An Evening With Phil Rosenthal of "Somebody Feed Phil

ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY,
IN ASSOCIATION WITH LIVE NATION, PRESENTS
AN EVENING WITH PHIL ROSENTHAL
OF “SOMEBODY FEED PHIL,”
 SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 5, 2025) – Ensemble Arts Philly, in association with Live Nation, is thrilled to present An Evening With Phil Rosenthal of "Somebody Feed Phil," taking place at the Miller Theater on September 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of Somebody Feed Phil, as well as a two-time New York Times Best Selling Author and soon-to-be restaurant owner. Somebody Feed Phil – one of Netflix’s most popular food and travel shows – has garnered a cult-like following and released its eighth season on June 18 in 190 countries. Rosenthal’s September 12 visit to Philadelphia will be an unforgettable night of laughter, heartfelt stories, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his global adventures, all presented through a live moderated conversation with a special guest host.

“Ensemble Arts Philly is serving up a delicious start to our 2025-26 season with Phil Rosenthal onstage for one-night-only – part of a culinary lineup this fall with James Beard Award-winning chef and author Samin Nosrat, followed by fan-favorite cast members from MasterChef,” said Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming and Presentations. “With a 40-year career, Rosenthal brings a different perspective – a foodie who travels the world with an open mind and a full plate, ready to share his adventures with us.”

Rosenthal’s Emmy nominated series is one of Netflix's longest unscripted series and combines its star’s love of food and travel with his unique brand of humor, becoming must-see TV for foodies, restaurateurs, travelers, and armchair enthusiasts all over the world. Rosenthal has been nominated for a 2024 Critics' Choice Real TV Award, after winning Critics Choice Real TV Awards in 2022 and 2021 for "Best Travel/Adventure Show" and "Male Star of the Year" on behalf of the series. He also garnered a 2022 James Beard Award nomination for "Visual Media - Long Form."

Following a resounding call from fans, Rosenthal created a companion book to the series, Somebody Feed Phil The Book, in 2022, via Simon Element (an imprint of Simon & Schuster). It immediately landed on The New York Times Best Seller list, which then led to a UK release in January 2023 and a multi-country tour selling out venues across the globe. In 2024, he released his new children’s book, JUST TRY IT: A Phil and Lil Book, co-written with his daughter, Lily. It is a hilarious children’s picture book about a food-loving dad encouraging his picky eater daughter to just try something new. This once again put Rosenthal on The New York Times Best Seller list, leading to his second national book and live tour, both of which packed bookstores and theaters from coast to coast, including a sold-out crowd at The Beacon in New York City. Rosenthal is set to expand his literary reach with a second cookbook, Phil’s Favorites, available for preorder now and releasing on November 4, 2025. It is more than just a cookbook; it’s a celebration of food, family, and friendship incorporating recipes from his family and friends, including Judy Gold and Anna Romano.

Rosenthal has further expanded his love of humor, food, and human connection through a podcast called Naked Lunch. Launched in May 2022, his podcast is live on Stitcher, SiriusXM’s mobile app, and wherever podcasts are available. Co-hosted with his friend and longtime Rolling Stone journalist David Wild, each episode of this weekly talk-show podcast features a special, world-renowned guest to discuss what’s going on in their lives – “an informal meeting of wits, minds and hearts” – while eating lunch from some of Phil’s favorite local LA eateries.

Up next, Rosenthal will also make a significant mark in the culinary world with the 2025 opening of his diner, Max & Helen’s, in Los Angeles. Named after his beloved parents, who were beloved series regulars in Somebody Feed Phil, the dishes will not only be elevated by great ingredients but the brilliance of Executive Chef Nancy Silverton.

Rosenthal created the hit CBS comedy Everybody Loves Raymond, which premiered in 1996. He served as the showrunner and executive producer for all nine years of the show's very successful run, which ended in 2005. During its original run, the show was nominated for over 70 Emmy Awards, and won 15 awards, including two for “Best Comedy Series” in 2003 and 2005. Rosenthal won the 2002 Writers Guild Award for “Excellence in Television Writing” for his “Italy” script. After the series wrapped, Rosenthal penned a book on the art of comedy and the making of a sitcom classic. You’re Lucky You’re Funny: How Life Becomes a Sitcom was published in 2007 via Penguin Publishing Group. His early writing credits include the comedy series Down the Shore and Coach.

Rosenthal also co-wrote America: A Tribute to Heroes, the 9/11 telethon which aired on all four networks in September 2001, for which he won a Peabody Award and an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Writing.” Rosenthal then went on to write, direct, and star in his first feature film for Sony Pictures. Exporting Raymond, the true story about the attempt to turn Everybody Loves Raymond into a Russian sitcom, was met with critical acclaim upon its release in October 2010.

In 2015, Rosenthal embarked on a new journey by creating his first travel food series I’ll Have What Phil’s Having. This PBS documentary series, which is the precursor to Somebody Feed Phil, received two Taste Awards and won the 2016 James Beard Award for “Best Television Program, on Location.” In October 2020, Rosenthal launched Somebody Feed the People, an initiative of the Rosenthal Family Foundation that supports organizations making an impact and building community through food. This inclusive and non-partisan initiative partners with organizations across the U.S. that address food access and insecurity, support chefs and restaurant workers, create employment pathways, and strengthen the health of our food systems. This foundation is ongoing yearly.

Rosenthal continued his philanthropic efforts in 2022, serving alongside Katie Couric and Jeff MacGregor as an executive producer of the documentary For Love and Life: No Ordinary Campaign. The film follows Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya, a couple battling ALS and leading a revolutionary movement to help victims of the disease around the world. For Love and Life went on to win awards at the SXSW Film Festival, the Chicago International Film Festival, and the Virginia Film Festival.

Other featured upcoming performances include Good Things: An Evening with Samin Nosrat (September 17, 2025, Miller Theater); Nikki Glaser: Alive and Unwell Tour (September 19 – 20, 2025, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center); The Improvised Shakespeare Company (September 19 – 20, 2025, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center); MasterChef All-Stars Live! (September 25, 2025, Miller Theater); iLuminate (September 26, 2025, Miller Theater); Wardruna: World Tour 2025 – Part II (September 27, 2025, Miller Theater); X & Los Lobos: 99 Years of Rock N’ Roll (September 28, 2025, Miller Theater); SIX (September 30 – October 5, 2025, Academy of Music); Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons (October 2, 2025, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center); Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán (October 6, 2025, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center).

Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online at www.ensembleartsphilly.org, by calling 215-893-1999, or in person at the Academy of Music Box Office (240 S. Broad Street) daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.ensembleartsphilly.org.

VIP Meet & Greet Includes:
·       One (1) reserved prime seat
·       One (1) post-show meet & greet with Phil Rosenthal

An Evening With Phil Rosenthal of "Somebody Feed Phil"
Miller Theater
Friday, September 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

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