Performing Arts
WWE kicks, punches, slams marketing efforts into high gear ahead of WrestleMania in Philly
WrestleMania XL, a two-day event in Philadelphia, is just days away, but WWE’s marketing campaign for its biggest premium live event of the year began months ago.
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On the road to superstardom, the next WrestleMania headliners could be training in Philadelphia
With WrestleMania XL coming to Philly in April, lifelong fans are hoping to make it to the grand stage by training at local wrestling schools.
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Listen 3:40Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
He played an obstinate patriarch in the 2023 remake of “The Color Purple.”
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Phillies home opener, Easter Promenade and the Carole King musical in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
March 28–31: Easter Promenade in Philly, "Just Like Janis!" in N.J. and Shakes-Beer in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:38Macbeth as a psychological horror at Philly’s Quintessence Theatre Co.
This Philly production of Macbeth features choreographed head-chopping that “should feel like a horror story.”
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How Immigration Shapes America, Dance Legend Rennie Harris
Immigration at our Southern border has become a central issue in the 2024 election. Our guest makes the case for why immigrants are a win for the country.
Air Date: March 20, 2024
Listen 50:00Usher, Fantasia Barrino, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
Earlier in the ceremony, Usher was honored with the President’s Award for the singer’s public service achievements through his New Look Foundation.
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Philly Organ Festival uses sacred pipes to make secular music
A week-long music festival on eight church pipe organs around the city brings thunder down from the heavens.
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Listen 1:29March 14–17: Boney James in N.J. and Liz Longley in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:09Eric Carmen, singer-songwriter of ‘All By Myself’ and ‘Hungry Eyes,’ dies at 74
The pop crooner was behind some of the biggest power ballads of the 1970s and '80s. His wife said he died in his sleep.
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The acclaimed rapper reflects on careers, prepping for Philly show with plenty of “Gremlins.”
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What’s behind the red pins celebrities wore at the Oscars
Actors, directors and musicians at the 2024 Oscars wore the red pins to support a group called Artists4Ceasfire, which is calling for an immediate and permanent cease-fire.
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Pennsylvania man uses ‘Oscarmetrics’ to predict 2024 Oscar winners
This year, the Oscarmetrics predict some strong winners.
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A whisper to a scream: ‘Aluminum Flowers’ plays out the guitar’s history
The world premiere by Curtis composer Steven Mackey samples the development of guitar sounds over hundreds of years.
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Listen 2:38Commas, syntax and usage star in “The Angry Grammarian: A New Musical”
If you noticed the missing Oxford comma in that headline, you’re the target audience for Theatre Exile’s new production.
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