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Kraines in a suit plays the cello, looking left away from camera, on a body of what looks like a tall sculpture made of rock

BSR Classical Interludes, January 2024

Nomadic Rhapsodies, the Daedalus Quartet, and Bach
Previewing the year’s first upcoming musical performances in the area, including offerings from Delaware Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Penn Live Arts, and more. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Four look left with open arms, smiling, congratulating. Another in drag is at a mic on the right of the stage

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

MLK Day, Love Notes 3, beLONGING, and Cannonball Crash this week
A variety of MLK Day events, beLONGING opens at InLiquid, and picking up Love Notes on Passyunk Ave. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
A black and white photo of David Bowie performing on stage, dancing. The background is dark, a mic stands in front of him

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

The Gardens After Dark, Bowie, and Diá de Reyes
Welcoming the new year with movies, glowing gardens, and David Bowie. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 2 minute read
Movie still of Strangelove, in a suit, tinted glasses, a cigarette, head tilted w/ a smile, people out of focus behind him

The BSR January 2024 repertory movie roundup

Revisiting New Hollywood, music with movies, Dr. Strangelove, and more
The dark side of the New Hollywood, a 1960s classic, and movies with musical accompaniment open up the new year. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read

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An adult man and young woman-presenting character outside at a balcony, wearing dark grays and browns, look at each other

The 2023 BSR end-of-the-year recommendations

Picks from the staff
A selection of books, TV shows, movies, and podcasts from the staff here at Broad Street Review that got us through the year.
Kyle V. Hiller Alaina Johns Neil Bardhan Zara Waters Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Kyle V. Hiller, Alaina Johns, Neil Bardhan, Zara Waters, and Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Previews 9 minute read
A group of performers, seemingly all adults, dressed in unique takes on festive Christmas costumes—elves, Santa, etc.

Flair Dance Company presents Cracked Nuts

Santa meets the Heat Miser
Flair Dance Company’s Cracked Nuts celebrates the holidays with a modern, comic twist on The Nutcracker. Melissa Strong previews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Previews 3 minute read
A woman sits at a table in a cafe wearing headphones, coat, and scarf. She arranges coffee beans spread out on the table

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, December 14-20, 2023

A Mr. T Christmas, One Moment Now, holidays at Lemon Hill, and a South Philly book crawl
The week features a screening of a rare Christmas special, an audio experience all the way from Dublin, holiday festivities at a historic mansion, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
An illustration with animals around a campfire, Philthfest 2023 titled at the top

Philth Media and 4333 Collective present Philthfest 2023

Celebrating independent music in Philadelphia
A one-day independent music festival featuring bands of many genres that benefits organizations advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Natalie Layne previews.

Natalie Layne

Previews 2 minute read
Close-up portrait shot of Mobley, a Black man with a full beard, dark with some light gray, looks on towards left of frame

BSR Classical Interludes, December 2023, part 2

Tuba Christmas, baroque tunes for the new year, and more
The final Classical Interludes of the year features offerings from The Crossing, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Lyric Fest, Choral Arts, and a performance with over 100 tuba players. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
A group of six women outside in gowns outdoors during magic hour, a pot over a fire, Lena stirs with a wooden spoon

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, December 7-13, 2023

SVADBA, West Philly Holiday Fest, Concert for Coats, and Books & Wires
An award-winning opera film streams, Multiverse hosts a sci-fi-inspired soundscape, holiday events off the beaten path, and writing about everyday moments. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read