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December 3rd, 2007

The Eight: Reindeer Monologues Open This Friday 12/7


The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, by Jeff Goode, opens this Friday at 8pm at the Society Hill Playhouse.  The show will then play every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through December 31st.

A "Comedy Double Feature", The Eight will also feature a variety of comedy acts before the monologues! Every Thursday the short-form improv group Zombieshark will perform. Every Friday will feature the long-form improv group The Ninjas will take the stage, and ...



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November 14th, 2007

Troika: The Very Best of Philadelphia Improv Show Tomorrow


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Tomorrow night (November 15th) at 8pm, the first round of the Troika Championships will be taking place.  What is Troika?  Well...."every month, nine improvisers are drawn at random and grouped in to teams of three. These three teams will have only a few weeks get to know one another, name their group and practice a format. They will then come together and throw down ...



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October 24th, 2007

Philadelphia Improv Theater Cagematch Tomorrow Night at the Shubin Theater


On Thursday, October 25th at 10pm, the Philadelphia Improv Theater will host an improv "cagematch" at the Shubin Theater. Tickets are $5. The Shubin Theater is located on 4th and Bainbridge Streets.  (Bainbridge is the street right after South Street.)

The "cagematch" will include performances by the improv groups Spring Summer Fall Winter and The Ninjas. The audience will vote after the performances and decide the winner of the cagematch....



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October 10th, 2007

'Amadeus' Now Playing At The Wilma Theater In Center City


Amadeus is the latest play to hit the Wilma Theater stage.  Described as "Terrifically entertaining, highly theatrical!" by The New York Times, Amadeus is quickly selling out, so be sure to grab your tickets while you still can!

Rewritten since its original Broadway and film productions, Amadeus is playing now through October 27th.
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The Wilma Theater is located on Broad Street between Spruce and Locust ...



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October 1st, 2007

Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour in Philadelphia


If you are in town during October and want a good fright, check out the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour going on right now in Olde City, Philadelphia. "One part history, two parts haunt", this tour will take you to 15 of "Philly's Frights and Sights". Walk the cobblestone streets in Olde City at night and learn scary stories about the "dancing Ben Frankline statue" at Liberty Hall,...



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September 18th, 2007

Troika: The Very Best of Philadelphia Improv


This Thursday, September 20th at 8pm at the Actor's Center will be the next round of Troika, an improvasational show and competition.

Two groups of three will do their very best improv to win a coveted spot in Troika's Grand Championship, scheduled for Decemeber 20th.  The audience will vote on which of the two groups will go on to the next round. The Actor's Center is located on 3rd and Vine Streets (257 ...



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September 8th, 2007

Philadelphia Fringe Festival


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The annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival is going on right now in conjunction with the Live Arts Festival.  This means there are tons of great shows going on all over the city to be enjoyed.  There is something for everyone, be it dance, drama, improv, performance art, and other assorted comedic and dramatic shows. Ticket prices are always reasonable, and many shows are ...



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August 22nd, 2007

Ninja Show Tomorrow


The Ninjas, Philadelphia's Most Deadly Improv Group, have a show tomorrow, August 23rd. ninja3.jpg

The show is at Rembrandt's, a cool bar and club in the Art Museum area of Philadelphia. ninja4.jpgThe craziness begins at 9pm. There is a $5 cover charge. ninja2.jpg

Rembrandt's is located on at 741 N. 23rd Street, or the ...



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August 2nd, 2007

Shakespeare in Clark Park


Now through August 5th, Shakespeare in Clark Park presents Romeo & Juliet, directed by Tom Reing. The show begins at 7pm and is free to all.romeo.jpg

Located on 43rd Street and Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Inquirer says that this show is "a real treat for a summer evening."

It is recommended that you come prepared with chairs and blankets. Then sit back ...



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July 26th, 2007

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater....


Enjoy murder mystery dinner theater shows?  You are in luck--Without A Cue Productions will take care of all your murder mystery dinner theater needs.  wac2.jpg

Without A Cue performs every Friday and Saturday at Peddler's Village in Lahaska, PA, as well as every Saturday night at Fisher's Tudor House in Bensalem, PA.  Currently Without A Cue is performing "Here's Killing You, Kid", a noir-style show at Peddler's ...



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