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Review: KINKY BOOTS at DE Theatre Co.
by Greer Firestone - Oct 2, 2024

Aisle Say has watched professional wresting for decades. Theatre people love both larger than life characters and drama. Think Randy “The Macho Man” Savage, his gfriend Elizabeth, the Hulkster, Ric Flair and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, et al.

Musicolab Presents New Musical IN THE TEMPLE OF THE HONKY TONK
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2024

Discover the new musical IN THE TEMPLE OF THE HONKY TONK, presented by MusiCoLab. This production explores themes of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of honky-tonk music.

VIDEO: Watch a Teaser Trailer for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Walnut Street Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023

Walnut Street Theatre has released a teaser trailer for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, now playing now through Dec 31st!⁠ Watch the trailer here!

Walnut Street Theatre to Continue 215th Season with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

Get ready for a magical holiday production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast at Walnut Street Theatre. Previews start on November 21st, with the show running through December 31st, 2023.

Media Theatre for the Performing Arts Presents Regional Premiere of THE PROM
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023

The Media Theatre for the Performing Arts is presenting the highly anticipated regional premiere production of 'The Prom,' a dazzling and heartwarming musical comedy captivating audiences now until October 29, 2023. Get event and ticket information here!

Rob McClure, Maggie Lakis & More to Perform at CONCERT FOR CALEB Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2022

Join in for refreshments, incredible prizes, and performances from twenty of Philly’s favorite vocalists with a special appearance by ComedySportz Philly.  Performers include Broadway’s Rob McClure, and more.

Photos: First Look at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Walnut
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2021

Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues its 213th season with Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID. Directed by Glenn Casale and choreographed by John MacInnis, the production begins previews on November 16, 2021, opens November 24, and continues through January 2, 2022 on the Walnut’s Mainstage.

Walnut Street Theatre to Present THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2021

Walnut Street Theatre will continue its 213th season with the breathtaking Broadway hit for all ages, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID. Directed by Glenn Casale and choreographed by John MacInnis, the production begins previews on November 16, 2021, opens November 24, and continues through January 2, 2022 on the Walnut’s Mainstage.

CABARET Comes to Bristol Riverside Theatre, Starring Lauren Molina of the Skivvies
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2020

Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the landmark Broadway musical Cabaret, with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Joe Masteroff. Lauren Molina, of The Skivvies, will lead the cast as Sally Bowles.

BWW Review: SHREK, THE MUSICAL at Walnut Street Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Nov 25, 2019

SHREK, THE MUSICAL may not be the (self-described) greatest fairy tale ever told, but it is one of the most joyous, cheerful and animated musicals I've seen in years. (I say animated for it is taken from the DreamWorks film SHREK). The cast, the costumes, the sets and the music make this #1 in my years of reviewing Walnut Street.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Comes to The Walnut Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2019

Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues its 211th season with the hilarious Broadway hit, SHREK THE MUSICAL. Directed by Glenn Casale and choreographed by Robbie Roby, the production begins previews on November 5, opens November 13, and continues through January 5 on the Walnut's Mainstage.

11th Hour Theatre Company Showcases Musical In Development SOMETHING LIKE A WAR
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2019

11th Hour Theatre Company is welcoming audiences into the development process of its next musical comission. The company is presenting a concert performance of the commissioned brand-new Civil War musical, Something Like A War with Music and Lyrics by Jake Blouch and a Book by Jesse Bernstein. The concert is directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Dan Kazemi is the Music Director. The concert will be May 17-19 at The Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake, 341 South Hicks Street. These performances are Pay What You Decide. Reservations can be made at www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org or by phone at 267-987-9865.

BWW Review: HONK! at Delaware Theatre Company
by Greer Firestone - Apr 22, 2019

HONK! Is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson story of "The Ugly Duckling". It embodies a message of tolerance and bullying…and as Director Bud Martin suggests in his program notes…'the discourse in our country today is full of bullying, name-calling, racism and anti-immigration". (Provoked by our Narcissist in Chief. My words, not Martin's).

Delaware Theatre Company Announces Cast Of HONK
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019

Delaware Theatre Company proudly presents the Olivier Award winning musical Honk! with music by George Stiles and book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe, directed by Bud Martin. This family friendly musical, adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling runs April 17 - May 12, 2019. Tickets are on sale now starting at $20 and can be purchased online at DelawareTheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (302) 594-1100. The cast features Barrymore Award winner Kim Carson, Maria Konstantinidis, Rachel Brennan, Jenna Pastuszek, Jake Blouch, Christopher Sapienza, Newton Buchanan, Sean O'Neill, Camiel Warren-Taylor, Jojo Schlecht, and Charlotte Taylor. Adam Hoyak plays Ugly, the famous duckling.

BWW Review: Eagle Theater's RAGTIME Reaches Hearts to the Core
by Pati Buehler - Feb 5, 2019

From a handful of some of Eagle's most talented favorite actors to the newcomers we are treated to one glorious emotion-packed piece.

Eagle Theatre's RAGTIME Casting Complete From Coast To Coast
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2019

Eagle Theatre has officially begun rehearsal for their upcoming production of the Tony Award Winning epic masterpiece, Ragtime, under the direction of Producing Artistic Director, Ted Wioncek III.

MATILDA Continues Walnut Street Theatre 210th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2018

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 210th season with Roald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Directed by Linda Goodrich, with choreography by Michelle Gaudette, MATILDA THE MUSICAL begins previews on November 6th, opens on November 14th, and runs through January 6th on the Walnut's Mainstage.

MATILDA Continues Walnut Street Theatre's 210th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2018

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 210th season with Roald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Directed by Linda Goodrich, with choreography by Michelle Gaudette, MATILDA THE MUSICAL begins previews on November 6th, opens on November 14th, and runs through January 6th on the Walnut's Mainstage.

BWW Previews: '18-'19 SEASON at DE Theatre Company
by Greer Firestone - Jul 30, 2018

DTC Producing Artistic Director Bud Martin comments that this 40th year "we're bringing you a little bit of everything from classics to class acts."

Delaware Theatre Co Announces 40th Season Including Chilina Kennedy Led A SIGN OF THE TIMES
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2018

Delaware Theatre Company celebrates 40 years of theatre making and announces their 2018/2019 season, including a Broadway-bound musical and two premieres.