Entertainment
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Act II Playhouse Presents Beloved Musical Tribute to the 1950s
Act II Playhouse will debut its latest production, Forever Plaid, the beloved musical by Stuart Ross. Previews begin May 21 and the production opens Friday, May 24. Forever Plaid runs through Sunday, Jun. 16. The Berkshire Edge declared the production as “Perhaps the most enjoyable Jukebox musical ever created!” Forever Plaid tells the story of…
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Fun Ways To Celebrate Earth Day in Montgomery County
For over 50 years, the world has come together to celebrate Earth Day; an annual event focused on demonstrating support for environmental protection. First held on Apr. 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally and observed by one billion people in more than 193 countries. In Montgomery County, there are…
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Bryn Mawr-Raised Kat Dennings Joins Forces with Tim Allen in ABC’s Latest Pilot ‘Shifting Gears’
Kat Dennings, a Bryn Mawr native, is teaming up with Tim Allen in a new ABC sitcom pilot titled “Shifting Gears,” writes Chris Compendio for The Philly Voice. In this family comedy, Dennings will play Riley, an estranged daughter who moves back in with her father after her divorce, bringing her two teenagers along. Allen…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches the Arts Montco Pass, Announces Montco Jazz Week Return
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County, has launched the Arts Montco Pass. This gamified program aims to highlight Montco’s rich arts and culture locations. The free mobile-friendly Arts Montco Pass, created in partnership with Bandwango, leads users on a self-guided journey to more than 30 arts locations…
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Ambler Theater Helps Keep Art of 35mm Cinema Alive With Its Annual 35mm Film Festival
The Ambler Theater is doing its part to keep the art of 35mm cinema alive, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. It is one of just 23 exhibitors in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware that can still show analog films, thanks to its two working 35mm projectors. From April 12 to April 14, the theater will…
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Discover Fun Things To Do in Montgomery County This April
April is officially in full bloom, and so is Montgomery County! From history to nature to the arts, here are some of the many exciting things happening this month in Montco that you won’t want to miss. Let’s Sing Taylor at the Keswick For all Swifties near and far, the Keswick Theatre is here to deliver the…
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Delco Spirit on Display While Filming Delco: The Movie
Local extras sat in the pews Tuesday during a critical scene for Delco: The Movie at Springfield Presbyterian Church. Director Chris Pierdomenico asked them not to applaud so he could record the dialogue. They applauded anyway. A very Delco thing to do, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A crowdfunding campaign put the extras…
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Collegeville’s Joey Graziadei Got Engaged on the Season Finale of the Bachelor
Collegeville native Joey Graziadei got engaged to Kelsey Anderson on the finale of The Bachelor, and the happy couple is not planning to rush the wedding, write Dana Rose Falcone and Topher Gauk-Roger for People. “We want to promise our lives together, but we don’t want to rush it,” said Graziadei. “It’s time now to…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Shares Spring Break Educational Experiences in Montgomery County
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board encourages you to get creative with Spring Break this year. Montgomery County is the perfect place to mix learning with your family vacation. Check out some of these favorite family-friendly educational attractions in the Valley Forge and Montgomery County areas. John James Audubon Center The John James Audubon Center at…
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Act II Playhouse Announces 2024-2025 Season
Act II Playhouse Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite has released the slate of shows for the theatre’s 2024-2025 season following the first preview performance of It’s Only a Play. The six productions comprise Act II premieres and beloved favorites returning to the Playhouse. Subscriptions and discount rates are now available for all six productions. The season…
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Thy Geekdom Con Returns Memorial Day Weekend: Anime and Gaming Back at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Thy Geekdom Con will return to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks) Halls A, B, D, and E on May 24-26. After hosting the convention for nine years, it has grown to over 170,000 square feet to accommodate the growing crowd it has drawn. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Halls strives to make…
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The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born in West Chester in 1973. Before…
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Jenkintown’s Hiway Theater’s Three-Day Sci Phi Fest is Back This Month
Science Fiction lovers won’t want to miss Hiway Theater’s Sci Phi Fest March 22-24, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch via MSN. Friday night starts with a double feature of cult classics “Mars Attacks” and “Killer Clowns,” at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., respectively. Then more alien fun is available on Saturday with five feature films,…
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Chalfont Native Ryan Coleman Dazzles Judges of NBC’s ‘The Voice,’ Moves to Next Round
Chalfont native Ryan Coleman dazzled judges of NBC’s The Voice with a country take on Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” and has secured his place in the next round, write Damon C. Williams and Emily DeLetter for the Bucks County Courier Times. Chance the Rapper gave Coleman a warm welcome as he got officially accepted…
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A Two-Story Netflix House with Themed Experiences Could Be Coming to King of Prussia Mall
The empty Lord & Taylor space in the King of Prussia Mall may soon have a new occupant: Netflix House, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The concept is to offer customers an immersive experience of their favorite Netflix shows which will include merchandise, food, and activities. Netflix has created some pop-up experiences such…
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‘Cabrini’ Cast Members, Production Crew Turn Out for Movie’s King of Prussia Premiere
Cabrini cast members and production crew, including Christiana Dell ‘Anna, the actress who plays Cabrini, turned out for the movie’s King of Prussia premiere, writes Maggie Corcoran for the Mainline Media News. Cabrini is a celebration of courage, strength, and conviction. It tells the story of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrived in the…
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‘You Gotta Know Philly – My Hometown Edition,’ New Trivia Game Tests Folks’ Knowledge of the City
A new game has hit the market that tests individuals’ knowledge of Philadelphia, reports Brian Taff for 6abc. The game is called, You Gotta Know Philly – My Hometown Edition. According to ‘You Gotta Know Games’ president Tony Hoffman, the company has written 35 different versions of the game, geared at major markets across America. …
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‘You Gotta Know Philly – My Hometown Edition,’ New Trivia Game Tests Folks’ Knowledge of the City
A new game has hit the market that tests individuals’ knowledge of Philadelphia, reports Brian Taff for 6abc. The game is called, You Gotta Know Philly Trivia Games – My Hometown Edition. According to ‘You Gotta Know Games’ president Tony Hoffman, the company has written 35 different versions of the game, geared at major markets…
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