Philadelphia theater calendar for December 2019

Previewing December theater in Philadelphia

An awesome recurring show with a line up of comedians and comic performers

Jeremy O. Harris’ brilliant SLAVE PLAY is designed to shock, provoke, and trigger. It succeeds on all fronts.

A bold, visceral performance giving the strong script its due.

The style—despite a major cast—might be best described as wooden realism

Everywhere you turn, there’s another Irish play, and each seems better than the last.

Among his many other skills, Tristan McIntyre can proudly add “planktonic copepod” to his list of theater roles. McIntyre joins SpongeBob and the proud residents of Bikini Bottom in the…

“It’s not Ibsen,” I reminded myself, “It doesn’t have to be Sondheim. Just enjoy the show and have fun!”

Playwright Anna Ziegler drops us deep into an intricate game of high-stakes tennis

Walnut Street Theatre’s production of Shrek has Julia Udine transforming between princess and ogre.

A witty as well as funny musical that brought the happy house game.

Victoria Aaliyah Goins shines in a new play by a hot young playwright

Bucks County Playhouse’s stunning production of ONCE leaves audiences hungry for more.

Another, brief take on InterAct Theatre’s latest production

Chris Davis displays an amazing talent to paint with memory and to share the fruits of his personal experience and imagination.

Curio’s The Mystery of Irma Vep requires virtuosity. Watching the production turns out to be more exhausting than fun.

Above all, have fun writing your reviews.

Bristol Riverside Theatre’s snazzy Next to Normal leaves reviewer Josh Herren cold.

Plays in Philadelphia this November