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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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Features Interviews Theater

Up and Over the Rainbow: The Impact of Judy Garland on the work of Tyler Houchins

Henrik Eger June 14, 2019 1 Comment

From being bullied to falling in love with Judy Garland. Tyler Houchins takes us down the yellow brick road.

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Reviews Theater

Irving Berlin’s HOLIDAY INN (Surflight Theatre): 60-second review

Kathryn Osenlund June 13, 2019 No Comments

This HOLIDAY INN is very, very impressive for a regional seashore show, in fact it would be impressive anywhere,

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Film Reviews

5B (dir. Paul Haggis and Dan Krauss): Film review

Dan Scully June 13, 2019 No Comments

Here in America, we pride ourselves on being open-minded, caring, and unwilling to back down in the face of adversity. We are the arbiters of…

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Dance Reviews

A Hidden Gem: Bryan Koulman Dance Company 2019 Annual Performance

Eri Yoneda June 13, 2019 No Comments

There was one small signboard at the sidewalk of the Performance Garage. The door was closed with just dimmed lighting through windows. Not so much…

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Music Reviews

The Master and the Magician: Fred Hersch and Cécile McLorin Salvant open the McCarter’s Second Jazz in June Festival

Margaret Darby June 13, 2019 1 Comment

She pleases, she teases, and she appeases.

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Features Theater

Theater in Sketch: CRUEL INTENTIONS (Kimmel Center)

Chuck Schultz June 13, 2019 No Comments

Sketches of the musical by Chuck Schultz.

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Features Theater

Getting into the Swing of CATS: Bucks Co native Justin Geiss on his feline roles

Debra Danese June 13, 2019 No Comments

Justin Geiss talks about working as a “swing” performer who can be called on to take the stage at a moment’s notice.

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Film Reviews

DARK PHOENIX (dir. Simon Kinberg): Film review

Dan Scully June 13, 2019 No Comments

Production flaws aside, Dark Phoenix is just boring.

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culture

Ace Your VMware 2V0-622D Exam with Examsnap

Smalley Bogg June 13, 2019 1 Comment

Data center virtualization is one of the most promising areas for business.

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Dance

Cool as Ice: Cirque du Soleil hits the ice with CRYSTAL

Smalley Bogg June 12, 2019 No Comments

With its new show, Cirque du Soleil pushes the boundaries of performance, redefining the artistic possibilities of ice.

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Dance Features Interviews

A Passion for Dance and Music: Bryan Koulman talks ahead of his 4th annual show

Eri Yoneda June 5, 2019 No Comments

Phindie interviewed director and choreographer Bryan Koulman about the program and his passions for dance and music.

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Dance Features Interviews Theater

Cirque on Ice: Director Fabrice Lemire talks Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL

Debra Danese June 2, 2019 No Comments

Lemire talks to Debra Danese about the unique challenges of bringing acrobatics and skating together.

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Dance Features Interviews Theater

It’s a Philadelphia Thing: A new performing arts festival fosters artistic exchange

Christopher Munden June 2, 2019 No Comments

There’s new performing arts festival in town: Trade School PHL/LAX runs June 5-8

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Dance Features Interviews

Rennie Harris Gets Funky: Interview with the choreographer ahead of FUNKEDIFIED

Debra Danese June 2, 2019 No Comments

Rennie Harris: Funkified is inspired by the funk music of his youth.

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Philadelphia Theater Calendar June 2019

Calendar June 1, 2019 No Comments

What’s onstage in Philadelphia theater in June 2019?

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Film Reviews

BOOKSMART (dir. Olivia Wilde): Film review

Dan Scully May 31, 2019 No Comments

The obvious point of comparison for Booksmart would be Superbad,

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Features Interviews Theater

Blonde Brief: Sean Thompson stars in LEGALLY BLONDE

Debra Danese May 20, 2019 No Comments

Sean Thompson returns to the Walnut Street Theatre in the new production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, an adaption of the hit comedy film.

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Features Theater

Theater in Sketch: LET IT SNOWDEN (Hella Fresh Theater)

Chuck Schultz May 17, 2019 1 Comment

Theater takes us out of the fictional world we occasionally mistake as real.

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Film Reviews

MY SON (dir. Christian Carion): Film review

Dan Scully May 17, 2019 No Comments

MY SON steadfastly refuses to give in to the catharsis of revenge

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Features Interviews Theater

Missionary Position: Interview with BOOK OF MORMON star Liam Tobin

Debra Danese May 14, 2019 No Comments

Broadway veteran Liam Tobin will lead the cast of Book of Mormon as Elder Price when the show returns to Philly this month.

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