This book invites readers into the world of ballet, and reminds us what it takes us to truly live our lives for a love.
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Category: Reviews
MY FAIR LADY (Quintessence): A splendid holiday gift
A jubilant mix of beautiful music and songs, dancing, magic, social politics… and elocution
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CRIMES OF THE HEART (Curio): Deliciously dark Southern fare
Beth Henley’s play remains relevant because its central characters feel so vibrantly human
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THE CRAFTSMAN (Lantern): Crafting a good story
Now in its world premiere from Lantern Theater, the latest play by Philly’s favorite playwright Bruce Graham is based on a true story. It’s a great story.
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ON EDGE (PA Ballet): Cutting-edge ballet by three striking choreographers
What is normal or abnormal? What is black or white? What is right or wrong? Or are those ideas all meaningless in this chaotic world?
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Cowell, Cage, and Crumb: An avant-garde piano show at the Barnes
The Barnes Foundation is sponsoring a very high-level series of musical performances, which connect visual arts and music. Robert Whalen and his wife, Katherine Skovira,…
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TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA (EgoPo): High-spirited and delightfully messy
This musical theater version of Shakespeare’s Two Gentlemen of Verona, launches EgoPo’s season as a cabaret/fundraiser.
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Right Hand Woman: An interview with Emily Zeck, PTC’s managing director
Emily Zeck brings a wealth of experience to her new role as Philadelphia Theatre Company’s managing director.
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PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY (NextMove Dance): Finding new by experiencing antecedent
Paul Taylor is one of the most important figures in the history of modern dance. Sketches by Chuck Schultz.
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THE GAP (Azuka): Self-discovery onstage
By revealing the plot through meta layers, Goidel reinforces the idea that we’re watching self-discovery through art.
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[NYC] MUST (The Theater at St. Clements): 60 second review
A desolate memory play
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BROKEN STONES (InterAct): Searching through the meta rubble
What better theatrical vehicle for cynicism than “meta”: how many ways can the playwright fool an audience?
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BLOOD WEDDING (Wilma): Movement in the veins
Lorca’s BLOOD WEDDING makes a fitting vehicle for the Wilma Theater in-house troupe.
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BORG MCENROE (dir. Janus Metz): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Fitting that the festival which began with I, Tonya should end, at least for me, on a similar note with Borg McEnroe. While not as…
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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY (Walnut): A bell rings
If you’re in the mood for a misty-eyed, life-affirming moment, It’s a Wonderful Life is the show for you.
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BAD DAY FOR THE CUT (dir. Chris Baugh): Philadelphia Film Festival review
The right amount of craftsmanship can elevate even the lowest budget film into something special,
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THE SQUARE (dir. Ruben Östlund): Philadelphia Film Festival review
The Square uses awkward humor to explore the ridiculousness of ‘high class’ expression.
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This Is Not A Theater Review
Thoughts on Destiny Estimate, the American Theater Critics Association, and theater criticism.
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TOUCHTONES (Arden): This must be a bad connection
Naughty and nice collide in TOUCHTONES, a musical fantasy in world premiere at the Arden.
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THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (dir. Martin McDonagh): Philadelphia Film Festival review
“Raped while dying,” the first billboard reads. The next, “And still no arrests,” and finally, “How come, Chief Willoughby?”
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