Taylor Swift has again proven her dominance in the music industry by being officially named Billboard's Top Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious recognition comes from her unparalleled performance on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart from 2000 to 2024.
PHILADELPHIA - Raphael Saadiq, multi-award winning artist, composer, film and television producer, and songwriter, announced Raphael Saadiq revisits Tony! Toni! Tone! The Just Me & You Tour will hit stages in the U.S. during the fall. The return of the Oakland R&B legends will begin on September 21, 2023, in Birmingham, AL. The tour includes a performance at The Met Philadelphia on Thursday, September 28.
West Chester, PA - A group of local teens have a rare theatrical opportunity usually only reserved for professional actors. Students from eleven area middle and high schools are ready to blast off in the East Coast Premiere of Dreamland by Chris Miller and Nathan Tyson.
Philadelphia, PA - Inis Nua Theatre Company is kicking off its 20th Anniversary Season by teaming up with Fergie's Pub for the return of the Pop Up Play in a Pub series. This beloved annual tradition will expand to include two shows this season by popular demand. First up, 10 Dates with Mad Mary, by Irish-Pakistani playwright Yasmine Akram, will run from September 6 to 17, 2023.
PHILADELPHIA - Dignitas, New Meta Entertainment, Inc.'s esports division, announced Dignitas Fan Fest, an event that brings together gamers for a day full of prizes, fun, and competition. The competition will feature a variety of Dignitas celebrities and professional gamers. The event will be held at Localhost Philadelphia, Center City Philadelphia, PA, on March 1, 2023. It will be open to all.
PHILADEPHIA - Full House star Bob Saget has died at 65. The comedic actor was on his stand-up tour when he was found in an Orlando hotel room. He was a fan of the show and was scheduled to perform in Jacksonville on Saturday. The comedian had just started his "I Don't Do Negative" tour. He was known for his dirty jokes and his work on television shows like Fuller House and The Masked Singer.
PHILADELPHIA - Kim Petras, the GRAMMY Award-winning international pop sensation, critically acclaimed songwriter, and GRAMMY winner, has announced a 34-date Feed The Beast World Tour, produced by Live Nation, ahead of her anticipated Friday release of her debut CD Feed The Beast. The North American leg begins in Austin, TX, on September 27. Kim will bring her bigger-than-life show to The Mann Center, Philadelphia, PA, on October 13, 2023.
PHILADELPHIA - The Hamilton Original Broadway Musical Cast is a diverse group of actors. The show, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, has won eleven Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The musical is a tribute to the life of Alexander Hamilton. It blends classical and hip-hop influences into an engrossing story about the founding father.
PHILADELPHIA - Legendary Actor Sidney Poi Tier, 94, has passed away. He was the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for best lead performance for his role in "Lilies of the Field." In 2001, the Academy awarded him an honorary Oscar. Born in Miami, Poitier grew up in the Bahamas and worked in the movie industry. He won four Academy Awards, including the best actor award in 1964 for his role in "Silver Linings."
PHILADELPHIA - Myke Towers, the multi-platinum-selling international superstar, announces his return to U.S. stages in "La Vida Es Una," a major tour today. The 21-city tour, produced by Live Nation, begins in Chicago, IL on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. It will also include a stop at The Met Philadelphia, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Towers tour will also hit larger venues to allow more fans to enjoy the newly produced, unique live experience.
PHILADELPHIA - There are many ways to spend your evenings without breaking the bank. You can visit a local free community event, use your library card to check out a DVD from your local branch, or surf the internet for free streaming films. Many theaters also have loyalty programs; you can save money by attending matinees. You can also play video games on your mobile devices, and many free gaming websites are available.
PHILADEPHIA, PA - Theatre Philadelphia and more than thirty regional theatres have announced today a new policy that will require audiences to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative COVID-19 test for in-person, indoor shows this new theatre season.
