5th Annual Philly Theatre Week kicks off April 1 with 85 events on tap

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Monday, March 28, 2022
5th Annual Philly Theatre Week kicks off April 1 with 85 events on tap
Theatre Philadelphia's Annual Philly Theatre Week is back with a combination of in-person and virtual shows.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Theatre Philadelphia's Annual Philly Theatre Week is back! After last year's all-virtual event, this year will feature a combination of in-person and virtual shows. Karen Rogers has the details in this week's 6abc Loves the Arts



More than 85 events are on tap for this year's Philly Theatre Week.



"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.



"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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The 5th Annual Philly Theatre Week | Facebook | Instagram


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



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

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