The new season is arriving and our Guide to the Arts will give you a preview of the promises that holds. We’ve listed a wide range of area venues offering theater, dance, music and events and a peek into their upcoming performances.

Theaters & Venues cinema, concerts and other theatrical events. national and international musicians. with Music, Dance & 1 Neumann Dr., Aston. Neumann.edu 5753 Main St., Rock Hall F MainStayRockHall.org Theater Performances Sight & Sound Theatres * Charlie Byrd Tribute, Miles & Steve Brown Duo, SUBURBAN PA COUNTIES Faith-based live theater that’s been described as July 2018 A “Christian Broadway.” RUNA American Music Theatre 300 Hartman Bridge Rd., Strasburg. Sight-Sound.com PHILADELPHIA Featuring both touring concerts and original shows * Jesus in a 1,600-seat theater, from Broadway tours to rock The Academy of Music legends to today’s hottest acts. L Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Opened in 1857, it’s the oldest grand opera house 2425 Lincoln Hwy E., Lancaster Promoting cultural, economic and civic life through in the country still used for its original purpose. This AmericanMusicTheatre.com live theater, music, dance and film. The theater has 2,900-seat venue is both a celebrated historic land- * The Texas Tenors, Rock at the Park, Dione L nine resident companies with three separate perfor- mark and a contemporary concert hall. mance spaces. Broad & Locust Sts. AcademyOfMusic.org Bird-in-Hand Stage 226 N. High St., West Chester * Aladdin, Love Never Dies, Fiddler on the Roof Offering exceptional entertainment, including UptownWestChester.org Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Broadway-style musical theater and magic shows— * Better Than Bacon: Interactive Improv Comedy, one of Lancaster County’s must-see stops for live G Dedicated to the advancement of a diverse and The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, thriving cultural community through innovation performances. Doo Wop to Soul Concert 2760 Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand and intellectual engagement in the performing arts. Bird-in-Hand.com U The Ware Center Univ. of Pennsylvania campus, 3680 Walnut St. * Magic & Wonder: Dream, The Home Game, Magic Off-campus visual and performing arts center for PennPresents.org Millersville University hosting art exhibits, dance, * Ballet X, Black Violin, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Reprinted Reprinted and Wonder of Christmas, A Christmas to Remember film, Broadway cabarets, music, family arts and more. I The Dell Music Center The Colonial Theatre/Point Entertainment 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. ArtsMu.com Independent and classic films, programs for young This open-air amphitheater has 5,284 reserved seats audiences, concerts and community events. Major West Chester University—WCU Live! and lawn seating for 600. performances booked by Point Entertainment. D Live performances in music, theater and dance by Ridge Ave. & W. Huntingdon St. MyDellEast.com 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville national traveling groups held on the campus. * Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall and TheColonialTheatre.com; PointEntertainment.com Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts E Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, West Chester * Yellow Submarine, Mister G, The Cat’s Pajamas Premier performing arts groups reside at the Kimmel WCUPa.edu/oca/WCULive/ Immaculata University Alumnae Hall Theater Center and the Academy of Music—The Phila. Seats 1,100 with great stage views from any seat, DELAWARE Orchestra, Philly Pops, The Pennsylvania Ballet, Philadanco and more. perfect for concerts, dance and theater productions. The Grand Wilmington Alumnae Hall Theater, Immaculata. Immaculata.edu T 300 S. Broad St. KimmelCenter.org Presenting more than 75 shows each season—from * La NOCHE, Ophira Eisenberg Kennett Flash symphony orchestras and ballets to the latest rock An all-ages, stage-centered, café-style venue show- O and comedy stars, jazz, folk, family artists and more. The Mann Center for Performing Arts casing professional national, regional and local music, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington Located in Philadelphia’s beautiful Fairmount Park, comedy, children’s programs and more. TheGrandWilmington.org the Mann continues its tradition as the greater Phila- 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Sq. KennettFlash.org * Become Your Dreams: A History of Hip Hop! delphia region’s premiere outdoor cultural arts center. * Open Mic with Guest Host Angelee, Steve Forbert Kathleen Madigan Boxed Wine and Bigfoot 5201 Parkside Ave. MannCenter.org * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Keswick Theatre