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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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  • 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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Reviews Theater

MEET ME AT DAWN (Inis Nua): Mysteries and satisfaction

Toby Zinman February 19, 2023 No Comments

Leave it to Inis Nua, the theater company whose name means “New Island” and is dedicated to producing plays from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.…

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Dance Interviews

The return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Interview with Jeroboam Bozeman 

Debra Danese February 18, 2023 No Comments

As Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater prepares to return to Philly, Jeroboam Bozeman took some time to talk with writer, Debra Danese. The two reconnected…

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Reviews Theater

New York Theater Report: Reviews of PICTURES FROM HOME, ENDGAME, and CORNELIA STREET

Toby Zinman February 18, 2023 1 Comment

Toby Zinman looks at three plays now New York stages.

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Reviews Theater

EMPATHITRAX (PTC):What tools can… or, should you use to save a relationship?

Frank Schierloh February 18, 2023 No Comments

How would knowing exactly what another person is feeling change your relationship, for better or for worse?

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Music Theater

DON PASQUALE (AVA): A Dilettante at Large review

Toby Zinman February 17, 2023 No Comments

Our dilettante at large reviews Academy of Vocal Arts’ South Philly themed production of Donizetti’s comic opera

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Interviews

Standing By: Interview with 1776 actor Sara Gallo

Debra Danese February 11, 2023 1 Comment

Sara Gallo juggles many roles in her life onstage and off. The actor, teacher, and mentor is a standby for four roles in the touring…

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Reviews Theater

THE LIGHT (Theatre Exile): A couple finally, authentically communicating

Frank Schierloh February 10, 2023 No Comments

An engaging conversation about how societal constructs and systems can affect our relationships

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Reviews Theater

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT (Lantern): Conveying a larger truth

Toby Zinman February 10, 2023 No Comments

In the political news in the past few years, the concern has been not with the lifespan of facts, but the lifespan of lies

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Music Reviews

Carmina Burana + Credo (Opera Philly): A dilettante at large review

Toby Zinman February 6, 2023 No Comments

The Dilettante at Large is at large again, writing about the culture as an enjoyer rather than an expert. Her latest pleasure was Opera Philly’s…

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Reviews Theater

CLYDE’S (Arden): All the ingredients are here

Toby Zinman February 5, 2023 No Comments

Terrific actors playing lovable characters, important issues, snappy dialogue, and plenty of comedy

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Reviews Theater

KISS (Wilma): What does it mean when someone else is representing you?

Toby Zinman February 4, 2023 No Comments

A play is about acting as well as the political act of making theater as well as about getting it wrong through cultural appropriation

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Andonis Foniadakis's CIRCUMSTELLARS features sublime performances by Mayara Pineiro and Sterling Baca. Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.
Dance Reviews

FORWARD MOTION (Philadelphia Ballet): An excellent showcase of skill

Christopher Munden February 4, 2023 No Comments

The intimate Perelman Theater in the Kimmel Cultural Campus provides an ideal setting for Philadelphia Ballet’s impressive new production, Forward Motion, three world premieres by…

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BROADS (1812 Productions): A tip of the hat to the grand old dames of comedy

Toby Zinman February 3, 2023 No Comments

Take it from this old broad, Broads, 1812 Productions’ new show, is an entertaining 75 minutes—if you like funny songs and dirty jokes.

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Arts Museums Visual Arts

New Museum for Art in Wood Sprouts in Old City

Smalley Bogg February 3, 2023 No Comments

Over the last four decades, the Center for Art in Wood on North 3rd Street in Old City has enhanced the public’s understanding of contemporary art…

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Theater

BEOWULF (Benjamin Bagby): A rare theatrical experience

Toby Zinman January 28, 2023 No Comments

Benjamin Bagby takes on the role of the scop, the storyteller

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Theater

Waiting For Lefty (Quintessence): On the side of angels but not art

Kathryn Osenlund January 24, 2023 No Comments

This show has history. Odets, a voice for his disinherited generation was born in Philadelphia.

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Theater

FARRENC AND BRAHMS (Philadelphia Orchestra) Soloist Seong-Jin Cho dominates a night of high drama

Michael Fisher January 23, 2023 No Comments

It was just minutes into the performance, but the crowd at Verizon Hall was already overcome.

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Theater

LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS (Walnut): Feeling nostalgic?

Toby Zinman January 21, 2023 No Comments

Are you missing those bad hairdos and baggy blue suits of 1969?

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Theater

About Face: Actor Charles Everett on A SOLDIER’S PLAY

Debra Danese January 18, 2023 No Comments

Actor Charles Everett brings both his acting and military background with him as he tours with A Soldier’s Play.

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Theater

Tár (dir. Todd Field): Film review

Michael Fisher January 11, 2023 No Comments

On the day I finally got around to watching Tár, Alpha Classics released a new collection of chamber music performed by virtuoso violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaya…

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