Month: October 2012

Bob Bruhin

Gloaming Productions, in association with Touch Me Philly Productions is very excited to be bringing Richard O’Brien’s ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ to the Philadelphia area this Halloween season! 

The Rocky Horror Show
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien

This fun, kitschy rock ‘n ‘roll sci-fi gothic is a cult favorite. The musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple, Brad and Janet, getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank N. Furter, unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. A lively evening of theatre and one that you’ll never forget! The original Broadway production was nominated for the 1975 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. Not recommended for children. 

This new take on Janet and Brad’s ‘surprising’ encounter with Frank & Friends comes to you from the mind of Director Amanda Sylvester: a dark, surrealistic, new wave-esque take on the cult classic! Inspired by Nomi, Hagen, Siouxsie, and others, our vision will bring this amazing show to Philly in a fun & unique way! Oh, and did we mention- there will be puppets. Very big pendulous Puppets! After the success of several original productions, including last summer’s very popular “Hungry: The Musical”, we are excited to bring a new life to this fan favorite. It’s all the “Rocky Horror’ fun, with a face lift!

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319 NORTH 11TH STREET, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States

(via Touch Me Philly Presents: Richard O’ Briens “The Rocky Horror Show” – With Puppets!)

Bob Bruhin

A historic gem on North Broad Street in Philadelphia may finally go from the desolate haunt of vandals to an inviting array of apartments. A new developer now owns the iconic Divine Lorraine Hotel, which sits at the intersection of Broad Street and Fairmount Avenue.

The Divine Lorraine’s plum location — between City Hall and Temple University — means its transformation from a hulking canvas of graffiti could spur development in the surrounding neighborhood.

Alan Greenberger, the city’s deputy mayor for economic development, said he’s excited about the Divine Lorraine’s future.

(via Philly officials hopeful about future of blighted Divine Lorraine — NewsWorks)