MEASURE FOR MEASURE (Lantern): A Gchat review
Julius Ferraro and Christopher Munden discuss Lantern Theater’s production on Gchat.
Jered McLenigan
Revisiting Pinter’s BETRAYAL: A commentary
An attempt to detangle this nine-scene play that’s designed to move backwards
BETRAYAL (Lantern): Reversal of fortunes
Pinter’s use of reverse chronology highlights depths beyond the quiet drama and sedate setting.
MR BURNS (Wilma): Darkness on the edge of Springfield
Civilization has collapsed but The Simpsons is still going.
BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY (Walnut Street): Ken Ludwig’s version turns the story on its head
An ancestral manor, a family curse, a fiend: Ken Ludwig’s version turns this Sherlock Holmes story on its head.
BLOOD WEDDING (Wilma): Movement in the veins
Lorca’s BLOOD WEDDING makes a fitting vehicle for the Wilma Theater in-house troupe.
Theater in Sketch: HOW TO USE A KNIFE (InterAct)
The InterAct Theater goes behind the scenes of a working kitchen
HOW TO USE A KNIFE (InterAct): A sharp new play
Scene one is hilarious; scene two wipes the smile right off your face.
ADAPT! (Wilma): On the brink of dawn
Blanka Zizka boldly steps forth as both debut playwright and seasoned director of the semi-autobiographical ADAPT!
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Walnut): A wacky look at the backstory of Peter Pan
An outstanding ensemble recounts the backstory of Peter Pan in a madcap prequel with music.
OSCAR WILDE: FROM THE DEPTHS (Lantern): A love that dared not speak its mind
With his brilliant work and tragic arc, Oscar Wilde remains a fascinating figure.
What Can The Wilma Do With $10 Million?
A new $10 million in funds includes money for an updated facade, a cafe space, and a 10-member artistic company.
Chatting with the Lantern’s Charles McMahon about his new play on Oscar Wilde
Charles McMahon discusses the inspiration, themes, and format of his new play on Oscar Wilde, prior to its world premiere with Lantern Theater Company.
ANTIGONE (Wilma): Spectacular, but a spectacular failure
The man behind the 2013 Fringe Festival hit AJAX, The Madness directs his version of ANTIGONE for the Wilma Theater.
Not of an Age: Remembering 10 years of Shakespeare in Clark Park
Performers past and present share their thoughts and memories on a decade of Shakespeare in Clark Park.
ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD (Wilma): A contemporary classic, in three parts
Tom Stoppard’s ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD is perhaps the most ubiquitous work of postmodern drama.
HAMLET (Wilma): Blanka Zizka’s daring production amazes while keeping its distance
Not unlike the U.S. Constitution, HAMLET endures partly because its imperfections and spaces allow for different ways to read it.
The winners of the 2014 Barrymore Awards…
From about 100 entries, winners in twenty-two categories were selected by a panel of twelve judges and announced at the Barrymore Awards ceremony tonight. InterAct Theatre’s Down Past Passyunk won top…
2013/14 Critics’ Awards: The best in Philadelphia theater
For the second year, Phindie asked local theater writers to vote on the best theatrical work produced in or near the city in the 2013/14 theater season.
