| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Solve-It-Yourself MusicalPresented by Broadway Theatre of Pitman at Broadway Theatre of Pitman September 14-October 7, 2012 This wildly warm-hearted theatrical experience kicks off when the Music Hall Royale (a hilariously loony Victorian musical troupe) "puts on" it's flamboyant rendition of an unfinished Charles Dickens mystery. The story itself deals with John Jasper, a Jekyll-and-Hyde choirmaster who is quite madly in love with his music student, the fair Miss Rosa Bud. Miss Bud, in turn, is engaged to Jasper's nephew, young Edwin Drood. Things really start to get interesting when our title... | Broadway Theatre of Pitman | 09/14/12-
10/07/12 | Pitman |
Guys and DollsPresented by Broadway Theatre of Pitman at Broadway Theatre of Pitman October 26-November 18, 2012 The Broadway Theatre of Pitman is proud to end its sixth Mainstage Season with one of the most classic musical comedies ever created! Set in Damon Runyon's New York City, this oddball romantic comedy soars with the true spirit of Broadway. You're introduced to Nathan Detroit, who is running his famous crap game in the streets of New York; his fiance, Miss Adelaide, the perpetually ill nightclub performer who just wants to get married; Sarah Brown, the sweet missionary out to reform the... | Broadway Theatre of Pitman | 10/26/12-
11/18/12 | Pitman |
Murder at the OscarsPresented by Broadway Theatre of Pitman at Broadway Theatre of Pitman June 15-June 17, 2012 Come out to the Theatre in June: It's Oscar time! Joan Rivers is working the red carpet as our guests arrive. Excitement is in the air as stars of past and present collide onstage. And what better way to start the ceremony than to have Mr. Oscar himself, Billy Crystal, as host? We have one small problem, though. Just as Billy launches into his opening number, a gunshot rings out from the audience. Down goes Billy! We need to investigate right away, but who can do the job? Watch as Inspector... | Broadway Theatre of Pitman | 06/15/12-
06/17/12 | Pitman |
They Live (1988)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute August 24, 2012 Wrestling star “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has come to “chew bubblegum and kick a**” in this uproarious cult hit. L.A. has been infested by aliens in disguise and the fate of humanity rests in the hands of a construction worker and his magic sunglasses. Filled with over-the-top performances, hilarious lines, and goofy sci-fi, They Live subtly skewers ‘80s era Reaganomics.
They Live runs for 1 hr 33 min on 35 mm. | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 08/24/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Cinderella! Cinderella!Presented by Celebration Theater May 11-May 20, 2012 Throw out your fairy tale ideas of a Cinderella with dainty glass slippers and hideous stepsisters – this hilarious adaptation has a new twist! In an English village in 1342, Cinderella, a plain looking girl with big feet, has to compete with her two mean-spirited, shallow but stunningly gorgeous stepsisters for the hand of the the local prince. The prince, however, is unassuming and down to earth, with no interest in shallow or mean-spirited women. In this version, Cinderella has the... | Celebration Theater | 05/11/12-
05/20/12 | Lansdowne |
Open MicPresented by Coffee Beanery (Inside Franklin Mint FCU) at Coffee Beanery January 21, 2011 - Ongoing Open Mic hosted by Aubrey Watkins on Friday Evenings. Sign up early as the evening fills up quickly. Poets, Musicians, Comedian's welcome. Trivia test as well as 'News of the Week' and famous people who have died top the list of entertaining events during the evening. Prizes given for first correct Trivia answers. Join in the fun and enjoy a downtown evening in Media PA. Guest and new performers always welcome. Enjoy coffee, Latte or a favorite... | Coffee Beanery (Inside Franklin Mint FCU) | 01/21/11-
Ongoing | Media |
Comedian DeconstructionPresented by Comedian Deconstruction at L'Etage May 17, 2012-May 23, 2013 Third Thursday of every month Comedian Deconstruction combines both comedy art forms of improv and stand-up into one great show! Two comedians will each be paired with an improv team. The comedian will do their set/act and then the improv team will base their show on the comedian's act—not a word for word recounting of the set, but something even better: Their interpretation of what the comedian was saying! This is where the magic happens, turning the comedian’s jokes almost... | Comedian Deconstruction | 05/17/12-
05/23/13 | Philadelphia |
ComedySportz for KidsPresented by ComedySportz at Playground at the Adrienne July 1, 2011 - Ongoing There is no greater sound than the laughter of a child.
Now multiply that by 100!
ComedySportz Philadelphia presents COMEDYSPORTZ FOR KIDS
ComedySportz For Kids is a fun-sized version of our long-running comedy show only shorter, sillier and kiddy-er. Three ComedySportz players and a Ref play games competing for your children’s laughter.
