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Two women around a piano on stage. One sits at the piano playing the keys, another is at a desk close by writing

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, December 4-10, 2025

Little Women, Slay Bells Ring, and the Philly Rare Book Fair

Previewing the week, with features from Hedgerow Theatre Company, the Arden, InterAct, and the Philadelphia Gay Man’s Chorus. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
A dancer on stage in white tutu extends her left leg up and out, right arm up, on her right toes. Dancers behind her on stage

Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Tutus bring the sparkle

This year's production of Nutcracker from Philadelphia Ballet finds magic and sparkle in its tutus. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
Nézet-Séguin on stage conducting, wearing a festive blazer and a Christmas tree slightly out of focus in background

BSR Classical Interludes, December 2025

Carols and chamber music for the holiday

Covering the first half of the month with classical music offerings, with a few in the holiday spirit. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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Five youth dancers are center stage, four adult dancers at opposite ends of stage. A muslin wall that look like a ball hall

The Month in Philly Dance, December 2025

Nutcrackers abound!

A roundup of Nutcracker shows in Philly, and a variety of other non-holiday-inspired dance performances happening this month. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 4 minute read
Movie poster in black and white, with Uma Thurman’s character’s face split between a sword

The BSR December 2025 repertory movie roundup

It’s a Wonderful Whole Bloody Affair Life

A special screening of the Kill Bill duology, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Shining, and the holiday classic It's A Wonderful Life screen in the Philly area. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Merrill in a peacoat, top hat, and with a cane sits in a cushioned chair, a set being built behind him.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, November 20-26, 2025

Cultural arts festivals and screenings, and some pirates

This week features a variety of screenings and festivals centered around a variety of cultural groups, identities, and communities. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

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HELP US HELP YOU: The PR Webinar for Artists is back for 2025!

Join us December 10 on Zoom to learn the basics of good PR

It's back! Our popular 90-minute webinar full of tips for reaching out to the media and inside info on how we run BSR is coming up on Wednesday, December 10. Get the details and grab your ticket.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

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Group portrait. Four people stand next to each other, in jackets and button ups and solid pants, against a backdrop.

BSR Classical Interludes, more in November 2025

Bowerbird, Trio Montage, Delaware Symphony, and more

More music happening in November, including casualwear with Beethoven and mid-20th century classics. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Two people, a couple, sit on a couch in casualwear and a blanket, in conversation

Previewing the 45th Annual Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival

Since Adam bit the apple

The Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival is back, tackling themes of cultural tension, traditions, and wrestling with assimilation. Lisa Grunberger previews.

Lisa Grunberger

Previews 2 minute read
Two people on stage, both with wire coils on their heads, fiddle with computer parts

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, November 13-19, 2025

Fringe encores, Sappho’s Salon, and Stories My Father Told Me

A new exhibit opens at Al-Bustan, the Wilma taps into children’s theater, and an experimental documentary screens at Scribe Video Center. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read