Performing Arts

The pop crooner was behind some of the biggest power ballads of the 1970s and '80s. His wife said he died in his sleep.

The acclaimed rapper reflects on careers, prepping for Philly show with plenty of “Gremlins.”

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.

This year, the Oscarmetrics predict some strong winners.

The world premiere by Curtis composer Steven Mackey samples the development of guitar sounds over hundreds of years.

If you noticed the missing Oxford comma in that headline, you’re the target audience for Theatre Exile’s new production.

Feb. 29 - March 3: Philadelphia Comic-Con, “Fiddler On the Roof” in N.J. and “The Little Mermaid” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

Comedy Central named Lewis one of the top 50 stand-up comedians of all time and he earned a berth in GQ magazine’s list of the “20th Century’s Most Influential Humorists.”

Thirty-nine grants from Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures program will fund work for local BIPOC artists and provide aid to local organizations.

Donors of $25 million to the Kimmel Center want to rename the Philadelphia Orchestra’s home after Anderson, instead of themselves.

Feb. 22 - 25: Arctic Wonderland in Philly, Paul Stankard in N.J. and “Always…Patsy Cline” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

Feb. 16 - 18: James Baldwin celebration in Philly, Rowan Jazz Festival in N.J. and Oleta Adams in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

The 2024-2025 season will open with the delayed American premiere of “The Listeners." The company is still deciding if and how to produce a festival.

A new documentary traces the architecture, music and community that made the once-great venue on North Broad shout.

Fernandez Smith was a Philadelphia native who sang through the U.S. and Europe during her operatic career.