Episodes

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.

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

"Cato: A Tragedy" was a famous 18th Century play - supposedly the favorite play of George Washington himself!