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Costanzo sings, to his left is a conductor using their hands, on a stage with bright yellow-gold-ish pillars behind them

BSR Classical Interludes: more in December 2025

More holiday cheer and beyond for the Philly area
A birthday party for Beethoven, music from Puerto Rico, and holiday feats decorate the rest of the month. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
Mixed media art. Three different poses by Betty Boop over piano keys, stacks of money, and other artifacts.

Showcasing visibility and connection at the 2025 Trans Art Mart

Understanding identity
The 2025 Trans Art Mart highlights trans, non-binary, and gender expansive artists and makers in Philly. Erin Dohony previews.
Erin Dohony

Erin Dohony

Previews 3 minute read
Two people wear reindeer hats. Holiday lights surround the photo frame. A person dressed in black dances in the background

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, December 11-17, 2025

Alice, Homeboyz In Innerspace, and reindeer games
Holiday performances in abundance, plus art sales supporting marginalized communities, and a new exhibit opens at TILT. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Seven ballet dancers make a graceful sculpture from the ground to an extended lift, with a percussionist at right.

BalletX brings world premieres to Bryn Mawr this December

A knack for new voices
BalletX in Bryn Mawr features premieres by choreographic fellow Christian Denice and company dancers, along with an audience favorite. Melissa Strong previews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Previews 3 minute read
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

Previews 4 minute read

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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 Nutcrackers 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

Previews 4 minute read