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    ROMEO AND JULIET (Arden): Bounty as boundless as the sea

    It’s quite likely that you’ll never see a finer performance of this Shakespearean warhorse.

    Kathryn Osenlund March 18, 2026 No Comments
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  • Theater

    Why Deaf Theater is a Form of Resistance

    This film follows Daymond Sands, a Deaf theatre program director, preparing his first original showcase, highlighting the cast’s heartfelt effort to bring Deaf perspectives center stage

    Smalley Bogg February 26, 2026 No Comments
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  • Reviews Theater

    RARE ACCIDENTS: HENRY IV parts I and II abridged (Quintessence): A quick visit to Eastcheap

    We are treated to a rare spectacle in a show that would surely please Shakespeare.

    Kathryn Osenlund February 24, 2026 1 Comment
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  • Reviews Theater

    MACBETH (Lantern): Dancing, singing… and murder

    In opening scenes three Weird Sisters, witches, brew evil in a pot using scarce ingredients like eye of newt. They cherry pick the future for Macbeth with oracular accuracy, giving over the goods while leaving out important elements.

    Kathryn Osenlund November 11, 2025 1 Comment
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  • Features Interviews

    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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Music Reviews

PLAYING AND PRESERVING (Astral Artists, Play on Philly, Partners for Sacred Spaces): Beautiful music at St. Mary’s, Hamilton Village

Margaret Darby November 25, 2019 1 Comment

Free family-friendly classical music

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Reviews Theater

[nyc] PUMPGIRL (Irish Repertory Theatre): Things are fine in Irish drama

Toby Zinman November 25, 2019 No Comments

Everywhere you turn, there’s another Irish play, and each seems better than the last.

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Dance Film Reviews

THE NUTCRACKER (Royal Opera House Live Cinema): Jump-start your holiday with a screening of the seasonal ballet classic

Eri Yoneda November 22, 2019 No Comments

The Royal Ballet screens a wonderful kickoff to the holiday season.

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Features Interviews Theater

Visiting Bikini Bottom with Tristan McIntyre, star of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

Debra Danese November 22, 2019 No Comments

Among his many other skills, Tristan McIntyre can proudly add “planktonic copepod” to his list of theater roles. McIntyre joins SpongeBob and the proud residents…

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Reviews Theater

MEAN GIRLS (national tour): Doesn’t quite clique

Joshua Herren November 20, 2019 No Comments

“It’s not Ibsen,” I reminded myself, “It doesn’t have to be Sondheim. Just enjoy the show and have fun!”

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Reviews Theater

THE LAST MATCH (Lantern): Set points

Jessica Foley November 20, 2019 No Comments

Playwright Anna Ziegler drops us deep into an intricate game of high-stakes tennis

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Features Film

Things You’ll Like to Watch: A new web series from a local filmmaker

Christopher Munden November 15, 2019 No Comments

Spice up your weekend with a funny, sexy, and painful web series from local filmmaker Irina Varina

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Music

Why Philadelphia is the Best Music City

Smalley Bogg November 15, 2019 No Comments

Philadelphia’s music scene is popping.

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Theater

A Fairy Tale Role: Julia Udine on playing Fiona in SHREK THE MUSICAL

Debra Danese November 14, 2019 No Comments

Walnut Street Theatre’s production of Shrek has Julia Udine transforming between princess and ogre.

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Reviews Theater

SHREK THE MUSICAL (Walnut Street): 60-second review

Toby Zinman November 14, 2019 No Comments

A witty as well as funny musical that brought the happy house game.

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Reviews Theater

SUNSET BABY (Azuka): A shining lead performance

Toby Zinman November 11, 2019 1 Comment

Victoria Aaliyah Goins shines in a new play by a hot young playwright

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Dance Reviews

WORLD PREMIERES (PA Ballet): A diverse program of new work

Eri Yoneda November 11, 2019 No Comments

What is contemporary ballet? Where is it heading? Pennsylvania Ballet offer some answers.

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Arts Features Visual Arts

Remembering Veterans and War Through Art

Chuck Schultz November 11, 2019 No Comments

Today we are celebrating the lives of those who have fought for our country.

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Theater

ONCE (Bucks County Playhouse): Once upon a time in New Hope

Joshua Herren November 10, 2019 No Comments

Bucks County Playhouse’s stunning production of ONCE leaves audiences hungry for more.

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Film Philadelphia Film Festival Reviews

OH MERCY! (orig. “Roubaix, une lumière”) (dir. ARNAUD DESPLECHIN): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival Review

Yumna Tolaimate November 10, 2019 No Comments

Suspense is just a side effect to this crime-ridden film that’s not a crime film

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60-Second Review Reviews Theater

EUREKA DAY (InterAct): 60-second review

Rudolf Schreiber November 6, 2019 No Comments

Another, brief take on InterAct Theatre’s latest production

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Features Theater

Theater in Sketch: DRUNK LION (Chris Davis)

Chuck Schultz November 4, 2019 No Comments

Chris Davis displays an amazing talent to paint with memory and to share the fruits of his personal experience and imagination.

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Reviews Theater

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP (Curio): A comedy of labor

Joshua Herren November 4, 2019 No Comments

Curio’s The Mystery of Irma Vep requires virtuosity. Watching the production turns out to be more exhausting than fun.

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Theater

How to write a play review

Diana Nadim November 3, 2019 No Comments

Above all, have fun writing your reviews.

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Reviews Theater

NEXT TO NORMAL (Bristol Riverside): Rock concert or psycho-drama?

Joshua Herren November 2, 2019 No Comments

Bristol Riverside Theatre’s snazzy Next to Normal leaves reviewer Josh Herren cold.

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