Out & About: April 14-20

CLICK YOUR HEELS TOGETHER: Out singer-songwriter, choreographer and “American Idol” alum Todrick Hall is hitting the road to promote his “Straight Outta Oz” album and is whirling through town 8 p.m. April 17 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St. For more information or tickets, call 215-625-3681.

Theater & Arts

American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring watercolor painting’s remarkable rise in the United States between 1860-1925 through May 14, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Billy Crystal

The comedic actor performs April 14-15 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.

 

Bruce Nauman: Contrapposto Studies, I through VII

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of new works that continue the artist’s exploration of video, sound and performance through April 16, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Hand to God

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-nominated Broadway comedy about a puppet who presents a shockingly sinister agenda through April 30 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.

 

Hedwig & The Angry Inch

Broadway Philadelphia presents the rock opera about a transgender rock singer April 18-23 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

 

The Importance Of Being Earnest

Walnut Street Theatre presents the classic Oscar Wilde play through April 30, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

 

Jerry’s Girls

Walnut Street Theatre presents Broadway’s electrifying tribute to all-American master of song Jerry Herman through July 2 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

 

Jessamyn Stanley

The acclaimed yoga teacher and author of “Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear. Get On the Mat. Love Your Body” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. April 18 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.

 

Lino Tagliapietra: Painting in Glass

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition showcasing the artist’s complex glass vessels through July 16, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Michael Che

The comedian seen on “Saturday Night Live” performs April 20-22 at the Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

 

Person of the Crowd: The Contemporary Art of Flânerie

The Barnes Foundation presents an exhibition of works by 40 international artists making provocative spectacles of themselves through May 22, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-278-7000.

 

PHILADANCO

The acclaimed Philadelphia dance company performs through April 15 at Perelman Theater, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.

 

Phulkari: The Embroidered Textiles of Punjab

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the beauty and cultural significance of phulkari, ornately embroidered textiles from Punjab, a region straddling Pakistan and India, through July 9, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Tony Rock

The comedian seen on “Apollo Live” performs April 14-15 at the Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

 

You For Me For You

InterAct Theater Company presents the fantastical humor-filled play about North Korean sisters racing across time and space to be together again through April 16 at The Drake Proscenium Theatre, 302 S. Hicks St.; 215-568-8079.

 

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‘WIDOW’ MAKERS: Mixing gothic/industrial rhythms with the showmanship of a cabaret hard-rock group, In This Moment comes to town on its “Half God Half Devil Tour” in support of its album “Black Widow,” with Motionless in White and Avatar opening what promises to be a load of over-the-top visual spectacles, 6:30 p.m. April 18 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. For more information or tickets, call 800-745-3000.

Music

Broadway Sings

The concert series honors the music of Beyoncé and Bruno Mars 8 p.m. April 14 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

 

The Decemberists

The indie-rock band performs 8 p.m. April 14 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.

 

Betty Who

The Australian pop/dance artists perform 6:30 p.m. April 17 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.

 

An ANNA Evening with Holly Near

The iconic singer-songwriter performs with the Anna Crusis Choir 7:30 p.m. April 21 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St.; 215-567-3668.

 

PJ Harvey      

The alt-rock singer performs 8 p.m. April 21 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.

 

Nightlife

Sharon Needles

The drag star seen on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” performs 8 p.m. April 14 at Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St.; 215-291-4919.

 

Phantom of the Paradise

Brian De Palma’s 1974 musical-satire-horror-comedy is screened, with DJ Robert Drake spinning before and after, 8 p.m. April 15 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

 

Bearracuda Philly

The bear dance party hits town 9 p.m. April 15 at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St.; 215-627-1662.

 

Outta Town

Wizard of Oz

The classic fantasy film is screened 2:30 p.m. April 15 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

Judy and Liza Together Again!

Rick Skye is rejoining Tommy Femia to portray Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli 7:30 p.m. April 15 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.

 

La Voix’s Red Hot Globe Trot

The “Britain’s Got Talent” finalist performs a one-woman show 7:30 p.m. April 21 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.

 

Aimee Mann

The singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. April 21 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.

 

Ben Folds

The pianist and singer performs 9 p.m. April 21 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

 

Spice World

The campy, pop-comedy film starring the Spice Girls is screened 9:45 p.m. April 21 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

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