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‘Songs in the Key of Free’ helps prisoners find redemption through music

Redemption through music. This is the mission of Songs in the Key of Free, and organization that is showing solidarity with incarcerated ...

8 years ago

 Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth (PMAY) students (from left) Marquise Bradley, David Heister, and Malinda Voell, perform in the Mayor's Reception Room. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

With $2.5 M, seeking to discover Philly’s next classical generation

To find the next generation of talent, a coalition of organizations in Philadelphia devoted to classical music education has been given $ ...

8 years ago

 Terry Brennan in Tribe of Fools' production of 'School Play.' (Photo courtesy of Nick Mazzuca)
Shapiro on Theater

Review: ‘School Play’ and playing at being schooled

Lucky Terry Brennan – he gets to play not just a fourth grader, but one who celebrates life with abandon. Or, as his teacher Miss Jacks ...

8 years ago

 Drexel graduate student Jeff Gregorio connects an array of drums that are sounded by electromagnets. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Drexel to reveal magnetic drums to the world

This weekend, Drexel University will reveal a new musical instrument it has been working on for a year. It’s a drum kit played w ...

8 years ago

‘Project Dawn’ brings reality-based court drama to Malvern

Philadelphia’s innovative treatment court for people repeatedly arrested for prostitution is now the subject of a play, “Proj ...

8 years ago

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 In Lincoln Center's production of 'Oslo,' awarded a Tony Sunday night for best new play: from left, Daniel Oreskes, Michael Aronov, and Anthony Azizi (foreground) with Daniel Jenkins and Jeb Kreager (background). Aronov also won as best supporting -- or in Tony language, featured -- actor in a play. (Photo courtesy of T. Charles Erickson)
Shapiro on Theater

The two big Tony winners, connected to Philadelphia

Philadelphians figured in the two major Tony Awards for excellence on Broadway, presented at Radio City Music Hall in a national broadcas ...

8 years ago

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 Marcia Saunders and Eppchez! in Simpatico Theatre's production of 'Hir.' (Photo courtesy of Daniel Kontz)
Shapiro on Theater

Review: He, she and ‘Hir’ (Simpatico Theatre)

Caustic and funny in equal parts, Taylor Mac’s “Hir” doesn’t bend gender as much as stab it to death with blunt b ...

8 years ago

 In this May 29, 2015 file photo, a Batman costume worn by Adam West in the 1960s television show is on display next a Superman costume worn by Christopher Reeve in 'Superman IV' at the Louisville Slugger Museum in Louisville, Ky. On Saturday, June 10, 2017, West’s family said the actor has died at age 88. (Dylan Lovan/AP Photo)

Adam West, ’60s-era Batman, dies at 88

The family of Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a 1960s TV series lifted the tight-clad Caped Crusader into the nati ...

8 years ago

 The Crossing choir rehearses at the Crane Arts Center for the premiere of Joshua Stamper's

Get ready for entire concert inspired by blowing trash in Philly

On Sunday, a music composer premiered a new choral work based on trash blowing through Philadelphia neighborhoods. Josh Stamper is ...

8 years ago

 Laura Bethmann's 'Packing Seed Boxes With John Bartram' Nature Print Painting 2017 (Provided)

Using nature to make an impression, artist offers ‘invitation’ to historical figures who impress her

Which person from history would you like to share a meal and good conversation with? That question sets Laura Bethmann to daydream ...

8 years ago

 Vance Lehmkuhl (Jennifer Lynn/WHYY)

Summer reads: Vegan’s guide to Philly filled with food for thought

Have you been curating an impressive queue of books you’d like to read over the summer months? As you line up thrillers, tra ...

8 years ago

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 Triumph Baptist Church in Philadelphia will present the musical 'Alive!' featuring the talents of singers 55 years and older. (Alive 55, Kickin')

Unsung heroes of the everyday get a chance to belt it out in revue set for Philly premiere

Several years ago, theater producer Vy Higginsen was casting for a new musical, “Mama, I Want to Sing,” and had to find singe ...

8 years ago

Giant sculpture in Philly inspiring many interpretations

A new, very large sculpture has just risen along Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River. “Big Bling ” is a 40-foot abstract pi ...

8 years ago

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 Comedian Chris Getherd brings his 'Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People' recording tour to Philadelphia. (Agency for the Performing Arts)

From the depths to a happier place, comedian Gethard brings ‘Beautiful Stories’ tour to Philly

Comedian Chris Gethard is on a career upswing: He’s been featured on the national radio shows “This American Life” and ...

8 years ago

 A plaque honoring the renowned African-American gospel group the Dixie Hummingbirds marks the former home of group founder James B. Davis near Girard College. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)

Philly home where Dixie Hummingbirds gospel quartet rehearsed gets historic marker

On Tuesday, a new state historic marker was unveiled in Philadelphia, at 23rd and Girard Avenue, outside the former home of James B. Davi ...

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