The Philadelphia Orchestra pulls in an audience with a surprisingly good Philadelphia Voices
Philadelphia Voices is about a lot more than cheesesteaks!
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Theater in Sketch: THE RAPE OF LUCRECE (PAC at the Rosenbach)
It was interesting to compare last week’s reading of Shakespeare’s THE RAPE OF LUCRECE at the Rosenbach to the original presentation at the Broad Street Ministry in 2016.
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Talkback in Sketch: HUMAN RITES (InterAct)
A recent performance of HUMAN RITES, a world premiere production by InterAct Theatre, featured a talk with cultural psychologist Richard Shweder, whose work inspired playwright Seth Rozin.
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HUMAN RITES (InterAct): I say tomato, you say genital mutilation
HUMAN RITES succeeds as a vehicle to tackle such hot-topic themes as appropriation and intersectionality.
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Four Theatermakers (Re)Focus on Diversity
The second (re)Focus Fest brings together four companies using performance to spark discussion about narrative, perspective, and history.
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NOISES OFF (Walnut St): Hi-jinks prevail
The chestnut sails in Frank Anzalone’s production of NOISES OFF at the Walnut Street Theatre, but not consistently.
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JULIUS CAESAR (Quintessence): Why must republics fall?
Quintessence Theatre Group explores the Shakespearean death throes of the Roman Republic.
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I WILL NOT GO GENTLY (People’s Light): Third time’s a charm
I’ve gone from a fan and admirer to an enthusiastic supporter of Jen Childs in I WILL NOT GO GENTLY.
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Philadelphia Theater Calendar April 2018
Find out what’s onstage in Philadelphia this April with our useful Philadelphia theater calendar.
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SCHOOL OF ROCK (National tour at the Academy of Music): Amiable mediocrity
Most things are destined to be average, even musicals that have managed to stay on Broadway for a couple of years.
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Dance in Sketch: FAITH PROJECT THE DOOR (Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers)
Artist Chuck Schultz visits the Prince Theater for the latest show from KYL/D.
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How to Survive an Art School
Art school is just not as easy as it sounds.
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We Come to Rock: Local SCHOOL OF ROCK star talks about the touring production
Doylestown native and Penn State grad Liam Fennecken is ready to rock and roll in the high octane musical SCHOOL OF ROCK.
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FROZEN (Isis Productions): Forgiveness, redemption, and moving on
Neill Hartley’s ensemble for FROZEN makes the most of all the emotion and thoughtfulness Bryony Lavery invests in his play of forgiveness, redemption, and moving on.
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THE TEMPEST (Lantern): Sounds and sweet airs that give delight and hurt not
Lantern Theater’s production of THE TEMPEST, Shakespeare’s last play, is an enjoyable, modest show, full of comedy and romance and the gentle spirit of human forgiveness.
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Lahav Shani leads Philadelphia Orchestra with music by Lindberg, Stravinsky, and Prokofiev
Twenty-nine-year-old maestro Lahav Shani leads the Philadelphia Orchestra with a spotlight on trumpeter David Bilger
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THE BLUEST EYE (Arden): Bringing Toni Morrison to the stage
In adapting THE BLUEST EYE, Lydia R. Diamond trusts Toni Morrison.
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CROWNS (McCarter): 60-second review
Regina Taylor’s CROWNS is an entertaining and telling musical about traditions among African-American women
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ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE (Media Theatre): 60-second review
Republished by kind permission from Neals Paper. Vocally, Jenny Lee Stern channels Patsy Cline. The clean, heartfelt sounds register. Physically, I kept seeing Judy Garland and…
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Dance in sketch: COMPANY WANG RAMIREZ (NextMove Dance)
Seeing the bodies and minds of Honji Wang and Sebastien Ramirez meld together during the performance proved visually moving for me.
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