This week, the Philadelphia Artists’ Collective opens Royall Tyler’s The Contrast, a play written in 1787 that is billed as America's first comedy. It's hard to imagine that an American comedy from nearly 240 years ago would have the same impact in laughs and relevance, but it looks like PAC has managed to extract both from the historic rom com.
Then, this week's roundup features performances, exhibitions, and more—including a Tea Party at the End of the World, poetry in Germantown with Healing Verse, and a documentary screening that captures the magic of Philly's underground dance scene.
Kyle V. Hiller
BSR associate editor
Declarations, fireworks, your photos, and more as spring fires up America’s birthday
Walt Maguire
April is overflowing with events continuing Philly’s 250 theme, including an exhibition about fireworks, art shows, a call for photos, circus arts, ceramics, a symphony, a Mummers dance workshop, and tons more. Walt Maguire rounds up.
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