Playhouse | 04/24/12-
05/20/12 | Ambler |
| Charlotte's Web - Presented by AWB Jr. | Acting Without Boundries | 05/20/12 | Bryn Mawr |
| The Little Foxes By Lillian Hellman | Actors' Net of Bucks County, Inc | 06/08/12-
06/24/12 | Morrisville |
Gypsy Presented by Actors' Net of Bucks County, Inc at Heritage Center July 13-July 29, 2012 By Arthur Laurents (book), Jule Styne (music), Stephen Sondheim (lyrics). One of the greatest musicals of all time, this is the story of Gypsy Rose Lee and her dominating mother Rose. Directed by Joe Doyle.
| Actors' Net of Bucks County, Inc | 07/13/12-
07/29/12 | Morrisville |
2012 Summer Stars ProgramPresented by Actors' Net of Bucks County, Inc at Heritage Center July 9-August 3, 2012 Entering its fabulous 14th year of operation, Summer Stars is a unique program - instructing students in the basics in acting, singing and dance, while gearing the studies specifically to the proficiency level of each student. At the end of the course, students perform in full-length musical shows custom-written for the course, ensuring each student is performing material suitable to their level of talent.
The youngsters and the teens will perform separate full length musicals.... | Actors' Net of Bucks County, Inc | 07/09/12-
08/03/12 | Morrisville |
Wonder Of The WorldPresented by Allens Lane Theater and Art Center at Allens Lane Theater and Art Center May 4-May 19, 2012 Cass makes a discovery about her husband Kip that makes her question her whole life since they met. She hops a bus to Niagara Falls, pulls out a list of all the things she gave up accomplishing when she married, and begins checking them off. Her list includes: "Go on The Newlywed Game," "Eat venison" and "Have sex with a bellhop." In the process, Cass befriends a suicidal alcoholic, a romantic tour boat captain and a pair of bickering detectives. | Allens Lane Theater and Art Center | 05/04/12-
05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
The Dead GuyPresented by Allentown Public Theatre July 19-August 4, 2012 Eric Coble's The Dead Guy is, as one critic put it, “a slapstick satire on ultimate reality TV shows that will tickle your funny bone no end." What would you do for a million bucks and a week of TV stardom? Is there anything that an audience, obsessed with the lives of today's pseudo-stars, wouldn't watch? In this darkly humorous play, Eldon Phelps, down on his luck, gives everything for fortune and fame on a show called “The Dead Guy,” where ultimately viewers will... | Allentown Public Theatre | 07/19/12-
08/04/12 | Allentown |
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)Presented by Allentown Public Theatre December 6-December 22, 2012 In this holiday revel, instead of doing Dickens yet again, a trio of actors powers through every Yule tale ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, and all the carols too. A merry, witty dash through the holiday season, in the relaxed atmosphere of various 'watering holes' in the Valley. With lots of wig and mustache swapping, unscripted adlibs and occasional bits of audience participation, Every Christmas Story Ever Told is likely to become a fun, new holiday... | Allentown Public Theatre | 12/06/12-
12/22/12 | |
Transit of Venus Presented by American Philosophical Society Museum at American Philosophical Society Museum June 1-June 10, 2012 On Tuesday, June 5th, the world will witness a rare astronomical event. It is called a Transit of Venus. The planet Venus will be visible moving across the disk of the sun, beginning at about 6 pm in Philadelphia. This won't happen again until 2117, so this is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
From June 1st-10th, the American Philosophical Society Museum will be presenting an exhibition of rare scientific instruments, including the telescope David Rittenhouse built to... | American Philosophical Society Museum | 06/01/12-
06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
MOMIXPresented by Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater May 17-May 20, 2012 Don’t miss the latest masterpiece from the wildly imaginative Moses Pendleton—the creator of Lunar Sea, Opus Cactus, Baseball, Orbit, Passion and Botanica. Celebrated for its ability to conjure up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body, MOMIX returns to the Annenberg Center stage bringing new works about water and re-imagined classic pieces from its impressive 30-year history. These beloved dancer-illusionists pack each performance... | Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | 05/17/12-
05/20/12 | Philadelphia |
Us. Pop-Up Gallery Installations by Anonymous Bodies and FidgetPresented by anonymous bodies || art collective at Christ Church Neighborhood House May 23-May 26, 2012 Pop-up gallery: Rehearsing The Body installations with live DJs, brunch, lectures, and video.
