Melancholy John Ford was more ‘himself’ and less ‘Shakespearean’ than other less bold Cavalier dramatists.
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JESSICA LANG DANCE (NextMove Dance): Simply beautiful and vocal
Lang’s choreographies, and the movement of her dancers, give the impression of being settling and modest.
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HAND TO GOD (PTC): The human comedy with sock puppets
What a funny, nasty, smart show.
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CABARET (Roundabout Theatre): Tomorrow belongs to…
This brilliant Kander and Ebb show is about the decadence of Weimar Germany and the rise of Nazism
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ADAPT! (Wilma): On the brink of dawn
Blanka Zizka boldly steps forth as both debut playwright and seasoned director of the semi-autobiographical ADAPT!
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THE DELPHI PROJECT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE (with PA Ballet): Child’s play
Art is a way to express the truth. The truth of our emotions. The truth of our lives. The truth of ourselves.
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YOU FOR ME FOR YOU (Interact): Sisters in different worlds
This thoughtful production changes how we see the world and ourselves
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Bristol Riverside Theatre): In a little river town a great but shopworn rock opera is reborn
I went in to the show a doubting Thomas a came out a believer.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Walnut): A trivial comedy for serious people
Walnut Street Theatre’s delectable production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST finds just the right tone and style.
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IRONBOUND (Simpatico): Does this bus stop at 82nd street?
IRONBOUND takes place outside of a bus stop in front of a factory in New Jersey.
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TOMFOOLERY (Act II): Rediscovering the satire of Tom Lehrer
Tom Lehrer is the smartest, most devilish, most perceptive, and most funny of the editorial songwriters
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Mahan Esfahani in recital at the McCarter Theatre Center
So what does this genius look like?
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Dance in Sketch: LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO (Prince Theater)
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo has made its trademark to have male dancers crossdress in tutus. NextMove Dance brought the company’s signature style to the Prince Theater March 8-12, 2017.
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SIDE SHOW (Media Theatre): Coming together on a small stage
SIDE SHOW is a tricky piece, but there was much to savor at Media Theatre’s production
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CORIOLANUS (Lantern): Succeeding with a Shakespeare many companies wouldn’t attempt
With a strong cast and design wizards the Lantern has made CORIOLANUS a visceral, lively and thought-provoking experience
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IT’S SO LEARNING (Berserker Residents): Will this be on the test?
The Berserker Residents take us back to school
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TORUK-THE FIRST FLIGHT (Cirque du Soleil): Awe-inspiring show by the best of the world
Every aspect of TORUK is simply breathtaking and astonishing.
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LE CORSAIRE (PA Ballet): A flamboyant and passionate ballet of the pirates
Pennsylvania Ballet’s LE CORSAIRE is as gorgeous and breath-taking as it should be.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Arden): Take pains, be perfect
Shakespeare made simple, and simply fun.
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Opera in Sketch: DOCTOR ATOMIC (Curtis) + BLUEBEARD’S CASTLE (Philadelphia Orchestra)
The stillness in the endings for both Bartok’s BLUEBEARD’S CASTLE and John Adam’s DOCTOR ATOMIC at The Kimmel Center this past weekend left me with a clear image for, “all’s fair in love and war.”
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