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An executioner, portrayed by Eastern State Penitentiary's Sean Kelly, slices watermelons in half with a guillotine.
Community

Marie Antoinette may escape the guillotine, but Philly Bastille celebration meets its end

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner may – or may not – take part in the festivities. He says he does see similarities between France of 1789 and the U.S. of 2018.

8 years ago

Jessica DalCanton and Jared Reed in Hedgerow Theater's stage adaptation of the film
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Arts & Entertainment

‘His Girl Friday,’ the old days, and now (Hedgerow Theatre)

A classic film comedy, adapted for the stage, has a different resonance these days.

8 years ago

Paige Martini and Patrick Romano in Theatre Contra's production of
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Arts & Entertainment

In Ionesco’s ‘The Lesson,’ the tyranny of the academy (Contra Theatre Company)

The student wants to be enrolled for "the full doctorate." And who knows what the professor wants?

8 years ago

Twice a month, players from Philly Improv Theater invent a musical on the spot. (Sam Abrams Photography)
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A musical you’ll want to see more than once — because it’s different every night

After almost a year of twice-monthly performances, the cast members of 'Thank You, Places' have gotten pretty good at making it up as they go.

8 years ago

Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Burlesque: the history and a revival

Guests: Dustin Wax, Timaree Schmit The word “burlesque” likely conjure images of seduction and stript ...

Air Date: June 25, 2018 10:00 am

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Education

His grandson’s gift strikes a chord with past, helps him tune up physical rehab

In the 1980s and ’90s, Jimmy Bennett was a regular in the Delaware Valley folk/country music circuit, playing bass or rhythm guitar ...

8 years ago

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Jos Duncan, a multimedia producer, shares her story at Finding Sanctuary at Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Community

Sharing tales of finding sanctuary at North Philly’s Church of the Advocate

Finding Sanctuary was put on in partnership with the Association of Independents in Radio, the Lenfest Institute and the Wyncote Foundation.

8 years ago

John Jarboe portrays Mx. Rogers in the Bearded Ladies production
NewsWorks Tonight
Arts & Entertainment

Philly cabaret artist offers neighborly homage to Mr. Rogers

John Jarboe, the founder of Philadelphia's Bearded Ladies Cabaret, performs in the persona Mx. Rogers, a gender-fluid version of Fred Rogers.

8 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight
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NewsWorks Tonight, June 20, 2018

President Donald Trump called for detaining parents and children who cross the U.S. border without authorization as a family, but some ki ...

Air Date: June 20, 2018

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Arts & Entertainment

Leonard Bernstein: father and composer

Guests: Jamie Bernstein, Jonathan Coopersmith Leonard Bernstein would have turned 100 this year. The revered cond ...

Air Date: June 20, 2018 10:00 am

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Brian Marable and Melanye Finister in the People's Light production of
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Arts & Entertainment

When the ‘Skeleton Crew’ becomes just a skeleton, from People’s Light

Rumors spread that a car plant will close in Detroit. Will the employees' lives erode along with the industry?

8 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

More fringe than Fringe, the SoLow theater festival opens this weekend

After 9 years, SoLow has established itself as the anti-establishment theater festival. This year it presents a confessional comedy about suicidal depression.

8 years ago

In
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Arts & Entertainment

‘Aladdin,’ or possibly ‘The Genie,’ at the Academy of Music

The Disney musical, still on Broadway, comes to town in its national tour.

8 years ago

Victoria Aaliyah Goins in the title role and Damon Bonetti as the villain in the Philadelphia Artsts' Collective production of
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Arts & Entertainment

‘Maria Marten or the Murder in the Red Barn,’ from Philadelphia Artists’ Collective

Remember the bit about the villain? He twirls his handlebar mustache repeatedly while he ties a lady to the railroad tracks because she can’t pay the rent.

8 years ago

In Simpatico Theatre's production of
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Arts & Entertainment

‘Red Bike’ going nowhere, from Simpatico Theatre

An 11-year-old, played at once by three actors, goes on a questionable ride.

8 years ago

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