May 23rd (FREE): Open rehearsal with fidget
May 24th (FREE): Open rehearsal with fidget
May 25 (FREE): Open rehearsal with anonymous bodies and DJ TBA
May 26th (FREE, Suggested Donation $10-$20): Performance Lecture Brunch with Avalon Clare & Emily Ackerman (NEW RADIO) and performances by La Musique de la Résistance w/ DJs Ryan Hancock & Mike Z,... | anonymous bodies || art collective | 05/23/12-
05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Us. Performance Installations by Anonymous Bodies and FidgetPresented by anonymous bodies || art collective at Christ Church Neighborhood House May 30-June 3, 2012 Kate Watson-Wallace and Jaamil Olawale Kosoko will perform their new duet, anonymous bodies. Jaamil will perform his new solo, other.explicit.body. and fidget will perform Subject in Two Parts featuring Megan Bridge, John Luna, Lorin Lyle, Rebecca Sloan-Potash and Annie Wilson. | anonymous bodies || art collective | 05/30/12-
06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Parlor Tricks & Carnival Games FundraiserPresented by ArcheDream for Humankind at Latvian Society (The Philadelphia Society of Free Letts) June 2, 2012 In the style and fashion of the Columbian exposition in 1893. ArcheDream for HUMANKIND cordially invites you to an evening of games, prizes, entertainment, and chivalry. Costumes encouraged.
Ticket prices include:
Full show of ArcheDream's DEEP BLUE in two parts
2 tickets to be used for drinks (for 21+ with ID) or games
Raffled items and prize items including paintings and drawings by Alan Bell, ADHK Art Director, and items by Local... | ArcheDream for Humankind | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
TulipomaniaPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage May 24-July 1, 2012 Before we had the sub prime mortgage crisis, Holland had the Tulip bulb bubble. Six strangers in an Amsterdam hash bar recall this seedy story of love, sex, money, and power. From the writer and composer of Café Puttanesca and Baby Case comes a new musical that gets high off our financial lows.
| Arden Theatre Company | 05/24/12-
07/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Robin HoodPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company - Arcadia Stage April 25-June 17, 2012 Enter Sherwood Forrest with Robin Hood, the legendary hero! Wielding a bow and arrow, Robin and his merry men join forces to stand up for what’s right. This athletic take on the fabled story features trickery, disguises, swordfights, live music and plenty of help from the audience. | Arden Theatre Company | 04/25/12-
06/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Theatre Drama Summer Camp-Into The WoodsPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company June 25-June 29, 2012 Explore the possibilities when you step deep into the forest. Take a magical journey while creating an original play set somewhere in the woods. | Arden Theatre Company | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Philadelphia |
| Robin Hood - Grandparents; Day! | Arden Theatre Company | 05/27/12 | Philadelphia |
| Arden Theatre Drama School Summer Camp - Super Sleuths & Detectives | Arden Theatre Company | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Family Style Open Mic featuring Robert KarimiPresented by Asian Arts Initiative at Asian Arts Initiative May 18, 2012 Hosted by spoken word duo Yellow Rage, this monthly open mic series invites the sharing of stories, song, dance, poetry among Asian Americans and extended “family” from all communities and cultures.
In Spring 2012, Asian Arts will continue to host a pre-show reception with food and drink generously donated by local restaurants. The pre-show reception is FREE for all open mic guests!
