Performing Arts
July 13 - July 16: Blobfest in the Philly ‘burbs, Matchbox 20 in N.J., and the Wilmington Street Food Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:04‘Abbott Elementary’ lands 8 Emmy nominations; ‘Succession’ tops with 27
The Black actors of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” were again a high point for Emmy diversity, and for the otherwise largely absent broadcast networks.
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Elton John bids farewell to the road with the last show on his goodbye tour
The acclaimed British singer's final concert was set in Stockholm, and marked the culmination of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, which spanned over five years.
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Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist and ex-conductor of the Philly Pops, dies at 89
Nero led the Philly Pops until 2013, exiting his leadership role when the orchestra said it could no longer afford him.
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July 6 - July 9: The Oval summer season in Philly, South Jersey Caribbean Fest in N.J., and the inaugural Black Chef Showdown are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:51The Academy of Music set to stage ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ from July 5-23
The Tony Award Winning Musical, Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers, runs July 5 - 23 at the Academy of Music.
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Fourth of July, Ziggy Marley, and Queer Jewish Music Night in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 29 - July 2: Fourth of July celebrations, Frankie Valli in N.J., and Ziggy Marley in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:23Queen Latifah and Billy Crystal are among the 2023 Kennedy Center honorees
Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick will be honored for their lifetime artistic achievements as the 46th class of Kennedy Center honoree
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June 22 -26: Hispanic Fiesta in Pa., Battleship Beer Fest in N.J., and the Manayunk Arts Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:43Going up the country: Crossing Choir sings the economics of food
The world premiere of Ted Hearne’s “FARMING” mashes up William Penn and Jeff Bezos to trace the history of American food production.
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Listen 2:45WHYY News hosts Pride: No Prejudice – A BIPOC Pride Month Celebration
Wednesday’s event at Camden FireWorks came at the intersection of Pride Month and Juneteenth, tapping into the region’s vibrant culture through art.
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June 15 -19: Juneteenth celebrations, “I Hate Hamlet” in N.J., and Keb’ ‘Mo in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:35Actor Treat Williams, star of ‘Hair’ and ‘Everwood’, is killed in a motorcycle crash
Williams made his movie debut in 1975 in the movie “Deadly Hero” and went on to appear in more than 120 TV and film roles and also performed on Broadway.
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This Philly play about a struggling bookstore is helping real bookstores
The play about a 1,000-year-old novelist visiting a struggling bookstore was going to be staged in a bookstore. But the store closed.
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Listen 1:51Odunde, Havertown Irish Festival, Shania Twain, Queerapalooza in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 8-11: Odunde in Pa., Shania Twain in N.J., and Morris Day and The Time in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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