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Phindie regularly publishes Philadelphia theater reviews and articles on the performing arts in Philadelphia.

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UNTITLED (Inis Nua): Brother, Name, Destiny—The American premiere of Inua Ellams’ drama

Tina Gill May 3, 2019 No Comments

Two brothers must find each other before they can find themselves.

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BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS (Azuka Theatre): Great things are done by a series of small things brought together

Kathryn Osenlund March 8, 2019 No Comments

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together —Vincent Van Gogh When Bob is born and immediately deserted in a White…

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BETRAYAL (Lantern): Reversal of fortunes

Christopher Munden January 17, 2019 No Comments

Pinter’s use of reverse chronology highlights depths beyond the quiet drama and sedate setting.

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THE TEMPEST (Lantern): Sounds and sweet airs that give delight and hurt not

Toby Zinman March 23, 2018 No Comments

Lantern Theater’s production of THE TEMPEST, Shakespeare’s last play, is an enjoyable, modest show, full of comedy and romance and the gentle spirit of human forgiveness.

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REALLY (Theatre Exile): Camera obscura

Toby Zinman February 1, 2018 No Comments

Discomfort is the name of the game here, but to what purpose?

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A DOLL’S HOUSE (Arden): Ibsen for our times

Christopher Munden January 23, 2018 No Comments

A timelessly relevant damnation of our human falsehoods is also an au courant commentary on sexism.

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TOUCHTONES (Arden): 60-second review

Cameron Kelsall October 26, 2017 No Comments

This treacly throwback neither titillates nor liberates.

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BUYER & CELLAR (1812 Productions): The way we are

Toby Zinman October 11, 2017 1 Comment

This is one of those truth-is-stranger-than-fiction moments. BUYER AND CELLAR is about Barbra Streisand’s basement.

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KINKY BOOTS (national tour at the Academy of Music): Everybody say yeah

Toby Zinman October 4, 2017 No Comments

Seeing KINKY BOOTS every couple of years turns out to be a semi-good idea

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HAMLET (REV Theatre Company): “For the apparel oft proclaims the man” Fashion-forward styling updates HAMLET

Nia Dickens July 12, 2017 1 Comment

REV Theatre Company creates a powerful rendition of HAMLET through scenery and clothing

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PROJECT DAWN (People’s Light): The hug or the hammer

Cameron Kelsall June 22, 2017 No Comments

A well-intentioned but dull play about an important legal program in Philadelphia.

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Theater in Sketch: HIR (Simpatico)

Chuck Schultz June 22, 2017 No Comments

Simpatico Theatre Company’s production of HIR by Taylor Mac challenges audiences to reconsider preconceptions of gender identity

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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Walnut): Stayin’ Alive

Dorie Byrne June 18, 2017 No Comments

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is a white-washed adaptation of the classic movie, with double the music and none of the soul. Director/choreographer Richard Stafford seems terrified…

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HIR (Simpatico): We are all everything

Cameron Kelsall June 13, 2017 1 Comment

Author’s note: Taylor Mac uses “judy” as a gender pronoun. This review reflects Mac’s preference. Taylor Mac’s work is unwieldy and absurdist, challenging and unsettling.…

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MAKING HISTORY (Irish Heritage Theatre): Make Ireland Great Again

Cameron Kelsall May 31, 2017 No Comments

Brian Friel the Irish Chekhov.

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MAKING HISTORY (Irish Heritage Theatre): A very human Irish history play

Dorie Byrne May 30, 2017 No Comments

A great play for history buffs and hibernophiles.

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GYPSY (Arden): A self-aware musical

Dorie Byrne May 29, 2017 2 Comments

Another take on the Arden’s GYPSY

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PEACEABLE KINGDOM (Orbiter 3): Can we live in peace?

Toby Zinman May 12, 2017 No Comments

A remarkable play navigating the deep waters of philosophy and the shallow waters of adults wearing animal costumes.

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THE PRISONER OF ZENDA (Hedgerow Theatre): 60-second review

Cameron Kelsall April 23, 2017 No Comments

A sense of familiarity permeates THE PRISONER OF ZENDA, Matt Tallman’s adaptation of Anthony Hope’s novel of intrigue, adventure, and mistaken identity

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THE LIGHT PRINCESS (Arden): An elixir of make-believe

Jessica Foley April 18, 2017 No Comments

The Arden Theatre Company’s world premiere of THE LIGHT PRINCESS mixes up a elixir of make-believe

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