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Fabiyi, a Black actor with an afro, wearing earthy yellow clothes, sits on a stool and speaks to Lally, who wears a blue robe

Arden Theatre Company presents J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, adapted by Greg Banks

Small stage, epic journey

Arden Children’s Theatre welcomes youngsters and families to The Hobbit, an ingenious ensemble show that proves we can do great things no matter how small we are—a message we all sorely need. Josh Herren reviews.

Josh Herren

Apr 21, 2025 Reviews 2 minute read

Scammell, in a head bandage and orange jumpsuit, menaces McLenigan, in a plaid shirt, holding knuckles to his head like a gun

InterAct Theatre Company presents Gabriel Jason Dean’s Rift: or White Lies

Brothers, inside and out

Philly actors Jered McLenigan and Matteo Scammell trade off roles in Rift: or White Lies, now getting its rolling world premiere at InterAct, about two brothers with very different lives struggling to find common ground. Alaina Johns reviews.

Alaina Johns

Apr 15, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read

6 actors in contemporary clothes on a set like a suburban kitchen make a toast to Lamm at center, wearing a blue jumper

People’s Light presents Noah Haidle’s Birthday Candles

Celebration of life

Superbly produced by People’s Light, Noah Haidle’s Birthday Candles sensitively balances the sentimental and the profound as it follows one extraordinary, ordinary woman through her long life. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

Cameron Kelsall

Apr 14, 2025 Reviews 3 minute read

Amado in a black formal jacket, head down, lifting a conductor baton in one hand, in a music hall.

BSR Classical Interludes, more in April 2025

Closing the Opera Philadelphia season, music at Longwood Gardens, and Cupid’s Bow

Rounding up the second half of April with classical music performances in the Greater Philadelphia area. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Apr 16, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

The Broad Street Review Podcast: Talking the 2025 PVLA Arts Affair

You're invited as Philly's "cool lawyers" party with artists and supporters on May 15

Darnelle Radford sits down with leaders of PVLA to talk about this year's Arts Affair (coming up on May 15 at REC Philly) and the legal and political concerns local artists are tackling with the help of volunteer lawyers.

Darnelle Radford

Apr 17, 2025 Podcast 1 minute read

Portrait of a Black man in a blue strap top; jewelry beads and fruit on table in front of him. A red curtain behind him

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 17-23, 2025

SpringFest, In the soft light, Banners of Liberty, and more

New exhibitions at the Museum of the American Revolution, DelArt, and InLiquid, with comedy at FringeArts and the return of SpringFest at PFS. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Kyle V. Hiller

Apr 16, 2025 Previews 4 minute read

View from the back of a small bare classroom with rows of empty desks facing a blank green chalkboard.

Can you pass this quiz on the first 100 days of Trump’s second term?

See how your knowledge stacks up before education is banned in the US

Essayist Anndee Hochman challenges those of us who may need a break from the news with this quiz about our current federal government.

Anndee Hochman

Apr 15, 2025 Essays 5 minute read

The three women sing in lavish sequined purple gowns that have capes lined with huge crinoline boas.

The Walnut Street Theatre presents Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger’s Dreamgirls

Glitter, glam, and heart

A new production of Dreamgirls at the Walnut brings powerful vocals to a show that will offer fresh insights even for longtime fans of the story. Maya Arthur reviews.

Maya Arthur

Apr 08, 2025 Reviews 3 minute read

In contemporary clothes in different styles, the singers sit sideways in a row on chairs, gesturing up with their left hands.

Curtis Opera Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein’s Candide

Cultivating our own gardens at the Forrest

Curtis Opera Theatre took to the Forrest Theatre stage for a high-energy production of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, featuring jaw-dropping voices from the next generation of opera artists. Linda Holt reviews.

Linda Holt

Apr 14, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read

View over a crowd of thousands of protesters holding a sea of signs on a drizzly gray afternoon.

People criticizing “Hands Off” rallies are ignoring disabled protestors

Disabled people are powerful activists. Do not discount us in the streets.

