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After an 18-year restoration, the Lansdowne Theater reopens with A Bronx Tale
Delaware County revives a destination venue
Veteran actor and playwright Chazz Palminteri welcomed Delco audiences back to the Lansdowne Theater after a lengthy renovation transformed the 1927 movie house into a destination concert venue. Stephen Silver visits.
Features
5 minute read
Wanamaker Building partners announce arts lineup in the Grand Court starting in September
Welcome back to the Wanamaker
The Wanamaker Building in Center City has been standing empty since Macy’s left, but the public is invited back soon for a new arts program, and the continuation of popular holiday events. Alaina Johns visits.
Editorials
5 minute read
Second Chance Dance presents The Tapestry of Time: Threads of Time Woven in Motion
Second chance at dance inspires
The Tapestry of Time, a recital and celebration of courage, celebrates dancers of all ages. Melissa Strong previews.
Previews
3 minute read
Opera Philadelphia’s Anthony Roth Costanzo wants art to be a civic right
A trailblazing opera leader on why pick-your-price tickets are back for the 2025-2026 season
When he first brought up pick-your-price tickets, Opera Philadelphia president Anthony Roth Costanzo says there were a lot of naysayers. He tells Alaina Johns how it all turned out, and why pick your price (starting at $11) is back for next season.
Features
5 minute read
Does Philly’s proposed 2026 budget cut arts and culture? City arts leaders explain.
Arts supporters must raise their voice in every budget cycle
Recent reporting showed Philly’s arts and culture budget is getting yet another proposed cut from the mayor, but arts leaders say the truth is more complicated, and they urge public advocacy. Alaina Johns looks closer.
Features
6 minute read
Philly arts organizations speak up after the Trump administration revokes their NEA grants
“We’re all banding together. Otherwise, we’re not going to exist.”
The Trump Administration is clawing back hundreds of thousands of dollars of NEA grants already promised to arts groups around the country. These cuts are hitting hard in Philly, but artists tell Anndee Hochman they will not stop their work.
Features
6 minute read
New accessibility options at Ensemble Arts open doors to audiences who are often excluded
“We want to make every person in the diverse region feel welcome”
Ensemble Arts Philly, which runs venues including Marian Anderson Hall and the Academy of Music, is increasing its welcome to patrons who are often excluded, including Deaf and autistic folks. Anndee Hochman learns more.
Features
5 minute read
Getting behind the scenes with the Hammer and Nails Conference
Encouraging young women of color
This new conference, hosted by Camden Rep, looks to cultivate and educate young girls of color interested in careers in film and theater. Dara McBride previews.
Previews
2 minute read
The analog revolution is happening at Passyunk Avenue’s Philly Typewriter
Why is Philly the world’s best city for a typewriter company?
Bryan Kravitz and Bill Rhoda never thought their South Philly typewriter shop would thrive in the 21st century, but it did, especially after the pandemic pause brought a surge of new customers hungry for tactile technologies. Erin Dohony visits.
Features
6 minute read
Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia, by Peter Schmitz
Exploring the rich past, present, and future of Philly theater
Peter Schmitz is a leading expert on the history of our theater scene, and his new book, Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia, takes us from the US premiere of Hamlet to the TLA and beyond. Cameron Kelsall takes the tour.
Features
4 minute read