The Science History Institute presents Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray

When Philly led the country on lunch

A new exhibition at the Science History Institute serves up a fascinating history of the school lunch, a topic with deep ties to Philly, as well as women on the front lines of food science. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.

Pamela J. Forsythe

Jan 05, 2026 · Reviews · 6 minute read

Opera Philadelphia presents Antonio Vivaldi and Sarah Ruhl’s The Seasons

Changes in the weather

Sarah Ruhl partners with Opera Philadelphia’s Anthony Roth Costanzo and Antonio Vivaldi for a visually spectacular new work that ultimately lacks dramatic structure. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Dec 23, 2025 · Reviews · 5 minute read

Curio Theatre Company presents Hansel & Gretel, adapted by Paul Kuhn

Curio’s Make & Partake theater series is a treat for all ages

Curio Theatre Company’s Hansel & Gretel is a truly interactive arts experience for all ages, letting kids join in and even create a performance for everyone. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Dec 23, 2025 · Reviews · 3 minute read

Arden Children’s Theatre presents Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, adapted by John Glore

Tesseracts, travel, and time

The Arden’s latest production for children is beautifully designed and respectfully adapted, if occasionally hard to follow. Jill Ivey reviews.

Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

Dec 23, 2025 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Fabric Workshop and Museum presents The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry

Art to alter the course of humanity

Moki Cherry, an interdisciplinary 20th-century Swedish-born artist whose revolutionary work has gained recognition in recent years, gets a new show at the Fabric Workshop and Museum. Aaron Pond reviews.

Aaron Pond

Dec 23, 2025 · Reviews · 5 minute read

Theatre in the X presents Richard LaMonte Pierce’s Ordinary People/Extraordinary People

A Christmas visit

Theatre in the X presents its first holiday show with Ordinary People/Extraordinary People by Richard LaMonte Pierce, a captivating story of faith, family, and miracles during Christmas. A. Lewis reviews.

A. Lewis

Dec 16, 2025 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Arthur Ross Gallery presents The Postigo Express: Documenting the Basque Conflict in San Sebastián

Capturing the aftermath of fascism

Fernando Postigo Silva fled fascism in Spain to work, study, and start a family in Philadelphia, but returned to Spain for decades as a groundbreaking photojournalist. A new show spotlights his work. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.

Pamela J. Forsythe

Dec 15, 2025 · Reviews · 5 minute read

Piffaro and TENET Vocal Artists present Ein Kind Geborn: A German Christmas

Celebrating a Renaissance composer who is justly famous today

Piffaro teams with TENET Vocal Artists for a memorable Christmas concert celebrating prolific Renaissance composer Michael Praetorius, whose music is still beloved today. The concert will stream starting December 18. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Dec 10, 2025 · Reviews · 4 minute read

PHILADANCO! presents Then and Now

After touring Germany, PHILADANCO! comes home

After a sold-out tour in Germany, PHILADANCO! brought a mix of popular, re-envisioned works and a premiere by rising choreographer Juel D. Lane to the Perelman stage. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Dec 09, 2025 · Reviews · 4 minute read

1812 Productions presents This Is the Week That Is: 20th Anniversary Special

Can a stage show riff on today’s news cycle?

1812’s annual satirical variety show is back for its 20th year with a strong cast and design, but some missed opportunities in its sketches. Walt Maguire reviews.

Walt Maguire

Dec 09, 2025 · Reviews · 3 minute read