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When you find the venue at Tattooed Mom, it’s like winning a scavenger hunt. (Photo by Ericson.)

South Street’s Tattooed Mom presents Michael Kelly’s ‘Tattooed Momedy’

A South Philly comedy quest

Monthly variety show 'Tattooed Momedy' has the comedy you can’t afford to miss. Erin Dohony chats with founder and host Michael Kelly.

Erin Dohony

Jun 18, 2019 Essays 4 minute read

What happens when comedy takes over every part of your life? (Illustration by Hannah Kaplan for Broad Street Review.)

A serious tumble changes the game for comedian Christina Anthony

The fall that changed it all

A life in the arts can mean total dedication—but what happens when the world has other plans for your body? Christina Anthony considers.

Christina Anthonyand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Jun 04, 2019 Essays 5 minute read

He’s got a story. What’s yours? Che Guerrero hosts the ‘American Immigrant’ podcast. (Photo by Ralph Ferro.)

Comedian Che Guerrero talks about his ‘American Immigrant’ podcast

Che Guerrero’s latest live recording of his ‘American Immigrant’ podcast at Philly Improv Theater is a hilarious conversation on race, 2020 candidates, US history, and the upcoming Philadelphia election. Erin Dohony considers.

Erin Dohony

May 17, 2019 Essays 3 minute read

A beautiful beginning: Nicole Phoenix hosts the inaugural ‘Comments Section’ at the Sable Collective. (Image courtesy of Nicole Phoenix.)

Nicole Phoenix presents the one-year anniversary of ‘The Comments Section’

Gather, grow, share

Monthly variety show 'The Comments Section' highlights Black women performers from Philly and beyond and celebrates community.

Erin Dohony

May 04, 2019 Essays 3 minute read

How is the Philly community handling strife on the Avenue of the Arts? (Photo by Alaina Johns.)

A statement from Philadelphia Theatre Company and the authors of an open letter

Not just conversations in rooms

First, there was a letter. Then, the Philly theater community caught fire on social media, with unintended effects for everyone. Now the letter's authors have met with Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Paige Price. What happens next?

Alaina Johns

Apr 18, 2019 Essays 4 minute read

No more all-white seasons: Continuing the conversation on inclusion at Philly theaters

Loud but learning

It’s been an intense week for the Philadelphia theater community, as a necessary conversation about inclusion on and offstage drew voices that have been fighting racism for years. What’s next? Becca Khalil considers.

Becca Khalil

Apr 16, 2019 Essays 6 minute read

A freeing kind of comedy: Oliver de Luz, Wilfredo Diaz, and Leticia Viloria. (Photo courtesy of ¿Qué?)

Philly’s Spanish-speaking improv troupe, ¿Qué?, speaks everyone's language

Multilingual laughs

Meet ¿Qué?, the local Spanish-speaking improv team bringing you the cross-cultural variety show ‘¿Cómo Se Dice…?’ every month at Good Good Comedy Theatre.

Erin Dohony

Apr 09, 2019 Essays 3 minute read

What happens when a film makes us look inside? (Illustration by Hannah Kaplan for BSR.)

Facing yourself after watching Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’

The scariest person in the world

Jordan Peele’s latest horror blockbuster, ‘Us,’ makes you wonder if the real demons are on the inside. Christina Anthony considers.

Christina Anthonyand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Apr 02, 2019 Essays 5 minute read

Germantown’s John Phillips was a sculptor like no other. (Photo by Gina Michaels.)

Remembering Philadelphia sculptor John N. Phillips

Whimsy in bronze

The Philadelphia arts community lost a uniquely masterful sculptor in February. We remember his generous creativity, his expert yet fanciful vision, and the cultural landmarks he saved. Anndee Hochman considers.