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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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    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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Reviews Theater

JAMAICA (New Freedom): A great big musical full of vibrant colors, delectable lyrics, high spirits, and island vibes

Kathryn Osenlund June 19, 2016 No Comments

New Freedom Theatre in North Philadelphia is dedicated to presenting productions that illuminate the multifaceted African American experience. Their current production, JAMAICA, is based on…

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Dance Reviews

TABLAO PHILLY (Pasión y Arte): Serving Up Tasty Morsals

Gina Palumbo for The Dance Journal June 16, 2016 No Comments

Each of the three flamenco dancers executed the same movement vocabulary in an entirely distinctive manner.

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RIVERDANCE (20th Anniversary World Tour): Dance review

Gina Palumbo for The Dance Journal June 16, 2016 No Comments

Look! No arms!

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Features Interviews Previews SoLow Fest 2016 Theater

This Number is in Service: Mike Durkin gives us the SoLow down on FOR A GOOD TIME CALL

Christopher Munden June 15, 2016 No Comments

Mike gave Phindie the SoLow down (and the number) for this brilliantly conceived new work.

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[podcast] “Siding with Time” – R.Eric Thomas

Darnelle Radford for REP Radio June 15, 2016 No Comments

Today’s podcast welcomes back R.Eric Thomas to talk about the upcoming production of “Time Is On Our Side” which, he created with Simpatico Theatre Project.

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Features Interviews Previews SoLow Fest 2016 Theater

Theater and Crudites: Nicole Quenelle gives us the SoLow down on REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED

Christopher Munden June 15, 2016 No Comments

We got the SoLow down on time, refreshments, and the SoLow-Fringe relationship.

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In Conversation: Lantern’s panel discussion explores the themes of 36 VIEWS

Debra Miller June 15, 2016 No Comments

A panel discussion on “Art-World Movers and Shakers” explores the art-related themes of the Lantern’s production of 36 VIEWS.

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Features Interviews SoLow Fest 2016 Theater

Growth, Cockroaches, and *not* Micropenises: Julius Ferraro and Dani Solomon give us the SoLow down on MICROMANIA

Christopher Munden June 15, 2016 No Comments

We got the SoLow down on this compelling original piece from writer/actor Julius and director Dani Solomon.

View More Growth, Cockroaches, and *not* Micropenises: Julius Ferraro and Dani Solomon give us the SoLow down on MICROMANIA
Features Theater

Our Revels Now Are Ended? Philly Shakes takes a break

Christopher Munden June 14, 2016 No Comments

Fans of the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre were dismayed to receive this letter from artistic director Carmen Khan. It looks like this season will be the last in a while. We wish the best to Carmen and everyone at the company.

View More Our Revels Now Are Ended? Philly Shakes takes a break
Dance Reviews

HATCH (Birds on a Wire): The expressiveness and diversity of contemporary dance

Debra Miller June 14, 2016 No Comments

A contemporary dance program of seven world-premiere short pieces by emerging women choreographers highlighted their stylistic and thematic diversity and expressiveness.

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Dance Previews SoLow Fest 2016

Layers of Onion Dances at SoLow Fest

Emily Dombrovskaya June 11, 2016 No Comments

In preparation for her SoLow Fest performance, Onion Dances, Talia Mason chopped onions, attempting to cry while talking about family memories and associations with onions.

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Dance Reviews

BALANCHINE & BEYOND (PA Ballet): Experiment and challenge our comfort zone

Eri Yoneda June 11, 2016 No Comments

For the last program of Pennsylvania Ballet’s 2015-2016 season, Angel Corella challenges both the dancers and the audience with the four experimental dances

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Reviews Theater

TIME IS ON OUR SIDE (Simpatico): Philadelphia’s living history of gay pride and social progress

Debra Miller June 11, 2016 1 Comment

A world-premiere commission filled with humor and heart considers the history and progress of gay rights in Philadelphia through the lens of a local podcast and the discovery of a revealing artifact.

View More TIME IS ON OUR SIDE (Simpatico): Philadelphia’s living history of gay pride and social progress
Previews SoLow Fest 2016 Theater

Mood Music and Mind Control at SoLow Fest

Emily Dombrovskaya June 9, 2016 No Comments

Music accompanies modern life, whether it’s a new band your friends like, the on-hold music of doctor’s office or half your office going to see Beyoncé last Sunday. But what happens when music takes control?

View More Mood Music and Mind Control at SoLow Fest
Dance Reviews

URBAN SCUBA: RETRO DIVE (Brian Sanders’ JUNK): A fresh take on old JUNK

Lewis Whittington for The Dance Journal June 5, 2016 No Comments

Without being gratuitous Sanders’ doesn’t shy away from sexual explicitness on the dance stage, but he’s got the artistic goods (and humor) to back it up.

View More URBAN SCUBA: RETRO DIVE (Brian Sanders’ JUNK): A fresh take on old JUNK
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STRAIGHT WHITE MEN (InterAct): Rattling cages…

Lisa Panzer June 4, 2016 No Comments

Young Jean Lee’s brave societal exploration brings out the issues of privilege among, you guessed it—straight white men.

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Features Interviews Theater

The Power of the Invisible Hand: Interview with Anthony Mustafa Adair as Dar, a Pakistani captor, at Theatre Exile

Henrik Eger June 4, 2016 No Comments

Theatre Exile’s production of THE INVISIBLE HAND features an all-star creative team. We interviewed them.

View More The Power of the Invisible Hand: Interview with Anthony Mustafa Adair as Dar, a Pakistani captor, at Theatre Exile
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Men At Some Time Are Masters of Their Fates: Interview with Maboud Ebrahimzadeh on THE INVISIBLE HAND

Henrik Eger June 4, 2016 No Comments

Theatre Exile’s production of THE INVISIBLE HAND features an all-star creative team. We interviewed them.

View More Men At Some Time Are Masters of Their Fates: Interview with Maboud Ebrahimzadeh on THE INVISIBLE HAND
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Taken Hostage By a Play: Interview with Ian Merrill Peakes on THE INVISIBLE HAND

Henrik Eger June 4, 2016 No Comments

Theatre Exile’s production of THE INVISIBLE HAND features an all-star creative team. We interviewed them.

View More Taken Hostage By a Play: Interview with Ian Merrill Peakes on THE INVISIBLE HAND
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The Invisible Hand of Director Matt Pfeiffer

Henrik Eger June 4, 2016 No Comments

Theatre Exile’s production of THE INVISIBLE HAND features an all-star creative team. We interviewed them.

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