
Performing Arts
On the eve of Philly Fringe Fest, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance surveys the behaviors of theatergoers.
2 months ago
Listen 1:26Studio 2 Extra: Opera Philadelphia's Anthony Roth Costanzo talks new season
Anthony Roth Costanzo, Opera Philadelphia's leader, turned financial challenges into success, making the company the only sold-out in the U.S. and innovating opera anew.
Air Date: August 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 18:15‘Looking … to build relationships’: This year’s Fringe blurs lines between artists, audience
With more than 300 productions, there’s a Fringe Festival event for you. Here’s how to find it.
2 months ago
Is this real? Yes, Jason Kelce is helping Taylor Swift announce the arrival of her new album
The NFL/Swiftie universe has officially reached its apex. The Kelce brothers will have Swift on the New Heights podcast tonight to chat about her new album.
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Shuttered Wanamaker Building will host Philly Fringe this fall
The Layaway, a program of queer-based performance and cabaret, will be staged in Wanamaker’s Greek Hall.
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Listen 1:14‘Comedy … in question marks’: Gen Z stand-up acts draw a crowd in Philly
Three TikTok comedians brought their unpolished, unpredictable humor to Performance Garage, drawing a full house of fans.
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Cannonball’s fantastic, frenetic growth taught founders a lot — including a surprising lesson
This Fringe Festival offshoot has formalized a rotation plan to help producers avoid burnout and feed their artistic selves.
2 months ago
Trenton’s Jersey Fresh Jam festival marks 20 years of celebrating hip-hop
The annual festival will feature graffiti, breakdancing, MCing and DJing.
2 months ago
Encore Series and Philadelphia Orchestra end lawsuits. Encore takes the blame
After filing a lawsuit against the orchestra, the mea culpa from the Philly Pops’ parent company may be its last gasp.
3 months ago
Listen 1:18A retelling of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” outdoors at Rockwood Park shows the reality of migration and family separation.
3 months ago
Listen 3:33Historic Philadelphia’s youngest performer nerds out on history
Teenager Zoe Levenstien has been a fan of Philly’s historic actors all her life. Now she is one of them.
3 months ago
Listen 2:55Bridging Blocks event sparks heated discussion on the use of artificial intelligence in art
Artists, playwrights, teachers and more gathered to ask “Can art save us?” and converse on the effect art has on everyday life.
3 months ago
Philly Youth Music Fest celebrates the city’s young talent
The second annual all-city festival drew performers from a dozen music education organizations across Philly.
3 months ago
Listen 1:54Philly Fringe announces an expanded 2025 festival in September
The 29th annual Fringe Festival has more shows than ever. It begins Sept. 4.
3 months ago
Listen 1:25In response to a post-COVID economy, Philly theater companies are learning how to collaborate for the long term.
4 months ago
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