
Performing Arts
NewsWorks Tonight, January 10, 2018
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf declares a state of emergency on opioids. The growing crisis is affecting organ donation programs. Philade ...
Air Date: January 10, 2018
Listen 21:35Parx opens concert venue in Bensalem
Parx Casino opens the Xcite Center, the largest seated concert venue in Bucks County.
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Listen 1:53The politics of celebrity: Oprah stokes the buzz
If Oprah Winfrey intended to hose down her noisome boosters during last night's speech at the Golden Globes, she failed miserably.
7 years ago
Doogie Horner / Mueller’s investigation and Putin’s motivation
Guests: Doogie Horner, Julia Ioffe, David Corn Today we’ll meet comedian and Philadelphia-native ...
Air Date: December 22, 2017
Listen 49:14N.J. may relax rule on serving drinks at nonprofit productions
The measure calls for allowing a theater with 100 seats or more, limited to the performance and two hours before or after, to be able to serve alcohol.
7 years ago
Learning ‘The art of swimming,’ in one act
“The Art of Swimming” runs through Sunday at The Headhouse Café.
7 years ago
Listen 4:20Philadelphia Boys Choir celebrates 50th year
The choir, recognized as one of the finest in the world, is in the midst of its busiest time of year.
7 years ago
‘Philadelphia Assembled’ marks finale at art museum’s Perelman Building
The massive, citywide civic engagement experiment will conclude with the production of a new play written for the project.
7 years ago
Listen 4:26A comedic take on Shakespeare’s complete works at Delaware Theatre Company
Need to brush up your Shakespeare?
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At home, strangely, with ‘The Brownings’ (Orbiter 3 stage company)
Competition, love, and the bizarre back-and-forth between Elizabeth Barrett Browning and husband Robert. How does she love him? Don't even think about counting the ways.
7 years ago
After hundreds of broken instruments unite in symphony, they’ll be repaired for Philly kids
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer writes orchestral work for 400 broken instruments in Philadelphia's school district. Its premiere concert will help bring about their repair.
7 years ago
Listen 4:58‘My Fair Lady’ dancing down the runway
Backed by two pianos, Quintessence Theatre Group produces an enchanting musical whose roots stretch back to ancient Greece and Rome.
7 years ago
Listen 3:23‘Crimes of the Heart,’ and maybe the play (Curio Theatre Company)
Three sisters have a very bad day, especially in this telling.
7 years ago
Constructing modern ballet on Washington Avenue
The city's retail corridor for building supplies will be the new home for BalletX.
7 years ago
‘The Craftsman’ and another craftsman’s new play (Lantern Theater Company)
Bruce Graham's play, in its world premiere, is a riveting piece about an art dealer charged with treason.
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