All of the individual stories the wayfarers tell in William Inge’s BUS STOP come through clearly in Susan D. Atkinson’s production of the ’50s classic at Bristol Riverside Theatre.
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THE CHILDREN’S HOUR (EgoPo): A superbly acted historical anecdote
EgoPo Classic Theater continues its foray into classics of American drama with a focus on female playwrights.
View More THE CHILDREN’S HOUR (EgoPo): A superbly acted historical anecdoteHolden (George + Co.): Violence in the 21st
In George + Co.’s HOLDEN, J. D. Salinger hasn’t published another book since two assassins blamed his The Catcher in the Rye for their own acts of violence.
View More Holden (George + Co.): Violence in the 21stTAPPIN’ THRU LIFE (DTC): A Las Vegas lounge life
A revue, and review, of performer Maurice Hines’s life.
View More TAPPIN’ THRU LIFE (DTC): A Las Vegas lounge lifeMETAMORPHOSES (Arden): A swim with the gods
This visceral production explains why humans act the way that we do, and reveres love as the most sacred of experiences.
View More METAMORPHOSES (Arden): A swim with the godsCLOSER (Eagle): Words are not enough
Patrick Marber is a master of words. But in this production words, well composed as they are, are not enough.
View More CLOSER (Eagle): Words are not enoughDiving into METAMORPHOSES: A watery stage takes shape at the Arden
A look at the building of the impressive set for the Arden production of METAMORPHOSES.
View More Diving into METAMORPHOSES: A watery stage takes shape at the ArdenOld Friends and Frequent Collaborators Get HOOKED! An interview with Tom Reing and Charlie DelMarcelle
Director Tom Reing and actor Charlie DelMarcelle talk about their childhood, their collaborations, and Inis Nua’s upcoming production of HOOKED!
View More Old Friends and Frequent Collaborators Get HOOKED! An interview with Tom Reing and Charlie DelMarcelleA New 120 DAYS OF SODOM has Something for Everyone! (If everyone’s a fan of utter depravity)
Most books which were considered sexually scandalous at the time seem positively anodyne when read in the early 21st century. Marquis de Sade’s novels still make for discomforting reads.
View More A New 120 DAYS OF SODOM has Something for Everyone! (If everyone’s a fan of utter depravity)ROMEO AND JULIET (Quintessence): What fray was here?
In the eyes of director Alexander Burns this doomed romance never stood a chance.
View More ROMEO AND JULIET (Quintessence): What fray was here?GYPSY (Media Theatre): Everything’s coming up roses
GYPSY is an often produced classic for good reason and is terrific as Mama Rose in the Media Theatre’s production.
View More GYPSY (Media Theatre): Everything’s coming up rosesV TO X (GoKash): Truth behind bars
This world premiere play takes a deeply affecting look at the social carnage caused by mass imprisonment.
View More V TO X (GoKash): Truth behind barsBULLSHOT CRUMMOND (Hedgerow): On-target farce
Mark Tallman’s brisk, amiable production moves easily between farcical comedy and intuitive and intelligent theater.
View More BULLSHOT CRUMMOND (Hedgerow): On-target farceHEDDA Gets Styled to Rock: Interview with designer Autumn Kietponglert
TV-famous fashion designer Autumn Kietponglert created a gorgeous mourning dress for an upcoming production of HEDDA GABLER.
View More HEDDA Gets Styled to Rock: Interview with designer Autumn KietponglertGOD OF CARNAGE (Montgomery Theater): A rich unraveling
Civilization is not easy to maintain. One knock and the lapse of a moment can set it off kilter.
View More GOD OF CARNAGE (Montgomery Theater): A rich unravelingFrom the UK to Philadelphia to Broadway: An interview with actor Harry Smith
British-born actor Harry Smith talks about his background in the UK, his life and career in Philadelphia, and his upcoming debut on Broadway.
View More From the UK to Philadelphia to Broadway: An interview with actor Harry SmithHIGH SOCIETY (Walnut): A curious Philadelphia Story
A curiously performed version of Arthur Kopit’s unnecessary rearranging and cheapening of The Philadelphia Story.
View More HIGH SOCIETY (Walnut): A curious Philadelphia StoryWhat Theater Can Do that TV Can’t
The success of TV is based on its ability to entertain. Theater must be its own medium. It must say new things, create new forms, eschew entertainment in order to challenge, and let audiences turn on their minds.
View More What Theater Can Do that TV Can’tThe Pope, the Writer, and the Saint: Catholic theater for Pope Francis’s visit to Philadelphia
Audiences in town to see the Pope are treated to a play by a Philadelphia playwright about a Philadelphia saint.
View More The Pope, the Writer, and the Saint: Catholic theater for Pope Francis’s visit to PhiladelphiaSowing a Parable for our Times: Octavia Butler’s PARABLE OF THE SOWER as a concert
Octavia Butler’s dystopian future seems especially relevant. Can we find respite in comradeship and song?
View More Sowing a Parable for our Times: Octavia Butler’s PARABLE OF THE SOWER as a concert