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    FRANKLINLAND (Lantern): A visit with Philadelphia’s Founding Father

    The first thing to know about Lantern Theater Company’s Franklinland is that the direction is solid, the actors first-rate, and their back-and-forth conversations are punchy and funny.

    Kathryn Osenlund May 23, 2026 No Comments
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    CLASS C (Azuka): Dystopia close at hand

    Things are not yet as bad as the reality presented in the play. But it urges us to beware, to speak up for ourselves at the ballot box, and not allow the promise of 1776 to continue down the sad road to nightmare. 

    Kathryn Osenlund May 17, 2026 No Comments
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    THE HYPOCHONDRIAC (Quintessence): The silliest possible nonsense

    Outrageous and farcical, this play is not just over the top – it’s left the top so far behind that they’ve forgotten where it left it. The applause at the end was wild.

    Kathryn Osenlund April 30, 2026 No Comments
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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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    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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Music Reviews

[music review] Mélomanie at Saint Clements with soprano Clara Rottsolk

Margaret Darby January 15, 2018 No Comments

The eclectic chamber group Mélomanie presented some of their characteristic “provocative pairings of early & contemporary works” in Saint Clement’s Church on Saturday

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LES MISERABLES (National Tour at Academy of Music): A vibrant retelling of the classic Victor Hugo novel

Ralph Malachowski January 15, 2018 No Comments

Thirty-two years ago, the other popular Broadway shows were A Chorus Line, Footloose, and Little Shop of Horrors. Unlike these musicals, LES MISERABLES has never really left the public conscience.

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ALL THE DEAD BIDDLES (Underbite Theatre Company): Looks at life after death through lens of dark humor

Lisa Panzer January 15, 2018 1 Comment

Underbite Theatre Company handles a tough topic wiith searing insight and sensitivity.

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2018 Theater Preview: 11th Hour Theatre Company

Smalley Bogg January 11, 2018 No Comments

For 2018, 11th Hour Theatre Company continues two series of one-off productions and presents a full main stage production of a world premiere musical.

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Frankenstein’s Author: Jennifer Summerfield on her new show MARY SHELLEY

Christopher Munden January 10, 2018 No Comments

This month, actor Summerfield showcases another side of her talents with MARY SHELLEY, a solo performance she created for rare book museum the Rosenbach.

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2018 Theater Preview: Quintessence Theatre Group

Smalley Bogg January 10, 2018 No Comments

Quintessence Theatre Group of Mount Airy produces contemporary stagings of classic theatrical works.

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Music Theater

PABLO HERAS-CASADO RETURNS (Philadelphia Orchestra): Old and new

Margaret Darby January 9, 2018 No Comments

Although Spanish guest conductor has led the Philadelphia Orchestra once before, in 2016, he is a relatively new face for the Philadelphians.

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2018 Theater Preview: Curio Theatre Company

Christopher Munden January 9, 2018 No Comments

The gem of West Philadelphia, Curio Theatre Company continues to impress with its literary adaptations and productions of classic and contemporary theater.

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2018 Theater Preview: FringeArts

Christopher Munden January 8, 2018 No Comments

The company that brings us the Philadelphia Fringe Festival keeps the Fringe coming all year long with presentations by inventive local and visiting artists.

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2018 Theater Preview: EgoPo Classic Theatre

Smalley Bogg January 5, 2018 No Comments

EgoPo Classic Theatre focuses its 2017/18 series on the work of John Guare with the world premiere of Guare’s Lydie Breeze Trilogy as one fluid theatrical experience.

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2018 Theater Preview: InterAct Theatre Company

Christopher Munden January 4, 2018 No Comments

Interact Theatre Company continues to produce provocative contemporary plays exploring relevant political issues.

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Theater

Rasabox Workshop Coming to the Ethical Society

Smalley Bogg January 2, 2018 No Comments

The Rasabox Workshop is the most recent series of exercises to emerge in the context of New York performance training center The Performance Workshop.

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Philadelphia Theater Calendar January 2018

Calendar January 1, 2018 No Comments

Theater shows in Philadelphia in January 2018.

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Features

Best of 2017: Phindie articles you loved in the last year

Christopher Munden December 31, 2017 No Comments

The most-read Phindie articles of 2017

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Dreamed a Little Dream Come True: Phoenix Best stars in Les Mis

Debra Danese December 31, 2017 No Comments

Philadelphia native, Phoenix Best, comes full circle as she prepares to return to the area in the touring production of Les Misérables.

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Reviews

THIS IS THE WEEK THAT IS (1812 Productions): New year same targets

Thom Nickels December 31, 2017 3 Comments

Thom Nickels asks why the same people always get satirized.

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How to Get to the Theater

Smalley Bogg December 29, 2017 No Comments

Philly Limo Service offers rides to the theater

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Reviews Theater

JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL (Casabuena Cultural Productions): The classic Christmas ghost story, retold

Dorie Byrne December 19, 2017 No Comments

Tom Mula’s reimagining of the classic Dickens tale is a good fit for this family friendly company. The slightly anachronistic humor gets laughs, and a…

View More JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL (Casabuena Cultural Productions): The classic Christmas ghost story, retold
Dance Features

Dance in Sketch: RONALD K. BROWN/ EVIDENCE (NextMove Dance)

Chuck Schultz December 19, 2017 No Comments

Evidence A Dance Company brought a spiritual and festive atmosphere to the Prince Theater

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George Balanchine’s THE NUTCRACKER (PA BALLET): A spectacle of dancers, magic, and color

Ralph Malachowski December 19, 2017 No Comments

Pennsylvania Ballet invites you to a spectacle of dancers, dancing children, dancing toys, snowflakes, candy canes, and beverages, magic, and color.

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