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Gays, Rejoice: Audra McDonald is Coming to Philly

Drop what you are doing: The legendary down-to-earth Broadway diva Audra McDonald is coming to Philly this October, and tickets went on sale today.

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Win Tickets to See Serial Creators Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder at Merriam Theater

Veteran radio journalists and producers Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder will be in town on May 14th for a live presentation that delves into the creation […]

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Our Revealing Chat With Philly-Bound Singing Legend Jennifer Holliday

“I’m feeling really great these days,” Jennifer Holliday told me during a phone conversation this week. “My life is finally working now. It’s kind of […]

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Q&A: John Angeles on STOMP and Performing During a Ferguson Protest

“I was a little nervous before I got on,” says John Angeles, a New York-based performer who is bringing the international sensation STOMP to the Merriam […]

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International Sensation STOMP Returns to Philly for the Holidays

The international sensation STOMP is returning to Philly just in time for the holidays (and, just in time for great ticket gift giving). The high-energy percussion […]

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Who to See at First Person Arts Festival 2014: Kathryn Erbe, Marcus Samuelsson, Ira Glass and More

The First Person Arts Festival marks its 13th year next week, and it features a star-studded lineup. The festival runs Tuesday, November 4th through Saturday, November 15th […]

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GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to See Melissa Etheridge at Merriam Theater On November 4th

Last week we had the great pleasure of chatting with music legend and gay icon Melissa Etheridge. She opened up about everything from accidentally becoming a […]

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INTERVIEW: Melissa Etheridge On Becoming a Gay Icon, Defeating Breast Cancer, and Why You Should Bring an Extra T-Shirt to Her Concert

“There’s an exchange of energy and spirit between the audience and myself,” says Melissa Etheridge, the iconic singer/songwriter who is bringing her “This Is M.E.” tour […]