There’s manic energy to this parody of ABC’s hit The Bachelor
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Author: Joshua Herren
Josh Herren is a writer and third-grade teacher living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Josh has a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated summa cum laude in history (American concentration) and art history, with a minor in gender, sexuality, and women’s studies. His thesis "Furious Acts: AIDS and the Art(s) of Activism, 1985–1993" won the Rose Award for Outstanding Thesis. Josh is passionate about education, theater, and convincing others that Philadelphia is the greatest city on earth.
A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE (Walnut Street): 60-second review
A play of little importance
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Bong Joon-Ho Before PARASITE: An ongoing series from Philadelphia Film Society
Interview with PFS programming director Travis Trew about Bong Joon-Ho’s films before PARASITE
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GINTRY (Die-Cast Productions): Gentrification with a twist
At Whitey’s bar, gentrification and poetry are on the menu.
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SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL (Forrest Theatre): An Unlikely Hero
Philadelphia gets a visit from Bikini Bottom in Spongebob the Musical.
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LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD (People’s Light): What is a panto?
Takeaway: Bring your kids to this unique Philadelphia area tradition!
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[nyc] A New(ish) EVITA at New York City Center
Director Sammi Cannoid brings a lot of thought to the Webber/Rice juggernaut EVITA. Can the show’s libretto handle it?
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[nyc] SLAVE PLAY (Golden Theatre): Process this!
Jeremy O. Harris’ brilliant SLAVE PLAY is designed to shock, provoke, and trigger. It succeeds on all fronts.
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MEAN GIRLS (national tour): Doesn’t quite clique
“It’s not Ibsen,” I reminded myself, “It doesn’t have to be Sondheim. Just enjoy the show and have fun!”
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ONCE (Bucks County Playhouse): Once upon a time in New Hope
Bucks County Playhouse’s stunning production of ONCE leaves audiences hungry for more.
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THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP (Curio): A comedy of labor
Curio’s The Mystery of Irma Vep requires virtuosity. Watching the production turns out to be more exhausting than fun.
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NEXT TO NORMAL (Bristol Riverside): Rock concert or psycho-drama?
Bristol Riverside Theatre’s snazzy Next to Normal leaves reviewer Josh Herren cold.
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A SMALL FIRE (PTC): 60-second review
Joanie Schultz’s direction centers on masterful and delicate performances by Bebe Neuwirth and John Dossett.
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A Millennial’s Guide to Seeing Theater in Philly and Still Paying Your Rent
Theater tickets are expensive. What’s a young theater lover in Philadelphia to do?
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DANCE NATION (Wilma): What it means to be ferociously pubescent
The constant menace of teenage ambition hums under the entire production.
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THE SYNGE TRIPTYCH (Quintessence): Celebrating the common people of Ireland
In repertory with their solid production of PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, the company presents three of Synge’s one-acts as THE SYNGE TRIPTYCH.
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DOT (People’s Light): A (fading) memory play
Mmemories fill a family’s West Philadelphia home like radio waves.
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FALSETTOS (11th Hour Theatre Company): 60-second review
A challenging show, with musically complicated, character-driven songs, that demands performers tell almost the entire story through song.
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MINORITYLAND (Power Street Theatre): The G word
MINORITY portrays gentrification and its evils in a complexity lacking from the characters that inhabit the fictional Hope Street.
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PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD (Quintessence): Dead dads, tall tales, Irish intrigue
When PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD premiered in Philadelphia in 1912, riots broke out. Quintessence’s skillful production features consistently strong performances that manage to surprise and delight.
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