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Quintessence Theatre Group continues its fourth season of progressive classic theatre with its first family classic for the holiday season, Kenneth Grahame's THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS adapted for the stage by Alan Bennett and directed by Alexander Burns. THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS runs at Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave in Mt Airy, Philadelphia, Pa. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Quintessence Theatre Group continues its fourth season of progressive classic theatre with its first family classic for the holiday season, Kenneth Grahame's THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS adapted for the stage by Alan Bennett and directed by Alexander Burns. THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS will begin previews on Wednesday, December 11 at 7pm and open on Saturday, December 14 at 7pm. All performances are at the Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave in Mt Airy, Philadelphia, 19119. To purchase tickets visit www.QuintessenceTheatre.org or call 215.987.4450.

Perry Beekman sings and plays Cole Porter today, October 4th at 9:30 pm at The Metropolitan Room.

Perry Beekman sings and plays Cole Porter on Friday, October 4th at 9:30 pm at The Metropolitan Room.

This June, Brat Productions gives you dinner theatre like you've never experienced it before. The Last Plot in Revenge is a spaghetti western, dinner theatre, musical - with the signature Brat twist of mixed genres, surprising collaborations and rock star talent. Up-and-coming local playwright Brian Grace-Duff takes you to Revenge, Montana, a land where the wild rule, the whiskey runs, the whores are tired, the guns are smokin' - and there is only one cemetery plot left in the whole town. Let the Scrapfields and the MacGruels duke it out, because when the Nameless Gunman enters, who knows who will be left standing? After all, revenge is a dish best served with a plate of spaghetti.

For his first CD as a leader, Perry has selected one of the most beloved and prolific of these composers, Cole Porter, for SO IN LOVE - PERRY BEEKMAN SINGS AND PLAYS COLE PORTER. Accompanied by the remarkably empathetic paring of Peter Tomlinson and Lou Pappas on piano and bass respectively, Perry has selected 15 wonderful Porter songs, all but one culled from Broadway musicals made immortal by Porter's genius.

For his first CD as a leader, Perry has selected one of the most beloved and prolific of these composers, Cole Porter, for SO IN LOVE - PERRY BEEKMAN SINGS AND PLAYS COLE PORTER. Accompanied by the remarkably empathetic paring of Peter Tomlinson and Lou Pappas on piano and bass respectively, Perry has selected 15 wonderful Porter songs, all but one culled from Broadway musicals made immortal by Porter's genius.

For his first CD as a leader, Perry has selected one of the most beloved and prolific of these composers, Cole Porter, for SO IN LOVE - PERRY BEEKMAN SINGS AND PLAYS COLE PORTER. Accompanied by the remarkably empathetic paring of Peter Tomlinson and Lou Pappas on piano and bass respectively, Perry has selected 15 wonderful Porter songs, all but one culled from Broadway musicals made immortal by Porter's genius.

From the time of his Jazz Epiphany - upon hearing "jazz guitar pioneer Charlie Christian, and the classic recordings of Billie Holiday and Lester Young" - at the age of 15, outstanding guitarist/vocalist Perry Beekman has committed himself to the classic traditions of jazz, particularly by means of the Great American Songbook.

Families across the Delaware Valley have made Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol a Philadelphia tradition. This delightful musical adaptation of Dickens' classic novel is a wonderful and fun way for kids in grades K through 9th and their adult friends to celebrate the joys and warmth of the holiday season. A Christmas Carol runs from December 1 - December 22 on the Walnut Street Theatre's Mainstage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

The Sheldon presents The Sheldon Jazz Quintet, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 10 and 11, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at 9 a.m. in the beautiful Louis Spiering Room. Led by guitarist Rick Haydon, The Sheldon Jazz Quintet features St. Louis all-stars performing straight-ahead jazz and swinging jazz standards! Haydon will be joined by acclaimed vocalist Mardra Thomas, and a rhythm section including pianist Reggie Thomas and drummer Miles Vandiver.

B. Someday Productions' holiday fare, A FRACTURED CHRISTMAS CAROL is not only a show for adults and children, alike, but has been created by both.

B. Someday Productions' holiday fare, A FRACTURED CHRISTMAS CAROL is not only a show for adults and children, alike, but has been created by both.

B. Someday Productions' holiday fare, A FRACTURED CHRISTMAS CAROL is not only a show for adults and children, alike, but has been created by both.

Quintessence Theatre Group presents Shakespeare's HENRY V to be directed by Alexander Burns. The production will start previews on Wednesday, September 22 at 7pm and open on Saturday, September 25 at 8pm.

Quintessence Theatre Group presents Shakespeare's HENRY V to be directed by Alexander Burns. The production will start previews on Wednesday, September 22 at 7pm and open on Saturday, September 25 at 8pm.

B. Someday Productions is proud to announce the close of its third full season of live performance at Walking Fish Theatre. Coming up for next season is a new roster of plays and performances for all different ages and likes at Walking Fish Theatre.

Walking Fish Theatre is proud to once again present the sketch comedy troupe, HIGH DRAMMA. Every month, HIGH DRAMMA brings its irreverent, envelope-pushing scripted comedy sketches to the stage at Walking Fish Theatre. Beverages are available at all shows. The upcoming shows are all at 9pm, on April 23 & 24.

Walking Fish Theatre is proud to once again present the sketch comedy troupe, HIGH DRAMMA. Every month, HIGH DRAMMA brings its irreverent, envelope-pushing scripted comedy sketches to the stage at Walking Fish Theatre. Beverages are available at all shows. The upcoming shows are all at 9pm, on April 23 & 24.

Walking Fish Theatre is proud to once again present the sketch comedy troupe, HIGH DRAMMA. Every month, HIGH DRAMMA brings its irreverent, envelope-pushing scripted comedy sketches to the stage at Walking Fish Theatre. Beverages are available at all shows. The upcoming shows are all at 9pm, on April 23 & 24.