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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.
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Three Chestnut Hill projects reimagine old spaces while keeping history alive
Architecture with a heart for local heritage
Three architectural projects in Chestnut Hill—a pedestrian bridge and two 19th-century mansions—maintain the neighborhood’s historic character while opening new spaces to the public. Clark Perks visits.
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Philly theater artists launch the Jewish Theatrical Resource Guide
Offering free guidance worldwide for anyone producing Jewish theater
Three Philly arts leaders were on the team that developed a new resource guide for theaters tackling Jewish stories. They sit down with Jill Ivey to discuss how it all happened and what the guide offers theater-makers worldwide.
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A Germantown performing arts troupe says “Yes! And…” to kids’ creativity
Where the next generation takes the stage now
At Yes! And… Collaborative Arts, a Germantown-based performing arts group, staffers don’t
just talk about the next generation of art-makers. They invite kids’ creativity right now by mounting their all-original shows. Maggie Dougherty visits.
just talk about the next generation of art-makers. They invite kids’ creativity right now by mounting their all-original shows. Maggie Dougherty visits.
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Discover Revolutionary history on both sides of the river at Fort Mifflin and Red Bank Battlefield Park
Defending the Delaware
Looking for Revolution-themed summer or fall day trips? Learn about the history of Fort Mifflin, Fort Mercer, and the Pennsylvania State Navy with historic sites spanning the Delaware River. Bart Stump visits.
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PlayPenn’s 20th anniversary conference takes root in Philly neighborhoods
The 2025 New Play Development Conference goes local
Despite cruel NEA cuts, PlayPenn's 2025 New Play Development Conference opens on Saturday, July 5. Camille Bacon-Smith sits down with conference leaders and resident playwright Lori Felipe-Barkin.
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Philly’s trans and nonbinary artists push the gendered boundaries of dance
Why is the gender binary so entrenched in dance?
Both locally and nationally, dance is benefiting from increased visibility and representation of openly trans and/or nonbinary artists, but dance still clings to stereotypes of gender more than other art forms. Melissa Strong considers.
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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.
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Music collective Son Revoltura brings Mexican folk traditions to the people of Philly
Son jarocho for everyone
Philly cultural collective Son Revoltura brings music that flourished for centuries in Veracruz to parties, protests, and local jam sessions that welcome everyone regardless of their musical experience. Thomas Hagen visits.
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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.
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