Karen Rogers

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UNIVERSITY CITY (WPVI) -- Journey Arts is presenting a very special performance featuring four women, each on grand pianos, at Drexel University's Mandell Theater. "Eight Eight Time" features four accomplished female pianists. "It's a musical reference to a time signature, but it's also referencing the incredibly unique setup," says Marla Burkholder, Artistic Director for Journey Arts.

2 months ago | 6abc.com | Steph Walton |Karen Rogers

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Walnut Street Theatre takes you back to the 1960s and '70s with the hit musical "Dreamgirls."Gerry McIntyre is the director and choreographer of the production. "These three young girls come and audition at the Apollo Theater and they get discovered," says McIntyre. "It's Lorrell, Deena, and Effie, and they grew up together."Their journey to stardom unfolds on stage. "It's loosely based on the Supremes," he says.

2 months ago | 6abc.com | Karen Rogers

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- "& Juliet" reimagines Shakespeare's classic "Romeo and Juliet". Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming and Presentations for Ensemble Arts Philly, says the show asks the question, "What if Juliet didn't kill herself after Romeo?""It's a beautiful retelling of it," says actor Rachel Simone Webb. "You get to see her journey."Egler says Juliet is "not just the second half," but rather she's looking to be the most important person in her life.

Mar 3, 2025 | 6abc.com | Steph Walton |Karen Rogers

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Paid Sponsor Partnership: Philadelphia BalletPhiladelphia Ballet performs the classic 'Swan Lake' March 6 through the 16th. "It is the most iconic ballet in the classical repertoire," says Charles Askegard, Rehearsal Director for Philadelphia Ballet. "It's just stunning."The Academy of Music will host 10 performances of the tragic story, scored by Tchaikovsky. The story of 'Swan Lake' follows Prince Siegfried.

Feb 18, 2025 | 6abc.com | Karen Rogers

MALVERN, PA (WPVI) -- People's Light is presenting 'A Raisin in the Sun.'"It's a beautiful play about dreams," says Eric B. Robinson, Jr., who plays Walter Lee Younger in the production. Melanye Finister plays Lena Younger, also known as 'Mama.'"It is definitely among the canon of great American drama," says Finister. "Written by Lorraine Hansberry."The trailblazing author became the first Black woman to have a play performed on Broadway. "It's a life study," says Finister.