Performing Arts

Opera Philadelphia had pivoted to filmmaking during the pandemic. It announced a return to live in-person performances with Festival O in September.

Philly's own Will Smith received the award for his role in 'King Richard,' as the British Academy Film Awards returned Sunday with a live ceremony.

The new play “Childhoodslost Chronicles” features teenage actors, showing gun violence through their eyes. It runs this weekend at the Arts Bank on South Broad Street.

Weekend highlights in and around Philadelphia include Keith Haring, Lloyd Price, the Auto Show and a new museum in Old City.

Better known by his songs "Personality," "Stagger Lee," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," R&B singer Lloyd Price did not live to see the musical about his life.

The annual award given to a high-profile entertainer for their social impact will now be administered by an after-school music education program.

The Philadelphia Theatre Company opens the Tony-winning Broadway show about all-Black prep school gospel choir.

Now expanded to two days, the Fairmount park event will take place from Saturday, June 4, through Sunday, June 5.

Composer Valerie Coleman said the words of Sanchez’s poem about the innocence of Black children naturally translated to notes for a new work by the Philadelphia Orchestra.

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A 3rd round of American Rescue Plan funds will help Philly arts organizations transition into a post-pandemic future.

The play, produced by Philly’s InterAct Theatre, follows an interracial gay couple amid the protest movement, raising important questions about allyship.

"Omicron literally took us out in the span of a week," says Brian Moreland, producer of the play Thoughts of a Colored Man.

The performances of ‘Finally Unfinished’ by world-renowned choreographer Pam Tanowitz are free with museum admission and will only be seen in Philadelphia, only this weekend.

Baby, it’s cold outside … but there’s still lots of fun to be had this week, including new exhibits, concerts, and a great mom’s night out.