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Features Interviews Theater

Waking up Trump and all sexual molesters through THE CONSEQUENCE OF LOCKER ROOM TALK. An interview with playwright-director Shelli Pentimall Bookler.

Henrik Eger October 30, 2016 1 Comment

Shelli Pentimall Bookler grabs the … political moment with a script-in-hand production.

Music Previews Theater

Hopefully This Will All Be Over Soon: A punk-theater election fantasia

Smalley Bogg October 28, 2016 No Comments

Mixing punk and bouffon, this political satire offers a chance to laugh at the absurdity of this unusual election cycle and engage in the real issues of the November 8 election.

Reviews Theater

BREATHE SMOKE (Orbiter 3): These are times of change

Joshua Millhouse October 28, 2016 No Comments

Williams avoids the metatheatrics associated with plays about performance for an inquiry into painful transitions we all must undergo.

Reviews Theater

GUARDS AT THE TAJ (Theatre Exile): Beauty and brutality join hands

Toby Zinman October 27, 2016 No Comments

The debate central to Rajiv Joseph’s absorbing new play isn’t just talk: when you lose this one, you really lose.

Music Reviews

BELCEA STRING QUARTET in recital at Princeton University

Ralph Malachowski October 27, 2016 No Comments

The Belcea String Quartet appeared on the Richardson Auditorium stage in Alexander Hall on the campus of Princeton University on October 13, 2016.

Museums Reviews Theater

MYSTERY IN THE HOUSE OF USHER: A POE TALE (Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion): A morbidly fun affair

Evan Nelson October 25, 2016 No Comments

The spirits of Edgar Allen Poe’s tales come alive in the historical Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion.

Reviews Theater

THIS IS THE WEEK THAT IS: THE ELECTION SPECIAL (1812 Productions): Yuugely funny

Julie Zeglen October 25, 2016 No Comments

Ho boy, it’s been quite the election cycle. Thankfully, Philadelphia has 1812 Productions to ease the pain with its annual satirical show.

Features Theater

And the winners are… 2016 Barrymore Awards

Christopher Munden October 25, 2016 No Comments

For the second year in a row, Theatre Exile led the pack with five Barrymore Awards for its production of The Invisible Hand

Theater

Theater in Sketch: MOTHER COURAGE

Chuck Schultz October 24, 2016 No Comments

Some sketches of some Brecht.

Features Theater

Live Tweeting the Barrymores

Christopher Munden October 24, 2016 No Comments

Tonight is the ceremony for the annual Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theater, and Phindie will be there, holding a cell phone and live tweeting about the gathering and the winners.

Features Music

Opera in Sketch: Giargiari Bel Canto Competition at the Academy of Vocal Arts

Chuck Schultz October 23, 2016 1 Comment

AVA students sing a single aria in competition with each other for prizes awarded by a professional panel of judges and by the audience themselves.

Reviews Theater

RADIANT VERMIN (Inis Nua): Devilishly good home redecoration

Toby Zinman October 23, 2016 No Comments

An entertaining cautionary tale about the wages of greed and consumerism

Reviews Theater

DISGRACED (McCarter): No disgrace here

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper October 23, 2016 1 Comment

A divinely thorough production of an honest, far reaching play.

Dance Reviews

Hope Rising concert inspires awareness and action

Lewis Whittington for The Dance Journal October 22, 2016 No Comments

Some 50 dance artists and choreographers presenting a wide variety of styles and dance leve

Features Music

Mexrrissey Does Morrissey: Interview with band member Ceci Bastida

Debra Danese October 22, 2016 No Comments

Top players in the Mexico music scene joined forces to play Morrissey’s and The Smith’s greatest hits. They’re coming to the Kimmel Center October 29.

Reviews Theater

A NEW BRAIN (Horizon): Getting a new lease on life

Debra Miller October 22, 2016 2 Comments

Theatre Horizon’s production of William Finn’s autobiographical musical comedy is filled with off-beat humor, powerhouse vocals, and a life-affirming message.