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Full Casts & Complete Lineup Set for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023


Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the complete principal casts, creative teams, and events planned for the previously announced summer season.

Video: Watch the Trailer for AN AMERICAN TAIL: THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023


Watch the trailer for An American Tail the Musical at Children's Theatre Company.

Kate Burton, Eden Espinosa, and More Announced for Two River Theater's Spring Fundraising Gala
by Blair Ingenthron - May 2, 2023


Three-time Tony Award nominee and Emmy nominee Kate Burton, Broadway's Eden Espinosa, three-time Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald, Barrymore Award winner and Drama Desk Award nominee Orville Mendoza, and Brazilian singer, actor, and songwriter Marina Pires will regale attendees with a fun-filled musical concert celebrating the announcement of Two River Theater's 30th Anniversary 2023/2024 season.  

Review Roundup: AN AMERICAN TAIL: THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023


Read the reviews for An American Tail: The Musical at Children's Theatre Company.

Photos: First Look At The World Premiere of AN AMERICAN TAIL: THE MUSICAL At Children's Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2023


Children’s Theatre Company has released first look photos the highly-anticipated World Premiere An American Tail the Musical.

Ann Harada, Krysta Rodriguez, and More Will Lead Reading Of STARSTRUCK Written by Beth Malone and The Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2023


Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is presenting a reading of the new musical STARSTRUCK, written by Tony-nominee Beth Malone (FUN HOME), Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls, and Mary Ann Stratton.

Matthew Scott to Release Debut Album THE JESUS YEAR: A LETTER FROM MY DAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2023


PS CLASSICS will release the debut album from actor-singer Matthew Scott, who has been lighting up the Broadway stage since making his debut in Jersey Boys.

Over 80 Festivals, Concerts, Shows & Exhibits Are Coming to Philadelphia This Spring and Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2023


When they say there's nothing to do this weekend - they definitely do not mean Philadelphia! The guide to spring and summer will keep you busy every single weekend for the new three months - and give tourists over 80 reasons to visit Philly in 2023. 

The Drama League Launches Digital Archive of 2022-23 International Directors Summit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2023


The Drama League has launched its digital archive of the 2022-2023 International Directors Summit, which united eight world-class directors from around the globe for a series of conversations about the changing nature of their work.

VIDEO: First Look at Philadelphia Theatre Company's Production of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
by Alan Henry - Apr 12, 2023


Audiences are invited to step back in time to a seedy Philadelphia bar in 1959 for the final performance of jazz icon Billie Holiday. Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) presents Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, written by Lanie Robertson with musical arrangements by Danny Holgate. Check out all new video of the production below!

Photos: First Look at Philadelphia Theatre Company's Production of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2023


Audiences are invited to step back in time to a seedy Philadelphia bar in 1959 for the final performance of jazz icon Billie Holiday. Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) presents Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, written by Lanie Robertson with musical arrangements by Danny Holgate. Check out all new photos!

Video: First Look At The World Premiere Of AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023


Children's Theatre Company presents the highly-anticipated World Premiere An American Tail the Musical. With a book and lyrics by Tony Award -winning playwright Itamar Moses (The Bands Visit), and music & lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler (Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical, The Secret of My Success), the production will feature music supervision by Andrea Grody (The Band's Visit and Tootsie on Broadway). See video highlights from the production.

BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY by Pearl Cleage Announced At McCarter's Berlind Theatre, May 6- 28
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023


McCarter Theater will welcome audiences to Pearl Cleage's love letter to friendship and the Harlem Renaissance, BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY, on stage in the Berlind Theatre May 6th through the 28th. The play marks the McCarter directorial debut of Associate Artistic Director Nicole A. Watson. 

Children's Theatre Company Announces Complete Cast and Creative Team for World Premiere AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2023


Children’s Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for the highly-anticipated World Premiere An American Tail the Musical.

Photos: In Rehearsal For AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL At Children's Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023


Children’s Theatre Company has released first look photos inside rehearsal for the highly-anticipated World Premiere An American Tail the Musical.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2023


All new  pre-production photos have been released from a recent photo shoot with cast members of An American Tail the Musical at Children’s Theatre Company. Check out the photos here!

Robert Cuccioli, Danny Bolero & More to Star in Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023


Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the casts for this summer’s season. See details about the productions, learn who is starring and more!

Laurin Talese to Star in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023


Philadelphia Theatre Company will produce Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, written by Lanie Robertson with musical arrangements by Danny Holgate. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Philadelphia Theatre Co Brings Billie Holiday Story to Life With LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023


Audiences are invited to step back in time to a seedy Philadelphia bar in 1959 for the final performance of jazz icon Billie Holiday. Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) is proud to produce Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, written by Lanie Robertson with musical arrangements by Danny Holgate.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023


Children’s Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for the highly-anticipated World Premiere An American Tail the Musical.

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