Performing Arts
From concerts and movies, to special events for the whole family, there is always something to see and do in Delaware. Here are some of our picks.
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Indigenous people recount ancestors’ role in Revolutionary War
The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia marks Indigenous People's Day with a new film about the involvement of Native Americans in the Revolutionary War.
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Producing a Fringe play teaches Philadelphians with disabilities self-determination
Friendship and joy were the themes of a 2017 Fringe play produced by SpArc Services Cultural Arts Center in Philadelphia, which supports people with intellectual disabilities.
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Serious illness gives way to comic relief as Philly hospice patient helps craft comedy
Despite his 93 years and end-stage renal disease, Harry Azoff is surprisingly active.
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Is opera relevant to our IGen kids?
I know it doesn’t happen for every parent, so having a child who shares my passion for theater, music, books and arts and culture in general feels really good.
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Technical wizardry wows at Delaware Theatre Company
The world premiere of the musical "Something Wicked This Way Comes" in Wilmington features never-before-seen special effects.
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With ‘no filters, no restraints,’ Terror Behind the Walls puts Eastern State at center of Halloween
What does it take to be hired as an intimidator or a creeper at one of the nation's top historic haunted attractions? A lot of energy and stamina.
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Philly Fringe audio diary: ‘Close Music for Bodies’
We’re heading into the home stretch of this year’s Philadelphia Fringe Festival, with one more weekend remaining.
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Review: A laff-a-minute ‘Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ (Walnut Street Theatre)
If you’re going to overdo the musical “A Funny thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” you may as well get a high-jinks
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Arden Theater celebrates 30 years by returning to its roots and paying it forward
This fall, the Arden Theater in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood turns 30 years old. To mark the occasion, it has brought on a
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The Philly Fringe Festival unfolds, at age 21
A list of Philly Fringe highlights is at the bottom of this article.
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Philly theater company’s dark comedy ‘Unformed Consent’ brings unlikely subject to limelight
This week, Philadelphia theater company Lightning Rod Special is performing a musical comedy about abortion called “Unformed Consen
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Opera Philadelphia offers first look at MOVE bombing opera
An opera based on the 1985 MOVE confrontation — when police dropped a bomb on an African-American activist commune in West Philadelphia
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Celebration of independence showcases Indian culture in Philly
Happy, nervous energy filled the backstage area as dancers from more than 35 organizations readied themselves to perform at the Festival
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For cues on renovations, Merriam Theater turns to the audience
The historic Merriam Theater on Philadelphia’s South Broad Street will soon undergo major renovation, and the owners want to entert
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