of Performing Arts T The Queen Theatre A Night of Gershwin A 1,300-seat venue hosting well-known acts Once World Café Live, now under new manage- and bands with state-of-the-art sound and light ment with Live Nation taking the helm. Still a World Café Live equipment. H 3-tiered music hall for music, food, drinks, enter- Two separate stages in one building, offering a 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. KeswickTheatre.com tainment and more. unique concert-going experience and great food. * Blackmore’s Night, Hippiefest 2018: Vanilla Fudge, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington 3025 Walnut St. Philly.WorldCafeLive.com Rick Derringer, Mitch Ryder, The Detroit Wheels E Queen.WorldCafeLive.com NEW JERSEY Longwood Gardens Performing Arts * Dan Montgomery, Marcia Ball, Chris Smither BB&T Pavilion The arts at Longwood are as alive, inspiring and The Playhouse on Rodney Square Outdoor amphitheater/indoor theater complex beautiful as the Gardens, showcasing leading artists. See Theater – Professional located on the Camden Waterfront. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square A 1 Harbour Blvd, Camden LiveNation.com LongwoodGardens.org Theatre N at Nemours * Kevin Hart, Zac Brown Band, Chris Brown * Angela Sheik, Bob Beach Duo, Poor Man’s Gambit First-run independent feature films and concerts. 11th & Tatnall Sts. Nemours Bldg., Wilmington Mt. Hope Estate & Winery R TheatreN.org Events & Series On the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance MARYLAND Anson Nixon Park Concert Series Faire offering events, festivals, concerts year-round. Through Aug. 8 Rt. 72, Cornwall. PARenFaire.com T The Mainstay Enjoy free summer concerts on Wednesday evenings Neumann University, Meagher Theatre With over 100 concerts each year, The Mainstay pro- surrounded by the park’s beautiful scenery. Modern 300-seat theater hosting lectures, theater, S grams a diverse offering of concerts by local, regional, Waterworks Dr., Kennett Sq. AnsonBNixonPark.org

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Chester Cty 87th Old Fiddlers Picnic, Aug. 11 * Daughtry, Kesha, Gary Clark, Jr., Styx and Joan Jett Chester County Ballet Company Hundreds of musicians and music lovers gather for and the Blackhearts, Jason Mraz A professional performance group at Chester Coun- music and memories. Paoli Blues Fest, Oct. 6 ty’s oldest training school for dance. Hibernia County Park, Wagontown For blues lovers and just about anyone who likes to 321 S. High St., West Chester ChesCo.org/CCParks eat, dance, shop and enjoy great music. Also a beer HarrisonDanceStudios.com garden and KidZone. Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, June, 2019 Swarthmore Ballet Theatre Wilmington’s tribute to a great man and his legacy Paoli Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Valley Rd., Paoli. A nonprofit educational organization performing at is the largest, multi-day, free, outdoor jazz festival on PaoliBluesFest.com schools, festivals and communities. the East Coast. * Little Buddy Blues Band, Russ Lambert 118 Park Ave., Swarthmore Rodney Square, 1000 N. Market St., Wilmington PA Renaissance Faire, Aug. 4–Oct. 28 SwarthmoreBalletTheatre.com CliffordBrownJazzFest.org Mirth and merriment amidst jousting knights. DELAWARE Delaware County Summer Festival 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. PARenFaire.com Through Aug. 12 Philadelphia Folk Festival, Aug. 16–19 First State Ballet Theater Gather on the hillside for over 40 performances from Honor both national and emerging acts. Delaware’s professional ballet company presents full- a myriad of musical and dance genres. Old Pool Farm, 1323 Salford Station Rd. length ballets and mixed-repertory programs. Rose Tree Park, Rt. 252, Media Schwenksville. PFS.org 818 N. Market St., Floor 3R, Wilmington FirstStateBallet.com Co.Delaware.PA.US Riverfront Blues Fest, Aug. 3–5 * Makin’ Music, Jimmy & the Parrots, Us & Floyd Three days of Blues on the Riverfront. PHILADELPHIA Eagleview Town Center Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, 80 Rosa Parks Dr., Pennsylvania Ballet Association Concerts on the Square Wilmington. RiverfrontBluesFestDE.com A premier ballet company, receiving widespread Through Aug. 28 Turks Head Music Festival, July 15 critical acclaim for extraordinary performances of a Not only concerts but movie nights, Shakespeare in Enjoy a day of performances by regional bands, plus diverse classical and contemporary repertoire. the Park and family festivals. vendors at craft and food booths. 