Robert Karimi is an interdisciplinary playwright, multimedia humorist,... | Asian Arts Initiative | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
The Cooking Show con Karimi and ComradesPresented by Asian Arts Initiative at Asian Arts Initiative May 16-May 19, 2012 The Cooking Show is a one-of-a-kind comedic and culinary experience featuring Asian Arts Initiative's favorite revolutionary Iranian-Guatemalan chef Mero Cocinero (played by Robert Karimi). The Cooking Show feeds hearts, minds, stomachs, and funny bones by serving up stories, music, political discussion and humor alongside delicious and healthy culinary offerings from around the globe including Tunisian lablabi, Persian abgushte, and Filipino adobo. | Asian Arts Initiative | 05/16/12-
05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
TBAPresented by Azuka Theatre at First Baptist Church of Philadelphia June 14-July 1, 2012 We’re opening doors this year by kicking off a new professional’s production which will be performed and designed by recent college graduates giving them a professional credit and the chance to be seen by the greater community. We are pleased to continue our long tradition of launching new theatrical careers with this program exclusively dedicated to that purpose.
| Azuka Theatre | 06/14/12-
07/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Hazard CountyPresented by Azuka Theatre at First Baptist Church of Philadelphia June 14-July 1, 2012 When a young producer stumbles into town looking for stories and a fresh start, he believes he's found both in Ruth. Her made-for-TV tale captures his attention – a broke young woman in a rural Kentucky town, unable to access the trust fund set up for her children after her husband's murder. But neither of them has told the other the whole truth, and a past tainted by racism threatens to destroy Ruth's already shaky existence. This story is interspersed with memorable... | Azuka Theatre | 06/14/12-
07/01/12 | Philadelphia |
High Dramma Sketch ComedyPresented by B. Someday Productions at Walking Fish Theatre May 17-May 20, 2012 The buds over at High Dramma Sketch Comedy are blooming again this spring at Walking Fish Theatre. Come get a taste of locally sourced, ultra-organic, possibly hydroponic comedy and see what happens when Gordon Ramsey takes his culinary tyranny to a Philadelphia soup kitchen, two Siamese twins choose very different career paths, and we explore the body's most overlooked source of all natural protein: placenta!
Special "Pay What You Can" preview Thursday 5/17. | B. Someday Productions | 05/17/12-
05/20/12 | Philadelphia |
Suburban Motel - 2 Plays by George F WalkerPresented by B. Someday Productions at Walking Fish Theatre June 3-June 30, 2012 Two fast, fun and furious comedies from "one of theatre's most important voices" (Maclean's), George F Walker.
Runs in repertory.
Featuring Loretta
Loretta is young, beautiful and in need of a lot of money. Enter Michael, aspiring pornographer who wants to hire her. But Dave wants to protect Loretta, or maybe star in the film with her. Then there's Sophie, whose ex-KGB father runs the motel. She wants to change Loretta's mind. What will... | B. Someday Productions | 06/03/12-
06/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Baby Loves DiscoPresented by Baby Loves Disco at Electric Factory June 9, 2012 Philadelphia families will enjoy an action-packed, music and dance-filled day when Baby Loves Disco presents the first ever Baby Loves Disco Family Fun Fest at The Electric Factory!
Baby Loves Disco, the internationally acclaimed purveyor of hip family dance parties, returns to its birthplace with this brand-new event, produced in partnership with Electric Factory Concerts. The Electric Factory will be converted into a multimedia festival experience where families may enjoy... | Baby Loves Disco | 06/09/12 | Philadelphia |
| The Nutcracker | Ballet Theater of Lancaster | 11/03/12-
11/04/12 | Akron |
HarveyPresented by Barley Sheaf Players at Barley Sheaf Players June 8-June 23, 2012 When the affable tippler Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend Harvey, a six-and-a-half- foot rabbit, to guests at a society party, his sister inadvertently kicks off a warm-hearted comedy of errors in her efforts to spare the family further embarrassment by having Elwood committed to a sanitarium.
