Events
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The Walworth Farce
Presented 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 |
Off Broad Street Theatre, Philadelphia |
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A Shift in Gravity
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Bushfire Theatre of the Performing Arts |
05/15/12 -
05/27/12 |
Bushfire Theatre of the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
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Robin Hood - Grandparents; Day!
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Arden Theatre Company |
05/27/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
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Arden Drama School Teen Company Pizza Party
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Arden Theatre Company |
05/27/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center May 26-May 28, 2012 This Memorial Day weekend, the National Constitution Center will celebrate the people and events of our nation’s past. The American flag will be raised each morning during a special ceremony at the Center. Guests are invited to join in this event to learn proper flag raising protocol.
During the special program “Memorials: How a Nation Remembers” at 10 am, Noon and 2 pm, visitors will learn about monuments across the country, including Little Bighorn, the U.S.S.... |
National Constitution Center |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
New Voices Cabaret
Presented by Society Hill Playhouse at Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse April 3-May 29, 2012 HEAR TOMORROW'S STARS TODAY!
JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT IN THE RED ROOM AT THE SOCIETY HILL PLAYHOUSE.
7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
HEAR AT LEAST THREE PERFORMERS EACH NIGHT FOR ONLY $10 PLUS A ONE-DRINK MINIMUM |
Society Hill Playhouse |
04/03/12 -
05/29/12 |
Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse, Philadelphia |
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An Evening With Kal Rudman
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Drexel University - Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design |
05/30/12 |
Drexel University - Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Enterprise Center, Philadelphia |
Chip Kidd Comes To Drexel
Presented by Drexel University - Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design May 31, 2012 Whoever said "you can’t judge a book by its cover" has never met Chip Kidd. Kidd, one of the world’s most renowned book cover designers, will be a guest of Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and DART (Drexel Art Organization).
Kidd is an award-winning graphic designer and author who specializes in book cover design with more than 1500 titles created for authors including David Sedaris, Bret Easton Ellis, Cormac McCarthy and... |
Drexel University - Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design |
05/31/12 |
Papadakis Integrated Science Building, Philadelphia |
Salsa Caliente!
Presented by Painted Bride Art Center at Painted Bride Art Center June 1, 2012 Philadelphia’s only BYOB cabaret concert and dance party series featuring two live Latin big bands returns for a second season at the Bride. Drawing from the buzz looming from last season’s wide appeal and diverse attendance, Salsa Caliente 2.0 continues its non-stop flight service from the fringes of Old City to the heart of Old San Juan alongside the hottest large music ensembles from the region such as Orquesta Herencia de Soneros and Papo Buda y Saboricua who performed last... |
Painted Bride Art Center |
06/01/12 |
Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia |
Kristin Chenoweth
Presented 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 |
Academy of Music, Philadelphia |
Art-Reach Share the Experience Benefit Concert
Presented by Art-Reach at Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, Inc. June 1, 2012 Join Art-Reach on the first day of June for a riveting evening of soulful, eclectic music. Hosted at the historic Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, one of the oldest jazz clubs in the city, music lovers of all ages and musical tastes will enjoy a mix of professional and student performances. Proceeds from the evening fund Art-Reach, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit with the mission of providing cultural experiences for under-served audiences in the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware... |
Art-Reach |
06/01/12 |
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, Inc., Philadelphia |
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Arden Theatre Company LGBT/Cabaret Night
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/01/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
Skippyjon Jones
Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre for Kids June 2, 2012 Skippyjon Jones is a little kitten with big ears and even bigger dreams! He longs to be someone different, so he transforms himself into Skippito Friskito, the greatest canine sword fighter in old Mexico. But when Skippyjon is challenged by a bullying bee, will he be a 'fraidy-cat or the top dog? Find out in Judy Schachner's charming musical encouraging kids to follow their dreams. |
Walnut Street Theatre |
06/02/12 |
Walnut Street Theatre for Kids, Philadelphia |
The Three Little Pigs
Presented by Ritz Theatre Company at Ritz Theatre Company May 31-June 2, 2012 Oink, Oink, Oink! Meet some house-building Pigs and a Big Bad Wolf in this family favorite. Which house will be sturdy enough to hold up when there is trouble? Start the summer off with a fun reminder that hard work pays off! |
Ritz Theatre Company |
05/31/12 -
06/02/12 |
Ritz Theatre Company, Oaklyn |
An Evening with Anita Baker
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Academy of Music June 2, 2012 Eight time Grammy Award® winning composer, producer, mother, and all-around superstar Anita Baker performs for one night only An Evening with Anita Baker at the Academy of Music, Saturday, June 2 at 8 p.m. With her soaring alto, powerhouse vocals, Baker will perform a program of signature hits that celebrates the re-release of Giving You The Best That I Got (February 28, 2012), the 1988 follow up to Rapture that put Baker at the top of the charts and irrevocably charted her course as the... |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/02/12 |
Academy of Music, Philadelphia |
Just Drag- A Summer Masquerade
Presented by New Candlelight Theatre at New Candlelight Theatre June 2, 2012 Your NCT favorites are at it again. Join us for a wild and crazy night of Drag. Featured Queens are Anita Mann, Karyn Thomas, Shelita Buffet, Gracie Freebush and Jack Daniels. Special host: Melissa Joy Hart. Tickets include full dinner buffet and show.
