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This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]
This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]
This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]
You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]
You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]
This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]
You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]
You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]
You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]
You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]
From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.
From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.
From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.
From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.
From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.
Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence, and be amazing! Travel with Yeila, who visits her grandmother in […]
From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.
Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence, and be amazing! Travel with Yeila, who visits her grandmother in […]
Rock to the Future presents a Youth-Led Open Mic Night on Thursday, January 23 from 6–8:30 PM at One Art Community Center in West Philadelphia. Concert Creators students will run the event and perform, while teens ages 13–19 are invited to take the stage and […]
From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.
From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.
From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.
Come together for a spectacular performance by the Philadelphia Children's Theater! Baby Whale and the Plastic Ocean follows a young whale's journey to rescue Mommy Whale from a ghost net in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, with help from aquatic friends and human allies. This […]
Yes! And... Collaborative Arts returns with its annual winter event for young and old alike! Come together for a magical adventure in their latest musical theatre production, It's About Time! The show runs approximately 90 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Purchase tickets through […]
Yes! And... Collaborative Arts returns with its annual winter event for young and old alike! Come together for a magical adventure in their latest musical theatre production, It's About Time! The show runs approximately 90 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Purchase tickets through […]
Yes! And... Collaborative Arts returns with its annual winter event for young and old alike! Come together for a magical adventure in their latest musical theatre production, It's About Time! The show runs approximately 90 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Purchase tickets through […]
Yes! And... Collaborative Arts returns with its annual winter event for young and old alike! Come together for a magical adventure in their latest musical theatre production, It's About Time! The show runs approximately 90 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Purchase tickets through […]
Yes! And... Collaborative Arts returns with its annual winter event for young and old alike! Come together for a magical adventure in their latest musical theatre production, It's About Time! The show runs approximately 90 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Purchase tickets through […]
Families can celebrate the Lunar New Year by learning the fundamentals of traditional lion dance! This hands-on workshop introduces basic movements, rhythms (drumming and cymbals), and the cultural meaning behind lion dance. The also includes a short demonstration by the Philly Suns team and practice. The […]
Families can celebrate the Lunar New Year by learning the fundamentals of traditional lion dance! This hands-on workshop introduces basic movements, rhythms (drumming and cymbals), and the cultural meaning behind lion dance. The also includes a short demonstration by the Philly Suns team and practice. The […]
Create magical moments with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the brand‑new Sesame Street Live adventure! Join Elmo and all his Sesame Street friends for an upbeat, joy‑filled show packed with singing, dancing, and beloved tunes like “Sunny Days,” “Elmo’s Got the Moves,” and “Letter […]
Koresh Dance Company proudly presents its 2026 Spring Home Season at FringeArts! This program features the world premiere of Never/Mind, a new work choreographed by Artistic Director Roni Koresh with an original score by Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. Never/Mind is a state of mind in which your […]
Koresh Dance Company proudly presents its 2026 Spring Home Season at FringeArts! This program features the world premiere of Never/Mind, a new work choreographed by Artistic Director Roni Koresh with an original score by Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. Never/Mind is a state of mind in which your […]
Koresh Dance Company proudly presents its 2026 Spring Home Season at FringeArts! This program features the world premiere of Never/Mind, a new work choreographed by Artistic Director Roni Koresh with an original score by Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. Never/Mind is a state of mind in which your […]
The Philly Pops presents Everything I Know, a symphonic celebration of the music of Lin-Manuel Miranda featuring Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez. From the iconic songs of Hamilton to the beloved melodies of Moana, Gonzalez brings Miranda's music to life with powerful vocals and personal stories […]
