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Performing Arts

Leigh Goldenberg standing in the Wilma Theater
Arts & Entertainment

Philly theaters reel from sudden loss of NEA funding

Arts organizations in Philadelphia and elsewhere scramble to cope with an abrupt cancellation of promised federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

3 months ago

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Actors on stage for ''Cato (Remixed)'' rehearsal in Carpenter's Hall
Arts & Entertainment

‘Cato (Remixed)’ examines the Founding Fathers’ infatuation with ancient Rome

The original “Cato” was a favorite play of George Washington. Philadelphia Artists’ Collective reimagines it with a critical lens.

4 months ago

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Schoolly D posing for a photo with his plaque on the walk of fame
Arts & Entertainment

Schoolly D, Janis Ian among new inductees in Philly’s Walk of Fame

The annual Walk of Fame ceremony returned after a pause in 2024.

4 months ago

Listen 1:24
Speedy Ortiz
Arts & Entertainment

Sing Us Home Festival looks to create ‘a lot of memories with a lot of people’ May 2-4 in Manayunk

Festival headliners including Frank Turner, The Bouncing Souls, and event organizer Dave Hause will play alongside AJJ and Tim McIlrath.

4 months ago

Listen 1:09
Curio Theatre Artistic Director Paul Kuhn with his wife, would-be director of ''A Funeral Farce,'' Gay Carducci
Arts & Entertainment

In West Philly, real life and death interfere with the Curio Theatre comedy ‘A Funeral Farce’

Curio’s original comedy about a funeral home is superseded by the creative team’s familial cancer diagnoses, one of which is terminal.

4 months ago

Listen 2:30
Will Smith on new music and his (West) Philly roots.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: Will Smith releases new music, reflects on Philly

Will Smith returns to music after two decades with his new album, "Based on a True Story." He spoke with Cherri Gregg about his connection to his hometown and personal growth.

Air Date: April 10, 2025 5:00 am

Listen 14:21
people in a room for the event
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia experts, researchers discuss importance of arts in education

Researchers in Philadelphia discussed findings on arts education and how to improve access to it.

4 months ago

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Studio 2
Community

Studio 2 Extra: “Audrey’s Children” celebrates life of CHOP’s Dr. Audrey Evans

The new movie tells the story of a groundbreaking doctor in pediatric oncology. Writer and producer Julia Fisher Farbman sat down with Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg.

Air Date: April 4, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 15:05
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Best of Philly tourism: Off-the-beaten-path edition

We rounded up the coolest spots in Delaware, New Jersey, Philadelphia and the suburbs for food and drink, outdoor activities, attractions worth the cost and free things to do.

Air Date: April 3, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 37:47
Matteo Scammell and Jered McLenigan acting
Arts & Entertainment

Brother vs. brother: InterAct Theatre’s ‘Rift’ experiments with radical empathy in Philadelphia

The two actors playing brothers trying to bridge irreconcilable racial differences switch roles every night.

5 months ago

Emmanuel Ohemang III & Perpetual Motion performing
Arts & Entertainment

April is Philly Jazz Month. Mid Atlantic Arts is celebrating with concerts and education opportunities

The arts organization teamed up with Creative Philadelphia to award funding to local jazz artists and education programs throughout the month.

5 months ago

Listen 1:04
King Henry (portrayed by Harley Diamond)
Arts & Entertainment

Shakespeare goes up the country in ‘Ballad of King Henry’ at Swarthmore’s Players Club

A version of “King Henry IV” adapted into Americana folk songs is getting its world premiere.

5 months ago

Listen 3:18
A scene from Goblin Market
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Philly-area colleges welcome spring with wave of theater productions

Temple University’s production of the original musical “Mystic Rapture” is just one of many local college shows.

5 months ago

Lucy Dacus of Boygenius
Arts & Entertainment

Lucy Dacus and Remi Wolf to headline the Make The World Better Concert Weekend at FDR Park this July

The all-ages festival, co-produced by former Philadelphia Eagle Connor Barwin and promoter Bowery Presents, will take place Friday, July 25 and Sunday, July 27.

5 months ago

The cast performing onstage
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘& Juliet’ reimagines the Shakespeare classic — with a 2nd chance

The Broadway musical comes to the Academy of Music on March 25.

5 months ago

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