Remembering Joel Markowitz, founding editor of DC Metro Theater Arts
An open letter to a theater legend.
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A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 (Arden): After the slam
Lucas Hnath takes up Nora’s story fifteen years after the events of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play.
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DIAMANTINO (dir. Gabriel Abrantes & Daniel Schmidt): Philadelphia Film Festival review
From Portugal comes what is easily the funniest film of 2018
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MR BURNS (Wilma): Darkness on the edge of Springfield
Civilization has collapsed but The Simpsons is still going.
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Philadelphia Theater Calendar November 2018
What’s onstage in Philadelphia theater in November 2018?
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A Door Slams, A Door Opens: Previewing A DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2 at the Arden
Chuck Schultz previews Lucas Hnath’s sequel to Ibsen’s classic.
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Cooking Up Theater and Indian Food: Shreshth Khilani talks Immigrant Kitchen
Traverse a culinary landscape marked by family memories and ancient myth
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PROSPECT (dir. Chris Caldwell, Zeek Earl): Philadelphia Film Festival review
In this world, space isn’t the final frontier. It’s the California desert post-gold rush.
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America the Beautiful, America the Ugly: An open letter to a German visitor
Henrik Eger considers PTC’s Sweat, Walnut’s Holiday Inn, and the state of American culture.
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THE FAVOURITE (dir. Yorgos Lanthimos): Philadelphia Film Festival review 2
Dan Scully reviews the latest movie from the director of The Lobster.
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THE GUILTY (dir. Gustav Möller): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Like all good thrillers, THE GUILTY weaves in current issues from the real world,
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MEDEA, A Woman in Crisis: Interview with Jennifer Summerfield
Henrik Eger interviews the star of Hedgerow’s new production of a classical Greek tragedy.
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“Anything might be there in the dark”: Josh Hitchens talks fear, ghosts, and horror theater
Never underestimate the power of taking away the lights. Then anything might be there in the dark.
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Broadway tour at Academy of Music): An updated Fiddler
The thrill of a big show-biz production and the feeling of authenticity
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BATHTUBS OVER BROADWAY (dir. Dava Whisenant): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Call me a snob, but I’ve never understood the idea of enjoying something ironically. The enjoyment of the “it’s so good it’s bad” phenomena for…
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THE FAVOURITE (dir. Yorgos Lanthimos): Philadelphia Film Festival review
A film with a concept you didn’t know you needed
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Theater in Sketch: DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS (EgoPo Classic Theater)
EgoPo Classic Theater is looking at the South African region to consider the geographical mysteries and beauty of African culture.
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10 Ways YOU Can Improve Theater Criticism
Actions you can take since you’re upset with theater criticism in Philadelphia.
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Shoplifters (dir. Hirokazu Koreeda): Philadelphia Film Festival review
The best films are those which afford the viewer an inside look into a life experience different from their own
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Burning (dir. Chang-dong Lee): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Based on a Murakami short story, BURNING clocks in at 148 indispensable minutes.
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