Ralphie May coming to the Kewsick this Thursday!

Comedian Ralphie May will be making his Kewsick debut with "Too Big To Ignore" this Thursday, March 22nd 2012 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are still available for $32.50, and for the best seating Showbiz Philly recommends acting fast. To purchase tickets and find out more information, see here.

Watch Casablanca On the Big Screen In Honor of the Film's 70th Anniversary!

Even if you’ve never seen Casablanca, you know all the famous lines: “Here’s looking at you, kid” or “We’ll always have Paris,” or the best last line of a movie ever: “Louie, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”
Casablanca is part of our cultural fabric and now there’s a chance to see this classic film on the big screen. To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Turner Classic Movies, in conjunction with NCM Fathom and Warner Bros., will present “Casablanca 70th Anniversary Event” in theaters nationwide, including two spots right here in Philadelphia.
The program, which will be at both the Riverview Theater on Columbus Boulevard and the Rave in West Philly, will begin with Turner Classic Movies’ host Robert Osborne taking everyone behind the scenes of this classic story of unrequited love. Then the main event.
The movie that defined the golden age of cinema and winner of three Oscars including Best Picture. They are two viewings at the Philadelphia theaters, 2 and 7 p.m. Get your tickets here.
70th Anniversary of Casablanca
Where: Riverview Theater, 1400 Columbus Blvd.; Rave Motion Pictures University 6, 230 S. 40th Street
When: Wednesday, March 21, 2 and 7 p.m.
Cost: $12.50
More info: www.fathomevents.com

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Well you've come to the right blog! To enter, text SUMMER and your zip code to 43549 for your chance to win. It's that easy!

See 21 Jump Street Tonight!

Win two tickets to 21 Jump Street by comment this blog with any weekend plans and I'll randomly pick a winner! The screening is on Monday at 7:30 at Ritz East. Good luck!

Chef Gordon Ramsay to have two "Kitchen Nightmares" in Philly!

Two Philadelphia restaurants are about to become reality TV stars thanks to Kitchen Nightmares. The hit FOX show, which features Chef Gordon Ramsay traveling across the country trying to help struggling restaurants turn their businesses around, is headed to Philly for two episodes later this month. The March 23 episode will feature Chiarella’s, an Italian restaurant on East Passyunk, and the March 30 episode will feature Zocalo, an upscale Mexican spot in University City. Be sure to tune in to see how they fare. We know we’ll be rooting for them!

JB Smoove coming to Philly!

Comedian JB Smoove is bringing his signiture brand of stand-up comedy to Helium comedy club (2031 Sampson) this March 29th - 31st. Tickets range from $21 - $26 for GA and $28 - $33 for reserved. You might want to go quick, tickets are sold out for all but two performances! For tickets, see here.

See the St. Patrick's Day Parade this Sunday!

Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be back this Sunday, March 11, as thousands of festively green-bedecked spectators line the Ben Franklin Parkway to enjoy the city’s largest parade.

The event features 20,000 participants representing more than 150 groups including marching bands, dance groups, youth groups, Irish associations and impressively decorated floats.

Some best bets for vantage points include Logan Circle and the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where a dance floor will be set up at Eakins Oval. You can also station yourself anywhere along the Parkway. BYO snacks and camera.

If’s it rainy or chilly, you can watch it live on CW Philly 57 from 1-4 p.m.; it will also stream live on the station’s website.

See below for a map of the parade route.

When: Sunday, March 11, beginning at 11 a.m.
Where: Begins at 16th and JFK Boulevard
Cost: Free
More info: www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com

The Flower Show comes to the Convention Center!

It's time! From today to until March 11th The Philadelphia Flower Show will be in progress. Will you be going?


Cost: $15 - $27
Where: Philadelphia Convention Center (12th & Arch Streets)

Win two tickets to Blue Like Jazz!

Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening of Blue Like Jazz on 03/09/2012 at Eastern University Philadelphia, PA at 7:30 PM (event begins at 6). To win, comment this blog. And that's it! Good luck!

Aziz Ansari to Perform Stand-up in Philly!

Attention Parks and Rec fans! Comedian and actor Aziz Ansari is bringing his signature brand of stand-up comedy to the Merriam Theater on Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, March 2 at 10 a.m. And if you want to go, you should probably act fast.