1819 JFK Blvd., Ste. 210. PABallet.org Wellington Square, Exton. InEagleview.com Everhart Park, W. Miner St., West Chester * Romeo and Juliet, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker * Jump Jive and Jam and Dirk Quinn TurksheadFestival.com * Dukes of Destiny, Raven Hill Bluegrass Philadelphia Dance Company Long’s Park Summer Music Series Known for its cultural diversity, PHILADANCO Through Aug. 26 West Chester Swingin’ Summer Thursdays works to preserve predominantly African-American Spend Sunday nights delighting in the 50+-year-old July 12, Aug. 2, Sept. 6 traditions through its dances. tradition of free summer concerts. Visit downtown West Chester for food, music, Philadanco, 9 N. Preston St. PhilaDanCo.org 1441 Harrisburg Pk., Rt. 30, Lancaster dancers and more along Gay Street on Thursdays. LongsPark.org Gay St., West Chester. West-Chester.com music Media Jazz By Night, Nov. 17 The 15th anniversary of this annual festival that serves Performance Groups SUBURBAN PA COUNTIES DANCE up a lively night full of authentic jazz. Brandywine Singers State St., Media. StateStreetBlues.com SUBURBAN PA COUNTIES A choral ensemble with a wide repertoire of music, partnering with other groups to present concerts. Media State Street Blues Stroll, June, 2019 Brandywine Ballet A summer evening of performances complete with Providing professional training and performance TheBrandywineSingers.org gospel, R&B, blues & country. StateStreetBlues.com opportunities for dancers and entertaining audiences Chester County Choral Society Musikfest, Aug. 3–12 as the region’s premier ballet organization. Led by a professional director and accompanist and Ten days of more than 500 free and several ticketed Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall performing diverse choral music. performances in Bethl hem’s historic district. 700 S. High St., West Chester. BrandywineBallet.org P.O. Box 3466, West Chester 22 W. Broad St., Bethlehem. Musikfest.org * Balanchine, Barber, and Brandywine, The Nutcracker ChesterCountyChoralSociety.org

“Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole” at People’s Light Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center The Mainstay “Hetty Feather,” Delaware Theatre Company

Chester County Pops Orchestra from classical to pops to Big Band. the 11th oldest in the country, with a reputation for Comprised of 65 talented and dedicated musicians P. O. Box 932, Media. RoseTreePops.org excellence in opera and arts education. 4 S. Poplar St., Wilmington. OperaDE.org from around the County, performing pops, jazz and Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra light-classic repertoire. The chorus, accompanied by a 35-piece orchestra, per- Serafin Quartet P.O. Box 2468, West Chester. ChesCoPops.org forms two major theatrical productions each season. The Quartet performs frequently around the US and Delaware County Symphony Strath Haven Middle School, S. Providence Rd. the world, receiving international prizes and awards. This community orchestra performs symphony and Wallingford. RVCO.org 1014 Sweet Cherry Ct., Wilmington SerafinQuartet.org chamber series concerts at Neumann University. Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley Meagher Theatre Life Center, Concord Rd., Aston (TOSDV) PHILADELPHIA DCSMusic.org TOSDV owns, maintains and presents theatre Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County organ concerts and silent movies on a fabulous 3/24 Opera Company of Philadelphia Founded in 1987, the Society presents fully staged Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ, installed in the Colonial Presenting innovative programming relevant to the productions of the G&S operettas, complete with Theatre, Phoenixville, PA. multi-cultural Philadelphia region that broadens and costumes, sets and full orchestra. P.O. Box 141, Cheltenham. TOSDV.org diversifies the opera audience. P.O. Box 195, West Chester. GSSChesco.org 1420 Locust St., Ste. 210. OperaPhila.org Vox Ama Deus * Lucia di Lammermoor, Sky on Wings, Glass Handel, Immaculata Symphony Musicians are known for historical accuracy, frequently Queens of the Night, Fridays at Field From as far back as 1920, this orchestra has grown performing on authentic Baroque instruments. from a chamber-size group to a large ensemble. P.O. Box 203, Gladwyne. VoxAmadeus.org Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale 1145 King Rd., Immaculata. ImmaculataSymphony.org Encourages the musical growth of boys through dif- Kennett Symphony DELAWARE ficult repertoire and a world-class education. Experience the unique thrill in witnessing the energy 1336 Spring Garden St. PhillyBoysChoir.org Brandywine Baroque and passion of Music Director, Michael Hall, and the The Philadelphia Orchestra professional musicians recreating musical masterpieces. Delaware’s premier early music ensemble, offering Yannick Nézet-Séguin joined the small yet illustrious 106 W. State St., Kennett Sq. KennettSymphony.org concerts of chamber music on period instruments. group as the eighth music