NCT is partnering with Delaware Pride. Mention Delaware Pride or enter code DEPRIDE online and $5 will be donated to this nonprofit organization. |
New Candlelight Theatre |
06/02/12 |
New Candlelight Theatre, Ardentown |
Jumpstart: Showcasing the Next Wave in Local Talent
Presented by Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe at Live Arts Studio May 31-June 2, 2012 The inaugural Jumpstart showcase will feature six individually unique, original, cutting-edge pieces. This year's artists are Jamarr Hall, Sahar Javedani, Jessica Morgan, The Brothers Beffa (Justin Rose and Scott Sheppard), The Naked Stark (Katherine Kiefer Stark, Megan Stern, and Barbara Tait), and Ilse Zoerb.
Be the first to witness the next wave of new performance talent in Philadelphia!
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Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe |
05/31/12 -
06/02/12 |
Live Arts Studio, Philadelphia |
Rent
Presented 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 Riverside Theatre, Bristol |
Wizard of Oz
Presented by Storybook Musical Theatre at Mitchell Performing Arts Center May 29-June 3, 2012 Storybook Musical Theatre presents an original musical adaptation of the beloved L. Frank Baum tale of Dorothy who is swept up on an adventure down the yellow brick road with a Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman, all having a special wish for the all powerful Wizard. Appropriate for ages 3 and older. |
Storybook Musical Theatre |
05/29/12 -
06/03/12 |
Mitchell Performing Arts Center, Bryn Athyn |
Chekhov's The Seagull
Presented by Quintessence Theatre Group at Sedgwick Theater May 9-June 3, 2012 Chekhov's first theatrical masterpiece, this 1895 comedic drama explores the human capacity to create and destroy the things they love, the challenge of being an artist, and the human need to move beyond the traditions of the past in order to discover the new forms of the future. |
Quintessence Theatre Group |
05/09/12 -
06/03/12 |
Sedgwick Theater, Philadelphia |
Savage/Love and Tongues
Presented by New City Stage Company at Adrienne Theater - Second Stage May 26-June 3, 2012 Innovative poetry and movement unfurl in this physical theatrical experience. Savage/Love is a propulsive quest of a lonely man looking for love and serves as a prelude to
Tongues
, a passionate fever dream in which a dying man delivers his last rites. These stream of consciousness confessionals are performed with live original music created just for our production.
