Henrik Eger considers PTC’s Sweat, Walnut’s Holiday Inn, and the state of American culture.
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Tag: Theater
Oscar-Winning Movies Don’t Come From Plays Anymore
No published or produced play has been the source for a Best Adapted Screenplay award since 1989.
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Right Hand Woman: An interview with Emily Zeck, PTC’s managing director
Emily Zeck brings a wealth of experience to her new role as Philadelphia Theatre Company’s managing director.
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CABARET (Arden): Glücklich zu sehen?
CABARET has taken on a new level of relevance, but Matthew Decker’s re-creation of Sam Mendes’ famous production remains stuck in the past.
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After the O17: A reflection on Opera Philadelphia’s brave endeavor
This bountiful menu of music had something for every taste
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BIND (Corinna Burns): 2017 Fringe review
An ambitious, unfinished work by one of Philadelphia’s best.
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A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Walnut Street Theatre): 60-second review
The promise of “something for everyone” is both too little and too much.
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THE GROOM’S A FAG; THE BRIDE’S A CUNT; THE BEST MAN’S A WHORE; AND THE MAIDEN OF HONOR (JUST) HUNG HERSELF IN THE CLOSET (On the Rocks): 2017 Fringe review
On the Rocks proves you can dismantle the master’s house with his tools.
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Eugene Ionesco’s THE BALD SOPRANO (IRC): 2017 Fringe Review
Tina Brock and company make Ionesco’s absurd SOPRANO sing.
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Your guide to Opera Philadelphia’s O17 Festival
Here’s everything you need to know about the musical smorgasbord that awaits.
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2017 Barrymore nominees: In their own words
Phindie asked this year’s crop of Barrymore Award nominees about their experience of being nominated.
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Opera Innovator: An Interview with David Devan ahead of the O17 Festival
Opera Philadelphia’s innovative general director previews the upcoming O17 Festival.
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THE NEW & IMPROVED STAGES OF GRIEF (Act II): Laughing through tears
Philadelphia’s queen of comedy takes on a dark subject with humor and heart.
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PROJECT DAWN (People’s Light): The hug or the hammer
A well-intentioned but dull play about an important legal program in Philadelphia.
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LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR (Walnut): Funny, morbid, timely, and of a time
Theatergoers who long for the good ol’ days of pre-political correctness will love it. Everyone else, just enjoy the ride.
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MILLENNIA (Brad Ogden): 2016 Fringe review 63
Millennia is funny, ambitious, and a little bit confused—just like millennials.
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BIG CRUNCH (TOLVA/Sam Congdon): 2016 Fringe review 45
A tale of queer liberation in a predictably dystopian sci-fi world. Prepare for merciless repetition.
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THE INSTITUTE FOR RELATIVITY STUDIES (Brian Shapiro Presents): 2016 Fringe review 37
Comedy for people who want to have a little extra to think about after the show
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THE 7-PERSON CHAIR PYRAMID HIGH WIRE ACT (Der Vorfuhreffekt Theatre): 2016 Fringe review 35
A Smokey Robinson-loving yeti aims to win a dance contest and a randomly chosen audience member delivers a love letter to the electromagnetic spectrum on behalf of a bat.
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Mood Music and Mind Control at SoLow Fest
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?
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