Why? Because Ansari is hilarious and tickets to see him aren’t going to be around for long.

Tickets start at $35, for more information check out the Merriam's website here.

See Project X for Free Tonight!

Here's your chance! Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening TONIGHT of Project X at 7:30 at United Artist Riverview. To enter, comment this blog with what Leap Day means to you and I'll randomly select a winner. Good luck!

Free Pancakes at IHOP today!

It's National Pancake Day at IHOP! Enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes at every IHOP location.  In return for the free pancakes, guests are asked to consider leaving a donation for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other designated local charities.

The Sklar Brothers to Invade Helium!

Comedy duo Sklar Brothers will be performing their signature brand of stand-up comedy at Helium. For tickets and more info, see here.

Who: Randy and Jason Sklar
What: Stand-up Comedy
Where: Helium (2031 Sansom)
When: April 12 - 14th
Cost: GA $16-$26, Reserved Seating $23-$33

Win two tickets to a special screening of Undefeated!

I won two tickets to a special advanced screening of the new movie Undefeated and I'm passing them onto my readers! Comment this blog with your pick to win the Best Picture Oscar this Sunday and I'll randomly pick a commenter by February 27th at 9:00 A.M whom will receive the tickets via e-mail or mail. Good luck, and have a good weekend :)

"A Play, A Pie, And A Pint" back by popular demand!

Tiny Dynamite Productions has announced that the second season of “A Play, A Pie, And A Pint,” following a hugely successful sell-out run last fall, will launch March 6, once again at The Red Room of The Society Hill Playhouse.

The season will run for four weeks on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A new show will be produced each week (all comedies) and, as always, will be served up alongside a pie (slice of pizza) and a pint (or another beverage of choice).

The concept of “A Play, A Pie, And A Pint” launched at The Oran Mor Theatre space in Glasgow seven years ago; they’ve since produced more than 250 plays.

The premise is simple: plays are performed at a non-traditionally early time on days when most other theaters are often dark, with food and drink built right into the ticket price.
Reserve your seats online.

When: Every Tuesday & Wednesday at 6 p.m., March 6-28
Where: The Red Room, Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th Street
Cost: $15
More info: www.brownpapertickets.com

Free Donuts at Krispy Kreme today!

In celebration of National Donut Day Krispy Kreme is giving away a free original glazed donut, made warm on the premises, to every customer. There are now four Krispy Kreme locations in the Philly area: Collingswood, Fox Chase, Center City and Bensalem.Will you be indulging? It is Fat Tuesday...just sayin'.

Win two tickets to a special screening of Gone!

Attention readers! Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening of Gone on Thursday, February 23 2012 7:30 pm at the United Artists Main Street 6. To enter, comment this blog with the last thing that's "gone" lost in your life and I'll randomly pick a winner to be sent two passes. Good luck!

Win 2 tickets to a special advanced screening!

Attention film buffs! Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen at the AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 on Feb 29, 2012 7:30 pm for two tickets. To enter, comment this blog if you've ever gone fishin'! Good luck!

Kevin Bacon comes to Philly!

Philly native Kevin Bacon will be doing a "Clips and Conversations" tomorrow evening at the Kimmel Center. Check out tickets here.

Sue Serio makes her stage debut!

Fox 29 weather anchor Sue Serio and husband Bill Vargus, a former sportscaster at the station, co-star in "Love Letters" Feb. 29 - March 4 at the Media Theatre for the Performing Arts. 

The couple live near the theater and had been impressed with productions there. They were invited to perform together in "Love Letters," which Serio says is "traditionally done by people who are a couple. You basically read the letters people have written to each other over 50 years," she said.


So, nothing to memorize, huh? "Our director said it's a good idea if you are really familiar with the material." Serio says she and Vargas are having fun rehearsing. We asked if the role was putting pressure on Billy V. to be extra-expressive on Valentine's Day. "He does give mushy cards," Serio says of Vargus, who has been doing some acting and voice-over work, as well as writing for Philly2Philly.com.


Would they entertain doing more theater? "If nobody throws tomatoes at us, sure. Definitely."