Performing Arts
An ode to Harlem developed in Philly
The Negro Ensemble Company, of New York, came to Penn Live Arts in West Philadelphia to develop its new play about gentrification.
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Listen 1:27Hedgerow Theatre, the ‘mother of Philadelphia theater,’ turns 100
Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, Pa., was once America’s leading repertory theater company.
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Listen 1:32Rihanna, trio of anthems highlight Super Bowl star power
The 13-minute mini-extravaganza is only one part of the entertainment sideshow surrounding Sunday's big game between the Eagles and Chiefs in Glendale, Arizona.
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Philly orchestra students get crash course in Eagles fight song from conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin
Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin visited CAPA high to lead its student orchestra through “Fly, Eagles, Fly.”
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Love and fear: How to scare the heck out of your Valentine’s date
Ruined in 2021 by Hurricane Ida flooding, the Lincoln Mill's factory basement reopens as a gruesome Valentine’s date night.
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Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94
Bacharach died Wednesday at home in Los Angeles of natural causes, publicist Tina Brausam said Thursday.
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The Economics of the Grammys, Explained
With prizes being handed out in 91 categories, a lot of folks stand to see career boosts due to the Grammy Awards.
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Poetry finally has its own Grammy category – mostly thanks to J. Ivy, nominee
Poet J. Ivy is a nominee for the Grammys' Best Spoken Word Poetry Album award — a new category he helped create, after petitioning the Recording Academy.
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Delaware actor finds success after clowning with Tom Hanks in ‘A Man Called Otto’
After starting in local theater, Newark actor Julian Manjerico got his big break alongside Tom Hanks in the new film "A Man Called Otto."
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Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour is Ticketmaster’s next big test. Fans are already stressed
The first round of tickets to Beyoncé's highly anticipated Renaissance world tour go on sale next week.
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Feb. 2 - Feb. 5: African culture celebrated in Del., Wanda Sykes in Philly, and TruTV’s “Impractical Jokers” in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:40A trailblazing Black, female composer’s work is revived by Opera Philadelphia
A major work by an undersung Black, female composer from the 1960s, based on the writings of W.E.B. DuBois, is being staged at the Academy of Music
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Listen 2:22Philly sandwich shops take cues from ‘Clyde’s,’ a new play at Arden Theatre
A new play by the Pulitzer-winning Lynn Nottage, opening at the Arden Theatre, has inspired local sandwich shops to take risks.
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Listen 1:54‘It’s our version of the postseason’: Philly Orchestra honors Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday
The Orchestra will play all four of Rachmaninoff’s concertos to honor the composer who had a long, fruitful relationship with the Fabulous Philadelphians.
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Listen 1:36Jan. 26 - Jan. 29: Philly Auto Show, Spokey Speaky in Del., and Fire & Ice Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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