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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 Visit CountyLinesMagazine.com for updates. Much more is coming! CountyLinesMagazine.com | July 2018 | County Lines 27 “A Christmas to Remember,” Bird-In-Hand Stage Longwood Performing Arts 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