Maybe one day I’ll be able to scrape its rancid essence from my memory entirely.
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When the singing stops on Christmas Eve in bombed-out Europe: Sitting at my computer in Philadelphia, looking back
Memories of a childhood Christmas in war-torn Europe
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THE SNOW QUEEN (Arden Children’s Theatre): Not a sugar-coated fairy tale
“In the realm of the unknown, kids and adults have pretty much the same needs: courage, resilience, protection.”
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Holidaze Season: Cirque Dreams founder Neil Goldberg talks about the seasonal show
Neil Goldberg is spreading holiday cheer one city at a time with his stage extravaganza Cirque Dreams Holidaze.
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ON THE EXHALE (Theatre Exile): A one-woman show handles a loaded issue
Martin Zimmerman’s visceral, thoroughly modern, elegant one-woman show inspired by the tragic 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting.
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To the Core: InterAct’s residency program culminates in four free readings
InterAct’s 2018/19 Core Playwrights Program culminates in a series of free readings showcasing the work of four local playwrights.
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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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On Target: Matt Pfeiffer talks about directing ON THE EXHALE
Director Matt Pfeiffer talks about directing a one-actor play about gun violence
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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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Philadelphia Theater Calendar December 2019
Philadelphia theater calendar for December 2019
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Neal Zoren’s Plays to See in Philadelphia This December
Previewing December theater in Philadelphia
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Comedy in Sketch: YOUR SUNDAY BEST
An awesome recurring show with a line up of comedians and comic performers
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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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AN ILIAD (Arden): Rage returns to Ilium
A bold, visceral performance giving the strong script its due.
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[nyc] YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA (Signature Theatre): Times change
The style—despite a major cast—might be best described as wooden realism
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[nyc] PUMPGIRL (Irish Repertory Theatre): Things are fine in Irish drama
Everywhere you turn, there’s another Irish play, and each seems better than the last.
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Visiting Bikini Bottom with Tristan McIntyre, star of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
Among his many other skills, Tristan McIntyre can proudly add “planktonic copepod” to his list of theater roles. McIntyre joins SpongeBob and the proud residents…
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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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THE LAST MATCH (Lantern): Set points
Playwright Anna Ziegler drops us deep into an intricate game of high-stakes tennis
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