
Performing Arts
West Philly’s Shakespeare in Clark Park goes indoors for a holiday premiere
The longtime outdoor summer company is expanding into seasonal theater that is neither Shakespeare nor in Clark Park.
7 months ago
Listen 1:03‘One-Man Nutcracker’ in Philly: After 5 years, the ballet spoof has gotten serious about dance
Chris Davis has turned his holiday comedy into a personal ballet journey.
7 months ago
Listen 1:25Bucks County Community College names new poet laureate, continuing long literary tradition
The poet laureate program is one piece of a literary “renaissance” in Bucks.
8 months ago
Listen 1:06‘Dreaming together’: Philly’s Indonesian community celebrates gamelan music, dance
“We want to empower the community, and part of empowering the community is talking about our cultural traditions,” Sinta Penyami Storms said.
8 months ago
Listen 1:07TKTS discount theater tickets has opened in Philadelphia
Twenty regional theater companies have embraced the rush ticket seller’s new outpost in the Independence Visitor Center.
8 months ago
Listen 1:21An Old City archeologist writes an opera for a murdered 19th century woman
Composer Melissa Dunphy discovered an unsolved murder at her home from 144 years ago. She brings her back to life with “Alice Tierney.”
8 months ago
Listen 1:40Arts and culture leaders to gather at first-ever Cultural Dynamics Summit at Drexel University
The day-long event, hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, will explore the intersections of culture and politics in the city.
8 months ago
WHYY News will host a screening of the PBS documentary short series “American Masters: Renegades” on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
8 months ago
Judith Jamison, 81, was an international star of dance rooted in Philadelphia
The principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company became its international star, and later its leader.
8 months ago
Studio 2 Extra: Hamilton hits the Philly stage
Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fight to shape the course of a nation. It's back on stage at the Academy of Music.
Air Date: November 1, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 15:03No Name no more: The name ‘Philly Pops’ is bestowed upon the No Name Pops
The family of the late Peter Nero has given the brand “Philly Pops” to the start-up orchestra.
9 months ago
Listen 1:10As 2024 presidential race looms, the Obama musical ‘44’ goes back to 2008
A musical satire about the Obama administration, “44” comes to Philadelphia to be at the election’s inflection point.
9 months ago
Listen 1:49Dr. Audrey Evans is the subject of new biopic “Audrey’s Children,” a film set and shot in Philadelphia and written and produced by Philadelphians.
9 months ago
The Philadelphia Orchestra is packing for China, and voting in advance
Musicians of the orchestra made a public display of absentee voting to encourage others to make a plan.
9 months ago
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