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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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    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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    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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Building Bridges with Love and Theater: Sarah Gafgen organizes a concert for victims of violence

Henrik Eger August 21, 2016 1 Comment

Philadelphian actor, singer, and director produces a charity concert in support of three organizations that work diligently on overcoming violence.

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Spelling Bee: Interview with Chloe Sierka

Michael Kelly August 20, 2016 No Comments

Feeling altogether out-of-the-loop with regards to this mysterious sleeper gem and Avenue Theater Company I caught up with choreographer and assistant director Chloe Sierka

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HARBOR (Quince): A house of mirth

Joshua Millhouse August 20, 2016 No Comments

The second play in this year’s GayFest expertly navigates between comedy and tragedy.

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Male, Male, Female: Interview with GayFest! playwright David Kimple

Henrik Eger August 18, 2016 No Comments

Interview with the author of MMF.

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TOMMY & ME (Theatre Exile): Theatrical touchdown

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper August 17, 2016 No Comments

A lovely and elegiac look at how a sportswriter developed his love for football and friendship with an Eagles quarterback.

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THE LION IN WINTER (CCTC): A lion for all seasons

Dorie Byrne August 16, 2016 No Comments

It’s the year 1183 and Henry II is disappointed in his sons and in love with a much younger woman. Some things never change.

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Sailing into Success at GayFest! Interview with HARBOR playwright Chad Beguelin

Henrik Eger August 16, 2016 No Comments

Talking to the playwright for GayFest! 2016’s Mainstage production.

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Joel Guerrero (left) and Jeff Hunsicker in MY FAVORITE HUSBANDS (Photo by John Donges).
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MY FAVORITE HUSBANDS (Quince): The illogical politics of love

Toby Zinman August 15, 2016 No Comments

Political rom-com MY FAVORITE HUSBANDS launches the sixth annual LGBT theater festival, GayFest!

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TOMMY AND ME (Theatre Exile): There am I in the midst of them

William Brock August 14, 2016 No Comments

TOMMY AND ME does a lot to make itself likable. Didinger’s love for McDonald is evident and provides a herculean effort towards making the play work. It’s incredibly tempting to allow yourself to be swept away in a sea of sincerity.

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RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH (People’s Light): Singing the life of the ‘Man in Black’

Debra Miller August 8, 2016 No Comments

A new twist on the jukebox musical traces the life and career of country icon Johnny Cash.

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BOEING BOEING (Hedgerow): 60-second review

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper August 7, 2016 No Comments

It’s difficult to tell which actor provides the most comic energy in Damon Bonetti’s lively and funny production of this farce

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Welcome to Happy Hour: Four PDC playwrights showcasing their breakthrough work

Henrik Eger August 5, 2016 No Comments

Preview of the first Playwrights’ Happy Hour Showcase from PDC.

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Ticket giveaway: BOEING, BOEING at Hedgerow Theatre

Christopher Munden August 3, 2016 No Comments

We’re giving away two free tickets to the performance of your choice and an instant discount on any show.

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LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST (PA Shakes): 60-second review

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper August 2, 2016 No Comments

Republished by kind permission from Neals Paper. Lightning, alas, did not strike two years in a row when it came to Pennsylvania Shakespeare’s grand experiment…

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DON’T BOTHER ME, I CAN’T COPE! (New Freedom): Occupying our space, a community’s fight for permanence

Lauren Patterson August 1, 2016 1 Comment

Strikes a raw nerve as it addresses the issue of institutional buy-out of impoverished neighborhoods

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BLITHE SPIRIT (PA Shakes): 60-second review

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper August 1, 2016 No Comments

Nothing beats watching actors at the top of their game biting into crunchy material and whipping it into a tasty delight.

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Filling the World with Love and Theater: Interview with Harry Dietzler of Upper Darby Summer Stage

Henrik Eger July 31, 2016 No Comments

Summer Stage, one of the largest draws for young theater artists on the East coast: Interview with founding executive and artistic director Harry Dietzler

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There’s No Place Like Home: Revolutionary performances by Automatic Arts

Christopher Munden July 30, 2016 No Comments

The best showcase for new performing arts in Philadelphia gets Revolutionary with an evening of beer and performance at Cliveden

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NICE WORK on a Summer Stage

Henrik Eger July 30, 2016 No Comments

The Upper Darby Summer Stage just opened its 2016 season with an entertaining Gershwin farce.

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THE TWO GENTLEMAN OF VERONA (Shakespeare in Clark Park): A nice night in the park

William Brock July 30, 2016 1 Comment

The production, though occasionally troubled, can still put a finger on the pulse of Shakespeare at its best.

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