
Performing Arts
Wielding weapons on stage in ‘Les Miz’ makes students confront gun violence
William Penn Charter Schools annual musical, "Les Miserables," has extra meaning in the wake of Florida school shooting.
8 years ago
Listen 3:52Curio Theatre’s ‘Marie Antoinette’: Is anybody in there?
In David Adjmi's play about the queen, the persona is all there, but the person's hard to find.
8 years ago
‘Love, Lies and Taxidermy’ plus fantasy (sort of) from Inis Nua Theatre Company
A boy, a girl, a breathless narrative.
8 years ago
Turning on the chills in ‘Wait Until Dark’ at Hedgerow Theatre
A solid production of a thriller that keeps upping the tension.
8 years ago
Delaware Theatre’s ‘Heisenberg’ explores the uncertainty of love
You don’t have to have a Ph.D. in physics to enjoy Simon Stephens’ "Heisenberg" now onstage at the Delaware Theatre Company in Wilmington.
8 years ago
Unleashing the power of ‘Next to Normal’ at Media Theatre
The cast nails this groundbreaking musical about the fallout from mental illness.
8 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, February 14, 2018
As Pennsylvania struggles under court order to redraw its Congressional map, a group of middle schoolers in suburban Philadelphia give i ...
Air Date: February 14, 2018
Listen 10:12NewsWorks Tonight, February 13, 2018
Pennsylvania Governor Wolf rejects the first proposal for a new state congressional map. The effect of the opioid crisis is seen in the l ...
Air Date: February 13, 2018
Listen 15:19Jean Anouilh's play is partly absurd and here, skillfully produced.
8 years ago
In Almanac Dance Circus Theatre’s ‘The Fleecing,’ the audience plays along
A mansion, a goofy cult, and the ascension of a new leader.
8 years ago
Choreographer Mark Morris bringing dance benefits to people living with Parkinson’s
After a 14-year hiatus, Mark Morris returns to Philadelphia as artist-in-residence.
8 years ago
Curtain rises on Philly Theatre Week
Philly Theatre Week launches as theater companies ready new productions for the second half of the season.
8 years ago
Listen 4:48NewsWorks Tonight, February 9, 2018
The City of Philadelphia debriefs after Thursday’s Eagles celebrations. Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at the Gallup Poll, explains ...
Air Date: February 9, 2018
Listen 15:56Fighting the good fights with ‘The Revolutionists’
Four women take the French Revolution into their own hands.
8 years ago
Franklin’s glass harmonica sounds again in Philly production of ‘Written on Skin’
Opera Philadelphia presents 'Written on Skin,' featuring Ben Franklin's novel glass instrument.
8 years ago
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