Episodes
125
June 13, 2026
125. Centennial Summer: Looking Back to 1876
The theatrical history of the great 1876 Centennial Exposition – one of the biggest entertainment events ever mounted in Philadelphia.
Guests: Trav SD , John Henry Hepp IV
124
May 23, 2026
124. The Ghost Theaters of Callowhill Street
The historic specters of an old city street - the narrative of a long-forgotten theater district.
121
April 3, 2026
121. Three Nights at the Opera
Three fascinating tales from the deep annals of Philadelphia opera history . . . . including the stage debut of Blackie the Mail Horse!
120
March 23, 2026
120. "A Lament for The Troc"
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.
119
March 13, 2026
119. Diana Barrymore - Too Much, Too Soon
A Hollywood story . . . or is it really a Philadelphia theater story? Our take on the life of actress Diana Barrymore, daughter of John Barrymore.
118
Feb. 27, 2026
118. Before he was "One of the Hollywood Ten"
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
98
April 18, 2025
98. "Curtains Up On Cato!" - Special Episode
"Cato: A Tragedy" was a famous 18th Century play - supposedly the favorite play of George Washington himself!