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Tag: Academy of Music

Music Reviews

Holiday Concerts in Review: 6 shows that went on despite the pandemic

Henrik Eger December 31, 2020 2 Comments

Some of the most beloved choruses and orchestras in the Philadelphia area became creative in entertaining audiences in safe and often unexpected ways via virtual holiday performances. 

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HELLO, DOLLY! (touring): Call on Dolly

Joshua Herren February 27, 2020 No Comments

Josh Herren realizes he simply loves HELLO, DOLLY!

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HELLO DOLLY! (touring): 60-second review

Toby Zinman February 23, 2020 No Comments

They sure don’t write them like this anymore. 

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Tsarina on Tour: Lila Coogan visits Philadelphia in ANASTASIA

Debra Danese April 8, 2019 No Comments

Lila Coogan transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to 1920’s Paris in her role as Anya in the touring production of Anastasia.

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Love Triangle: Stacie Bono on her role in MISS SAIGON

Debra Danese March 15, 2019 No Comments

The heat is on in Saigon as MISS SAIGON makes its way to the Academy of Music for its Philadelphia premiere.

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A Fairy Tale Role: Lukas James Miller in CINDERELLA

Debra Danese February 20, 2019 No Comments

Lukas James Miller takes on the role of his dreams as Topher in Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

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What A Lark: The dilettante at large has A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM with Opera Philly

Toby Zinman February 12, 2019 1 Comment

Visually, musically, and vocally gorgeous, this is a delectable MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Opera Philadelphia): Fairy magic and flying beds

Margaret Darby February 9, 2019 No Comments

Benjamin Britten’s music still sounds wonderfully imaginative and modern

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Musical in Sketch: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (touring production)

Chuck Schultz November 19, 2018 No Comments

Sketches of Willy Wonka and more.

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How Big Is That Theater? Seating capacities of Philadelphia theaters

Christopher Munden November 7, 2018 6 Comments

Ranked list of Philadelphia theaters by seating capacity

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Matchmaker, Matchmaker: Philadelphia meets Maite Uzal in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Debra Danese October 10, 2018 No Comments

Interview with the star of the Broadway tour.

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Abracadabra: Jonathan Weir appears in ALADDIN

Debra Danese May 15, 2018 No Comments

Jonathan Weir is set to return to Philadelphia as the villainous Jafar in Disney’s ALADDIN.

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CARMEN (Opera Philadelphia): Color and excitement

Dorie Byrne April 30, 2018 No Comments

nspired by by the resetting of their 2015 production of La Traviata, director Paul Curran and set/costume designer Gary McCann team up again to bring CARMEN to a nearer past, set in a beautiful Havana-esque 1950’s.

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Dreamed a Little Dream Come True: Phoenix Best stars in Les Mis

Debra Danese December 31, 2017 No Comments

Philadelphia native, Phoenix Best, comes full circle as she prepares to return to the area in the touring production of Les Misérables.

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Theater in Sketch: FINDING NEVERLAND (Academy of Music)

Chuck Schultz December 6, 2017 No Comments

Sketch artist Chuck Schultz paints FINDING NEVERLAND

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FINDING NEVERLAND with Lael Van Keuren: Interview with star of the touring musical

Debra Danese November 20, 2017 No Comments

Lael Van Keuren and the cast of Finding Neverland fly into Philadelphia over the Thanksgiving holiday.

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The Voice Which Calls To Me: Abigail Mentzer returns to Philly with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Debra Danese October 29, 2017 No Comments

Abigail Mentzer makes her return to Philadelphia as a ballerina in the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera.

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KINKY BOOTS (national tour at the Academy of Music): Everybody say yeah

Toby Zinman October 4, 2017 No Comments

Seeing KINKY BOOTS every couple of years turns out to be a semi-good idea

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After the O17: A reflection on Opera Philadelphia’s brave endeavor

Margaret Darby September 29, 2017 1 Comment

This bountiful menu of music had something for every taste

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THE MAGIC FLUTE (Opera Philadelphia): An animated opera in the O17 Festival

Nicole Forrester September 27, 2017 No Comments

A worthy anchor of Opera Philadelphia’s inaugural O17 Festival.

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