Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A baroque birthday celebration, contemporary choral music, and music from the Italian renaissance. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:43PMTuesday, March 10, 2026
Delaware Theatre Company stages the US premiere of Glory Ride, a compelling musical about the real-life Italian cyclist who defied fascism during World War II. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:55PMWednesday, March 4, 2026
Music about flowers and spring, exploring the life and words of Langston Hughes, and rarely performed baroque works decorate March music happenings in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder preview…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:48PMWednesday, February 18, 2026
Music about unfortunate ways to die, a meditation on faith, sacrifice, and resistance, and Philadelphia Youth Orchestra takes the stage. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:50PMTuesday, February 17, 2026
Newark, DE’s Resident Ensemble Players stages a terrifically enjoyable production of French playwright Yasmina Reza’s Art, which is popular for good reason. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:37PMA major exhibition on the Shakers lands in Philly at UPenn’s ICA, juxtaposing historic pieces with new works exploring the enigmatic religious group’s legacy. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:31AMMonday, February 9, 2026
With Complications in Sue, a groundbreaking world premiere with a libretto by Michael R. Jackson and music from 10 world-class composers, Opera Philadelphia chronicles one woman’s usual un…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:12PMWednesday, February 4, 2026
Philadelphia Orchestra opens its new season, early music from Duo Silvio, and a collection of US-made works decorate the first half of February 2026. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:15PMWednesday, January 21, 2026
Andrea Clearfield Szalon opens this weekend, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society sets up at the American Philosophical Society, and more wrap up January. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:50PMWednesday, January 7, 2026
Opening the new year with classical music happening in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:52PMTuesday, January 6, 2026
PCMS and the Dover Quartet kicked off the new year with a fresh program of contemporary composers, including notable premieres from Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and Philly’s own Melissa Du…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:50PMTuesday, December 23, 2025
Sarah Ruhl partners with Opera Philadelphia’s Anthony Roth Costanzo and Antonio Vivaldi for a visually spectacular new work that ultimately lacks dramatic structure. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:45PMWednesday, December 10, 2025
A birthday party for Beethoven, music from Puerto Rico, and holiday feats decorate the rest of the month. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:25PMPiffaro teams with TENET Vocal Artists for a memorable
Christmas concert celebrating prolific Renaissance composer Michael Praetorius,
whose music is still beloved today. The concert will st…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:55PMTuesday, December 2, 2025
Covering the first half of the month with classical music offerings, with a few in the holiday spirit. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:14PMMonday, November 17, 2025
Imprinted: Illustrating Race, a powerful and sensitive exhibition exploring the role of published images in shaping our attitudes on race and culture, comes to the Delaware Art Museum. Gail …
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:49AMWednesday, November 12, 2025
More music happening in November, including casualwear with Beethoven and mid-20th century classics. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:30PMTuesday, November 4, 2025
Delaware’s Resident Ensemble Players take on Agatha Christie’s most enduring murder-mystery classic in a sleek and satisfying production. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:50PMWednesday, October 29, 2025
Rounding up classical music performances in November, including offerings from Tempesta di Mare, Network for New Music, and a reimagining of Twelfth Night. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:30PMTuesday, October 21, 2025
The return of music in the Wanamaker Building, and more highlights to close a busy October in classical music. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:48PMPuccini’s Tosca is a classic for a reason, and a new production by OperaDelaware proved that this masterwork remains timeless and stirring. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:23PMTuesday, October 14, 2025
With fire, flash, and precision, Michelle Di Russo opened her first season as music director of the Delaware Symphony with a virtuosic program including Gabriella Ortiz, Rachmaninoff, and Tc…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:29PMThursday, October 9, 2025
Timeless Resonance Music Chamber, Piffaro, Pyxis Piano Trio, and more decorate the next two weeks in October. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:30AMWednesday, October 8, 2025
For its eighth annual Community Tour production, visiting schools, prisons, libraries, and other unconventional spaces, Delaware Shakespeare tackles Two Gents with an ensemble of six. Gail O…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:57AMTuesday, September 30, 2025
New seasons begin with Brandywine Baroque, Philadelphia Orchestra, Tempesta di Mare, and the Parisian salon of Winnaretta Singer. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:55PMMonday, September 29, 2025
The latest stage creation from Thaddeus McWhinnie Phillips, Around the World in 80 Toys, came to the FringeArts stage for the final weekend of the fest. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:08PMTuesday, September 23, 2025
Spinner, a new play by hall-of-fame sportswriter, author, and playwright Ray Didinger, explores a father-son relationship through the life of a real Canadian hockey star who went from small-…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:38PMMonday, September 22, 2025
For Fringe, espionage and music in colonial Philadelphia. Gail Obenreder reviews The Publick Pleasure’s Sympathy Towards a Soldier.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:01PMWednesday, September 17, 2025
New fall music from Network for New Music, Opera Philadelphia, and 39 seasons with composer Andrea Clearfield. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:00PMWednesday, September 3, 2025
Kicking off the new season with concerts from your musical favorites in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:01PMWednesday, July 9, 2025
Highlighting summer concerts in the Philadelphia area throughout the summer, including series by Lenape Chamber Ensemble, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Longwood Gardens. Gail Obenreder preview…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:47PM 