director of The Philadel- The Barn at Flintwoods, 205 Center Meeting Rd., Lancaster Symphony Orchestra phia Orchestra in over 115 years. One of the preemi- Wilmington. BrandywineBaroque.org Entertaining and educating the south central PA com- nent orchestras in the world. munity through live musical performances. Chorus of the Brandywine 1 S. Broad St. PhilOrch.org 226 N. Arch St., Lancaster. LancasterSymphony.org Singing modern four-part harmony in the Barber- * Tchaikovsky Spectacular, A Night of Gershwin, Main Line Symphony Orchestra shop style, all a capella, using the human voice to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Community orchestra that celebrated its 70th season create harmonic effects pleasing to the ear. in 2016. 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn Performance Groups VF Mid Sch, 105 W. Walker Rd., Wayne. MLSO.org ChorusOfTheBrandywine.com schools Opera Lancaster Delaware Symphony Orchestra Ballet 180 / Studio 180 A nonprofit group producing operas since 1952. Since 1912, this orchestra has performed classical and Ballet 180 performs at McShain Performing Arts 411 W. King St., Lancaster. OperaLancaster.com chamber concert series. Center, Rosemont College. Studio 180 provides pro- P.O. Box 1870, Wilmington. DelawareSymphony.org Reading Symphony Orchestra fessional dance training for children through adults Providing high quality, live, symphonic and classical Mélomanie on the Main Line and surrounding areas. music to the Greater Berks County region. Performing provocative pairings of early and con- 1708 Lancaster Ave., Floor 2, Paoli. Ballet180.org temporary works. Santander Performing Arts Center Longwood Performing Arts 136 N. 6th St., Reading. ReadingSymphony.com 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington. Melomanie.org Training students in the fine art of dance since 1978. A Rose Tree Pops Orchestra OperaDelaware positive and comfortable environment offering classes A community orchestra with performances ranging The only professional opera company in the state and from experienced faculty in a variety of dance styles.

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CountyLinesMagazine.com | July 2018 | County Lines 29 633 West Cypress St., Kennett Square ductions, the Media Theatre has been honored with Theater – Community LongwoodPerformingArts.com. numerous awards for its performances. 104 E. State St., Media. MediaTheatre.org Upper Darby Summer Stage SUBURBAN PA COUNTIES With participants ranging in age from 11 to 28, this * Sweeney Todd, The Wizard of Oz, Julius Caesar, Beehive:The ‘60’s Musical, Saturday Night Fever Barley Sheaf Players youth theater program has been empowering young Housed in the old Oddfellows Hall, offering a people and entertaining families since 1976. People’s Light 5-show season, summer youth programs, a Play * 42nd Street, Disney’s The Lion King, Jr., One of Pennsylvania’s largest professional theatres offers Festival, holiday production and in-house children’s Mary Poppins year-round programming in two performance spaces, workshops. mixing world premieres, contemporary plays, music- West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts 810 N. Whitford Rd., Lionville. infused work and fresh approaches to classic texts. Teachers are experienced professional actors and pro- BarleySheaf.org 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. PeoplesLight.org vide a high-caliber performing arts education to stu- * Curtains, What a Knight! * Such Things as Vampires, Cinderella: A Musical dents of all ages and abilities. Panto, Sweat, Nina Simone: Four Women, For Peter Barnstormers Theatre Held at: Chester County Historical Society Pan on Her 70th Birthday, Endgame, Mud Row, This community theater produces up to six plays 225 N. High St., West Chester Our Town annually plus two Singer-songwriter Nights. WestChesterStudio.com Ward & Tome Sts., Ridley Park Resident Theatre Company BarnstormersTheater.com West Chester University Department of RTC is a professional company that produces musi- Theatre and Dance cals and plays using Philadelphia and NY actors and The Company Theatre The nationally accredited WCU Department of The- designers. Performing at various locations, including: A traveling production company of artists who bring atre and Dance stages a variety of productions rep- Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 N. High St., their talents to local and surrounding communities. resenting a broad spectrum of genres. Come see the West Chester. RTCWC.org. PO Box 386, Chester Springs stars of tomorrow today! * Evita, Lend Me A Tenor, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels TheCoTheatre.com E.O. Bull Center for the Arts, High & Rosedale Sts. * The Co. Live improvisational comedy West