BalletX presents Loughlan Prior, Christian Denice, and Amy Hall Garner in its 2026 Fall Series

All that contemporary ballet can be

Loughlan Prior’s Prohibition-inspired Speakeasy opens BalletX’s 2026 Fall Series, a program that showcases the company’s consistent growth and artistic prowess. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Nov 06, 2026 · Reviews · 4 minute read

The Arden Theatre and People’s Light present Suzan Lori-Parks’s Topdog/Underdog

The battle of Lincoln and Booth

A co-production of Topdog/Underdog from the Arden and People’s Light lacks the wit and menace that makes this play by Suzan-Lori Parks a modern classic. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

Cameron Kelsall

Nov 06, 2026 · Reviews · 3 minute read

Temple University Special Collections Present Philadelphia Unfolded

A pop-up family album for Philly’s intrinsically diverse history

With Philadelphia Unfolded, renowned pop-up book artist Colette Fu combines her work with a trove of vintage photographs showing Philadelphians from the 19th century to today. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.

Pamela J. Forsythe

Nov 03, 2026 · Reviews · 5 minute read

Piffaro presents At the Sign of the Crumhorn

Resonating beyond the Renaissance

For its 2026-27 season opener, Piffaro devoted a fascinating program to the innovative 16th-century composer, musician, and genius musical distributor Tielman Susato, in a concert captured for streaming. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Nov 03, 2026 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Wharton Esherick Museum presents Jennifer Johnson: All the Time in the World

A centennial celebration of an iconic artist’s remarkable home

Wharton Esherick broke ground on his studio in Malvern 100 years ago, and the museum’s centennial celebrations culminate in a triumphant exhibition of ceramics by local sculptor Jennifer Johnson. Emily Schilling reviews.

Emily Schilling

Nov 02, 2026 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Delaware Theatre Company presents Sam Kissajukian’s 300 Paintings

One man’s journey from comedian to painter to star solo artist

Australian comedian, storyteller, and visual artist Sam Kissajukian brings his globally popular show about living with bipolar through the power of art to Delaware Theatre Company. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Oct 27, 2026 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Opera Philadelphia and Fisher Center LAB present Suddenly Last Summer, adapted from Tennessee Williams

A surprising adaptation explores trauma and truth

The Philly premiere of Suddenly Last Summer, developed by Opera Philadelphia and the Fisher Center LAB, was a shocking cultural experience audiences will not soon forget. Linda Holt reviews.

Linda Holt

Oct 27, 2026 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Philadelphia Artists’ Collective and Theatre Ariel present Israel Zangwill’s The Melting Pot, adapted by Jesse Bernstein

A forgotten play speaks to America today

Philadelphia Artists’ Collective and Theatre Ariel present their adaptation of Israel Zangwill’s The Melting Pot, a 1908 melodrama that asks provocative questions about identity and belonging. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

Cameron Kelsall

Oct 26, 2026 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Hedgerow Theatre presents Stephen King’s Misery, adapted by William Goldman

Horror in Media

Hedgerow Theatre celebrates spooky season with William Goldman’s stage adaptation of Stephen King’s Misery. Gauri Mangala reviews.

Gauri Mangala

Oct 20, 2026 · Reviews · 4 minute read

The Print Center presents The Long Ride Home: Black Cowboys in America

Ending the myth of the all-white cowboys

Master Philly photographer Ron Tarver explores a historic culture that is too often overlooked, with The Long Ride Home: Black Cowboys in America, on view through November 14, 2026 at The Print Center. An Nichols reviews.

An Nichols

Oct 20, 2026 · Reviews · 5 minute read