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4,393 stories from Philly.com

Theater Beat: Drunken Bard; Theater with a View out in the open; FringeArts curated schedule

The Bard of Beer. We've had Drunk History, The Drunk Makeup Challenge, My Drunk Kitchen, and now . . . ShakesBEER in Pretzel Park: Twelfth Night. It staggers on at 7 p.m., July 8, at Pretzel…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 1:31am on June 27, 2017

Surflight Theatre's 'Footloose': A smiling start to a summer of entertainment on the Shore

The reopening show for the two-years-dark Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven was "Footloose." Despite gremlins in the set, a cranky sound system, a not-terribly-distinguished musical, and voca…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 3:01pm on June 25, 2017

Pa. Shakespeare's 'Baskervilles': Loving send-up of theater itself

"The Hound of the Baskervilles," through July 16 at De Sales University, is a parody full of good will. It parodies not only the Arthur Conan Doyle adventure of Sherlock Holmes, but also it …

SOURCE: Philly.com at 1:57pm on June 25, 2017

Theater: New and Noteworthy

New This Week Bad Theater Fest (Vox Populi). A celebration of underdog theater, with 13 short plays (titles such as Rats in a Hot Swishhunt, What's Cookin' with Zack Bwaff, and Budget Discou…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 9:02am on June 23, 2017

A timeless musical question, sans question mark: '(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding'

Elvis Costello transformed Nick Lowe's 1974 song into the anthem that's become the protest song of choice in 2017.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 4:17pm on June 22, 2017

George Wendt coming to Bucks County Playhouse to play J. Edgar Hoover in new musical

The TV star beloved as Norm in Cheers will appear in the New Hope theater's world-premiere "Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story," about the Cleveland DJ who coined the term "rock and rol…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 3:04pm on June 21, 2017

At Painted Bride, a musical longing for the Damascus that was

Philadelphia composer/cellist Kinan Abou-afach plays a "Letter from Syria" concert Saturday.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 4:42pm on June 20, 2017

Beach theater: The Surflight Theatre rises again with 'Footloose!' on Friday

Shuttered by Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2015, the LBI institution is back for a full theatrical summer. Also playing: 'Newsies,' 'Hairspray,' and more.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 2:25pm on June 20, 2017

John Legend postpones Camden concert

The piano man and soul singer was scheduled to play the BB&T Pavilion on Thursday, with Gallant opening up.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:09am on June 20, 2017

Theater Beat: PlayPenn rolls out summer schedule; MacMillan ignites Tiny Dynamite

RevShakes strikes again! Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., Revolution Shakespeare descends on Brewery ARS, 1927 W. Passyunk Ave., for the RevShakes 2017-18 season revels. Titled All-Natural Summer Hon…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 1:36am on June 20, 2017

'Indecent': Inventive, courageous love letter to the art of theater by Toby Zinman

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:24am on June 18, 2017

Is Bruce Springsteen Broadway bound?

The Boss will reportedly play eight weeks worth of shows at the Walter Kerr Theatre this fall.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 2:30pm on June 16, 2017

Watch Bruce Springsteen join U2 at JFK Stadium in South Philadelphia in 1987

Bono and The Boss sang Ben E. King's 'Stand By Me' on the original Joshua Tree tour. The sequel comes to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:16am on June 16, 2017

Theater: New and Noteworthy

New This Week Billy Bishop Goes to War (Cape May Stage). A musical about World War I, revolving around the career of a real-life air ace. Ends Friday.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:00am on June 16, 2017

Philly-shot Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston movie gets release date

Filmed partially in Philadelphia earlier this year, the flick will see a release in early 2018.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 9:26am on June 16, 2017

'Fun Home' at the Forrest Theatre: Achingly personal, with a great cast

Part of the Kimmel Center's Broadway Philadelphia series, "Fun Home" arrives at the Forrest Theatre trailing clouds of glory - five Tony Awards in 2015. It's an achingly personal memory musi…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 3:37pm on June 15, 2017

Philly hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris gets a new off-Broadway show

"Funkedified," at 42nd Street's New Victory Theater, will draw on his roots in 1970s funk. It's slated to open next June.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:29am on June 15, 2017

Bruce Springsteen, Eagle Fletcher Cox make Forbes' 'Highest Paid Celebrities' list

None, however, could top Diddy's $130 million.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:25am on June 14, 2017

Fingers crossed for two Philly plays at Sunday's Tony Awards

The 2017 Tony Awards, broadcast live on CBS at 8 p.m. Sunday, may defy a post-Hamilton slump with two strong contenders with firm Philadelphia roots - the musical Dear Evan Hansen and the pl…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 9:37pm on June 13, 2017

Dear Evan Hansen wins big at the 71st Tony Awards

Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul win best score in the 71st Tony Awards for their hit Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 9:37pm on June 13, 2017

Theater Beat: Philly's Tony night; Ken Ludwig at Pa. Shakespeare; Hurray for youth!

Philly slays at Tony Awards       Who else thinks the Tony Awards destroy the Oscars, Grammys, and Golden Globes? Let's see some hands! More talent per cubic in…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 1:31am on June 13, 2017

Bruce Springsteen spotted in Wildwood (again)

Springsteen snapped photos with fans while in Wildwood over the weekend.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 12:17pm on June 12, 2017

'HIR' by Simpatico Theatre: Sensational, passionate, fearless

"Hir," by the Simpatico Theatre Company at the Drake, is a sensational comedy, a wild, surreal family drama, a passionate indictment of masculinity, a blindingly articulate embrace of the po…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 2:48pm on June 9, 2017

Former 'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr. has a book deal

NEW YORK (AP) - Former "Hamilton" actor Leslie Odom Jr. is working on his first book, one he hopes inspires young people.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:45am on June 9, 2017

Theater: New and Noteworthy

New This Week Fun Home (Forrest Theatre). Based on Alison Bechdel's memoir, a bittersweet family musical. Tuesday through June 18.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 9:00am on June 9, 2017
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