Performing Arts

The collective, which supports Philly’s Black queer and trans communities, is holding an event this weekend.

The enigmatic story of Kea Tawana and her visionary, defiant ark is the basis of a poetic theater piece at Theatre Exile.

The Harmonious Communities program formed a choir at the service and resource center for people experiencing homelessness.

The longtime outdoor summer company is expanding into seasonal theater that is neither Shakespeare nor in Clark Park.

Chris Davis has turned his holiday comedy into a personal ballet journey.

The poet laureate program is one piece of a literary “renaissance” in Bucks.

“We want to empower the community, and part of empowering the community is talking about our cultural traditions,” Sinta Penyami Storms said.

Twenty regional theater companies have embraced the rush ticket seller’s new outpost in the Independence Visitor Center.

Composer Melissa Dunphy discovered an unsolved murder at her home from 144 years ago. She brings her back to life with “Alice Tierney.”

The day-long event, hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, will explore the intersections of culture and politics in the city.

WHYY News will host a screening of the PBS documentary short series “American Masters: Renegades” on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

The principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company became its international star, and later its leader.

Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fight to shape the course of a nation. It's back on stage at the Academy of Music.

The family of the late Peter Nero has given the brand “Philly Pops” to the start-up orchestra.

A musical satire about the Obama administration, “44” comes to Philadelphia to be at the election’s inflection point.