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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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  • Theater

    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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  • Reviews Theater

    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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Dance Reviews

SPRING SERIES 2017 (BalletX): Intellectual and intriguing

Eri Yoneda May 8, 2017 No Comments

Though different in color and mood, all three pieces are entertaining and intellectual.

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Dance Features

Dance in Sketch: KUN-YANG LIN/ DANCERS

Chuck Schultz May 7, 2017 No Comments

The emotional battle to for the strength to re-experience the trauma took perseverance.

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Dance Reviews

ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET (NextMove Dance): Flawless and vibrant

Eri Yoneda May 5, 2017 No Comments

For the last program of the 2016-2017 season, NextMove Dance brings in Aspen Santa Fe Ballet to the Prince Theater, May 3-7.

View More ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET (NextMove Dance): Flawless and vibrant
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Anthony Heald in GYPSY: Journeyman actor makes his way to Philadelphia

Cameron Kelsall May 5, 2017 1 Comment

In a casting coup, Anthony Heald has come to Philadelphia to play Herbie in GYPSY at Arden Theatre.

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Let’s Dance: Talking DIRTY DANCING with star Jennifer Mealani Jones

Debra Danese May 4, 2017 No Comments

DIRTY DANCING returns to Philadelphia this month with several new new cast leads, including Jennifer Mealani Jones in the role of Penny Johnson

View More Let’s Dance: Talking DIRTY DANCING with star Jennifer Mealani Jones
Reviews Theater

SWALLOW (Inis Nua): This Scottish play is a spot on reflection of America right now

Jessica Foley May 4, 2017 No Comments

A visceral, exquisitely written, three-person anxiety attack

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Features Theater

Fringe in Sketch: SCRATCH NIGHT (FringeArts)

Chuck Schultz May 2, 2017 No Comments

At SCRATCH NIGHT, the change from one artist to another is exciting.

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Many Happy Returns: Trey Lyford wishes you HAPPY BIRTHDAY (1812 Productions)

Tyler Melchior May 2, 2017 No Comments

Three married couples in a romp about infidelity who all have years of stage work and accolades to their names.

View More Many Happy Returns: Trey Lyford wishes you HAPPY BIRTHDAY (1812 Productions)
Features Interviews Music

Lighting Up the Kimmel Center: Daniel Alexander “Jomama” Jones talks BLACK LIGHT

Debra Danese May 1, 2017 No Comments

2015 Kimmel Center Theater Resident alumnus Daniel Alexander Jones’s fierce alter ego Jomama Jones will make her Kimmel Center debut in BLACK LIGHT

View More Lighting Up the Kimmel Center: Daniel Alexander “Jomama” Jones talks BLACK LIGHT
Music Reviews

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (Opera Philadelphia): Mozart at the Academy of Music

Margaret Darby May 1, 2017 No Comments

Opera Philadelphia’s new co-production of Mozart’s MARRIAGE OF FIGARO is fast, lively and a wonderful way to be introduced to opera.

View More THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (Opera Philadelphia): Mozart at the Academy of Music
Dance Reviews

SANCTUARY (KUN-YANG LIN/DANCERS): Sanctuary for those who know pain

Eri Yoneda May 1, 2017 No Comments

A reality that we need to face, think about, and talk about.

View More SANCTUARY (KUN-YANG LIN/DANCERS): Sanctuary for those who know pain
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Philadelphia Theater Calendar May 2017

Calendar May 1, 2017 No Comments

What’s onstage in Philadelphia this month?

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Music

LA RONDINE (Curtis Opera Theatre): Puccini’s elusive swallows flies to Philly

Cameron Kelsall April 30, 2017 1 Comment

Curtis Opera Theatre fails to make the case for LA RONDINE as a neglected classic.

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Features

you fucks are lucky this dude covers shit but if you appreciated him you wouldn’t be phila so fuck chris the brit : An editorial

John Rosenberg April 29, 2017 2 Comments

Chris the Brit is the guy who runs Phindie. Today is his birthday.

View More you fucks are lucky this dude covers shit but if you appreciated him you wouldn’t be phila so fuck chris the brit : An editorial
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Marriages of Figaro: Opera Philadelphia stars are partners on and off stage

Cameron Kelsall April 24, 2017 No Comments

Layla Claire and John Chest appear as Mozart’s unhappily married Count and Countess weeks before their own nuptials.

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60-Second Review Reviews Theater

THE PRISONER OF ZENDA (Hedgerow Theatre): 60-second review

Cameron Kelsall April 23, 2017 No Comments

A sense of familiarity permeates THE PRISONER OF ZENDA, Matt Tallman’s adaptation of Anthony Hope’s novel of intrigue, adventure, and mistaken identity

View More THE PRISONER OF ZENDA (Hedgerow Theatre): 60-second review
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Stef Smith and SWALLOW: A word with the Scots playwright of Inis Nua’s new production

Smalley Bogg April 23, 2017 No Comments

We checked in with Stef Smith to find out how she approaches her work.

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Features Theater

How should Philadelphia Theatre Company rebrand itself?

Cameron Kelsall April 23, 2017 1 Comment

Cameron Kelsall has some ideas for the new executive director.

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Reviews Theater

PARROT TALK (Julius Ferraro): Like a sound wave begging to be heard

Julia Taus April 21, 2017 No Comments

PARROT TALK follows a simple narrative arc of a woman dying on her way to the grocery store; however, nothing about her journey is linear.

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G-chatting the Gift of Life: Talking POLLYANNA with Katherine Perry and Sarah Knittel

Christopher Munden April 21, 2017 No Comments

Phindie met Katherine and Sarah online to get the lowdown on their collaborative project

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