Performing Arts

The Roots hosted the 15th iteration of their iconic Philly music festival with performances from Jill Scott, André 3000 and more.

Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Father Comes Home From the Wars,” set during the Civil War, has its Philadelphia premiere during Juneteenth.

The Regional Theater Award recognizes the company’s unique creative structure and risk-taking productions over the last 45 years.

Researcher Dawn Merrett at the International Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound Research in Montreal is one of many scientists looking for answers.

He won a Golden Globe for “The Slap Maxwell Story” and an Emmy Award for best supporting actor in Peter Levin’s 1987 small screen legal drama “Sworn to Silence.”

A piece of music theater by Marc Neikrug, about the role of music in dementia therapy, makes its Philly premiere.

Despite some success stories, many of the region’s arts and culture organizations have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.

The short story and opera is both beautiful and a problem. Opera Philadelphia designed a puppet to help it avoid orientalism.

The famed countertenor plans to keep performing while leading the opera company.

April 25–28: The Philadelphia Show, “Kill Move Paradise” in N.J. and the Delaware Symphony’s performance of Mahler are among this weekend’s highlights.

An upcoming Supreme Court case could determine whether people have the right to sleep on the streets or if homelessness could be criminalized.

April 18–21: Manayunk StrEAT Festival in Philly, The Pine Barons in N.J. and ‘The Flatlanders’ in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

April 11–14: Chef Conference in Philly, Vicki Lawrence in N.J. and “Deathtrap” in Del. are among the weekend highlights.

World renowned soprano Renée Fleming on the power of music to heal the brain and body. And, pasta inventor Dan Pashman on his cookbook "Anything's Pastable."

Pro wrestlers showcased their “Labor of Love” at Philly shows this past week, including Ring Of Honor’s homecoming.