This is a remount of New City's 2011 Fringe Festival hit,... |
New City Stage Company |
05/26/12 -
06/03/12 |
Adrienne Theater - Second Stage, Philadelphia |
Identity Crisis Play Festival
Presented by Luna Theater Company at Playground at the Adrienne May 29-June 3, 2012 Please join Luna Theater for their inaugural world premiere 10-Minute Play Festival, Identity Crisis. After receiving over 125 international submissions, they narrowed down the pieces to 10, all dealing with the season's theme of identity crisis. Featuring the talented ensemble of Kate Black-Regan, Liam Brock, Mark Cairns, Jeremy Gable, Haley McCormick, Kirsten Quinn, Bob Schmidt, Megan Slater and David Stanger. |
Luna Theater Company |
05/29/12 -
06/03/12 |
Playground at the Adrienne, Philadelphia |
Engineering the Sigma Sound
Presented by Drexel University - Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design at Drexel University - Stein Auditorium June 6, 2012 Join the engineers of the Philadelphia Sound as they discuss the legendary Sigma Sound Studios and the history of recording in Philadelphia. Sigma Sound Studios is one of America's most influential studios, creating a unique sound that is strongly associated with Philadelphia soul and eventually disco.
Panelists include Sigma Sound Studios founder Joe Tarsia, Arthur Stoppe, Carl Paruolo, Jim Galgher and Mike Tarsia. Together, they have engineered the sounds of The O'Jays, Teddy... |
Drexel University - Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design |
06/06/12 |
Drexel University - Stein Auditorium, Philadelphia |
Our Town
Presented by Town and Country Players, Inc. at Town and Country Players Theater May 25-June 9, 2012 Our Town is a Pulitzer Prize Winner by Thornton Wilder. Directed by John Zimmerman. Produced by Nancy Ridgeway.
Described by Edward Albee as "the greatest American play ever written," the story follows the small town of Grover's Corners through three acts: "Daily Life," "Love and Marriage," and "Death and Eternity." Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, audiences follow the Webb and Gibbs families as their... |
Town and Country Players, Inc. |
05/25/12 -
06/09/12 |
Town and Country Players Theater, Buckingham |
Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall June 9, 2012 Join the Kimmel Center for their 2nd Annual Organ Day to celebrate the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Pipe Organ! The afternoon features free performances and highlights the breadth of Philly's organ talent. Performances are by members of the American Guild of Organists.
Bring your kids at 11 am for a PNC supported Grow Up Great family organ concert inside Verizon Hall.
Michael Barone of NPR's Pipedreams will join the Kimmel once again to enlighten the audience... |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/09/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall, Philadelphia |
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Academy of Music June 5-June 10, 2012 Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Philadelphia! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including 'Be Our Guest' and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the... |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/05/12 -
06/10/12 |
Academy of Music, Philadelphia |
The Island
Presented by Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen's Theater May 17-June 10, 2012 The Island is Robben Island, South Africa's notorious prison, where John and Winston are political prisoners and cellmates. After absurdly grueling days laboring under the sun, they return to their dark cell to rehearse a makeshift performance of Sophocles' play Antigone. Winston takes the part of young Antigone, who defies the laws of the state for the sake of her conscience. John takes the part of Creon, the king, who is so desperate to hold onto power that he will crush any... |
Lantern Theater Company |
05/17/12 -
06/10/12 |
St. Stephen's Theater, Philadelphia |
Moms Let Loose
Presented by New Candlelight Theatre June 9-June 10, 2012 Moms Let Loose! blends musical numbers, stand-up comedy and audience participation, culminating in a rollicking Q&A finale. Moms Let Loose! brings together America’s funniest moms and grandmas to perform a family oriented, clean comedy show. Full buffet included with the price of the ticket. Cash bar and free parking available.
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New Candlelight Theatre |
06/09/12 -
06/10/12 |
New Candlelight Theatre, Wilmington |
American Romance: The Brave & The Tragic
Presented by New City Stage Company at Adrienne Theater - Second Stage May 17-June 10, 2012 Assymetric:
There is a mole on the Fifth Floor. Sometimes finding the mole is the easy part. To exterminate a mole takes guts... it takes guile... it takes extreme prejudice. And the only way to come out on top is to be... ASYMMETRIC...
Josh was the top interrogator in an elite anti-terrorist intelligence wing of the CIA until it all fell apart. Now he has one more chance to redeem himself, and to put his life and career back on track. But to do so... |
New City Stage Company |
05/17/12 -
06/10/12 |
Adrienne Theater - Second Stage, Philadelphia |
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Arden Theatre Company Tulipomania Showtime Workshop
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/10/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
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