It’s fast, clean and smart, perfect for young kids and their handlers. And just to make sure it’s really... | ComedySportz | 07/01/11-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Comic Energy Sketch Comedy at Yards BreweryPresented by Comic Energy Sketch Comedy Troupe June 9, 2012 Comic Energy presents an all new sketch comedy show!
Don't miss your chance to see "The Attitude of Philly" in action with this hilarious array of sketches! Comic Energy is Philadelphia's original sketch comedy troupe and has been entertaining audiences for nearly 13 years. Fresh off the taping of their TV pilot at Walnut Street Theater, the team is back and better than ever!
The cast of Comic Energy is a dynamic team that embodies the spirit of... | Comic Energy Sketch Comedy Troupe | 06/09/12 | Philadelphia |
It Pays to AdvertisePresented by East Lynne Theater Company at First Presbyterian Church - Cape May September 19-October 13, 2012 It Pays to Advertise, a “farcical fact” in three acts by Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter C. Hackett, was a hit on Broadway in 1914. This screwball comedy was twice made into a movie: a silent in 1919, and in 1931 with Carole Lombard. The premise – and promise – that anything can be sold is at its core, but it also examines the very nature and romance of advertising. Decades before AMC's Mad Men, this clever farce demonstrates that an ad campaign might be... | East Lynne Theater Company | 09/19/12-
10/13/12 | Cape May |
Ruth Draper's Company of CharactersPresented by East Lynne Theater Company at First Presbyterian Church - Cape May June 13-July 21, 2012 Before the solo shows of Lily Tomlin and Whoopi Goldberg, there was the originator of the "character monologue," Ruth Draper. For 40 years, throughout the world, she performed humorous and touching scenes with great precision, filled with a diverse array of characters from charwomen to divas. Scenes include "A Class in Greek Poise," "At a Telephone Switchboard," and "A Cocktail Party." ELTC is only the second production company - ever - to be allowed... | East Lynne Theater Company | 06/13/12-
07/21/12 | Cape May |
The Poe MysteriesPresented by East Lynne Theater Company at First Presbyterian Church - Cape May July 25-September 1, 2012 This is a world premiere, adapted by James Rana, based on the first modern detective stories ever written. C. Auguste Dupin is a recluse living in Paris, avoiding people and the bill collectors, when an American journalist comes to interview him. As the great detective recalls his cases, the characters spring to life on stage. Six actors portray 50 roles in Edgar Allan Poe's famous “Murders in the Rue Morgue,” “The Murder of Marie Roget,” and “The Purloined... | East Lynne Theater Company | 07/25/12-
09/01/12 | Cape May |
Louisa May Alcott's ChristmassPresented by East Lynne Theater Company at First Presbyterian Church - Cape May November 23-December 14, 2012 Three of Alcott’s tales, including the opening of Little Women, presented in storytelling fashion by Artistic Director Gayle Stahlhuth, who has been praised by reviewers and audience alike for her portrayals of 30-plus roles in the telling of one tale. A treat for the whole family!
“Stahlhuth mesmerizes audiences as she moves seamlessly from character to character.” - Catherine Dugan, Exit Zero
Gayle Stahlhuth has performed... | East Lynne Theater Company | 11/23/12-
12/14/12 | Cape May |
First Person Arts StorySlam: ObsessedPresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia August 13, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 08/13/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: DetoursPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage June 26, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 06/26/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: My Favorite MistakePresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 11, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 06/11/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: In TransitPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage July 24, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 07/24/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: Mission ImmpossiblePresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage September 25, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 09/25/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: Guilty PleasuresPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage August 28, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 08/28/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: SchooledPresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia September 10, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 09/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Pirates Invade the Five Minute Follies!Presented by Five Minute Follies at The Rotunda June 9, 2012 An evening of variety entertainment suitable for the entire family. Join in with The Ruddy Jacks for a pirate sing-a-long, win a prize for telling the best pirate joke, compete in the pirate costume contest and more!
