To launch its 2017-18 season, Act II Playhouse in Ambler is premiering Which Reminds Me, a brand new laugh-out-loud show from its beloved Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite, on stage Aug. 29-Oct. 1. Which Reminds Me combines stand-up, storytelling, songs, and video to recount Tony's favorite behind-the-scenes theatre stories. Mishaps, triumphs, and letters from patrons will make their [...]
Shakespeare in the Summer returns this summer with a production of Love’s Labour’s Lost to be presented August 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2017 at 7pm on the lawn of Alverthorpe Manor at the Abington Art Center. The three arts organizations are excited to once again bring an affordable opportunity for audiences of all ages to experience the [...]
By Betsy Natter This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the Harry Potter book series in the U.S. and fans are still loving everything about the magical world created by author J.K. Rowling. Seven books, eight movies and a few spin-off books later, Harry is still a popular fellow. Celebrate his birthday, [...]
Commonwealth Classic Theater Company makes a return visit to Green Lane Park on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 7:00 pm. This year’s production is Shakespeare’s beautiful and heartrending masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet. Young love and old grudges collide in this timeless romantic tragedy. Critically acclaimed director Kathryn MacMillan returns to CCTC with a fast paced [...]
By Betsy Natter Montgomery County’s rich tradition of artistic expression continues this month as local artists and musicians exhibit their work and perform in a variety of venues throughout the county. From the upper northwestern reaches to the southeastern corners of the county, there is a place to sit back and enjoy great music or [...]
Anastasia and students After many years of intense training, students are able to blend classical Bolshoi Ballet technique and their own inspiration to dance with confidence and joy on any stage. Anastasia Babayeva and her husband Denis Gronostayskiy bring the technique and traditions from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow and the sophisticated mannerisms [...]
The Twentieth Annual Abington School District Art Fest is set for March 21-March 23, 2017. The festival features over 750 works of art by Abington School District students of all levels. The Art Fest will be held in the gymnasium of the Abington School District Administration Building at 970 Highland Avenue. The display can be [...]
By Betsy Natter Eastern Pennsylvania is richly steeped in history and traditional arts, practiced and preserved for future generations by the skillful and resourceful German settlers who inhabited our region. Many of these historic art collections are displayed in museums and even homes throughout the area. For those who want to keep the traditions alive, [...]
Laura Donnelly as Eva Peron, Randall King as Juan Peron Winner of seven Tony Awards®, EVITA brings to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Perón, wife of former Argentine dictator, Juan Perón. Blessed with charisma, Eva Perón captivated a nation by championing the working class. This exuberant production creates a gripping theatrical [...]
Pulley & Buttonhole Theatre Company is excited to announce the Philadelphia-area premiere of Anne Washburn’s Mr. Burns, a post-electric play. Performances are scheduled for October 21, 22 and 28 at 8pm andOctober 29 at 2pm at Homestead Hall, 821 Homestead Road in Jenkintown. In Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, author Anne Washburn explores the role [...]
