Performing Arts

The “other BP” celebrates an iconic, Philly-born original — a journalist, beloved radio host, and mentor.

Arielle Julia Brown wrote a ritualistic memoriam about her aunt, Donna Nicole Booker, who thrived in the San Francisco underground.

Elijah Wald and Avi Wolfman-Arent discuss the pivotal moment in Bob Dylan's career explored in Wald's book "Dylan Goes Electric!," which inspired "A Complete Unknown."

The song cycle was created in response to an intimate partner killing spring in Canada in 2015.

One Mummer club’s partnership with a Caribbean Carnival band could pave the way for more collaborations in the future.

Performers in dazzling costumes wished smiling spectators well along the parade route Wednesday morning.

At Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in South Philadelphia, a Mummers Mass was held late Tuesday afternoon.

Laila Erica Drew’s journey reflects what arts advocates say: school arts programs nurture discipline and teamwork — essential skills for success on stage, and in life.

Real estate records show the home belongs to actor Marc Blucas and his wife, journalist and producer Ryan Haddon Blucas.

We count down the most essential restaurants in our region with food critic Craig Laban. Plus, musical interviews with Philly band Low Cut Connie -- and the cast of Hamilton.

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.