Tom Stoppard again demonstrates his uncanny ability to make dense philosophical discussions intelligible and dramatically sensible.
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Between the Bars: Playwright Kash Goins on V TO X and prison life
One of Philadelphia’s most talked about new playwrights, Kash Goins has developed a series of dramas about life in the black community that are attracting a lot of attention.
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K.O. DelMarcelle: Maintaining versatility with an eye on the future
Barrymore Award-nominated actress and choreographer K.O. DelMarcelle talks about her past experiences, current life, and future aspirations.
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EXCLUSIVE In-depth interview with Sir Tom Stoppard about his life and work
In this exclusive interview, Sir Tom Stoppard shares his thoughts on theater and life.
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What Can The Wilma Do With $10 Million?
A new $10 million in funds includes money for an updated facade, a cafe space, and a 10-member artistic company.
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THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY (Hedgerow): Resistance (to fun) is Useless
A staged reading of the Douglas Adams classic.
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Performing Art for the Price of a Sandwich: NICE AND FRESH returns to Mount Airy
The new series kicks off with shorts from Sam Tower/ Plant Me Here, The Naked Stark, John Rosenberg/ Hella Fresh, and Josh McIlvain/ SmokeyScout.
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The Best in Philadelphia Theater, 2015
Each January, local theater critic Neal Zoren announces his picks for the best in Philadelphia theater over the previous calendar year.
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[NYC] SANCTUARY (Yardley Productions): One woman’s impassioned call for peace
An original multimedia solo show explores the impact of war on women throughout the world and across time, while considering the role they could, and should, play to bring peace to our planet.
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Reflections on Playwriting: A personal interview with Walt Vail, one of Philadelphia’s most experienced playwrights
Part two of a multi-part interview with one of Philadelphia’s oldest and most prolific playwrights.
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Chatting with the Lantern’s Charles McMahon about his new play on Oscar Wilde
Charles McMahon discusses the inspiration, themes, and format of his new play on Oscar Wilde, prior to its world premiere with Lantern Theater Company.
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Sixty Years of Philadelphia Theater: Interview with playwright Walt Vail
Tracing 60 years of theater history in Philadelphia through the eyes of one man.
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL (McCarter): One for past and present, but unfortunately not future
After this year, a holiday tradition will be refreshed. Here’s wishing it would remain.
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Santa Colucci and His Merry Philadelphia Theater Elves: Behind the scenes of a holiday video
Interview with Christopher Colucci about the making of a holiday
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JINGLE BELLES: SNOWED IN (Nightcap Cabaret): A fast and funny dose of musical Christmas cheer
An original fast and funny holiday cabaret will teach you the true meaning of Christmas and leave you wishing that you were snowed in with this talented team of creators/performers!
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THE THREE MARIES (no Attytude productions): Philly Phun on Broad Street
This celebration of all things Philly and silly gets the audience strutting in their seats and laughing as they leave. Shakespeare it’s not, but Ogborn and the producers hope it will be adopted as a Philadelphia staple with a life of its own.
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Mechanical): A clever take on Dickens’ holiday classic
A witty new adaptation of Dickens’ Christmas classic is performed in under an hour by a cast of three in a beautiful historic setting.
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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY (BCP): A wonderful holiday show
Bucks County Playhouse tackles this classic (adapted by Joe Landry) and finds a perfect way to ring in the holidays.
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PETER RABBIT TALES (Enchantment): Enchanting world-class children’s theater
An original adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s beloved children’s stories is told through expressive movement, music, and voice-over narration, with colorful costumes, masks, and puppetry.
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HANSEL AND GRETEL (Quintessence): Cool contemporary spin on Grimm
You don’t have to be ten years old to thoroughly enjoy this production, you just have to retrace the breadcrumbs and remember how to pretend again.
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