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Author: Neal Zoren for NealsPaper

Neal of the Nealspaper is a fan of all forms of live entertainment, movies, and television. He is also a constant reader and a frequent traveler. He writes for NealsPaper.com, a place for people to come to read one authoritative voice in the dialogue, and find out what might be worthwhile — or not — as you plan your entertainment outings.
Reviews Theater

HAMILTON (National Tour): Admirable history

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper November 1, 2021 No Comments

Excerpted from Nealspaper.com by kind permission.In HAMILTON, Lin Manuel Miranda manages to ace a feat that has daunted and defeated many. He has taken a…

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OUTSIDE MULLINGAR (DTC): An Irish love story

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper February 17, 2020 No Comments

A love story in which the course of love would run smooth if it weren’t for stubbornness, misunderstanding, and Irish prudery

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ELEANOR: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY (Media Theatre): 60-second review

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper February 11, 2020 No Comments

Pleasant to watch and quite informative, but little seems at stake

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Neal Zoren’s 2019 Philadelphia Theater Critic’s Award Winners

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper January 29, 2020 No Comments

For the 40th year, Neal picks his favorite Philadelphia-area productions and performances

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Neal Zoren’s Plays to See in Philadelphia This December

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper November 28, 2019 No Comments

Previewing December theater in Philadelphia

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Neal Zoren’s Shows to See in Philadelphia This November

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper October 27, 2019 No Comments

Rundown of Philadelphia theater shows onstage this November

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Neal Zoren’s Shows to See in Philadelphia This October

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper September 26, 2019 No Comments

Preview of Philadelphia theater this October

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Neal Zoren’s Shows to See in Philadelphia This September

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper August 31, 2019 1 Comment

September is most active month in Philadelphia theater

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One Eclectic Season — 2019-2020 in Philadelphia

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper August 29, 2019 No Comments

A rundown of an enticing season of theater in Philadelphia

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THE NICETIES (McCarter Theatre): What revolution?

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper January 30, 2019 No Comments

Eleanor Burgess’s play addresses current debates with careful but sweeping intelligence.

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Neal Zoren’s Philadelphia Theater Critic Awards, 2018

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper January 23, 2019 No Comments

A theater critic chooses his best theatrical works of the last year

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ELLA: FIRST LADY OF SONG (Delaware Theatre Company): Channeling Ella Fitzgerald

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper April 30, 2018 No Comments

Freda Payne does some lovely singing in ELLA: FIRST LADY OF SONG, a biographical tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

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BULLETS OVER BROADWAY (Resident Theatre Company): Good work from a fledgling theater

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper April 25, 2018 No Comments

Neal Zoren reviews BULLETS OVER BROADWAY

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NOISES OFF (Walnut St): Hi-jinks prevail

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper April 2, 2018 No Comments

The chestnut sails in Frank Anzalone’s production of NOISES OFF at the Walnut Street Theatre, but not consistently.

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I WILL NOT GO GENTLY (People’s Light): Third time’s a charm

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper April 1, 2018 No Comments

I’ve gone from a fan and admirer to an enthusiastic supporter of Jen Childs in I WILL NOT GO GENTLY.

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SCHOOL OF ROCK (National tour at the Academy of Music): Amiable mediocrity

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper March 30, 2018 No Comments

Most things are destined to be average, even musicals that have managed to stay on Broadway for a couple of years.

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FROZEN (Isis Productions): Forgiveness, redemption, and moving on

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper March 23, 2018 No Comments

Neill Hartley’s ensemble for FROZEN makes the most of all the emotion and thoughtfulness Bryony Lavery invests in his play of forgiveness, redemption, and moving on.

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THE BLUEST EYE (Arden): Bringing Toni Morrison to the stage

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper March 22, 2018 1 Comment

In adapting THE BLUEST EYE, Lydia R. Diamond trusts Toni Morrison.

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CROWNS (McCarter): 60-second review

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper March 21, 2018 No Comments

Regina Taylor’s CROWNS is an entertaining and telling musical about traditions among African-American women

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ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE (Media Theatre): 60-second review

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper March 21, 2018 No Comments

Republished by kind permission from Neals Paper. Vocally, Jenny Lee Stern channels Patsy Cline. The clean, heartfelt sounds register. Physically, I kept seeing Judy Garland and…

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