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Performing Arts
WHYY-TV remembers the heyday of the Uptown Theater
A new documentary traces the architecture, music and community that made the once-great venue on North Broad shout.
5 months ago
Listen 1:43‘Diva’ film soprano, Philadelphia-native Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez Smith has died at 75
Fernandez Smith was a Philadelphia native who sang through the U.S. and Europe during her operatic career.
5 months ago
A gnome in FDR Park will speak for the trees
Performance artist Alex Tatarsky revives their gnome character in an effort to save The Meadows at FDR Park from clearcutting.
5 months ago
Listen 1:04Feb. 8 - 11: Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day events, “Ghetto Gods of Divineland” in N.J., and Wilmington’s Children’s Chorus in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
5 months ago
Listen 5:30From Young Simba to Little Michael Jackson, Broadway’s doors open for 12-year-old Delawarean
After touring the country as Simba in “The Lion King,” Jackson Hayes is now playing a young Michael Jackson in Broadway’s “MJ: The Musical.”
6 months ago
Listen 1:34Will SCOTUS Keep Trump Off the Ballot?, Mrs. Doubtfire’s Opening Night
On Thursday, justices hear oral arguments about whether former President Trump can be excluded from the Colorado ballot because of his role in the January 6th insurrection.
Air Date: February 7, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16Our Virtual Reality Future, Super-Earth Space Discovery, Ballet Brothers
Will we all be walking around with our phones strapped to our faces? We'll talk about Vision Pro. Plus, NASA discovers a new planet - a super-Earth - that could support life.
Air Date: February 6, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:58Feb. 1 - Feb 4: NoLibs Restaurant Week in Philly, “Escape to Margaritaville” in N.J. and Bob Marley's birthday celebration in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
6 months ago
Listen 5:30Ocean City Council limits street performances on boardwalk, raises fee to $200
“Boardwalk entertainers” will only be permitted to perform within two “designated entertainment zones” between May 1 and October 31.
6 months ago
Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91
Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of “West Side Story.” In August 2009, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
6 months ago
PA Abortion Ruling, ‘Ladysitting’ at Arden, Where to Eat in 2024
Lorene Cary's memoir Ladysitting is about caregiving and her grandmother’s 101 vibrant years of life. It's now at Arden Theatre. Plus, Philly Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants.
Air Date: January 30, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59Intimacy coach helps Philly actors ‘de-sexualize’ steamy scenes on stage
An inside look at how InterAct Theatre Co. preps its cast to perform sensually without crossing personal boundaries.
6 months ago
Philly Tattoo Fest, Madonna, Lunar New Year and Dinos After Dark in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Jan. 24 - 28: Tattoo Fest in Philly, “The Producers” in N.J., and Common in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
6 months ago
Listen 5:20‘Barbie’ receives 8 Oscar nominations, but was that Kenough?
A pair of charismatic, smart, girl-power entertainment figures are up for the biggest prize in the industry. And one of the biggest nominations goes to ... Ken?
6 months ago
Philly’s Da’Vine Joy Randolph gets Oscar supporting actress nomination, ‘Oppenheimer’ dominates
Lily Gladstone, star of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” became the first Native American nominated for best actress.
6 months ago