The Subject Was Roses by Frank Gilroy (1965): Chosen by Committee episode 43
Chosen by Committee · Episode 43- The Subject Was Roses (1965) Today, Frank Gilroy may be best known as the father of screenwriters Tony Gilroy…
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BALDWIN AND BUCKLEY AT CAMBRIDGE (Elevator Repair Service): 2021 Fringe review
Like many people, I’m only now returning to in-person shows after 18 months finding other means of distraction. In a typical example, I went down…
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How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (1962): Chosen by Committee episode 42
Based on Shepherd Mead’s 1952 faux self-help book of the same name, the comedy musical How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying won the…
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Playing “Girl Games”: WOLFTHICKET draws on playground fun for joyful dance piece
Why do we dance? Lily Kind proposes an answer
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Lisette: A Haitian song travels through Philadelphia history and beyond
The oldest-known Haitian song has a Philadelphia connection.
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Annette (dir. Leos Carax): Film review
The most exciting thing about ANNETTE is the way it breaks the formal rules of a musical, most notably in how it begins and ends its songs.
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Kensington-Style Shakespeare: SCP presents a community interpretation of Pericles
Shakespeare in Clark Park uses Pericles as the launching point for two community-created interpretations in different Philadelphia parks.
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An Insight into How Fraudsters Cheat Slot Machines and the Methods They Use
Slot Machine Cheats Still Pulling the Same Scams They Did Years Ago You are never far away from a slot machine, and whilst they can…
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All the Way Home by Tad Mosel (1961): Chosen by Committee episode 40
In a long-awaited return to the podcast game, Josh, John, and Chris discuss Tad Mosel’s All the Way Home, winner of the 1961 Pulitzer Prize…
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The Tomorrow War (dir. Chris McKay): Film review
When the film embraces its B-movie vibes, it rocks extremely hard. It’s when it takes itself too seriously that it ends up coming across as silly.
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Fiorello! by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock (1960): Chosen by Committee episode 39
Back in dark days of January 2021, the podders at Chosen by Committee considered the political biographic musical Fiorello!
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My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To (dir. Jonathan Cuartas): Film review
A film which will stick with you long after it ends.
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Back on Stage: Christine Cox talks about BalletX’s return this week at the Mann Center
The limited-run engagement will showcase the work of Hope Boykin, Matthew Neenan, and Dwight Rhoden.
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THE SPARKS BROTHERS (dir. Edgar Wright): Film review
Perhaps the most wonderful thing about the film is how welcoming it is to new fans.
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EVENTIDE (3AM Theatre): An impressive showcase
A visually impressive showcase of professional circus talent held together by a thin plot of romance, heartbreak, and redemption
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Come to PAPA: Philadelphia Asian Performing Artists celebrates local Pan-Asian Art with a 10-day virtual festival
With 34 events, 105 artists, and 21 cities, Come to PAPA celebrates the ingenuity and necessity of Philadelphia’s Pan-Asian performing arts community.
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HELIOPAUSE (Circadium School of Contemporary Circus): Where I end and you begin
If this is the future of American circus, we have a lot to look forward to.
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (dir. Michael Chaves): Film review
A disappointing entry in the Conjuring canon
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In the Heights (dir. Jon M. Chu): Film review
The musical which first put Lin-Manuel Miranda on the map gets a cinematic treatment
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10th Philadelphia Latino Film Festival Begins This Weekend
The Philadelphia Latino Film Festival (PHLAFF) returns for its 10th annual edition, May 30 to June 6, 2021.
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