Jeffrey Coon News

Walnut Street Theatre has announced that it will honor Walnut Street Theatre Trustee Denise D. Hodgson with the 2017 Edwin Forrest Award at the Theatre's annual Gala.

Spring has sprung at Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room with April's lively entertainment lineup! This month's performances (in order of appearance) include Jonathan Karrant, Courtney Day, Paula Johns "Happy Birthday Ella", Bob Egan (for his Singer's Showcase), Michael Richard Kelly with a special birthday celebration weekend for Dino Kelly-Cataldi and, the last weekend in April features Jeffrey Coon. Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room - the unique dining and entertainment experience reminiscent of the sophisticated supper clubs of the 40s and 50s - is located at 287 Keswick Avenue in Glenside, PA.

pring has sprung at Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room with April's lively entertainment lineup! This month's performances (in order of appearance) include Jonathan Karrant, Courtney Day, Paula Johns "Happy Birthday Ella", Bob Egan (for his Singer's Showcase), Michael Richard Kelly with a special birthday celebration weekend for Dino Kelly-Cataldi and, the last weekend in April features Jeffrey Coon. Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room - the unique dining and entertainment experience reminiscent of the sophisticated supper clubs of the 40s and 50s - is located at 287 Keswick Avenue in Glenside, PA. There is Saturday and SundayBrunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 with a new and exciting bar menu. and soon dining al fresco with outdoor bar and lounge area will be open. See www.dinosbackstage.com or call 215-884-2000 for more information, including specific music charges and minimums in The Celebrity Room.

11th Hour Theatre Company continues its 12th season with its third Next Step Concert Series performance. This time the series features a rarely produced Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman musical, Road Show. Road Show comes to the Next Step Concert Series March 31-April 2. Sondheim wrote the music and lyrics and Weidman wrote the book to this musical about two brothers chasing the American Dream. Kate Galvin, 11th Hour's Associate Producer, directs. The concert will be at Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N American St.  Tickets cost $19-34 and are available online at www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org or by phone 267-987-9865.

Walnut Street Theatre welcomes back several Philly and Broadway talents for their glorious season opener.

Walnut Street Theatre opens its landmark 208th season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Tony Award-winning romantic musical, SOUTH PACIFIC. Directed by Charles Abbott, with choreography by Michelle Gaudette, this production begins previews on September 6th, opens on September 14th and runs through October 23rd on the Walnut's Mainstage.

Arden Theatre Company announces the Inaugural Season of the Arden Cabaret Series. Four cabaret shows for a total of 13 performances are planned. All performances take place at the Arden's Hamilton Family Arts Center at 62 N. 2nd Street in Old City, Philadelphia.

Arden Theatre Company announces Cabaret of Duets, a performance for Arden Drama School teens and local professional actors, on Monday, December 14 at 8pm. The performance takes place at the Arden's Hamilton Family Art Center at 62 N. 2nd Street in Old City, Philadelphia.

Arden Theatre Company announces the Inaugural Season of the Arden Cabaret Series. Four cabaret shows for a total of 13 performances are planned. All performances take place at the Arden's Hamilton Family Arts Center at 62 N. 2nd Street in Old City, Philadelphia.

If you enjoy Broadway musicals and hilarious satire, you will get a healthy dose of both of these in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS at Act II Playhouse. This show is the "best of the best." Not only is it a spoof of Broadway shows, but it also has a phenomenal cast, and it is set in the intimate setting of Act II Playhouse, which works as the perfect setting for this cabaret style show. This production of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS at Act II Playhouse tackles the best and brightest of Broadway with vigor and enthusiasm.

Act II Playhouse presents the hilarious spoof Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits, created and written by Gerard Alessandrini, beginning on stage tonight, May 19.

Act II Playhouse presents the hilarious spoof Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits, created and written by Gerard Alessandrini, beginning on stage May 19. Directed by and starring Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite, Forbidden Broadway has already been extended until June 21.

Director Marc Robin has another hit with Mel Brooks' funniest show, and with his casting two veteran Fulton performers as Max and Leo

It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!

Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!

Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!

The wind has blown this famous nanny into the city last week and she's here to stay 'until the wind changes' or at least through the holiday season.

Mary Poppins, with Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, Book by Julian Fellowes, New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, and Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh, will run through January 4, 2015 at Walnut Street Theatre. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

The 2014 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre, live blogged from the Merriam Theatre!

What to do when you have a sure hit film or TV show that everyone's heard of? Make a Broadway Musical, of course.