Performing Arts
‘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.
4 months ago
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.
4 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.
4 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.
5 months ago
Listen 1:18A retelling of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” outdoors at Rockwood Park shows the reality of migration and family separation.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 months ago
Listen 1:25In response to a post-COVID economy, Philly theater companies are learning how to collaborate for the long term.
5 months ago
Listen 1:36Psychologist John Kounios on our creative brain and those "eureka moments." Plus, how composer Jennifer Higdon channels her creativity into her music.
Air Date: June 27, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Upper Darby Summer Stage celebrates its 50th season
The organization is hosting 50th anniversary performances this weekend.
6 months ago
Listen 0:45Drill dance troupe Maci Lago Universe brings love and grit to Chester
Maci Lago Universe is competing for a national championship while changing lives back at home.
6 months ago
Listen 3:14A Burlington County, N.J. high school’s dance program is helping students succeed academically
Students studying dance at a Burlington County high school have improved focus and discipline, resulting in higher grades than their peers, school officials said.
6 months ago
Listen 0:56Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue
The band was set to kick off their tour at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, and its gear had been set up there the day prior to the show.
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