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Author: Henrik Eger

HENRIK EGER, editor of Drama Around the Globe. Bilingual playwright, author of Metronome Ticking. Born and raised in Germany. Ph.D. in English, University of Illinois, Chicago. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s German Nobel Peace Prize mail translator. Producer-director: Multilingual Shakespeare, London. Conceptualized and co-wrote Handbook for Barrymore Judges and Nominators. Longtime Philadelphia theatre correspondent for AAJT, the world’s largest Jewish theatre website. Articles, interviews, and reviews published by Broad Street Review, Classical Voice, The Forward, HowlRound, Indian Express, Kayhan International, New Jersey Stage, Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia Jewish Voice, Phindie, The Progressive, Talkin’ Broadway, The Theatre Times, etc. Professor of English and Communication who taught in six countries on three continents, including four universities and one college in the U.S. Author of several books, including four college text books. He died January 3, 2021, aged 79.
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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Dance Fringe Festival Interviews Theater

A Period of Drastic Change and Reordering: Interview with THE WAY OUT artists and performers.

Henrik Eger September 28, 2020 No Comments

Driving by in cars like a slow-moving funeral procession, we get new perspectives from an all-female cast 

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Theater

The Way Out: New life at Laurel Hill Cemetery with an all-female ensemble of theater artists and aerialists

Henrik Eger September 26, 2020 No Comments

A never-performed before multi-arts show on wheels for Fringe audiences

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Features Interviews Theater

Bringing Shakespeare to Life: Interview with director Matt Pfeiffer about SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (People’s Light)

Henrik Eger March 10, 2020 No Comments

Matt Pfeiffer talks love of Shakespeare and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE

View More Bringing Shakespeare to Life: Interview with director Matt Pfeiffer about SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (People’s Light)
Features Interviews Theater

Excess of imagination and amazing muscle memory in POPCORN FALLS: Interview with multiple-role actors Luke Bradt and Dan Olmstead

Henrik Eger March 9, 2020 2 Comments

“What I like most about POPCORN FALLS is that there is a real heart to it.”

View More Excess of imagination and amazing muscle memory in POPCORN FALLS: Interview with multiple-role actors Luke Bradt and Dan Olmstead
Features Film

Snacking on Free International Films 24/7—but hurry!

Henrik Eger February 27, 2020 No Comments

Films from around the world are broadcast free of charge in Philadelphia by MHz Worldview on WPPT

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Features Interviews Theater

What’s going on behind the scenes?: Interview with Bernard Havard on working with his creative team at the Walnut Street Theatre

Henrik Eger February 20, 2020 No Comments

Bernard Havard shares his experiences with his creative team for A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE by Oscar Wilde: 

View More What’s going on behind the scenes?: Interview with Bernard Havard on working with his creative team at the Walnut Street Theatre
Features Interviews Theater

As if Oscar Wilde himself had arrived on the Walnut stage: Interview with Bernard Havard on casting and working with his actors

Henrik Eger February 18, 2020 No Comments

Part 2 of Henrik Eger’s interview with Walnut Theatre head Bernard Havard

View More As if Oscar Wilde himself had arrived on the Walnut stage: Interview with Bernard Havard on casting and working with his actors
Features Interviews Theater

Risks can lead to financial loss: Interview with Bernard Havard on A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at the Walnut Street Theatre

Henrik Eger February 17, 2020 No Comments

Bernard Havard discusses the risks of running a theater as few producers and directors would be willing to

View More Risks can lead to financial loss: Interview with Bernard Havard on A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at the Walnut Street Theatre
Features Interviews Theater

Talking to the Roosevelts: Interview with Eleanor, Franklin, and Sara from the cast of ELEANOR at Media Theatre

Henrik Eger February 6, 2020 No Comments

Henrik Eger spoke to the actors about their roles and the real-life characters behind them.

View More Talking to the Roosevelts: Interview with Eleanor, Franklin, and Sara from the cast of ELEANOR at Media Theatre
Theater

Remembering Philadelphia’s Beloved Broadway Star: Ann Crumb, the down-to-earth diva from Media

Henrik Eger December 28, 2019 5 Comments

Media Theatre hosts a memorial service for Ann Crumb, December 29

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Theater

When the singing stops on Christmas Eve in bombed-out Europe: Sitting at my computer in Philadelphia, looking back

Henrik Eger December 19, 2019 3 Comments

Memories of a childhood Christmas in war-torn Europe

View More When the singing stops on Christmas Eve in bombed-out Europe: Sitting at my computer in Philadelphia, looking back
Features Theater

An Irish Masterpiece Still Shocking: Considering Synge’s PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD

Henrik Eger October 17, 2019 No Comments

An extended consideration of the new Synge production from Mount Airy’s Quintessence Theatre.

View More An Irish Masterpiece Still Shocking: Considering Synge’s PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD
Features

The good, the bad, and the ugly—The latest LGBTQ+ news from around the globe

Henrik Eger September 18, 2019 No Comments

The LGBTQ+ shows in this year’s Fringe inspire a look at queer news from around the globe

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Features Fringe Festival

Fringe is Here. Fringe is Queer.

Henrik Eger September 8, 2019 No Comments

Fringe if you’re glad to be gay, Fringe if you’re happy that way.

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Features Fringe Festival

A Welcome to the International Artists at the 2019 Fringe Festival

Henrik Eger September 5, 2019 1 Comment

Henrik Eger greets international Fringe artists.

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Features Theater

Philadelphia theater through the eyes of J. Cooper Robb, Part 2: 2004

Henrik Eger September 2, 2019 No Comments

Revisiting Philly theater history through the eyes of one of its finest critics.

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Features Theater

Philadelphia Theater through the eyes of J. Cooper Robb, Part 1: 2002–2003

Henrik Eger August 31, 2019 No Comments

Remembering Philadelphia theater history through the eyes of a venerable theater reviewer.

View More Philadelphia Theater through the eyes of J. Cooper Robb, Part 1: 2002–2003
Features Theater

Presenting stronger new dramas by overcoming “premieritis”

Henrik Eger July 19, 2019 No Comments

The “one-and-done” premiere problem and filling more theaters through “rolling WORLD premieres”

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Features Interviews Theater

Up and Over the Rainbow: The Impact of Judy Garland on the work of Tyler Houchins

Henrik Eger June 14, 2019 1 Comment

From being bullied to falling in love with Judy Garland. Tyler Houchins takes us down the yellow brick road.

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