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Veteran film and stage actor Mark Povinelli portrays Quaker abolitionist Benjamin Lay in the Quintessence Theatre Group’s latest production at the Sedgwick Theater.
‘The Return of Benjamin Lay’ is a fiery call to conscience
"The Return of Benjamin Lay,” now running at Quintessence Theatre Group’s Sedgwick Theater, feels more like an event than a play. more
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Go-To Guide: Attractions
The Wissahickon Valley is home to an incredible natural setting as well as a vibrant arts community. Hike a trail, visit a garden or museum or take in a locally-produced show or concert.  It's … more
Actor Lawrence Pressman, above as Prospero in Quintessence Theatre Group’s 2023 production of “The Tempest,” will star in a one-night-only Valentine’s Day performance benefitting the Mt. Airy company.
Lawrence Pressman to perform at Quintessence Valentine’s Day benefit
Lawrence Pressman, known for roles in "Doogie Howser, M.D." and "Transparent," will return to Quintessence Theatre for a Valentine's Day performance. more
Chestnut Hill’s popular Pastorius Park concert series celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Milestones mark a banner year for NW Philadelphia arts
NW Philadelphia’s arts and cultural institutions celebrated significant achievements in 2024. more
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Matthew Wautier-Rodriguez and Julian Brightman (from left) play comical gangsters in a scene with the battling divorced couple played by Jennie Eisenhower and Chris Cherin in Quintessence Theatre Group’s production of the musical “Kiss Me Kate.”
A joyous 'Kiss Me Kate' delivers Broadway magic
Quintessence closed out the year with a high-energy production of "Kiss Me Kate." It is a joyous show from beginning to end. more
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Chris Cherin (right) plays Fred Graham to Jennie Eisenhower’s Lilli Vanessi, the battling exes in Quintessence Theatre Group’s production of Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me Kate,” running through Jan. 5 at the Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy.
Inside ‘Kiss Me Kate’ with the musical’s Bucks County star
Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me Kate”  has returned to the show’s historic Philadelphia roots in a new Quintessence Theatre production. more
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Alex Burns has lived out a childhood dream of a life in the theater.
From cardboard sets to a $2.3 million acquisition
When you hear the Devon Street neighbors tell it, the outcome of the Alexander Burns story was foreshadowed right from Act I, Scene I. more
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A rendering of the planned restoration of the theater's historic marquis
Quintessence completes final purchase of Sedgwick Theater
After four years of trying, Quintessence Theatre Group has finally completed the purchase of the historic Sedgwick Theater building. more
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“Sleeping Leopard,” by Lynnette Shelley, is a 24” x 36” ink and acrylic on wood panel work of art.
Painting and passion meet on the subject of animals
Lynnette Shelley walked away from a successful career to be a full-time artist. Anyone who loves animals is thrilled that she did. more
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Mt. Airy Supper Sessions July 10
Mt. Airy’s outdoor community dinner party returns Wednesday, July 10, with the second Supper Sessions food festival of the season. more
Germantown Avenue will be closed to cars, buses and other vehicles, but food trucks will be welcome along Mt. Airy’s commercial corridor for the community’s annual Supper Sessions food festivals, which start June 12.
Mt. Airy’s Supper Sessions return for a culinary extravaganza
Mt. Airy is gearing up to host its signature outdoor event, Go Mt. Airy Supper Sessions, a monthly festival. more
Go Mt. Airy Gala set for Saturday
The May 4 Go Mt. Airy Gala will be celebrated inside the iconic Sedgwick Theater. more
Mt. Airy gala set
Awards, music and hors d’oeuvres will highlight “A Night on the Avenue,” on Saturday, May 4. more
The production of "Macbeth" by the Quintessence Theatre Group along with the cast's performances including Daniel Miller (far left) as Macbeth, and Scott Parkinson (far right) as Lady Macbeth, have drawn cheers from audiences. The show has been extended through April 28.
With ‘Macbeth’ a hit, Quintessence extends the run
Quintessence Theatre's production of Macbeth has received such an electrifying response that the company is extending its run through April 28. more
Mt. Airy gala announced
The Mt. Airy CDC is excited to officially announce the Go Mt. Airy Gala and open ticket sales this month.  more
Actor David Morse, of Chestnut Hill, paces the performance space at the Fringe Arts Building before his 2014 performance of “White Rabbit, Red Rabbit.”
Celebrity performance for Quintessence fundraiser
On Valentine's Day, Chestnut Hill’s David Morse and his wife will co-star in a benefit performance to help upgrade the Sedgwick Theater. more
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Actors David Morse and Susan Wheeler star in Quintessence benefit performance
Award-winning television, film and stage actor David Morse and his wife, Susan Wheeler, will perform in A.R. Gurney’s "Love Letters." more
Now a 73-year-old, 40-year resident of Mt. Airy, Aldrete has become known primarily for her abstract art, although for many years she did strictly representational work.
From Peru, with love, to Philadelphia’s northwest
As a child in Peru, Elena Maria Aldrete loved to color, like so many children all over the world. more
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Quintessence Launches Season XIV
Quintessence Theatre Group, in residence at the Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy, launches Season XIV of epic theatre with George Bernard Shaw’s stinging comedy Major Barbara and Jean-Paul … more
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