Dominic Moore-Dunson is new to Philly but is already making waves, including in the upcoming production of James Ijames' The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington. Ell…
Ellen Boscov talks her recurring role on the American medical comedy drama Best Medicine, what Philly improv taught her throughout her career, and how aspiring performers can get the role of…
Camille Bacon-Smith sits down with Ken Metzner and Kun-Yang Lin, cofounders of visionary Philly dance troupe Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, to get the story behind the company's sunset, including a w…
Conor McPherson's The Weir is a ghost story about the living, now onstage with Irish Heritage Theatre at Plays and Players. Walt Maguire reviews.
New galleries at The Woodmere in Chestnut Hill host a ceramics retrospective showcasing more than 50 years of sculptures by notable Philly artist Syd Carpenter. K.A. McFadden reviews.
A new Romeo and Juliet at the Arden, directed by Amina Robinson, finds its beating heart in the violent adult world's intrusion on a childlike love. Josh Herren reviews.
After his success in the 2025 Fringe as Karen Tenderness, playwright Dan Kitrosser is back with the world premiere of Marsha Blovotnick and the Marvelous Magical Chicken Soup, onstage at The…
Welcome to our new monthly guide to Philly-area events celebrating America's 250th birthday. We've got art and poetry, participatory textiles, feminist furniture, medical history, and lots m…
New performances from the Philly Pops, a new collaborative exhibit at Woodmere, a solo show from a Philly theater mainstay, and a slice of dance history highlight the week. Kyle V. Hiller ro…
Nonprofit arts media is tough going these days, but this work is important, and we know Philly values it. If you have the means, BSR needs your support for our Readers Decide campaign, runni…
The Ministry of Awe is an art space that inspires connection and explores art through communication and technology. McCaillaigh Rouse previews.
PDP starts its 29th season with new works that "show the fractures in our own social circles." Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Delaware Theatre Company stages the US premiere of Glory Ride, a compelling musical about the real-life Italian cyclist who defied fascism during World War II. Gail Obenreder reviews.
A new adaptation of Twelfth Night at People's Light preserves the show's comic and musical joys while examining love, privilege, and class, but changes to the story land with mixed success. …
The Walnut's production of Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance boasts excellent performances, but the play can't escape its own era. C.M. Crockford reviews.
A new children's book that tells the story of a once-prominent American artist raised in Brewerytown and reestablishes her work and its historical and political impact. K.A. McFadden preview…
The Philadelphia Ballet company shines in The Merry Widow, a lesser-known ballet set in Gilded Age Paris, full of scandal, comedy, and heartfelt romance. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
The Print Center's 100th ANNUAL International Competition drew 725 artists this year. Discover the three finalists, including Philadelphia's Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter, in the galleries now…
An Unfinished Herstory, a new perspective on Romeo & Juliet, and more start off Women's History Month in Philly. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Music about flowers and spring, exploring the life and words of Langston Hughes, and rarely performed baroque works decorate March music happenings in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder preview…
A Bryn Mawr-based theater company proves that with patience, flexibility, and innovation, disabled artists of all ages can take to the stage, enjoying community, careers, and creativity. Ann…
A new permanent gallery at the Penn Museum features an in-depth look at Native North American cultures, and acknowledges the fraught relationship between institutions and Indigenous groups. …
Alvin Ailey stopped at the Academy of Music on the company's 2026 tour, combining its iconic Revelations program with several exciting newer works from a riveting ensemble. Camille Bacon-Smi…
A studio for dancers and artists in South Philly continues to survive and provide for the community. Katherine Desimine profiles.
This year's Flower Show, open through March 8, 2026 at the PA Convention Center, nods to our 250th with the theme Rooted: Origins of American Gardening. Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer reviews.