MEAN GIRLS (national tour): Doesn’t quite clique
“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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THE LAST MATCH (Lantern): Set points
Playwright Anna Ziegler drops us deep into an intricate game of high-stakes tennis
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Things You’ll Like to Watch: A new web series from a local filmmaker
Spice up your weekend with a funny, sexy, and painful web series from local filmmaker Irina Varina
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Why Philadelphia is the Best Music City
Philadelphia’s music scene is popping.
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A Fairy Tale Role: Julia Udine on playing Fiona in SHREK THE MUSICAL
Walnut Street Theatre’s production of Shrek has Julia Udine transforming between princess and ogre.
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SHREK THE MUSICAL (Walnut Street): 60-second review
A witty as well as funny musical that brought the happy house game.
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SUNSET BABY (Azuka): A shining lead performance
Victoria Aaliyah Goins shines in a new play by a hot young playwright
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WORLD PREMIERES (PA Ballet): A diverse program of new work
What is contemporary ballet? Where is it heading? Pennsylvania Ballet offer some answers.
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Remembering Veterans and War Through Art
Today we are celebrating the lives of those who have fought for our country.
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ONCE (Bucks County Playhouse): Once upon a time in New Hope
Bucks County Playhouse’s stunning production of ONCE leaves audiences hungry for more.
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OH MERCY! (orig. “Roubaix, une lumière”) (dir. ARNAUD DESPLECHIN): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival Review
Suspense is just a side effect to this crime-ridden film that’s not a crime film
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EUREKA DAY (InterAct): 60-second review
Another, brief take on InterAct Theatre’s latest production
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Theater in Sketch: DRUNK LION (Chris Davis)
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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THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP (Curio): A comedy of labor
Curio’s The Mystery of Irma Vep requires virtuosity. Watching the production turns out to be more exhausting than fun.
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How to write a play review
Above all, have fun writing your reviews.
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NEXT TO NORMAL (Bristol Riverside): Rock concert or psycho-drama?
Bristol Riverside Theatre’s snazzy Next to Normal leaves reviewer Josh Herren cold.
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THE REPORT (dir. Scott Z. Burns): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
THE (TORTURE) REPORT is captivating start to finish — the audience is expected to keep up with all the timeline and key elements changing the…
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Philadelphia Theater Calendar November 2019
Plays in Philadelphia this November
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You Won’t Know What Hit You: Bastion Carboni on his new short-theater series
Previewing RABBIT PUNCH, two nights of short, hard, fast theater
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BY THE GRACE OF GOD (orig. “Grâce à Dieu”) (dir. François Ozon) 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
Prepare to be outraged, triggered, maybe cringe a bit, cry a bit, smile a bit, or get up and cheer for justice. At the very…
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