Entertainment

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.

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 - 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.

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."

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.

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.