Episodes

The innovative Philadelphia director, teacher and scholar Mark Lord talks about his early life and career.

Jen Childs and Pete Pryor, the founders of 1812 Productions - the Philadelphia theater company entirely dedicated to comedy.

Our interview with the great Philadelphia actress Mary Martello. Join us, as she shares the fascinating story of her life and her career.

The final decades that Edwin Forrest spent in Philadelphia - and his lasting legacy in the city. (Re-edited and re-scored from our original Episode 16.)

Touring Broadway shows get censored in Philadelphia during the 1930s. A reprise of Episode 51 from Season 2.

Sharing again the story of how Philadelphia saved the pre-Broadway tryout run of this very New York show!

In honor of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, we bring back this episode about Philadelphia theater during the Bicentennial year of 1976.

Director Lane Savadove about a lifelong journey that has taken EgoPo Classic Theater around the world - and back again.

The theatrical history of the great 1876 Centennial Exposition – one of the biggest entertainment events ever mounted in Philadelphia.

The historic specters of an old city street - the narrative of a long-forgotten theater district.

The past - and the future - of the Lantern Theater. Peter talks with Stacy Maria Dutton and Charles McMahon.

Grace has been performing and creating in Philadelphia theaters for the last four decades! She shares with us her memories of her life and work.

Three fascinating tales from the deep annals of Philadelphia opera history . . . . including the stage debut of Blackie the Mail Horse!

A Special Episode! In March of 1978, Philadelphia journalist Edgar Williams composed this farewell to the old burlesque theater, the site of many vivid, poignant, and hilarious scenes from his youth.

A Hollywood story . . . or is it really a Philadelphia theater story? Our take on the life of actress Diana Barrymore, daughter of John Barrymore.

Herbert Biberman's Philadelphia origin story is almost completely unknown - because he wanted it that way. We uncover much that had been hidden or unexamined - until now

The rise of the Arden Theatre  Company - as well as the beginnings of the modern Walnut Street Theatre Company and the Lantern Theater Company.

The story of Albert Innaurato and his play "Gemini." Set in South Philadelphia in the 1970s, it was to become the biggest commercial and artistic triumph of his career.

The director Abigail Adams and the actress Marcia Saunders talk to us about their artistic home at People's Light in Malvern.

The Philadelphia actor Brian Wilson talks with us about his life and career.

The life and work of the late Louis Lippa, the Philadelphia playwright and actor - and about his son Chris' vision to make a home for the history of theater.

A reprise of our 2023 interview with Bernard Havard of the Walnut Street Theatre - including a tour of the historic building.

A conversation with the writer, actor and teacher Bruce Graham (or as he as often been called, "Philadelphia's Favorite Playwright").

An interview with Carol Rocamora, who founded the Philadelphia Festival Theatre for New Plays in 1981, and Philadelphia-area playwright Michael Hollinger.