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Sachs, an older white man, attends a lavishly dressed Rosheuvala, a Guyanese English woman wearing a towering royal gray wig.

Yes, Bridgerton does mirror real life with its diverse cast. Here’s the history.

Exploring the real-life inspiration for a multiracial society in the hit Regency romance

Some commentators criticize Bridgerton for its racially diverse representation of the upper classes in 19th-century London. But An Nichols, who knows the real history, loves this aspect of the show.
An Nichols

An Nichols

Feb 03, 2026 · Essays · 6 minute read
Two people sit on a bed together, in mid-conversation, furniture to their sides, a brick wall behind them

Playhouse West presents Michael Quinn’s Get It Together

The art of reconnecting

Michael Quinn’s Get It Together puts on a witty, whimsical performance about love and self-exploration. An Nichols previews.
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An Nichols

Feb 04, 2026 · Previews · 3 minute read
McGill, a Black woman in gray 19th-century costume, speaks onstage with a projection of enslaved people behind her.

Curio Theatre presents Richard Lamont Pierce’s Sojourner

Looking back helps us move forward

Richard Lamont Pierce’s one-woman show about famous abolitionist Sojourner Truth has toured for more than 20 years, starring Zuhairah McGill. Catch it at Curio for Black History Month 2026. An Nichols reviews.
An Nichols

An Nichols

Feb 10, 2026 · Reviews · 4 minute read
Headshot of Boscov, a woman with salt and pepper hair, wears a dark blue sweater with large white buttons

Prescribing the Best Medicine with Philly’s own Ellen Boscov

From improv to Hollywood

Ellen Boscov talks her recurring role on the American medical comedy drama Best Medicine, what Philly improv taught her throughout her career, and how aspiring performers can get the role of their dreams. An Nichols profiles.
An Nichols

An Nichols

Mar 18, 2026 · Profiles · 5 minute read
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