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The Phoenix Theatre Stages Lorca's BLOOD WEDDING with Two Live Performances in Two Languages

The Phoenix Theatre enters the summer season with a live online production of a Federico García Lorca classic inspired by a true story about a fatal feud between two families. This live virtual performance of Lorca's Blood Wedding (Bodas de Sangre) will be performed Friday, June 4 at 8 p.m. in English and Saturday, June 5 at 8 p.m. in Spanish.
Phoenix Theatre Hosts Second Annual Surprise Birthday Party For William Shakespeare

The Phoenix Theatre encourages audiences to BYOC (bring your own cake) and get ready to celebrate the works of William Shakepeare. The company is preparing its second annual, A Surprise Birthday Party for Shakespeare in honor of the Bard's 457th birthday.
Phoenix Theatre Partners with FAIRgirls and Hosts a One Night Only Fundraiser Performance of THE TROJAN WOMEN

The Phoenix Theatre's online season rumbles on and celebrates Women's History month with a one-night-only fundraiser performance of Euripides' The Trojan Women. 
NewYorkRep Presents CIVILWRIGHTS, A Ten-Minute Play Series

NewYorkRep (Gayle Waxenberg, Co-Founder, Executive Director),in association with Rashad V. Chambers and Five Ohm Productions, presents CivilWrights, a ten-minute play series, on Sun. January 17 at 7PM, streaming live at FiveOhm.TV. A response to the national crisis on systemic racism, four playwrights of color have written 10-minute mini plays on racism.
The Phoenix Theatre Continues Virtual Season With FIRE AND LIGHT: A PHOENIX HOLIDAY

The Phoenix Theatre is ready to warm your holiday season. The local theatre company continues its all virtual season with Fire and Light: A Phoenix Holiday, a magical fundraiser, one-night only event Thursday, December 10 at 7 p.m.
The Phoenix Theatre Kicks Off All Virtual Second Season With William Shakespeare's HENRY VI, PART III

The Phoenix Theatre is bringing theatre into its audiences' homes in its second season. They kick off their all virtual season with an online production of William Shakespeare's history of a stable nation turned into chaos with Henry VI, Part III. Managing Director Michael Hajek directs the live performances that run October 9-11 online via the company's YouTube Channel. Audiences can also connect to it from the company's website at www.thephoenixtheatrepa.com. Audiences can view the show for free. The company is suggesting a $20 per household donation.
Phoenix Theatre Announces All Digital 20-21 Season

The Phoenix Theatre is going all out for a virtual second season. The company's new season will take place entirely online and will include a full line-up of bold classic plays, a fun tribute to William Shakespeare, and a holiday concert.
The Phoenix Theatre Brings William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT Online, July 10-12

The Phoenix Theatre is celebrating the summer with an online production of a charming William Shakespeare comedy. The company's apprentices will take the virtual stage in this online production of As You Like It.
The Phoenix Theatre Presents A Surprise Birthday Party For William Shakespeare

The Phoenix Theatre is partying in quarantine in honor of the Bard this month. They are celebrating the Bard of Avon, with A Surprise Birthday Party for William Shakespeare, celebrating his 456th Birthday.
The Phoenix Theatre Debuts In Chester County With William Shakespeare's Magic-Infused THE TEMPEST

The Phoenix Theatre rises in Chester County this summer with its inaugural production. In residence at SALT Performing Arts in Chester Springs, this brand-new company dedicated to re-envisioning classics, producing bold contemporary pieces, and forging new works, debuts with a production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest. This magical production is set to run July 5-21. Opening night is July 6 at 7 p.m. All shows will be performed at SALT Performing Arts, 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs. Tickets for The Tempest are already on sale online at www.thephoenixtheatrepa.com. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $17 for students and seniors, and anyone under 18 will be admitted for free to The Tempest.
New Theatre Launches In Chester County

