Performing Arts

Three blocks from the presidential debate stage, a foul-mouthed comedy cleanses the political palate.

A cast of seven Aimee Mann clones populate Dito van Reigersberg’s return to Pig Iron Theatre.

Ruth Kapp Hartz evaded Nazis as a young Jewish girl in France during WWII. Now, she is watching her story onstage through the musical “Hidden.”

Nell Bang-Jensen, of Theatre Horizon in Norristown, has been tapped to be next leader of the Philly Fringe Festival.

A dance and theater piece imagines the lives of 18th and 19th century Black figures buried at Christ Church.

Stalled building projects and imminent 2026 initiatives in Philly are getting an infusion of money.

Charlie XCX's "brat" album cover, with its bright green background and simple font, is a visual hit. On the show, we discuss new music and revisiting some oldies.

The company based in Kyiv has not done a multi-city tour of the U.S. in over 30 years. It will come to Philly in an act of cultural diplomacy.

The pandemic caused an existential crisis for many small theaters and theater companies in the Philadelphia area.

We discuss how AI is transforming music, while artists struggle with streaming payouts. Plus, we explore the Boss's influence on our region, and lasting commentary on the US.

Breakdancing has been around since the 1980s. It’s finally getting its due at the 2024 Olympic Games.

The annual theater festival returns with familiar faces, and a record number of new ones.

The Art Deco movie palace cost the small theater company $2.3 million, with millions more ahead in renovations.

Ishii has been executive director for six years and guided the community-focused organization through the pandemic.

The "Absolute Beginner" course is designed to teach adults the art of ballet, boost their confidence and reacquaint them with their own bodies.