| Barley Sheaf Players | 06/08/12-
06/23/12 | Lionville |
25th Anniversary Celebration of Bellevue ConcertsPresented by Bellevue State Park at Bellevue State Park July 10, 2012 Help celebrate 25 years of concerts at the Bellevue Bandshell with Jimmy and the Parrots, a Jimmy Buffett cover band. There will be entertainment for children as well as local food vendors at the celebration. | Bellevue State Park | 07/10/12 | Wilmington |
| From Shtetl to Second Avenue | Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center | 07/12/12 | Cherry Hill |
The Katz JCC Presents Oneg Shemesh: Live in ConcertPresented by Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center at Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center August 2, 2012 This is the final event of the Muzika Concert Series. A fun evening for family and friends featuring classic and contemporary Israeli songs by singer/guitarist Oneg Shemesh. The show will also feature performances by campers from the JCC Camps at Medford.
Sponsored by: The Beilowitz Israel Connection Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation | Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center | 08/02/12 | Cherry Hill |
| Marvelous Moms and Multiples at the Katz JCC | Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center | 04/17/12-
05/22/12 | Cherry Hill |
National Natural Hair Meetup Day - PhiladelphiaPresented by Beyond Curls May 19, 2012 Beyond Curls will be hosting the Philadelphia meetup of National Natural Hair Meetup Day, featuring a presentation and Q&A with celebrity natural hair artist Nedjetti Harvey! Nedjetti will be conducting a LIVE BIG CHOP for a lucky new Naturalista! The event will also feature a product swap, free giveaway, free swag bags filled with samples and other goodies from sponsors, and hors d’oeuvres served throughout the event! | Beyond Curls | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Star Wars: A New Musical HopePresented by Bootless Artworks at Opera Delaware Studios June 7-June 17, 2012 Far off in a distant galaxy, the starship transporting Princess Leia, a young member of the Imperial Senate, is intercepted in the course of its secret mission by a massive Imperial Star Destroyer. The dark, forbidding figure of Darth Vader appears along with the Empire’s mightiest weapon—a planet-sized battle station called the Death Star. Will Princess Leia escape in time to save the Rebel forces? With help from the two loveable droids, R2-D2 and C-3PO, as well as handsome... | Bootless Artworks | 06/07/12-
06/17/12 | Wilmington |
Evil Dead, The MusicalPresented by Bootless Artworks at Opera Delaware Studios July 20-July 28, 2012 The Deadites return for another Ash kicking.
Five college students spend the weekend in an abandoned cabin in the woods, accidentally unleashing an evil terror. In this comedic take on 1980s horror franchise, characters and demons sing and dance to songs written specifically for the musical. And, as in the films, Ash is there to dish out his various one liners and fight the never ending demons. The musical takes creative liberty with the plot line of the movies, mixing together... | Bootless Artworks | 07/20/12-
07/28/12 | Wilmington |
Bye Bye BirdiePresented by Bridge Players Theatre Company at Broad Street United Methodist Church May 4-May 20, 2012 BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It is a satire done with the fondest affection, and tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. An English Teacher, What Did I Ever See in Him?, Put on a Happy Face, One Boy, A Lot of Livin' to Do, Kids, Rosie and Spanish Rose are musical theatre classics. This is the tops in imagination and good old-fashioned fun.
