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Race & Ethnicity

Timeless Holiday Classic, ‘Black Nativity’ returns to Philadelphia through John Graves Productions

The 1961 Langston Hughes classic returns to Philadelphia through the eyes of Philly native producer, John Graves III.

2 years ago

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All types of horns could be seen and heard during the TubaChristmas concert at Cherry Street Pier on Dec. 17, 2023. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)

Philadelphia celebrates 50th year of ‘TubaChristmas’ with performance at Cherry Street Pier

Tubas and euphoniums were the stars of the show, with hundreds of people gathering to hear their favorite holiday classics.

2 years ago

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The Arden Theatre Company presents ''The BFG'' through Jan. 21.
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

How this Philly artist breathes life into puppet creations through the magic of belief

Sebastienne Mundheim latest work brings fantastic creatures from Roald Dahl’s BFG to the stage at Arden Theatre Company.

2 years ago

Dom DiSandro stands in a hallway at a stadium
Philadelphia
Sports

NFL bans Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro from sideline for rest of regular season, AP sources say

Both people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the league hasn’t announced its decision, said DiSandro can return to the sideline for the playoffs.

2 years ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a baseball
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Ohtani’s out, but Phillies efforts to sign international talent is far from over

Perhaps players from Japan or the Dominican Republic can get the Phils over the top.

2 years ago

Donald Nally conducts in the foreground. In the background, members of The Crossing sing.
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

‘The least of us’: The Crossing premieres hymns written for an imagined religion

Composer David Lang wrote “poor hymnals” for a congregation solely focused on helping the less fortunate.

2 years ago

Taylor Swift on stage
Music
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is in its Taylor Swift era, her home state decides

Swift’s impact as a woman, and on young women specifically, can’t be understated, lawmakers said.

2 years ago

Green lights and members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra performing onstage
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Music
Performing Arts

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Joy-A-Thon, Tina Fey & Amy Poehler, Twisted Christmas, Punk Rock Flea Market, and TubaChristmas in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 14 - 17: Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Philly, “The Nutcracker” in N.J., and 90s Rock Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Andre Braugher holds the award for outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or a movie for his work on
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TV

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61

Braugher won two career Emmys from 11 nominations.

2 years ago

Ryan Gosling (left) and Margot Robbie pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ''Barbie'' on July 12, 2023, in London.
Movies
Performing Arts
TV

‘Barbie’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by ‘Oppenheimer’

The show airs Jan. 7 from Beverly Hills.

2 years ago

A red brick farmhouse
History
Music
Pennsylvania
Performing Arts

Oscar Hammerstein’s farmhouse in Doylestown will become a museum

The ink is dry on a deal to buy the musical theater giant’s property in Doylestown, Pa., to turn it into a museum and education center.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro looks on during a press conference
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles security guard DiSandro banned from sideline for Sunday Night Football vs. Cowboys

DiSandro is allowed to travel with the team and perform all other work duties when Philadelphia (10-2) visits Dallas (9-3). But he is not allowed on the sideline.

2 years ago

Andrew Samlal conducts the orchestra.
Dance
Music
Philadelphia

First-time conductors take a crack at Philadelphia Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’

Philadelphia Ballet is extending the baton to aspiring conductors for selected performances of the holiday classic.

2 years ago

Soprano Clara Rottsolk (left)sings with Heloise Degrugillier (tenor recorder) and Greg Ingles (tenor Sackbut) and other members of Piffaro The Renaissance Band. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Piffaro offers the music of a German Christmas, circa 1500

Piffaro, Philadelphia authentic Renaissance band, will play music of Southern Germany from 500 years ago.

2 years ago

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Scrooge (Johnny Fernandez) holds Tiny Tim (Michael Alexander Borow) on his shoulder. (Mark Garvin/Walnut Street Theatre)
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘A Christmas Carol’ dominates Philly stages this month. Why does it still resonate?

Finding new meaning in this nearly two century old story of redemption in a time of deep division.

2 years ago

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