January 11, 2013
Four nationally recognized comics will be taking the stage at Act II Playhouse in Ambler. Between the four performing comedians they have appeared on NBC, ABC, MTV and Comedy Central… just to name a few. This performance is destined to be gut-bustingly funny. The stand-up comedy weekend runs from January 11-12 and encompasses three separate [...]
Read more»January 8, 2013
If you’ve never seen a Jen Childs show — with her as writer, director, on stage or all of the above — you’ve never lived. Seriously: Jen, co-founder of 1812 Productions, is quite possibly the funniest woman in Philadelphia. Next up at Act II Playhouse: Why I’m Scared Of Dance By Jen Childs. It’s on [...]
Read more»December 17, 2012
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a strong Italian tradition stemming from the Catholic faith, an event that counts down to the arrival of Jesus at midnight on Christmas Day. Traditionally, the feast happens on Christmas Eve, but now has spread to the days leading up to the night before Christmas as well. Many [...]
Read more»September 13, 2012
Oktoberfest takes over Philadelphia once again this season with all the wurst, craft beer and everything pumpkin lining up front and center for a slew of daily and weekly celebrations. From partying atop the decks of a battleship to sausage eating contests and block parties, we’ve got you covered on where to get your fill of [...]
Read more»August 30, 2012
Calling all Beatles fans: Ambler’s Act II Playhouse presents 4 Lads From Liverpool, a rollicking tribute to The Beatles beginning September 4. The show takes you through an epic journey that begins in the early days in Hamburg, Germany and the Cavern Club in Liverpool, then fast forwards to the Sgt. Pepper-era and beyond. You [...]
Read more»July 19, 2012
Most theaters are closed for the summer, but happily Act II Playhouse is busy as ever, with a hilarious, limited engagement play on stage called Free Range Thinking. It’s a new show from the guy who brought you last summer’s hit comedy The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? Click here to watch a 30-second video trailer. [...]
Read more»July 17, 2012
Back by popular demand, Ambler will host its own Restaurant Week in honor of its growing realm of diverse restaurants, Friday, July 20 through Sunday, July 29. Bookending the span of two weekends, Ambler Restaurant Week will offer prix-fixe menus at $20-$35 per person with at least two dozen locations participating. On deck is Detterra [...]
Read more»April 19, 2012
It’s the rare theater production that sells out before its run even begins; but that’s the case with Act II Playhouse’s next-up show, My Fair Lady, on stage starting April 24 and now running through June 3 June 17 July 1! The classic Broadway musical is specially adapted for Act II’s intimate venue, so you’ll [...]
Read more»February 24, 2012
The 84th Annual Academy Awards are this Sunday, February 26. Like the Super Bowl, Phillies playoff games, Grammies and other big-ticket TV programs, it’s so much more fun to watch with a group, ideally well-supplied with delicious food and drink. In that spirit, we’re sharing a few spots in Philadelphia hosting Oscars festivities this weekend, [...]
Read more»February 8, 2012
Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents the Philadelphia-area premiere of Broadway drama Time Stands Still, on stage February 14-March 11. A co-production with Delaware Theatre Company, Time Stands Still tells the story of Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent trying to find happiness in a world gone crazy (sound familiar?). The New [...]
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