Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia Peter Schmitz

Post-war theater in Philadelphia reflected all the many serious issues the country was facing: Carmen Jones, A Streetcar Named Desire, Caucasian Chalk Circle, The Member of the Wedding  and Death of a Salesman all had tryout premieres in Philadelphia - among many others.

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The story of Cole Porter's classic musical Kiss Me, Kate's world premier opening in Philadelphia in December of 1948.

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"Pal Joey," "Native Son," "Annie Get Your Gun"  - during the years of the Second World War, there was a new surge of exciting Broadway productions trying out in Philadelphia.

But at the same time, the Shuberts' domination of the Philadelphia theater market was meeting increasing scrutiny.

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A reissue of our conversation with scholar Jonathan Shandell and director Jerrell Henderson, about a little-known chapter of Philadelphia's theater history.

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Philadelphia enters the Great Depression. Although a few shows were still having their Broadway tryouts in Philly, it wasn't enough to keep the wrecking crews from tearing down many of the city's grand old theaters.

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The fictional musical "Pretty Lady" has its opening night in Philadelphia!

Another dramatic reading from the archives of Philadelphia theater history, underscored with evocative musical accompaniment.

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