Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Philly Actors Win Big at New York's Prestigious Obie Awards by Victor Fiorillo

Two local actors — one from Fishtown, one from South Philly — take home the top prize.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 12:50PM
Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Hamilton Set Designer is Decorating the City Hall Christmas Tree by Rachel Vigoda

David Korins envisioned the Holiday Tree in Dilworth Park as a love letter to Philadelphia.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:23PM
Friday, July 22, 2016

Philly Playwright Gets Death Threats Over Play About Mass Shootings, Gun Control by Victor Fiorillo

“It’s tasteless and insensitive,” says Oregon mass shooting hero-survivor Chris Mintz of the show, which uses that tragedy as a backdrop.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 05:29PM
Thursday, July 21, 2016

Q&A with Freedom Theatre Guest Director Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj by David Fox

Maharaj’s production of Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope opens at Freedom Theatre on Thursday, July 21.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:07PM
Friday, June 10, 2016

Q&A with Broadway Diva Kelli O’Hara by David Fox

The King and I star and Tony Award winner performs with Seth Rudetsky at the Merriam Theatre on Tuesday, June 14.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:12PM
Friday, June 3, 2016

Paging Donald Trump’s Lawyers: Controversial NYC Playwright Bringing New Trump Play to Philly by Victor Fiorillo

Mike Daisey’s stories about Apple led to a hugely embarrassing moment for This American Life.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 08:04PM
Friday, May 27, 2016

LGBTQ&A: Anthony Mustafa Adair by Ernest Owens

The openly gay Afghan actor talks about his career and new role in The Invisible Hand.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:11PM
Monday, May 9, 2016

Q&A: Jen Childs on I Will Not Go Gently by Grace Maiorano

The cofounder of the all-comedy theater company 1812 Productions talks about women in theater, favorite Prince songs, and a not-too-distant resemblance to her current role.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:06PM
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

INTERVIEW: Emma Goidel on Her Heavy Metal Play Local Girls by Bryan Buttler

The in-demand Philly writer chatted with us about her new musically-infused work produced by Azuka Theatre.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 12:46PM

Orbiter 3 Welcomes Two New Playwrights by Bryan Buttler

The collective is committed to producing eight new plays by area writers over three seasons.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 12:46PM
Friday, February 12, 2016

5 Questions With Gabrielle McClinton by Bryan Buttler

The leading player of Pippin chats about Fosse, Philly, and touring the globe.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 09:09AM
Saturday, January 30, 2016

Remembering Melissa "Bang Bang" Forgione by Patrick Rapa

The arts community mourns the passing of the Philly dancer, burlesque performer, actress and activist.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 12:32PM
Thursday, January 21, 2016

REVIEW: Funnyman at the Arden by David Fox

Bruce Graham’s behind-the-scenes saga of Bert Lahr in Waiting for Godot is nowhere near as good as the real story.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 02:03PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Our Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the New Drake by Bryan Buttler

The space will be a theatrical hub in Center City.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 09:08PM

Society Hill Playhouse to Close by Joel Mathis

The end comes on April 1.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 07:48PM
Friday, January 15, 2016

REVIEW: A Moon for the Misbegotten by David Fox

Eugene O’Neill’s last completed play finds transcendent grandeur in its second half – and Walnut Studio’s intimate production rises to meet it.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:23PM
Friday, January 8, 2016

Review: Kristin Chenoweth Sings With the Philadelphia Orchestra by Bryan Buttler

During her shining, campy set, the pint-sized diva dished on Wawa, her West Chester roots, and sang her most popular Wicked hit to an absent Donald Trump.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 10:17AM
Saturday, December 26, 2015

CAPA Drops Musical After Complaints of Racism by Joel Mathis

Thoroughly Modern Millie raised a backlash from students.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 03:30PM
Monday, December 21, 2015

Review: The Three Maries at Prince Theater is Steeped in Philadelphia Charm by David Fox

Michael Ogborn’s musical is at its best when evoking the quirks and follies of our home city, especially the local accent.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 04:25PM
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

My 30 Minutes With Tom Stoppard by Bryan Buttler

The famed British playwright chats about theater’s comeback, why he loves the Wilma, and offers one sentence of advice every young playwright should know.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:22PM
Friday, December 11, 2015

Q&A: Getting Down With The Skivvies by Bryan Buttler

Broadway stars Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley return to Philly with a new stripped-down holiday show.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 10:27AM
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

INTERVIEW: Legendary Hollywood Voice-Dubber Marni Nixon by Sarah Jordan

She’ll reveal the truth about dubbing some of Hollywood’s biggest stars at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:23PM
Monday, December 7, 2015

REVIEW: A Knee That Can Bend With Orbiter 3 by Bryan Buttler

There are few works currently playing in Philly that are as thought-provoking and engaging.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 12:44PM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

REVIEW: 1812 Productions' This Is the Week That Is Ti by David Fox

Holiday cheer is in plentiful supply in 1812’s beloved annual revue — and oh boy, do we need it.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 03:09PM
Friday, November 20, 2015

REVIEW: Becoming Dr. Ruth at Walnut Street Theatre by David Fox

A stream of banter chronicles Dr. Ruth’s ups and downs, and the evening passes pleasantly. But only in the last few minutes do we get a glimpse of Westheimer’s deeper side.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 02:02PM

REVIEW: A Christmas Story at Walnut Street Theatre by David Fox

A quirky and refreshingly unpredictable take on the much-adored film about Ralphie and his No. 1 Christmas wish: a Red Ryder BB Gun.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:58PM
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Playwright Chad Beckim Reacts to Inquirer Critic’s Claims of Racism by Bryan Buttler

NYC playwright Chad Beckim chimes in after a local critic calls his play at Azuka Theatre racist and homophobic.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:01PM

REVIEW: 'Matilda: The Musical' at the Academy of Music by Bryan Buttler

An enjoyable show but technical snafus left the audience tapping its feet. Is the production just too much for a theater like the Academy to handle?

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:01PM

REVIEW: Lantern Theater Company's Underneath the Lintel by David Fox

Barrymore winner Peter DeLaurier brings to the role the vibrant energy of a young man, coupled with the seasoned, expert timing of an old pro.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:01PM
Tuesday, November 3, 2015

DO THIS: Kiss of the Spider Woman by David Fox

11th Hour Theater Company stage Kander and Ebb’s musical, introducing a powerhouse vocalist from Milwaukee.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 04:33PM
Friday, October 30, 2015

REVIEW: 'Equivocation' at Arden Theatre Company by Bryan Buttler

Philly Shakespeare vets take on the Bard in deeply satirical, deeply dark, and deeply humorous ways.

SOURCE: www.phillymag.com at 01:39PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards