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    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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  • Reviews Theater

    A Summer Day (Wilma): Existential and eccentric

    An existential and eccentric play , it’s not light-hearted theater.

    Kathryn Osenlund June 24, 2025 No Comments
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    Mushnik Reimagined: May Elizabeth Scallen in Little Shop of Horrors

    In Little Shop of Horrors, Mary Elizabeth Scanlon takes on the role of Mushnik, the flower shop owner with a front-row seat to the madness.

    Debra Danese June 24, 2025 No Comments
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    GIOVANNI’S ROOM (Quintessence): Bringing Baldwin to the stage

    Giovanni’s Room, is currently on stage in Philadelphia in world premiere. The James Baldwin Estate granted Quintessence Theatre permission to produce this theatrical adaptation, the…

    Kathryn Osenlund June 9, 2025 No Comments
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  • Reviews Theater

    RENT (Arden): Revisiting a 90s La boheme

    Jonathan Larson,  who wrote the book, lyrics, and music in 1994, described Rent as a Rock Opera

    Kathryn Osenlund June 2, 2025 No Comments
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Features Theater

Theater in Sketch: FINDING NEVERLAND (Academy of Music)

Chuck Schultz December 6, 2017 No Comments

Sketch artist Chuck Schultz paints FINDING NEVERLAND

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Dance Reviews

BEAUTIFUL DECAY (BalletX): A timely reprise

Rachel Dukeman December 4, 2017 No Comments

Youth is fleeting; beauty is not.

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Reviews Theater

THE BROWNINGS (Orbiter 3): Let me count the f%&*ing ways

Christopher Munden December 3, 2017 No Comments

In a heartfelt moment, Elizabeth Barrett Browning tells her poet-husband, “I’m going to dip your cock in laudanum and fuck you til i’m high”

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Philadelphia Theater Calendar December 2017

Calendar December 1, 2017 No Comments

December 2017 theater shows!

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david hallberg body of work
Dance Literature Reviews

[book review] A BODY OF WORK by David Hallberg: Dancing to the Edge and Back

Eri Yoneda November 30, 2017 No Comments

This book invites readers into the world of ballet, and reminds us what it takes us to truly live our lives for a love.

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Dance Features Interviews

Dance History Onstage: Pioneering dancers Brigitta Herrmann and Manfred Fischbeck in BEAUTIFUL DECAY

Christopher Munden November 29, 2017 No Comments

Nicolo Fonte’s choreography for Beautiful Decay includes parts for two older dancers, Brigitta Herrmann and Manfred Fischbeck. Sketches by Chuck Schultz.

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Reviews Theater

MY FAIR LADY (Quintessence): A splendid holiday gift

Kathryn Osenlund November 22, 2017 2 Comments

A jubilant mix of beautiful music and songs, dancing, magic, social politics… and elocution

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Beth Henley's CRIMES OF THE HEART Curio Theatre
Reviews Theater

CRIMES OF THE HEART (Curio): Deliciously dark Southern fare

Christopher Munden November 20, 2017 No Comments

Beth Henley’s play remains relevant because its central characters feel so vibrantly human

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Features Theater

Cabaret in Sketch: GET PEGGED (Bearded Ladies)

Chuck Schultz November 20, 2017 No Comments

Sketches of the monthly cabaret show at La Peg.

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Features Interviews Theater

FINDING NEVERLAND with Lael Van Keuren: Interview with star of the touring musical

Debra Danese November 20, 2017 No Comments

Lael Van Keuren and the cast of Finding Neverland fly into Philadelphia over the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Theater in Sketch: HOLD STILL WHILE I FIGURE THIS OUT (FringeArts)

Chuck Schultz November 20, 2017 No Comments

The three artists in Subcircle transform the FringeArts stage in a never-ending improvisation.

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Dance Features Interviews

Singing VAREKAI: Jamieson Lindenberg on the Cirque du Soleil show

Debra Danese November 20, 2017 No Comments

Jamieson Lindenberg is just one of 50 artists from 19 different countries who will be performing in Cirque du Soleil’s VAREKAI at the Liacouras Center…

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Reviews Theater

THE CRAFTSMAN (Lantern): Crafting a good story

Christopher Munden November 16, 2017 No Comments

Now in its world premiere from Lantern Theater, the latest play by Philly’s favorite playwright Bruce Graham is based on a true story. It’s a great story.

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Dance Features

Theater in Sketch: ON EDGE (PA Ballet)

Ralph Malachowski November 12, 2017 No Comments

Pennsylvania Ballet’s new program, On Edge, is now at the Merriam Theater until November 12. Few companies could rehearse and mount a modern dance program…

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Dance Reviews

ON EDGE (PA Ballet): Cutting-edge ballet by three striking choreographers

Eri Yoneda November 12, 2017 2 Comments

What is normal or abnormal? What is black or white? What is right or wrong? Or are those ideas all meaningless in this chaotic world?

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Music Reviews

Cowell, Cage, and Crumb: An avant-garde piano show at the Barnes

Margaret Darby November 10, 2017 No Comments

The Barnes Foundation is sponsoring a very high-level series of musical performances, which connect visual arts and music. Robert Whalen and his wife, Katherine Skovira,…

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Reviews Theater

TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA (EgoPo): High-spirited and delightfully messy

Toby Zinman November 10, 2017 No Comments

This musical theater version of Shakespeare’s Two Gentlemen of Verona, launches EgoPo’s season as a cabaret/fundraiser.

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Reviews

Right Hand Woman: An interview with Emily Zeck, PTC’s managing director

Cameron Kelsall November 8, 2017 No Comments

Emily Zeck brings a wealth of experience to her new role as Philadelphia Theatre Company’s managing director.

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Dance Reviews

PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY (NextMove Dance): Finding new by experiencing antecedent

Eri Yoneda November 5, 2017 No Comments

Paul Taylor is one of the most important figures in the history of modern dance. Sketches by Chuck Schultz.

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Reviews Theater

THE GAP (Azuka): Self-discovery onstage

Christopher Munden November 5, 2017 No Comments

By revealing the plot through meta layers, Goidel reinforces the idea that we’re watching self-discovery through art.

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