Performers include Valhalla’s Pirates, The Ruddy Jacks, Magician “Big Daddy Cool” Johnny Dellarocca, Clown Hank Curry, City Crooner Charlie Shoes, Comedian Roundboy Jimmy Graham, Better Than Bacon Improv, Singer Songwriter Lorraine Leckie, and... | Five Minute Follies | 06/09/12 | Philadelphia |
| Emperor's New Clothes | Gamut Classic Theatre | 05/02/12-
05/24/12 | Harrisburg |
The Princeton Festival Previews Once Upon a MattressPresented by Grounds for Sculpture at Grounds for Sculpture June 10, 2012 Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Princess and The Pea and made famous on Broadway by Carol Burnett as the princess, Once Upon a Mattress is a hilarious musical about a brash and unrefined princess who has to prove her sensitivity in order to marry the prince. An outstanding, fully costumed cast will perform delightful excerpts in song and dance in this preview of The Princeton Festival’s upcoming production. Afterward, the director and cast members will... | Grounds for Sculpture | 06/10/12 | Hamilton |
ArtPresented by Hedgerow Theatre at Hedgerow Theatre May 11-June 17, 2012 An unusual piece of modern art tests the longtime friendship of three Parisian men, Serge, Marc and Yvan, in Yasmina Reza’s brilliant comedy. Serge is thrilled with his purchase of an expensive all-white painting, Marc thinks Serge has lost his mind, and Yvan tries to mediate between the two. The painting becomes a catalyst for a fascinating examination of male friendship and what constitutes art. Art won the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play. | Hedgerow Theatre | 05/11/12-
06/17/12 | Media |
Not Now, DarlingPresented by Hedgerow Theatre at Hedgerow Theatre July 5-August 12, 2012 In Hedgerow's 11th annual Cooney farce, an exclusive London fur salon is the setting for a hilarious romp involving romantic complications, suspicious wives, mistaken identities and rapid-fire jokes. In other words, it’s as much fun and just as delightfully silly as the previous 10 they've done! | Hedgerow Theatre | 07/05/12-
08/12/12 | Media |
DeathtrapPresented by Hedgerow Theatre at Hedgerow Theatre August 23-September 30, 2012 Ira Levin’s comic thriller combines fiendishly clever plot twists with an equal mix of suspense and dark humor, making audiences scream with both laughter and terror. The plot involves Sidney Bruhl, a once successful playwright who’s desperate for a hit after a series of flops. When a student in his playwriting class comes up with the perfect script, Sidney and his wife devise a scheme to publish it under his name—even if he has to murder the young man to get it. This... | Hedgerow Theatre | 08/23/12-
09/30/12 | Media |
Automatic Fault IsolationPresented by Hella Fresh Theater June 2-June 24, 2012 In a motel room in 1965 Huntsville, Alabama, a precocious 17-year-old named Bretaigne flirts with her middle-aged math tutor, an aerospace engineer and war vet from the north. But unknown to the engineer, Bretaigne's plan is to use his room for an arranged meeting with the boy of her dreams: Sebastian, a Negro rock and roller who arrives thinking they will be alone. In a city rocketing towards the mysteries of racial integration and outer space, a teenager, her NASA crush and Negro love... | Hella Fresh Theater | 06/02/12-
06/24/12 | Philadelphia |
The Walworth FarcePresented by Inis Nua Theatre Company May 8-May 27, 2012 What can happen when we become stuck by the stories we tell about our lives? Following on the success of Inis Nua’s production of Bedbound in 2010, visit the world of Enda Walsh again in the rundown London bedsit of a seemingly exiled father and his two sons. Twisting and turning, this farce combines uproarious comedic moments with shocking realism to portray a family absorbed by their own personal mythology.
Originally commissioned by Druid Theatre Company, The... | Inis Nua Theatre Company | 05/08/12-
05/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Philadelphia, Here I Come!Presented by Irish Heritage Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre - Studio 5 May 5-May 20, 2012 Philadelphia, Here I Come! is a comedy by Brian Friel
Gareth O'Donnell is fed up with the dreary round of life in Ballybeg, with his uncommunicative father and his humiliating job in his father's grocery shop, with his frustrated love for Kathy Doogan who married a richer, more successful young man and with the total absence of prospect and opportunity in his life at home in Ireland.
So, Gar has accepted his aunt's invitation to come to Philadelphia. Now,... | Irish Heritage Theatre | 05/05/12-
05/20/12 | Philadelphia |
PA Burlesque FestivalPresented by Jim Thorpe Burlesque, LTD at TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts June 29-July 1, 2012 The PA Burlesque Festival is an entire weekend dedicated to the classic art of the striptease. Popular from the 1920s through the 1960s, Burlesque (and its comedic counterpart, Vaudeville,) is riding a wave of resurgence as audiences seek more variety and less controversy. Au Buchon steps up yet again to meet this demand with two upscale Burlesque shows at the TLA.
The Burlesque Gala on Friday, June 29th is headlined by international performer Jacqueline Hyde, with acts by Au... | Jim Thorpe Burlesque, LTD | 06/29/12-
07/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Peek-A-Boo RevuePresented by JTAMS Productions at Mauch Chunk Opera House June 16, 2012 Peek-A-Boo Revue is excited to return to to the Mauch Chunk Opera House on June 16th. For the last two years they have been celebrating the holidays in our wonderful mountain town, but as much as they shimmy and shake, they just couldn’t stay warm. So come June, when the flowers are up and the ground is warm, The Peek-A-Boo Revue will be bringing the first heat wave to Jim Thorpe.
