Results tagged “curiotheatrecompany”

Performances: Missed Connections, A Craigslist Fantasia (Curio Theatre Company) (Future Performances); Store (Kate Watson-Wallace/Anonymous Bodies) (Future Performances); A Singer's Circus (Jen Fellman) (Future Performances); Kill Me Now (Melanie Stewart Dance Theatre) (No Future Performances); Inside Julia Child (Rebecca Wright and John Jarboe) (No Future Performances)

Fun around town, for $10 or less:

Philadelphia does love its centennial celebrations. Here we are, still in the throes of the Franklin tricentennial madness, and we've decided to commemorate a bicentennial birthday, too! The 200th birthday in question in this case belongs to Edwin Forrest, famous Philadelphia actor and namesake of the Forrest Theatre. To mark this milestone anniversary of his birth, Mayor Street has declared today "Edwin Forrest Day."

This week’s quote comes from Shakespeare’s , act five, scene four. In this scene, the king’s horse has been killed in battle, and he’s so desperate to stop fighting on foot that he offers his kingdom for a horse. Full quote: “A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!” Why did we choose it? Because Shakespeare starts us of this week. Now, on with the listings!

This week's quote comes from novelist Douglas Adams, in conjunction with the impending production of (see below). The quote continues: “At any rate, you live.” Now, on with the listings!

We’ll be back in Philadelphia tomorrow (after an extended stay with the folks in Texas), and we’ve certainly picked a good theatre weekend to return for!

We’re still Deep in the Heart of Texas, as it were, but our love for performing arts in Philadelphia knows no bounds. Keep reading for exciting upcoming events!