-Courtesy of Broad Street Communications On May 5, The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History (The Weitzman) will host a family day of fun in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which both take place in May. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Asian Pacific American Jewish Alliance (PAPAJA) and the American Jewish Committee Philadelphia/Southern Jersey region, this free celebration of both heritages features performances from diverse Asian Pacific community artists, Jewish choir and dancing, craftin ..read more

Public radio programmers and music industry representatives from across the U.S. will gather in Philadelphia from May 7-10 for the annual NON-COMMvention conference. “NON-COMM” will be hosted by Philadelphia public radio station WXPN, with events taking place there and at World Cafe Live, the live music venue with which WXPN shares a building. Attendees representing non-commercial music radio stations, many of which are college or community-licensed, will meet during daytime sessions to share insights, trends, opportunities and challenges. Exciting noont ..read more

-Courtesy of Bryan Buttler Media Relations, LLC Theatre Horizon concludes their 23/24 season welcoming internationally acclaimed solo performer and playwright Priyanka Shetty as she brings her signature play The Elephant in the Room back to the Philadelphia region for strictly limited engagement, May 17-19, 2024. Fresh off the heels of a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe, sold-out Off-Broadway performances, a standing room only engagement at The Kennedy Center, and a previous series of performances this season with Azuka Theater, The Elephant in the Room is unapologetically Indian and a f ..read more

-Courtesy of En Route Marketing This May, Theatre Exile (1340 S. 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147) spotlights dynamic women writers and their comedically incendiary styles for three hilarious and interactive shows this spring. Philly Grit: A Pirate, A School Girl, & A Good Person, three electrifyingly funny and irreverent solo shows shining an embarrassingly glaring light on our world, incinerate the Exile stage from May 8 to19. The limited-run three-show series features stories to sharpen the wit of live theatre as told by their creators. The productions highlight the masterfu ..read more

-Courtesy of En Route Marketing Beginning May 17, the internationally renowned immersive art  environment Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) (1020-22 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147) presents a new exhibition curated by Exhibitions Manager Chelsey Luster, titled Threads of Transformation: Works by Krista Dedrick-Lai and Margaux McAllister. The collection showcases paintings, textiles, and sculptures by multidisciplinary artists Krista Dedrick-Lai and Margaux McAllister, sharing their journeys of self-reflection and growth through womanhood and motherhood.  In the ..read more

Photo of Mike Thurstlic and Emma Gibson by Mark Garvin Obie Award-winning playwright Tim Crouch explores a the thin divide between childhood and adulthood in Beginners, a story about a group of friends and families who gathered annually for vacation in a coastal Maine town. Audiences soon discover that there is much more than meets the eye in this play that quickly became the hottest ticket in London. Below, cast member Emma Gibson, who is a British theatre-maker now living in Philadelphia talks more about the show, her roles and how this play helps us remember the children we once were. Begin ..read more

-Courtesy of Bryan Buttler Media Relations, LLC The Playhouse on Rodney Square is proud to announce their 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season, featuring the musical theater sensations HADESTOWN, Dear Evan Hansen, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Mean Girls, and more. Subscriptions for the 24/25 Season are now on sale.  Single tickets will go on sale later this summer. “We are truly bringing the best of Broadway to The Playhouse on Rodney Square with our spectacular 24/25 season line-up,” said Skip Pennella, Executive Director of The Grand. “This is one of the most exciting Broadway in Wi ..read more

-Brenda Hillegas The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington, DE is thrilled to host the national tour of Come From Away this weekend. This beloved Broadway musical tells the true story of the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed the world on 9/11. When 7,000 stranded passengers arrived in Gander, people came together to show love and light in the darkest of times. Come From Away is one you won’t want to miss. Cast member Kristin Litzenberg, who plays Beulah in the show, is from nearby Kennett Square, PA and looks forward to sharing the story of Come From Away with her friends and fa ..read more

-Courtesy of En Route Marketing The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP)(1300 Locust Street) continues its 200th Anniversary programming with the second of five themed exhibits celebrating its diverse collection of documents and art reflecting our national history. In partnership with Independence Historical Trust (IHT), “All View It As An Object of High Importance”: Banking in the Early Republic is on display at HSP now through May 31. The exhibit supports the second anniversary theme of the year, “Americans and Innovation: Science, Technology, and Enterprise,” and highlights innovations ..read more

-Courtesy of Perpetual Motion PR Curio Theatre Company is thrilled to introduce audiences to the Philadelphia premiere of a hilarious and edgy love story interwoven with a high-energy Klezmer concert. Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story is a unique music/theater hybrid inspired by the true tale of two Jewish Romanian refugees finding love after arriving on the shores of Canada in 1908. This compelling show features themes of hope and of learning to love after being broken by the horrors of war. Wherever it has been performed, this play has been met with delight by bot ..read more