Dorie Byrne, Author at phindie

circus Reviews

EVENTIDE (3AM Theatre): An impressive showcase

Dorie Byrne June 14, 2021 No Comments

A visually impressive showcase of professional circus talent held together by a thin plot of romance, heartbreak, and redemption

circus Reviews

HELIOPAUSE (Circadium School of Contemporary Circus): Where I end and you begin

Dorie Byrne June 8, 2021 No Comments

If this is the future of American circus, we have a lot to look forward to.

Dance Music Reviews

A MODERN-DAY CARMEN FANTASY by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Brian Sanders’ JUNK

Dorie Byrne March 8, 2021 No Comments

The Philadelphia Orchestra teams up with Brian Sanders’ JUNK for a reimagined, COVID-cautious CARMEN.

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I HATE HAMLET: (Allens Lane): Theater on theater

Dorie Byrne May 9, 2018 No Comments

Allens Lane Theater company, directed by Mariangela Saavedra offers an evening of community fun with I HATE HAMLET, a lighthearted comedy about theater’s favorite topic:…

Music Reviews

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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THE WOMEN OF IRELAND (Irish Heritage Theater): Short Irish classics

Dorie Byrne April 15, 2018 1 Comment

From modern to historic, tragic to fantastic, THE WOMEN OF IRELAND views the feminine from many angles, creating a fleshed out sculpture of Irish life.

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PASSING STRANGE (Wilma): A worthwhile caricature of art

Dorie Byrne January 23, 2018 No Comments

The performers leave a bright impression in a play that’s a caricature of life and art,

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JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL (Casabuena Cultural Productions): The classic Christmas ghost story, retold

Dorie Byrne December 19, 2017 No Comments

Tom Mula’s reimagining of the classic Dickens tale is a good fit for this family friendly company. The slightly anachronistic humor gets laughs, and a…

Music Reviews

SYMPHONY FOR A BROKEN ORCHESTRA (Temple Contemporary): One kid’s trash…

Dorie Byrne December 6, 2017 No Comments

Four hundred musicians gathered at the 23rd Street Armory on Sunday night to perform on a wide array of broken instruments

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TRIAGE (Bent Antennae): 2017 Fringe review

Dorie Byrne September 25, 2017 No Comments

TRIAGE is a loosely formed conceit in which a manic-fairy-pixie host wearing a gas mask prances around, forcing the audience to watch bad improv. It’s…

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I, PEASEBLOSSOM (Curio): 2017 Fringe review

Dorie Byrne September 18, 2017 No Comments

I, PEASEBLOSSOM is a lark, even compared to its light-hearted inspiration, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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LEAPS OF FAITH AND OTHER MISTAKES (Almanac): 2017 Fringe review

Dorie Byrne September 18, 2017 No Comments

A beautiful spectacle, full of humor, sadness, joy and handstands

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STRANGE TENANTS (Sam Tower + Ensemble): 2017 Fringe review

Dorie Byrne September 13, 2017 No Comments

STRANGE TENANTS is a genre-busting production couched in a classic setting.

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APPROACHING HAPPINESS (Krish Mohan): 2017 Fringe review

Dorie Byrne September 11, 2017 No Comments

APPROACHING HAPPINESS WITH KRISH MOHAN is preaching to the choir

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MARX IN SOHO (Iron Age Theatre): 2017 Fringe review

Dorie Byrne September 9, 2017 No Comments

Marx has returned from heaven to explain his now distorted ideas and ideals to a modern audience.

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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Walnut): Stayin’ Alive

Dorie Byrne June 18, 2017 No Comments

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…