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    A Life Unfolds: Kathryn Grody’s The Unexpected 3rd

    Acclaimed actor and writer Kathryn Grody brings her wit, warmth, and sharp perspective to People’s Light in The Unexpected 3rd. Known for her distinctive voice…

    Debra Danese September 19, 2025 No Comments
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    A Summer Day (Wilma): Existential and eccentric

    An existential and eccentric play , it’s not light-hearted theater.

    Kathryn Osenlund June 24, 2025 No Comments
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    Mushnik Reimagined: May Elizabeth Scallen in Little Shop of Horrors

    In Little Shop of Horrors, Mary Elizabeth Scanlon takes on the role of Mushnik, the flower shop owner with a front-row seat to the madness.

    Debra Danese June 24, 2025 No Comments
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    GIOVANNI’S ROOM (Quintessence): Bringing Baldwin to the stage

    Giovanni’s Room, is currently on stage in Philadelphia in world premiere. The James Baldwin Estate granted Quintessence Theatre permission to produce this theatrical adaptation, the…

    Kathryn Osenlund June 9, 2025 No Comments
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    RENT (Arden): Revisiting a 90s La boheme

    Jonathan Larson,  who wrote the book, lyrics, and music in 1994, described Rent as a Rock Opera

    Kathryn Osenlund June 2, 2025 No Comments
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Film Reviews

Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films: A review

Scott Wiser January 29, 2020 1 Comment

Animated stories told with focused precision

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Neal Zoren’s 2019 Philadelphia Theater Critic’s Award Winners

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper January 29, 2020 No Comments

For the 40th year, Neal picks his favorite Philadelphia-area productions and performances

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Another Play by a Local Playwright Takes SHIP with Azuka

Smalley Bogg January 28, 2020 No Comments

Azuka Theatre has a long history of producing work by local playwrights, with recent years seeing the company stage new plays by Emma Goidel, R.…

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MARRY, MARRY, QUITE CONTRARY (Paper Doll Ensemble): 60 Second Review

Joshua Herren January 28, 2020 No Comments

There’s manic energy to this parody of ABC’s hit The Bachelor

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A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE (Walnut Street): 60-second review

Joshua Herren January 28, 2020 No Comments

A play of little importance

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A Good Matchmaker: Analisa Leaming talks about HELLO DOLLY!

Debra Danese January 24, 2020 No Comments

Long before swiping on dating apps, a professional matchmaker was the way to go for those seeking help  to find love.

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Bong Joon-Ho Before PARASITE: An ongoing series from Philadelphia Film Society

Joshua Herren January 24, 2020 No Comments

Interview with PFS programming director Travis Trew about Bong Joon-Ho’s films before PARASITE

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MY GENERAL TUBMAN (Arden): Ancestors calling

Toby Zinman January 24, 2020 No Comments

Time travel as spiritual reality and a throbbing moral obligation

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Film Reviews

THE GENTLEMEN (dir. Guy Ritchie): Film review

Dan Scully January 24, 2020 2 Comments

Ritchie is celebrating a welcome return to form, complete with bullets, Brits, and enough creative uses of the word “cunt” to make your grandmother shake her head in shame

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3 Reasons Why Filmmakers Use CBD

Smalley Bogg January 23, 2020 No Comments

Filmmakers by no means have it easy.

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Theater

Anastasia Musical: An old fairy tale with a modern outlook

Smalley Bogg January 20, 2020 No Comments

Anastasia the musical on national tour

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Passing Professional Cloud Architect Exam Seems Hard? Follow These Tips

Smalley Bogg January 19, 2020 5 Comments

Do you find the Professional Cloud Architect Exam hard to pass?

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Music

Songs That Will Make You Want to Gamble at a Casino

Smalley Bogg January 18, 2020 No Comments

Everyone knows about the immense influence a nice alteration of musical notes can have on a person

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THURGOOD (Walnut Street): A supreme life

Toby Zinman January 17, 2020 No Comments

Johnnie Hobbs Jr. stars in a biographical play about Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall

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How PA Raked 3.5 Billion in Gambling Revenue in 2019

Smalley Bogg January 16, 2020 No Comments

H ow exactly did the state manage to rake in $3.5 billion in gambling revenue in 2019?

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THE VERTICAL HOUR (Lantern): Still means something

Toby Zinman January 16, 2020 No Comments

David Hare has the uncanny knack of being able to talk out of both sides of his mouth.

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Preparation Guide: How to Ace Cisco 300-410 Exam Using Practice Tests?

Smalley Bogg January 14, 2020 No Comments

You have everything you need to excel in the Cisco 300-410 exam at your first attempt.

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CHESS: THE MUSICAL (11th Hour): Cold War on the board

Toby Zinman January 13, 2020 No Comments

The precision and sense of drama makes you almost forget this is a concert and not a fully staged production.

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THE BAND’S VISIT (National tour at Academy of Music): Lost in transit

Toby Zinman January 8, 2020 1 Comment

The musicians are terrific and there are some sweet moments, but too much is lost

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Aiming to Change: In CANDLES, a teenaged playwright tackles gun violence

Smalley Bogg January 7, 2020 No Comments

A professional production of a prizewinning student-written play

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