THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (Theatre Unspeakable): An historical miss
The American Revolution has an intrinsic connection to the city of Philadelphia, and as a story, it has been adapted many times over with successful…
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Five O’Clock Somewhere: Interview with Escape to Margaritaville’s Lisa Stevens
With credits spanning the globe, director Lisa Steven’s latest project brings her to Philadelphia. Lisa was brought in by Walnut Street Theatre’s president and producing…
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SIX (National Tour): The merry wives of Henry VIII
And now, “live in consort,” the six wives of Henry VIII: “divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.”
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A Fairytale Tour: Interview with Into the Wood’s Erica Durham
Philadelphia resident Erica Durham is keeping busy on the national tour of Into The Woods.
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[NYC] PARADE (Bernard R. Jacobs Theatre): An all too familiar morality lesson
Well, of course I know they were clapping for the cast and not the characters, but there was something creepy about hundreds of people—some of…
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Divorced, beheaded, died, survived: Interview with Aryn Bohannon of SIX
Aryn Bohannon plays each of the six wives of Henry VIII in the National Tour of SIX, in Philadelphia March 21-April 9
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CATS (National Tour): 60-second review
CATS goes camp!
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Continuing the Legacy: Balanchine Répétiteur Colleen Neary returns for Philadelphia Ballet’s Dancing With Gershwin
Philadelphia Ballet continues to honor its Balanchine roots with the spring production of Dancing With Gershwin.
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THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (Philadelphia Ballet): A magnificent classic
Philadelphia Ballet kicks off the latter half of its 2022-2023 season with a stunning production of THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, one of the best-known works of…
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THE TEMPEST (Quintessence): Full of magic
There’s magic and mystery as wonderfully costumed characters come alive to dance, sing, cavort, wrestle, draw swords, threaten violence, and show mercy
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THE BEAR & AFTERPLAY (Irish Heritage Theatre): An unbalanced take on Chekov
Two one act plays from playwright Brian Friel, as he takes on some of Anton Chekov’s work
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THE PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW: A dilettante at large review
You’ll find much beauty in the vast halls of Convention Center.
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WINTER SERIES 2023 (BalletX): Past and present
BalletX’s 2023 Winter Series sees the company reaching back into their past and looking to the future, with new or reconsidered works by three contemporary…
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CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (Walnut Street Theatre): A thinking play
Introducing Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as “a thinking play,” Tennessee Williams wrote to his audiences: “I want to go on talking to you…
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MEET ME AT DAWN (Inis Nua): Mysteries and satisfaction
Leave it to Inis Nua, the theater company whose name means “New Island” and is dedicated to producing plays from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.…
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The return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Interview with Jeroboam Bozeman
As Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater prepares to return to Philly, Jeroboam Bozeman took some time to talk with writer, Debra Danese. The two reconnected…
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New York Theater Report: Reviews of PICTURES FROM HOME, ENDGAME, and CORNELIA STREET
Toby Zinman looks at three plays now New York stages.
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EMPATHITRAX (PTC):What tools can… or, should you use to save a relationship?
How would knowing exactly what another person is feeling change your relationship, for better or for worse?
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DON PASQUALE (AVA): A Dilettante at Large review
Our dilettante at large reviews Academy of Vocal Arts’ South Philly themed production of Donizetti’s comic opera
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Standing By: Interview with 1776 actor Sara Gallo
Sara Gallo juggles many roles in her life onstage and off. The actor, teacher, and mentor is a standby for four roles in the touring…
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