In Philadelphia, arts and theater news means live performing arts, exhibition schedules and cultural event production. Coverage tracks theater, dance and music as they move through the season.
Security guard Khaliik White's sketches now hang in Councilmember Rue Landau's office and a 5th-floor display case at Philadelphia City Hall.
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Should local employers do more to support workers recovering from hardship?
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Do you feel local arts organizations in your community are sufficiently accessible to all residents?
The funding will support discounted ticket programs and accessibility services throughout the 2026/27 season.
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Do you plan to attend a live theater performance in your area this season?
Actor Leanne Robinson performs as Jordan Baker during the national tour's residency at the city's Academy of Music.
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Do you think performers should limit the number of back-to-back concerts they schedule?
The 22-year-old pianist brings a celebrated concerto to the Kimmel Center for a series of five sold-out performances.
The 50th annual contemporary craft exhibition returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center this November.
The Philadelphia-born actor takes the stage in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play at the Arden Theatre Company.
Day to day, that means exhibition openings, season announcements, performance reviews and the financial health of cultural institutions. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality drives the rhythm of the sector, with fall and spring months seeing the highest concentration of premieres and new exhibits. Funding models and facility management often dictate how long an exhibition runs or if a theater can mount a new production.