Group rates available for groups of 20 or more. | Bridge Players Theatre Company | 05/04/12-
05/20/12 | Burlington |
RentPresented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre May 8-June 3, 2012 "Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, measure a year?” - Excerpt from RENT
It won the Tony, the Drama Desk, and the Pulitzer. It remains one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. Playwright and composer Jonathan Larson set out to bring musical theatre to the MTV generation and he succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. Adapted from Puccini’s La Boheme, this is the smash hit that brought you “La Vie... | Bristol Riverside Theatre | 05/08/12-
06/03/12 | Bristol |
| Thirsty Thursdays at Bristol Riverside Theatre | Bristol Riverside Theatre | 01/05/12-
05/24/12 | Bristol |
The Champagne SpyPresented by Bristol Riverside Theatre May 20, 2012 In 1960, a beautiful German woman meets a wealthy German man on a train. They fall in love and within weeks decide to get married. Minutes before the wedding, he tells her that there is one thing he forgot to mention -- that he is a spy for a foreign government. And that they would need to leave for Egypt right after the wedding to stop the Egyptians from building a rocket bomb which has the potential to destroy Israel. He asks her if she still wants to marry him. She says -- "hell,... | Bristol Riverside Theatre | 05/20/12 | Bristol |
| Bound for Broadway Music Revue | Bristol Riverside Theatre | 06/28/12-
08/03/12 | Bristol |
Say Goodnight GraciePresented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre August 3-August 5, 2012 By Rupert Holmes.
Spend a hilarious, heart-warming evening in the uplifting company of the world’s favorite and funniest centenarian. George Burns, who spanned over 90 years of American entertainment history, is now alive and kicking — and singing and dancing! Alan Safier brings George Burns to life in this tender, funny, lifeaffirming Tony nominated play based on the real love story of George Burns and his wife Gracie Allen.
Starring Alan Safier;... | Bristol Riverside Theatre | 08/03/12-
08/05/12 | Bristol |
Rugrats Jr. Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre August 4-August 10, 2012 Nickelodeon’s classic hit animated series about life from a baby’s point of view. The Rugrats are Tommy, our one-year-old hero, and his friends, Chuckie, Phil & Lil and his cousin Angelica. Whenever adults are around, the Rugrats act like real babies, but when they’re alone they drop the façade and talk to each other with the vocabulary of five-year-olds. As Tommy and his pals wobble through life, supported by legs not yet used for walking, they show us the world... | Bristol Riverside Theatre | 08/04/12-
08/10/12 | Bristol |
Runaway BroadwayPresented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre August 16-August 26, 2012 Enjoy an evening of classic Broadway hits with a special tribute to Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim. Herman is best known for shows like Hello Dolly, Mame, and La Cage Aux Folles. Sondheim is the winner of more Tony Awards than any other composer for such musicals as A Little Night Music and Sweeney Todd.
Beat the August heat as you enjoy these Broadway favorites! | Bristol Riverside Theatre | 08/16/12-
08/26/12 | Bristol |
Love is Here to StayPresented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 19-July 29, 2012 An evening of music by George Gershwin.
The music of George Gershwin spanned both popular and classical genres and his beautiful melodies are widely recognized. Paired with his lyricist brother, Ira, the Gershwins wrote some of the great love songs of the 1930s like "Fascinating Rhythm," "’S Wonderful," "A Foggy Day" and "But Not for Me."
You won’t want to miss this exciting tribute to one of America’s most... | Bristol Riverside Theatre | 07/19/12-
07/29/12 | Bristol |
Hooray for HollywoodPresented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre June 21-July 1, 2012 Relive the glitz and glamour of Hollywood as Keith Baker and the BRT Band perform music from Tinsel Town’s greatest musicals and movies. From the popular classic Mary Poppins to the energetic rhythms of Fame, the music from the silver screen will have you singing along. | Bristol Riverside Theatre | 06/21/12-
07/01/12 | Bristol |
Wizard of Oz Jr. Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre June 30-July 6, 2012 Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. This is a show that is for everyone young and old. | Bristol Riverside Theatre | 06/30/12-
07/06/12 | Bristol |
Music Man Jr.Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 14-July 20, 2012 The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Wonderful songs and fast moving. Perfect for all audiences... | Bristol Riverside Theatre | 07/14/12-
07/20/12 | Bristol |
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