New Freedom Theatre honors Emanuel Nine in new musical by creating a gospel celebration that honors their lives

A well-intentioned but dull play about an important legal program in Philadelphia.

There was a perfection to the timing of FUN HOME’s arrival in Philadelphia: Another take on FUN HOME

Simpatico Theatre Company’s production of HIR by Taylor Mac challenges audiences to reconsider preconceptions of gender identity

Those fortunate enough to see both renditions of PARROT TALK witnessed in real-time flow the distillation of creative genius.

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is a white-washed adaptation of the classic movie, with double the music and none of the soul. Director/choreographer Richard Stafford seems terrified of losing audience attention for…

GILBERT SANCHEZ speaks about his role as Ritchie Valens in the current production.

FUN HOME is both a musical and a family drama; it’s also an activist declaration

Good productions of Chekhov remind us of how vital his work still can be. Bad productions feed the narrative that his plays are dated, charmless, and inconsequential.

Dance is one of our most natural ways to communicate and express our thoughts.

The InterAct Theater goes behind the scenes of a working kitchen

This temporal moment is an instant visual image that leaves us with something once the performance is over.

Author’s note: Taylor Mac uses “judy” as a gender pronoun. This review reflects Mac’s preference. Taylor Mac’s work is unwieldy and absurdist, challenging and unsettling. These elements often work to…

A gripping solo play that asks tough questions and rejects easy answers

The Lantern team transforms an essentially all-talk playscript into an engaging, living piece of theater.

Scene one is hilarious; scene two wipes the smile right off your face.

Brian Friel the Irish Chekhov.

A great play for history buffs and hibernophiles.

Although her name may not sound immediately familiar, Quincy Tyler Bernstine has been a force in theater for nearly two decades.

Another take on the Arden’s GYPSY