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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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    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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    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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Bi Jean Ngo and Mina Kawahara in YOU FOR ME FOR YOU. Photo by Kate Raines/Plate 3 Photography.
Reviews Theater

YOU FOR ME FOR YOU (Interact): Sisters in different worlds

Dorie Byrne March 31, 2017 No Comments

This thoughtful production changes how we see the world and ourselves

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Arts Features Theater Visual Arts

The Art of a Show: Creating graphics for an independent theater production

Julius Ferraro March 29, 2017 No Comments

A play with gorgeous graphics for its marketing just looks like it has its shit together. How does that happen?

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Jose Llana and Laura Michelle Kelly in Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I. Photo by Matthew Murphy
Features Interviews Theater

THE KING AND I and I: Interview with star of touring production

Debra Danese March 29, 2017 1 Comment

Anthony Chan spoke with Phindie about his role as Prince Chulalongkorn.

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Features Museums

What We Save: An historic house explores non-traditional historical narratives

Natalie Risser March 28, 2017 No Comments

Though thoroughly a part of the 18th-century architecture of Society Hill, the Powel House is more than just a historic artifact.

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Dance Features

The excitement happens at BalletX’s Premier Party 2017

Eri Yoneda March 28, 2017 No Comments

Cocktails, dinner, and top-class dance.

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Features Theater

Theater in Sketch: THE KING AND I (Academy of Music)

Chuck Schultz March 27, 2017 No Comments

HE KING AND I is set in a time period of colonies and colonials.

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Features Interviews Theater

Playwrights Under Pressure: Part 2 of interview with OSLO playwright J.T. Rogers

Henrik Eger March 27, 2017 No Comments

“The American theater is chock full of inward looking plays that fester over small, personal family dramas”

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Bristol Riverside Jesus Christ Superstar theatre review
Reviews Theater

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Bristol Riverside Theatre): In a little river town a great but shopworn rock opera is reborn

Kathryn Osenlund March 27, 2017 6 Comments

I went in to the show a doubting Thomas a came out a believer.

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Features Previews Theater

Emotion is the Heart of Melodrama: Adapting THE PRISONER OF ZENDA

Brock Vickers March 25, 2017 No Comments

“It’s easier to fix than to create,” says director and adapter Matt Tallman of Anthony Hope’s THE PRISONER OF ZENDA running March 30 to April…

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CABARET Couple: Talking to the married stars of a Broadway tour

Debra Danese March 25, 2017 1 Comment

Roundabout Theatre Company’s Tony award-winning production of CABARET will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Academy of Music April 4-9

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Reviews Theater

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Walnut): A trivial comedy for serious people

Toby Zinman March 22, 2017 1 Comment

Walnut Street Theatre’s delectable production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST finds just the right tone and style.

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A Different Type of Theatrical Experimentation: PARROT TALK with Julius Ferraro

Christopher Munden March 22, 2017 No Comments

Philly theater creators experiment with physical theater, but use TV-type language. Julius Ferraro goes down a different path.

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Opening Doors, No Matter What: OSLO playwright J.T. Rogers talks about the evolution of a new world classic, developed at PlayPenn (part 1)

Henrik Eger March 21, 2017 1 Comment

Interview with J.T. Rogers on the journey from PlayPenn to Broadway.

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Reviews Theater

IRONBOUND (Simpatico): Does this bus stop at 82nd street?

Julia Taus March 21, 2017 No Comments

IRONBOUND takes place outside of a bus stop in front of a factory in New Jersey.

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Reviews Theater

TOMFOOLERY (Act II): Rediscovering the satire of Tom Lehrer

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper March 21, 2017 2 Comments

Tom Lehrer is the smartest, most devilish, most perceptive, and most funny of the editorial songwriters

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Music Reviews

Mahan Esfahani in recital at the McCarter Theatre Center

Ralph Malachowski March 21, 2017 No Comments

So what does this genius look like?

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Dance Features Reviews

Dance in Sketch: LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO (Prince Theater)

Chuck Schultz March 21, 2017 No Comments

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo has made its trademark to have male dancers crossdress in tutus. NextMove Dance brought the company’s signature style to the Prince Theater March 8-12, 2017.

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Reviews Theater

SIDE SHOW (Media Theatre): Coming together on a small stage

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper March 21, 2017 No Comments

SIDE SHOW is a tricky piece, but there was much to savor at Media Theatre’s production

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Lantern Theater Company Coriolanus
Reviews Theater

CORIOLANUS (Lantern): Succeeding with a Shakespeare many companies wouldn’t attempt

Kathryn Osenlund March 18, 2017 4 Comments

With a strong cast and design wizards the Lantern has made CORIOLANUS a visceral, lively and thought-provoking experience

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Previews Theater

Louisa May Alcott and the Civil War: A tale at an historic house

Smalley Bogg March 16, 2017 No Comments

Local playwright Josh Hitchens has interpreted a Civil War story by Louisa May Alcott.

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