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Ethan Brunton used his sketches as a springboard for his play, 'Hades and Persephone: Letters to Hell and Back,' written with the help of the Mentors Project of Philadelphia Young Playwrights. (Photo courtesy of David O'Connor/Philadelphia Young Playwrights)

Professional mentors help young playwrights find their voices

On Saturday, Philadelphia Young Playwrights will stage dramatic readings of ...

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First for Friday, June 12, 2015

Understanding brain cancer Beau Biden’s death from brain cancer has raised further awareness of this deadly dise ...

Air Date: June 12, 2015

 In the foreground, Justin Guarini, with John Caliendo and Kate Wetherhead in the background in Bucks County Playhouse's production of 'Company.' (Photo courtesy of Mandee Kuenzle)
Shapiro on Theater

Review: In the ‘Company’ of fine interpretation

“Company,” which won the best-musical Tony Award in 1971 and best revival Tony more than three decades later, contains some o ...

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The cast of 'Children of Eden' raise their hands during a rehearsal at Wolf Performing Arts Center in Wynnewood. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)

Community production of ‘Children of Eden’ weaves family ties ever closer

This weekend, a community theater company in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, is staging “Children of Eden,” a musical about parents ...

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 Kyle Branzel (left) and Ian Lowe in 'Murder for Two,' presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company.(Photo courtesy of Jim Cox)
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Review: ‘Murder for Two’ and by two, too

Arthur Whitney’s surprise birthday party is a surprise, all right. He walks in and gets shot in the head. Whodunit? In the daft sho ...

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 Kyle Branzel (left) and Ian Lowe in 'Murder for Two,' presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company.(Photo courtesy of Jim Cox)
Shapiro on Theater

Review: ‘Murder for Two’ and by two, too

Arthur Whitney’s surprise birthday party is a surprise, all right. He walks in and gets shot in the head. Whodunit? In the daft sho ...

10 years ago

 In the People's Light & Theatre production of 'How to Write a New Book for the Bible,' from left: Greg Wood, Alda Cortese, and Peter DeLaurier. (Photo courtesy of Mark Garvin)
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Review: ‘How to Create a New Book for the Bible’

“How to Write a New Book for the Bible” is, to use a Biblical reference, damned good theater. At People’s Light & T ...

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'Hucksters: the tumult of Dock Street' comes largely from the collection of the late John M. Taxin, former owner of the legendary Bookbinder's restaurant at 2nd and Walnut streets. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Seaport Museum charts boisterous beginnings of Dock Street [photos]

The history of Dock Street in Philadelphia — once a rough-and-tumble thoroughfare filled with hucksters and dockworkers -– is now ...

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At end of European tour, some see ‘start of new golden age’ for Philadelphia Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra has wrapped up a triumphant three-week tour of Europe, playing 14 concerts in 10 cities, ending in London on S ...

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 Mike Dorsey as Benjamin and in the forefront, Lori-Nan Engler as Mrs. Robinson in Eagle Theatre's production of
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Review: ‘The Graduate’ in another form

The stage play adapted from “The Graduate” works best when it’s following the script of the 1967 movie that by now is o ...

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David L. Simpson speaks with friend Bill Strunk before the start of Crossing the Threshold into the House of Bach. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)

Friends, family help Philly artist with ALS stage story of a lifetime

In 2009, Philadelphia poet, musician and actor David Simpson decided to write and star in a one-man play about his life as a blind artist ...

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Presto! Philadelphia Orchestra sweeps through Amsterdam

The Philadelphia Orchestra breathlessly swept through Amsterdam during its European tour, staying in the city of canals for less than 24 ...

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First for Friday, June 5, 2015

Looking back: Beau Biden The former Delaware Attorney General and son of Vice President Joe Biden lost his battle ...

Air Date: June 5, 2015

Lawrence Brownlee plays Charlie Parker in Opera Philadelphia’s ‘Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD.’ (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

‘Charlie Parker’s Yardbird’ offers new insights into jazz legend’s life — and death

This week, Opera Philadelphia presents the world premiere of a work that provides a new look at jazz legend Charlie ...

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 A skateboarder tries out the skatable sculpture

Skatable sculptures visit Paine’s Park

After decades of brightening Philadelphia with wall murals, the city’s Mural Arts Program is going 3-D. Its Open Source project wil ...

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