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Entertainment Industry Veteran Plans $10 Million Investment for Logan Theater Revitalization
Nolbert Brown Jr., an entertainment industry veteran, is planning to invest $10 million into the revitalization of the Logan Theater in North Philadelphia, which has…
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Before They Were Famous: The Stars Who Got Their Start at Bucks County Playhouse
The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope has played an outsized role in American entertainment. For decades, actors have stepped onto the stage at Bucks…
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Freedom Village Players Present Shows at Their Own Pace and Audiences Love It
The lure of the stage. “You know, once you start, it’s in your blood,” says Maggie Doyle with the Freedom Village Players. That lure…
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Book Excerpt: A Brief History of the Mummers Parade: A Philadelphia Tradition Since 1901
The following is an excerpt from Greater Philadelphia and the World (Vol.3), the third of a three-volume book series. The Greater Philadelphia: A New History…
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Bucks County Playhouse Remembers Robert Redford, Who Began His Career on the New Hope Stage
The Bucks County Playhouse is mourning the passing of Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director and founder of the Sundance Institute and Film Festival. He…
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Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Serves Up Pure Fun With ‘State Fair’
Putting on a production of “State Fair” has been on the minds of the Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra for a while now. They had…
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WSJ: Comcast Reports Higher Revenue, Profit Thanks to New Blockbuster Film, But Broadband Customers Drop
Philadelphia-based Comcast saw its revenue and profits rise last quarter, partly due to the success of the hit musical Wicked, but it has continued to…
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Weekend Wanderer: It’s Up to You, New York
I’m tired of talking about Willie. But probably not as tired as you are of hearing about her. So let’s change the subject. There’s that…
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Mt. Airy Woman Shines in Popular Broadway Musical ‘Suffs’
Laila Erica Drew has gone from reaching the final round of auditions for Disney’s The Lion King musical at just 10 years old and training…
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Meet John Battagliese: A New Face at West Chester’s QVC, Bridging Tradition and Digital Savvy
John Battagliese, Chester County native and former Broadway performer, has joined QVC as one of its youngest hosts, debuting in October, writes Tim Chan for…
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Head of Center City Residents Association Negotiates With Big Developers Who Have Their Eye on Neighborhood
Richard Gross, head of the Center City Residents Association, has been putting his career as a lawyer and public servant to good use by negotiating…
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Narberth Native, Lower Merion High School Grad Lizzy McAlpine Talks Life, Music Career, and Future
Lizzy McAlpine is a critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Her new album, Older, is getting rave reviews and she will soon…
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Teacher at Freire Charter High School Transforms Classroom into a Theater, Engaging Students
As a former off-Broadway actor, Chad Corbitt continues to incorporate the arts into his current job as an English teacher at Freire Charter High School,…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Long Island, where he rode his bike…
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Prima Theatre’s “Off the Yellow Brick Road” Brings a Modern Twist to Dorothy’s Tale
Lancaster’s Prima Theatre is unveiling its latest production, “Off the Yellow Brick Road.” The show is a world premiere, offering a fresh take on the…
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Here’s How Much One Square Foot Costs in New York City’s Priciest Neighborhood
The West Village, nestled on the Hudson River in lower Manhattan, is the priciest neighborhood in New York City, writes Jessica Flint for The Wall…
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New ‘Mean Girls’ Movie Musical Got Help From Tina Fey’s Daughters
It’s been 20 years since Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls” hit the screen. On Friday, it returned again to the screen, this time as the “Mean…
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Introducing Ensemble Arts Philly, The New Brand Name of Local Art and Entertainment For the Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center
The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra have collaborated to unveil Ensemble Arts Philly, the new brand name for local shows across the city,…
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