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Three dancers in white dresses synced in mid-dance on a pink and purple lit stage

Contemporary West Dance Theater presents Fall in Love Tour

Company founder Bernard Gaddis brings love home to Philly

The new performance by "Phillyboy" Bernard H. Gaddis comes to the Fringe Bar. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
Three people playing wind instruments stand next to each other in an indoor area

Inviting improvisation for everyone, every week at The Rotunda

Medicinal, positive anarchy

Every Wednesday, Philadelphia residents convene at The Rotunda for two hours of musical improvisation, free and open to all, with no leader, no instructions, and no repeating. Thomas Hagen previews.
Thomas Hagen

Thomas Hagen

Previews 3 minute read
A dancer in red poses, standing on one foot with her right leg and arm pointing straight up, looking up, hair flowing down

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 25-May 1, 2024

Hollow Apple, The Naked Show, West Chester Film Fest, BalletX, and more

Festivals from PAFA, BalletX, and East Passyunk, and a variety of performances from Hedgerow Theater, Curio, and Koresh Dance Company highlight the final weekend of April. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
A performer in all black hangs from their shoulders and back a large ring, which hangs in the air

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 18-24, 2024

Sketching Splendor, WANDERING, printPHILLY, and World Circus Day

A week full of curiosity, courtesy of American Philosophical Society, Studio 34, Philly School of Circus Arts and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Zhang places flowers on a Geisha doll that has white, black, red paint as makeup and a ivory kimono in a studio

BSR Classical Interludes, April 19-May 3, 2024

Music for the Earth, Madame Butterfly, and a heavenly harp

More music for April and early May, including performances by Delaware Symphony, Opera Philadelphia, Mendelssohn Chorus, and more. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
Six kids and two adults at podiums play recorders on stage. Audience members hold up their phones, taking pictures

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 11-17, 2024

Spring Fest, Difficult Grace, and the annual Freedom Seder

Philadelphia Film Society hosts a selection of Philly premieres, Piffaro’s Recorder Fest returns, an evening of cabaret at Rittenhouse, and Freedom Seder invites everyone to dinner. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
A person in all black attire on stage, with light hoops swirling around their arms. A DJ is behind them on elevated platform

Marie Curie's Radiant Ball at the Mütter Museum

Fancy, jazzy science

The Mütter Museum is inviting Philladelphians to put on their best scientific chic to celebrate Marie Curie’s legacy. Crystal Sparrow previews.
Crystal Sparrow

Crystal Sparrow

Previews 2 minute read
A woman of Asian descent appears to yell, looking at cam, in b&w except for her red floral shirt and plant leaves behind her

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 4-10, 2024

Picks for Philly Theatre Week 2024

The seventh annual Philly Theatre Week is back, and here’s what’s on our radar. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read

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Simpson in sparkling sequin vest and a wizard-like hat holds a guitar above his torso, stands in front of a mic on stage

E.J. Simpson presents Jesus Christ Superstar

Rising through tradition

An 18 year tradition rises differently this time around, as local musician E.J. Simpson prepares to perform their solo rendition of Jesus Christ Superstar. David Block previews.
David Block

David Block

Previews 3 minute read
A dozen or so players at instruments packed on stage, highlight cast mostly on the conductor. Ambient light fills the rest

BSR Classical Interludes, April 6-14, 2024

Rarefied Airs, (In)Mortality, music of Steve Reich, and more

Gail Obenreder rounds up the first part of April’s classical music events happening in and around the city.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read