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Walnut Street Theatre presents Neil Simon's 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor'
Still laughing after all these years
There's a surprising contemporary relevance in the Walnut Street Theatre's production of Neil Simon's 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor.' Toby Zinman reviews.
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McCarter Theatre Center presents Bedlam's 'Hamlet'
Ham-letdown
New York City troupe Bedlam, visiting McCarter Theatre Center with two plays in repertory, produce a manic but uninvolving 'Hamlet.' Mark Cofta reviews.
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Lantern Theater presents Deborah Zoe Laufer's 'Informed Consent'
Science on stage
The Lantern Theater Company’s production of ‘Informed Consent’ explores ethical issues raised by scientific achievement through well-drawn characters. Mark Cofta reviews.
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University of Delaware's REP presents Theresa Rebeck's 'The Bells'
They toll for thee
Theresa Rebeck’s grim ghost story 'The Bells' disappoints in the Resident Ensemble Players’ premiere. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Arden Theatre Company presents Annie Baker's 'John' (first review)
Three acts, little action
Arden Theatre Company presents Pulitzer-Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker's 'John,' but reviewer Frank Burd thinks it deserves a "Dear John" letter.
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The Ghostlight Project in Philadelphia
Go to the light
The Ghostlight Project was a national event event calling for solidarity among U.S. theaters after the election. Katherine Fritz helped organize its Philadelphia meetings and discusses what it meant to her and where she hopes it will go from here.
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Wilma Theater presents Nick Payne's 'Constellations'
Universes in a nutshell
The Wilma’s 'Constellations' illustrates the mind-blowing concept of the multiverse – in a beautiful love story. Mark Cofta reviews.
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McCarter Theatre Center presents Bedlam's 'Saint Joan'
An insanely good 'Saint Joan'
New York's Bedlam theater troupe, visiting McCarter Theatre Center with 'Saint Joan' and 'Hamlet' in repertory, cements its reputation with a superb four-actor 'Joan.' Mark Cofta reviews.
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11th Hour Theatre Company presents 'Lizzie'
Rocking out with her stockings out
11th Hour Theatre Company makes a powerful noise with the rock musical 'Lizzie,' about the infamous axe murderer. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Cirque Éloize presents 'Saloon – A Musical Acrobatic Adventure'
Head over heels with the Wild West
Montreal’s Cirque Éloize brings its newest and wildest project, 'Saloon – A Musical Acrobatic Adventure,' to Philadelphia. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
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