If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: There's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in Philadelphia this week, from a play about human connection in the digital age to a dinner cruise.
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'Tiny Beautiful Things'
From the event description:
Based on a best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed "Wild," this funny and deeply touching story of hope, compassion, love and human connection in the digital age has been called “a theatrical hug for turbulent times" by Variety. The theater offers a wide range of dining and drinking options.
When: Thursday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.
Where: Arden Theatre Company, Arcadia Stage, 40 N. Second St.
Price: $26.50 (regularly $18-$53)
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'The Playboy of the Western World'
From the event description:
"In the Playboy of the Western World," a young man walks into a rural tavern and declares that he has murdered his abusive father in self-defense. He is beloved by the locals and heralded as a hero until the truth of his past is revealed. A riotous comedy, J.M. Synge’s timely tale looks at the power of personality over facts, challenges the wisdom of popular opinion, and asks us what separates criminality from heroism.
When: Thursday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave.
Price: $17.50 (regularly $35)
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'Come From Away:' A New Musical
From the event description:
This heartwarming true story is the basis for the Tony-winning musical "Come From Away." This show centers on the events of September 12, 2001, when 7,000 airline passengers discovered just how different when their flights were diverted to a small town in Newfoundland, doubling its population and leaving them stranded. Directed by Christopher Ashley, this show took home the Tony Award for Best Director for the show's Broadway run. The New York Daily News called the show "a singing reminder that when things are at their worst, people can be at their best."
When: Thursday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.
Price: $49-$99 (regularly $69-$119)
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Up to 45% Off Dinner Cruise on The Spirit of Philadelphia
From the Spirit of Philadelphia deal description:
During the two-and-a-half to three-hour cruise, passengers may try delicious meals as they drift by scenic and historic sights. The cruise includes a dinner buffet with entrées, salads and desserts. There's also unlimited beverages. Your ticket offers admission for one guest valid any day of the week.
Where: 401 S. Columbus Blvd., Center City
Price: $58-$69 (up to 45 percent discount off regular price)
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