(PHILADELPHIA, NJ) On November 13th, after a nearly three year hiatus, the Barrymore Awards, run by Theatre Philadelphia, returned to honor the 2022-2023 theatre season, the first full season back for many theatres after the pandemic. In a ceremony held at Fringe Arts, Theatre Philadelphia gave out 24 Barrymore Awards to productions from 10 theatres across the region. Recipients were given a brand new Barrymore designed by Nyred Jackson. The Barrymore Awards recognize professional theatre in the Greater Philadelphia region, honoring local artists and theatre companies while increasing public awareness of the richness and diversity of the city s thriving theatre community.
The Barrymore Awards return to honor the 2022-2023 theatre season in Philadelphia. With 66 productions recommended, this year's nominations celebrate the diversity of local artists and theatre companies. Stay tuned for the ceremony date and location announcement.
Shakespeare in Clark Park is back this summer with 'The Taming,' a modernized adaptation of two comedic plays in one night. The Bard's 'The Taming of the Shrew' will be paired with John Fletcher's response play, 'The Tamer Tamed,' with West Philadelphia community members included in the production. The show runs from July 27-31 and each free show begins at 7 p.m.