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We are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza
An honest reflection of Philly
In this new novel by Philly coauthors Christine Pride and Jo Piazza, the lifelong friendship of two women is tested by a tragedy that feels all too familiar. Helene Cohen Bludman reviews.
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1812 Productions presents Jennifer Childs and Scott Greer’s Two Outta Three
Staging the empty nest
In Two Outta Three, Jennifer Childs and Scott Greer become empty nesters and explore what's next with their signature humor and charm. Jill Ivey reviews.
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McCarter Theatre Center presents Heidi Schreck’s What the Constitution Means to Me
Seeing yourself in the Preamble
In What the Constitution Means to Me, playwright Heidi Schreck examines the personal and political intersections of our country’s laws. Cameron Kelsall reviews an engagement of the national tour at McCarter Theatre Center.
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American Lit Remixed by Melissa Strong
Rocking the world of contemporary literature
We usually herald the digital age as a blow to the music and publishing industries, but in her new book, American Lit Remixed, Melissa Strong argues that an exciting synergy is emerging. Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer reviews.
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Delaware Theatre Company presents Million Dollar Quartet
Whole lotta shakin' goin' on!
Million Dollar Quartet from Delaware Theatre Company looks to shake things up with a jukebox musical performance inspired by 1950s rock-and-roll. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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Nathalie Stutzmann conducts a historical guest role with Philadelphia Orchestra
Paving more way for women leaders of American orchestras
In her first concerts as principal guest conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Nathalie Stutzmann balances repertory warhorses and new music with fresh ideas and attention to detail. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Woodmere Art Museum presents Body Language: The Art of Larry Day
Remembering the dean of Philadelphia painting
Woodmere Art Museum examines the impact on American art by Philadelphia painter Larry Day in this new exhibit. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.
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People's Light and Hedgerow Theatre present their takes on A Christmas Carol
Two carols are better than one
People's Light and Hedgerow Theatre perform A Christmas Carol, but in two very different ways. Gail Obenreder reviews the two productions.
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Slavery and Abolition in Pennsylvania, by Beverly C. Tomek
The truth about slavery in the Keystone State
Pennsylvania’s abolitionist Quakers ended slavery in the commonwealth long before any other state, right? A new book from Temple University Press explains that there’s a lot more to the story. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.
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Philadelphia Theatre Company presents Lindsay Joelle’s The Garbologists
Trash talkers
The Garbologists, a world premiere from Philadelphia Theatre Company, searches for deep meaning in a dirty job but offers a fairly thin character study instead. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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