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Paddy May, Tony Braithwaite and Renee McFillin in "An Act of God" at Act II Playhouse.
Act II's divine comedy: Tony Braithwaite plays God
Act II Playhouse inaugurates its 2024-2025 season with "An Act of God" by David Javerbaum. more
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Guests at a reception following a Broadway opening gather in Terence McNally’s “It’s only a Play” on stage at Act II Playhouse in Ambler.
The play's the thing in Act II's production of a McNally comedy
Among the 30-odd plays and librettos of Terrence McNally, the madcap humor of "It's Only A Play" stands out. more
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Sabrina Profitt shines in her portrayal of three first ladies in ‘Tea for Three.’
Act II shines a light on three first ladies
At Act II Playhouse, you see 20 years of history through the eyes of three First Ladies. more
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J. Hernandez, Aneesa Neibauer and Melody Ladd endure torment in "No Exit."
The year in theater highlights romance, ‘Magnolias’ and the stars
A wide mix of dramas trod the boards of our area's theaters this past year, presented with energy and imagination. more
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Curtis Mark Williams and Jessica DalCanton star in the Act II Playhouse production of “Gaslight” through Oct. 22.
Act II’s “Gaslight” shifts gears and races to the finish
The lights wax and wane for no reason. Newlywed Bella hears strange sounds.  “Am I going insane?” she wonders. Sound familiar? more
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Fitzgerald, left, played White House aide Carol Fitzpatrick on “The West Wing,” and many of her scenes looked like this, reacting to some sharp repartee from Allison Janney, right, as press secretary C.J. Clegg, while actor Timothy Busfield looks on.
Springside grad stars with Martin Sheen at JFK Center
After watching certain TV shows, one might be excused for believing that some celebrities are rather shallow and self-centered, but Melissa Fitzgerald belies the stereotype. more
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Mary Martello and Penelope Reed in flight from "Boca" paradise in "Silver Alert."
A whacky prompt for retired seniors: ‘Just do’ your bucket list
"Boca" is about the flaky antics of seniors in a retirement community. Act II Playhouse turns a so-so play into a fun-filled evening. more
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Events from Thursday, Aug. 10, to the end of August and beyond. more
Jennie Eisenhower with (L to r): Taylor Hilt Mitchell, Cara Treacy, Vaughn Meccod, Angela LaRose and Dominick Sannelli.
'Hello, Dolly!' brings optimistic delight to Act II Playhouse
The effervescence of  "Hello, Dolly" is on display at Act II Playhouse. more
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Tony Braithwaite, artistic director of Act II Playhouse, stars in the theater company’s latest production, “Mistakes Were Made” by Craig Wright. The play, a premiere for the Ambler troupe, is a show biz satire about a manic theater producer scrambling for success. The production, which Braithwaite also directs, runs through April 16.
Braithwaite brings a goldfish to his comic chaos
"Mistakes Were Made" immerses you in comic chaos. Tony Braithwaite, artistic director at Act II Playhouse, shines as Felix Artifex. more
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Kelsey Hebert (left) as Anelle and Penelope Reed as Ouiser in a scene from "Steel Magnolias" at the Act II Playhouse in Ambler through Feb. 26.
‘Magnolias’ captures the warmth and the humor of small-town life
Even before the play opens, the Act II Playhouse production of "Steel Magnolias" under director Megan Bellwoar grabs your attention. more
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Stagecrafters Theater will open "Steel Magnolias" on April 14. So will Act II Playhouse, on Jan. 31.
A promising year for theater in Northwest Philadelphia
The year 2023 shapes up as an exciting year for theatergoers in the Chestnut Hill area. more
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Maya Smoot as Fannie, Zuhairah McGill as Miss Leah and Phillip Brown as Wil.
Audiences say ‘goodbye COVID, hello live theater’
It has been quite a year for theater in the Chestnut Hill area, with feature shows from two equity theaters as well as professional-grade productions from neighborhood troupes. more
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(From left) Zachary Chiero, Renee McFillin and Michael Indeglio star in “Cole for Your Stocking” at the Act II Playhouse in Ambler through Jan. 1.
Celebrating ‘De-Lovely’ holidays with Cole Porter
A musical revue of Cole Porter? Where do you start? The number of Cole Porter songs that are now jazz standards is staggering. more
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Barrymore Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Penelope Reed stars in this one-woman show about Eleanor Roosevelt running now through Nov. 20 at Ambler's Act II Playhouse.
Actress taps into ‘evolution’ of Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt was much more than a memorable First Lady and the wife of a man many consider to be one of the nation’s greatest presidents. more
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Penelope Reed, winner of the Barrymore Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017, moves easily about the stage as she plays the character of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Acclaimed local actress is spellbinding as ‘Eleanor’
You wonder if the historical Eleanor Roosevelt was as captivating as the Eleanor you see on the stage at Act II Playhouse. more
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Lawrence Geller, 89, and his real-life wife, Bernadette Cronin-Geller, 87, who have performed in many area theaters for 50 years, will stage the poignant two-person play, “Love Letters,” at the Center on the Hill in the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Compelling drama, 'Love Letters,' at Center on Hill
Legendary historians David McCullough and Doris Kearns Goodwin have both written that much of their research for their biographies of historical giants consisted of reading and quoting from letters.  more
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