(Nov. 6 2:00 AM) - Philadelphia Playwrights first professional production "The Life of John Henry" Opens November 6
"And he died with a hammer in his hand!" One of the most famous American folk tales comes to life in a world premier drama this fall.
(Nov. 5 4:36 PM) - Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) celebrates love and relationships during the month of November and invites audience members, newlyweds and long-married couples alike, to renew their wedding vows at the theatre after the November 11, 2 p.m. matinee of off-Broadway's long-standing marital musical, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (now - November 22).
(Nov. 5 2:36 PM) - New Classes! Sketch Level 2 is Here! DON'T WAIT. SIGN UP NOW.
We've been selling out classes and workshops again, but we wanted to offer one final reminder about these two great sessions starting this weekend - Sketch Level 2 and Acting for Improvisers (a one-day deal).
(Nov. 5 1:30 AM) - Plays & Players, Center City Philadelphia's longest continually operated theater at 1714 Delancey Place, will present the world premiere of Early in the Mourning, running November 5 - November 22 in the 3rd Floor Skinner Studio.
(Nov. 4 3:29 PM) - Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America present Storytime Live!--the first-ever live family theatrical tour featuring characters from four of the current top-rated preschool television shows: Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, Wonder Pets! and Ni Hao, Kai-lan.
(Nov. 4 1:47 PM) - The Centre Theater and Iron Age Theatre present THE LIFE OF JOHN HENRY by Chris Braak
"And he died with a hammer in his hand!" One of the most famous American folk tales comes to life in a world premier drama this fall.
(Nov. 4 1:09 PM) - Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.
(Nov. 4 12:30 AM) - The official show from London's West End, ABBA MANIA comes to the State Theatre in Easton on Wednesday, November 4th to celebrate the music and style of when the super group ruled the airwaves. Showtime is 8PM.
(Nov. 4 12:30 AM) - The Wilma Theater will welcome area middle and high school students to its latest production, Coming Home by internationally acclaimed playwright Athol Fugard, on Wednesday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m.
(Nov. 3 1:48 PM) - The Wilma Theater will open the dialogue concerning the political, economic, and health challenges overwhelming modern South Africa through a symposium series event dedicated to tribulations facing the nation, Tough Reality: Perspectives on post-apartheid South Africa (Sunday, November 8, 4:30 pm).
(Nov. 3 1:27 PM) - BCKSEET Productions opened their 2009-10 season with their repertory staging of both parts of Angels in America, Tony Kushner's Tony and Pulitzer-Award winning plays about the impact of AIDS on the national culture. This production coincides with the 20th anniversary of Angels in America, Part I: Perestroika, and marks the first time that a Philadelphia company has produced both parts in repertory, as Kushner intended them to be presented.
(Nov. 2 3:58 PM) - Arden Theatre Company's 2009/10 children's theatre series begins with an all-new adaptation of Peter Pan. Ever since J.M. Barrie's story first appeared in 1904, countless versions have been produced on stage and in film.
(Nov. 2 3:21 PM) - The Wilma Theater will welcome area middle and high school students to its latest production, Coming Home by internationally acclaimed playwright Athol Fugard, on Wednesday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m.
(Nov. 1 1:30 AM) - Hershey Area Playhouse presents Wait Until Dark - a meticulously-paced, "first rate shocker" as described by the New York Post. Multi-talented playwright, director and singer, Diane Shaffer, helms this production.