Chester. WCUPa.edu/TheatreDance.com Theatre Horizon A professional nonprofit theater company producing Footlighters Theater Wolf Performing Arts Center dramas and musicals and presenting original works. Since 1930, this group has continued to entertain Professionally staged productions, coaching and 401 DeKalb St., Norristown. TheatreHorizon.org Main Line audiences with each production. classes with experienced teaching artists for children. * The Laramie Project, The Color Purple, Renaissance 58 Main Ave., Berwyn. FootlightersTheater.com 1240 Montrose Ave., Bryn Mawr in the Belly of a Killer Whale WolfPerformingArtsCenter.org Forge Theatre DELAWARE Year-round entertainment with six productions. DELAWARE City Theater Company 241 First Ave., Phoenixville. ForgeTheatre.org * Actstravagan, All Shook Up The Music School of Delaware Since 1993, this company has performed full-length Offering standard-setting instructional programs by original pieces, plus theater classics. High-quality, pro- Montgomery Theater expert educators for people of all ages and levels. vocative and new works. Five productions & two children’s shows every year. 4101 Washington St., Wilmington 4 S. Poplar St., Wilmington. City-Theater.org 124 Main St. (Rt. 113), Souderton MusicSchoolOfDelaware.org Delaware Theatre Company MontgomeryTheater.org The Company produces five professional productions The Players Club of Swarthmore each season, plus education and outreach programs. Theater – Professional A community-based theater with seven main stage 200 Water St., Wilmington. shows, plus smaller “Second Stage” productions. DelawareTheatre.org SUBURBAN PA COUNTIES 614 Fairview Ave., Swarthmore. PCSTheatre.org * Sanctions, Fully Committed, A Sign of the Times, * Chicago, Other Desert Cities, Little Shop of Horrors Act II Playhouse Saint Joan, Honk! Producing new, classic and contemporary plays and SALT Performing Arts musicals. The Playhouse on Rodney Square Located in the Hotel du Pont, stars of stage and A nonprofit community theater performing musi- 56 East Butler Ave., Ambler. Act2Playhouse.org cals, plays, dinner theaters and Shakespeare. * Tuesdays with Morrie screen have graced the Victorian stage since 1913. Presents a six-show professional Broadway series 1645 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Bucks County Playhouse for theater lovers, special performances and a SALTPA.com Located on the site of a former grist mill on the banks Children’s Series. of the Delaware River. 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington DELAWARE 70 S. Main St., New Hope ThePlayhouseDE.org The Brandywiners, Ltd. BucksCountyPlayhouse.com * Miranda Sings * I Hate Hamlet, Million Dollar Quartet, 42nd Street With more than 300 members, the Brandywiners The New Candlelight Theatre perform annually at Longwood Gardens. Commonwealth Classic Theatre Co. Award-nominated dinner theater celebrates 47 years. P.O. Box 248, Montchanin. Brandywiners.org A nonprofit theater celebrating its 12th anniversary 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. NCTStage.org * The Music Man of free theater in local parks this summer. See website. * Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? CommonwealthClassicTheatre.org Delaware Children’s Theatre * The Complete History of America PHILADELPHIA This group aims to educate and entertain youths Forrest Theatre and adults through its popular theater productions. Fulton Theatre Productions 1014 Delaware Ave., Wilmington Named a National Historic Landmark, considered 1114 Walnut St. Forrest-Theatre.com * Hamilton DEChildrensTheatre.org the nation’s oldest continuously operating theater. * Wonderland: Alice’s Rock and Roll Adventure 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. TheFulton.org Merriam Theater * Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame 250 S. Broad St. KimmelCenter.org Wilmington Drama League * Bring It Since the 1920s, the Drama League has hosted Hedgerow Theatre volunteer-produced performances, plus children’s Featuring classical productions, fun-filled farces and Philadelphia Theatre Company theater performances. traditional tales for the whole family, Hedgerow The- 480 S. Broad St. PhiladelphiaTheatreCompany.org 10 W. Lea Blvd., Wilmington atre is Delaware County’s home for entertainment. Walnut Street Theatre WilmingtonDramaLeague.org 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media. 825 Walnut St. WalnutStreetTheatre.org * Shrek the Musical Jr. ♦ HedgerowTheatre.org * Mamma Mia! * His Girl Friday, Hound of the Baskervilles, Medea Wilma Theater Visit CountyLinesMagazine.com for monthly Media Theatre 265 S. Broad St. WilmaTheater.org events in arts and entertainment. Producing five musicals annually, plus children’s pro- * Blood Wedding

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