Two transplants from New York have set up a brand-new theatre company in the heart of Chester County. The Phoenix Theatre will begin producing professional work in residence this summer at SALT Performing Arts in Chester Springs.
Philadelphia Theatre Company Ignites Friendly Competition Between Local Business Celebrities With PLAY BRAWL

Philadelphia Theatre Company is reinventing its annual gala. Instead of staid speeches and silent auctions, the Suzanne Roberts Theatre will become the home to Play Brawl!, a brand new PTC fundraiser that showcases prominent local business leaders living out their acting dreams alongside professional actors on the PTC stage. Audience members can then vote with their tax-free donations through a mobile bidding app to help declare a winner. In the vein of Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, this fun event takes the stage Friday, April 6 at 6 p.m at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (480 S. Broad Street). Tickets and sponsorships for the event start at $150 and are available online at www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org or by calling 215-985-1400 x 117.
Theater with a View Announces RABBIT HOLE Cast

Theater with a View, Pottstown's professional site-specific theatre company, returns this July with a brand new production of David Linday-Abaire's award-winning drama Rabbit Hole. The production, which will be staged entirely outdoors at the Sycamore Hill estate (481 Ebelhare Road, Pottstown, PA), begins previews on Wednesday, July 12 and will run through Today, July 29.
Theater with a View Announces RABBIT HOLE Cast

Theater with a View, Pottstown's professional site-specific theatre company, returns this July with a brand new production of David Linday-Abaire's award-winning drama Rabbit Hole. The production, which will be staged entirely outdoors at the Sycamore Hill estate (481 Ebelhare Road, Pottstown, PA), begins previews on Wednesday, July 12 and will run through Saturday, July 29.
Theater with a View Announces RABBIT HOLE Cast

Theater with a View, Pottstown's professional site-specific theatre company, returns this July with a brand new production of David Linday-Abaire's award-winning drama Rabbit Hole. The production, which will be staged entirely outdoors at the Sycamore Hill estate (481 Ebelhare Road, Pottstown, PA), begins previews today, July 12 and will run through Saturday, July 29.
Photo Flash: Kristy Cates, Todd Buonopane, Bobby Cronin and More Take the Stage in NYFA FACULTY SHOW! at Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below, in association with the Musical Theatre department at the New York Film Academy, presented NYFA FACULTY SHOW! featuring Kristy Cates, Todd Buonopane and more on May 21st, 2017, and BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!
Theater with a View Announces RABBIT HOLE Cast

Theater with a View, Pottstown's professional site-specific theatre company, returns this July with a brand new production of David Linday-Abaire's award-winning drama Rabbit Hole. The production, which will be staged entirely outdoors at the Sycamore Hill estate (481 Ebelhare Road, Pottstown, PA), begins previews on Wednesday, July 12 and will run through Saturday, July 29.
Kristy Cates, Todd Buonopane and More Set for NYFA's Faculty Show at 54 Below This Weekend

Feinstein's/54 Below, in association with the Musical Theatre department at the New York Film Academy, presents NYFA FACULTY SHOW! FEATURING KRISTY CATES, TODD BUONOPANE, & MORE on May 21st, 2017 at 9:30 PM. Tickets are still available!
Kristy Cates, Todd Buonopane, Bobby Cronin and More Set for NYFA FACULTY SHOW at 54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below, in association with the Musical Theatre department at the New York Film Academy, presents NYFA FACULTY SHOW! FEATURING KRISTY CATES, TODD BUONOPANE, & MORE on May 21st, 2017 at 9:30 PM.
Site-Specific Production of PROOF to Open 8/21 at Sycamore Hill

A production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, by David Auburn, will open Thursday, August 21 for a four-performance run at Sycamore Hill, the home of Drs. Veronica Covalesky and Nick Leasure, at 481 Ebelhare Road in Pottstown, PA. Directed by Seth Reich, the production features a cast of New York actors who will perform the play on the actual porch of the Sycamore Hill home.

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