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Performing Arts

Anthony Roth Costanzo poses for a portrait
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia’s new leader comes into the office from the stage

The famed countertenor plans to keep performing while leading the opera company.

8 months ago

Listen 0:59
File photo: BalletX performance (Courtesy of BalletX)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Penn Relays, Mexican Week, Zepparella, VinylCon! and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 25–28: The Philadelphia Show, “Kill Move Paradise” in N.J. and the Delaware Symphony’s performance of Mahler are among this weekend’s highlights.

8 months ago

Listen 4:32
An upcoming Supreme Court case could have enormous repercussions for the unhoused and for cities tackling the problem to find shelter for people experiencing houselessness.
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Can Homelessness Be Criminalized?, A Preview of Philadelphia’s Festival Season

An upcoming Supreme Court case could determine whether people have the right to sleep on the streets or if homelessness could be criminalized.

Air Date: April 18, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 44:56
Annual Naturpalooza at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Earth Day celebrations, Festival of Colors, Motown Magic and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 18–21: Manayunk StrEAT Festival in Philly, The Pine Barons in N.J. and ‘The Flatlanders’ in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

8 months ago

Listen 5:25
Cherry blossoms on a tree
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Cherry Blossom Festival, Philadanco and ‘Hadestown’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 11–14: Chef Conference in Philly, Vicki Lawrence in N.J. and “Deathtrap” in Del. are among the weekend highlights.

9 months ago

Listen 4:49
World-renowned soprano Renée Fleming joins us to talk about the healing power of music.
Studio 2
Health

Renée Fleming on the Arts And Health, Dan Pashman on ‘Anything’s Pastable’

World renowned soprano Renée Fleming on the power of music to heal the brain and body. And, pasta inventor Dan Pashman on his cookbook "Anything's Pastable."

Air Date: April 9, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:01
Cheeseburger
Arts & Entertainment

In the shadow of wrestling’s biggest spectacle, pro wrestlers defined their legacies in shows throughout Philadelphia

Pro wrestlers showcased their “Labor of Love” at Philly shows this past week, including Ring Of Honor’s homecoming.

9 months ago

Listen 2:09
Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson at WrestleMania 40
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson shock crowd with cameos in WrestleMania 40

The former Eagles center made his WWE debut Saturday when he and the Eagles offensive tackle helped Rey Mysterio and Andrade take down Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio.

9 months ago

wrestlemania illustration
Things To Do
Community

WrestleMania XL, Philly Theatre Week and Dine Latino in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 4–7: WrestleMania and Theatre Week in Philly, "Murder on the Nile" in N.J. and a celebration of Black female artists in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.

9 months ago

Listen 5:36
Philadelphia High School For Creative & Performing Arts on South Broad Street.
Education

A racist play was staged at Philly’s CAPA during Black History Month. The pushback is still ongoing

"And Then There Were None," an adaptation of Agatha Christie's popular mystery novel, has racist tropes and undertones.

9 months ago

WWE Monday Night RAW
Community

WWE kicks, punches, slams marketing efforts into high gear ahead of WrestleMania in Philly

WrestleMania XL, a two-day event in Philadelphia, is just days away, but WWE’s marketing campaign for its biggest premium live event of the year began months ago.

9 months ago

Wrestler Christian Darling pins a contender in the ring at the Monster Factory in Paulsboro, N.J. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

On the road to superstardom, the next WrestleMania headliners could be training in Philadelphia

With WrestleMania XL coming to Philly in April, lifelong fans are hoping to make it to the grand stage by training at local wrestling schools.

9 months ago

Listen 3:40
File photo: Louis Gossett Jr. poses for a portrait in New York to promote the release of ''Roots: The Complete Original Series'' on Bu-ray on May 11, 2016.
Arts & Entertainment

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

He played an obstinate patriarch in the 2023 remake of “The Color Purple.”

9 months ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts during a baseball game vs. the San Diego Padres on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies home opener, Easter Promenade and the Carole King musical in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 28–31: Easter Promenade in Philly, "Just Like Janis!" in N.J. and Shakes-Beer in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

9 months ago

Listen 5:38
The cast of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Quintessence Theatre Group.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Macbeth as a psychological horror at Philly’s Quintessence Theatre Co.

This Philly production of Macbeth features choreographed head-chopping that “should feel like a horror story.”

9 months ago

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