Criticism or dismissals of the "Hands Off" protests sweeping the US this April aren't just coming from the right. Some left-wing voices are discounting the protest as well. Both sides are ignoring disabled people's courage. Alaina Johns considers.

Alaina Johns

Apr 08, 2025 Editorials 6 minute read

A woman nurse with pale skin and brown hair, wearing blue scrubs, looks calmly outward from a thicket of red spring branches

The Mütter Museum presents Trusted Messengers: Community, Confidence, and COVID-19

Five years later: remembering pandemic heroes

A new special exhibition at the Mütter Museum marks five years since the first Covid shutdowns, honoring the healthcare workers, researchers, and truth-tellers who saved millions of lives. Erin Dohony reviews.

Erin Dohony

Apr 07, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read

Smith, in a large burgundy blazer, sits next to Adams, in a peach, orange & gray striped shirt. They both smile.

Multiple truths: A conversation with Chasing Chasing Amy filmmaker Sav Rodgers

Exploring love, queerness, and becoming yourself through the lens of late 1990s favorite Chasing Amy

Filmmaker Sav Rodgers did not mean to show his own journey, including his transition and his own love story, but his documentary Chasing Chasing Amy explores much more than the hit film. He speaks with Adryan Corcione.

Adryan Corcione

Mar 31, 2025 Features 5 minute read

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Four dancers in tutus in different colors, designs, pose for a group photo, one dancer in a split in front of other three

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Bloom

Dancing with the flowers

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Bloom, a two-night production featuring dances inspired by spring flowers. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Apr 16, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

Seven dancers in mid-movement, mostly synced except for the three dancers in the middle who are rising up.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 10-16, 2025

Stompin’ at the Savoy, Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s, printPHILLY! and more

A new exhibition at the PMA, swing dance at DTC, offerings from Theatre By Development, Resident Ensemble Players, and the Wilma, and the third annual printPHILLY! highlight the week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Kyle V. Hiller

Apr 09, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

View from the audience in the church pews of six musicians playing period instruments on the chancel.

Tempesta di Mare presents Bach’s Trio Sonatas

Rearranging the Organ Sonatas—just like Bach used to do

Tempesta di Mare reimagined Bach’s Trio Sonatas, originally written for keyboards and often played on the organ, for chamber forces including recorder, violin, lute, harpsichord, and a surprise instrument. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Apr 08, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read

A medium close up portrait of Lynch, with blonde/gray hair, a black jacket, in front of a mic, smiling or laughing

PhilaMOCA to celebrate 35 years of Twin Peaks with screenings and Michael Horse

A damn fine cup of coffee

David Lynch will be celebrated and honored by events at PhilaMOCA this month, including a visit from Michael Horse of Twin Peaks fame. Stephen Silver previews.

Stephen Silver

Apr 08, 2025 Previews 7 minute read

Two performers on a tall pole on stage in mid-movement. One in blue, the other red. Other performers in red and blue look on

The 7 Fingers and Penn Live Arts present Duel Reality

Taking Romeo and Juliet to new heights

The 7 Fingers offers a thrilling acrobatic take on a classic tragedy. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Apr 08, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read

Three PDP dancers, each on one leg in the middle of a dynamic tilting move, perform in a venue with an old gym floor.

Philadelphia Dance Projects presents Dance Up Close: Seeds and Sounds and Jumper Cables

Choreographic collaborations

Philadelphia Dance Projects’ Dance Up Close 2025 series kicked off with Jumper Cables and Seeds and Sounds, showcasing interdisciplinary collaborations at Christ Church Neighborhood House. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Apr 07, 2025 Reviews 3 minute read

Kang, an Asian woman wearing a sleeveless patterned dress, plays the violin alongside the orchestra and conductor.

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Stravinsky’s The Firebird

Welcoming spring with Stravinsky, Bartók, and Assiginaak

Whether or not it was intended, a spring program including Stravinsky, Bartók, and contemporary Canadian composer Barbara Assiginaak was a welcome reflection on musicians who have faced or presaged tyranny. Linda Holt reviews.

Linda Holt

Apr 07, 2025 Reviews 3 minute read