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Performing Arts

File photo: Actor Paul Reubens portraying Pee-wee Herman poses for a portrait while promoting ''The Pee-wee Herman Show'' live stage play, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, in Los Angeles. Reubens died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement.
Arts & Entertainment

Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies from cancer at 70

Reubens' character, with his too-tight gray suit, white chunky loafers and red bow tie was best known for the film “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and the television series.

3 years ago

The cast of Shakespeare in Clark Park's ''Two Gentlemen of Verona'' perform the opening number of the 1971 rock musical version in Clark Park.
Arts & Entertainment

‘We’re in competition with the couch’: Philadelphia theater plots its future

The pandemic fundamentally changed how audiences go to live theater. Now local companies are banding together to face the future.

3 years ago

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Dancers dance onstage.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Dance Day, Shakespeare in Clark Park, Discovery Day, Snoop & Wiz Khalifa in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 27 - July 30: Philly Dance Day, Snoop, Wiz Khalifa, and Too Short in N.J., plus The Mavericks in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Tiana Sanders teaches dance to young students.
Community

Christina Cultural Arts Center secures $4.5 million in funding to uplift underserved Wilmington communities through the arts

Christina Cultural Arts Center plans to expand services by building a second facility, doubling early childhood and affordable arts education programs.

3 years ago

The Dave Matthews Band performs onstage.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Dave Matthews Band, Philly Mardi Gras, ‘Macbeth,’ and Shark Summer in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 20 - July 23: Premier League in Philly, Shark Summer in N.J., and “Macbeth” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Jane Birkin poses for photographers at the photo call for the film Jane By Charlotte at the 74th international film festival, in Cannes, France, in July 2021. The actress-singer died on Sunday.
NPR
Community

Jane Birkin, British actress, singer and French icon, dies at 76

The London-born star, whose British accent and natural style charmed her adopted country of France, died on Sunday. Her fame rivals the Hermès luxury handbags named after her.

3 years ago

Deej, 28, and her best friend Chaz, 28, traveled from Baltimore to attend the Philadelphia leg of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour at Lincoln Financial Field. “We are the drama,” they said while strutting to the entrance of the show. (Erin Blewett for Billy Penn)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Photos: The Bey Hive swarms the Linc for the first U.S. stop of the Renaissance Tour

Rhinestone cowboy hats, bedazzled stilettos, and bold makeup dominated as fans made their way into Lincoln Financial Field.

3 years ago

Elvis Costello performs onstage.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Blobfest Weekend, RiverFest, White Affair, Bastille Day, and Elvis Costello in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 13 - July 16: Blobfest in the Philly ‘burbs, Matchbox 20 in N.J., and the Wilmington Street Food Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Janelle James (from left) Quinta Brunson, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph pose in the press room with the award for best television series, musical or comedy for ''Abbott Elementary'' at the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Abbott Elementary’ lands 8 Emmy nominations; ‘Succession’ tops with 27

The Black actors of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” were again a high point for Emmy diversity, and for the otherwise largely absent broadcast networks.

3 years ago

Elton John preformed to over 6 million fans across 330 shows in his farewell tour
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Elton John bids farewell to the road with the last show on his goodbye tour

The acclaimed British singer's final concert was set in Stockholm, and marked the culmination of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, which spanned over five years.

3 years ago

Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who interpreted pop songs through classical and jazz forms and served as the Philly Pops' conductor for more than three decades, died Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was 89. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community
6abc

Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist and ex-conductor of the Philly Pops, dies at 89

Nero led the Philly Pops until 2013, exiting his leadership role when the orchestra said it could no longer afford him.

3 years ago

Looking east toward City Hall from Eakins Oval.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

‘Moulin Rouge,’ South Jersey Caribbean Fest, Oval summer events, and Erykah Badu in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 6 - July 9: The Oval summer season in Philly, South Jersey Caribbean Fest in N.J., and the inaugural Black Chef Showdown are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Dancers line up in front of the Moulin Rouge cabaret
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

The Academy of Music set to stage ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ from July 5-23

The Tony Award Winning Musical, Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers, runs July 5 - 23 at the Academy of Music.

3 years ago

The Fourth of July fireworks display reaches its finale at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Fourth of July, Ziggy Marley, and Queer Jewish Music Night in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 29 - July 2: Fourth of July celebrations, Frankie Valli in N.J., and Ziggy Marley in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Dionne Warwick (from left), Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Renée Fleming will be honored by the Kennedy Center for their lifetime achievements
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Queen Latifah and Billy Crystal are among the 2023 Kennedy Center honorees

Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick will be honored for their lifetime artistic achievements as the 46th class of Kennedy Center honoree

3 years ago

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