They have been singing, dancing, and celebrating the art of striptease since 1998. They... | JTAMS Productions | 06/16/12 | Jim Thorpe |
John CaparuloPresented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre October 13, 2012 Comedian John Caparulo’s sharp wit, unique delivery, and brilliant affinity for cuss words made him a crowd favorite right off the bat. Now, after support from comedy greats like Jay Leno, Chelsea Handler, and Vince Vaughn, John’s getting a shot at becoming a true household name. | Keswick Theatre | 10/13/12 | Glenside |
David SedarisPresented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre October 22, 2012 Appearance by the NPR humorist and New York Times bestselling author of Naked, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim and Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk. | Keswick Theatre | 10/22/12 | Glenside |
The Capitol StepsPresented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre November 3, 2012 Experience loads of laughs from the stars of National Public Radio as they take their unique, up-to-the-instant potshots at everyone and everything in the headlines—Democrats, Republicans, conservatives, liberals, and everyone in between. No one is safe from the fun-filled barbs of these former (and current!) Congressional staffers! | Keswick Theatre | 11/03/12 | Glenside |
The Capital StepsPresented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre November 4, 2012 Experience loads of laughs from the stars of National Public Radio as they take their unique, up-to-the-instant potshots at everyone and everything in the headlines—Democrats, Republicans, conservatives, liberals and everyone in between. No one is safe from the fun-filled barbs of these former (and current!) Congressional staffers! | Keswick Theatre | 11/04/12 | Glenside |
Kristin ChenowethPresented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Academy of Music June 1, 2012 Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Kristin Chenoweth effortlessly transitions between stage, television and film with the captivating grace that only she can project. Beloved by Broadway fans for her triumphant Tony-nominated star turn as the original Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, she has also appeared on ABC's Pushing Daisies and Fox's runaway hit, Glee. As a concert artist, she has performed to sold-out crowds at Carnegie Hall, Donmar Warehouse, Lincoln Center,... | Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts | 06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Hilarium Comedy ShowPresented by Laff House Comedy Club at Laff House May 30, 2012 Comedian Evan Polk (@EvanPolk) presents this premiere event placed in the heart of the center city area of Philadelphia and is close to electric Olde City, admirable Penns Landing and South Street shops. | Laff House Comedy Club | 05/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Laughs on Fairmount! Presented by Laughs on Fairmount at Urban Saloon April 9-August 27, 2012 Laughs on Fairmount (voted witout.net's Best Philly Open Mic) is a weekly stand-up open mic hosted by Mary Radzinski & Carolyn Busa. Comics ranging from first-timers to seasoned veterans take the stage every Monday. Fun, warm, friendly and sassy times! | Laughs on Fairmount | 04/09/12-
08/27/12 | Philadelphia |
South Street MagicPresented by Magic Theater January 26, 2012 - Ongoing South Street Magic is the premier magic theater in Philadelphia, hosting the best performances, from magic and juggling to one-of-a-kind performers from all over the world. South Street Magic shows will leave you laughing and applauding, truly transforming your evening into a world of magical illusion!
Performers for 8:30 pm Thursday shows rotate every week; mentalism shows are on Fridays at 8 pm; and Sunday shows feature Mr Messado at 1:30 pm and Dan Hauss at 6:30... | Magic Theater | 01/26/12-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Are You There, McPhee?Presented by McCarter Theatre at McCarter Theatre May 4-June 3, 2012 A Nantucket house with a mysterious past. A pair of abandoned children. An 11-pound lobster. Master playwright John Guare (House of Blue Leaves, Six Degrees of Separation) takes us on an epic and suspenseful ride in his newest play, a McCarter Theatre commission. Edmund Gowery is trapped and knows the only way to escape is to change his life—he just doesn’t know how. Guare spins a darkly comic and spine-tingling tale in what promises to be an unforgettable... | McCarter Theatre | 05/04/12-
06/03/12 | Princeton |
Big Daddy Graham: Last CallPresented by Media Theatre for the Performing Arts at Media Theatre for the Performing Arts June 14-June 16, 2012 Big Daddy Graham, Philadelphia's iconic radio persona (WIP), performs thia show based on his book about his father. Poignant, humorous, and memorable, Last Call presents Big Daddy Graham in a one man show unlike his usual stand up.
"This show really moved me and it will move you too." — Pat Croce
"Graham delivers large important themes. A work of art." — Larry Platt, Philadelphia Daily News
"Hilarious,... | Media Theatre for the Performing Arts | 06/14/12-
06/16/12 | Media |
Open Mike at Irish TimesPresented by Mike Dougherty Productions May 7, 2012-May 27, 2013 Best comedy and music talent in Philly. Admission is free and drink and food specials abound. It's a great time in a great atmosphere in one of the best Irish bars In Phill. | Mike Dougherty Productions | 05/07/12-
05/27/13 | Philadelphia |
