More than 85 events are on tap for this year's Philly Theatre Week.
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"A 10-day celebration of theater in our region. There are performances, readings, workshops, industry events" says LaNeshe Miller-White, Executive Director of Theatre Philadelphia.
With a kick-off event on the rooftop of the Kimmel Center on March 30th.
"Our first in-person event since COVID," says Miller-White.
For Miller-White, it will also be her first in-person event since coming on board in 2020.
"It's very exciting," says Miller-White.
She also runs Theatre in the X, and says theater didn't miss a beat.
"Being able to pivot to virtual and now having that as a mainstay," says Miller-White."
"As a disabled performer and somebody who works in accessible spaces, it's been nice," says Linden Curhart.
Curhart is Co-Directing and Performing in The Hum'n'bards Theater Troupe's all-virtual Tower of Babel.
"It's a cross-cultural, queer spiritual experience," says Curhart.
The musical collective helped debut the Painted Mug Cafe back in January.
A brand-new disability accessible queer space that is primarily sober," says Curhart.
And Sing Out Louise! is a collaboration between the two groups.
"Which is a tribute to Chicago," says Curhart.
This is the fifth annual Philly Theater week.
"The pricing model is set up so that you can low risk try out a new theater
And there's something for everyone, from contemporary pieces, like Wheelz of Life by Nubienne Productions.
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"A soundscape to roller skate culture, Miller-White
To a Golden Girls Murder Mystery by Without A Cue Productions.
"I have seen a ton of good reviews," says Miller-White, "I've heard their cocktails are strong, also."
Philly Theatre Week runs April 1st through the 10th at a variety of venues.
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Philly Theatre Week: April 1 - 10, 2022
Sing Out Louise! A Tribute to Musicals We Love: Chicago
VENUE
The Painted Mug Café | Instagram
1527 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145
Philly Theatre Week:
April 9, 2022, 7:00pm - 8:15pm; 9:00pm - 10:15pm; Tickets $15 - $30; $15 - General Admission
$30 - VIP - Special VIP Ticket Holders will get 3 free raffle tickets and front row couch seating
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The Tower | The Hum'n'bards Theater Troupe | Instagram
Virtual Event, On-Demand - Available to stream
Philly Theatre Week:
April 1 - 10, 2022
Wheelz of Life: Listening Party
VENUE:
Community Education Center
3500 Lancaster Avenue. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Philly Theatre Week:
Sunday, April 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Golden Girls Murder Mystery: The Curse of Jessica Fletcher
VENUE
Craft Hall: 901 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Philly Theatre Week:
Friday, April 1, 6:00pm - 8:00pm; 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday, April 2, 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday, April 3, 3:00pm - 5:00pm; 6:00pm - 8:00pm