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McCarter Theatre Center presents Ayad Akhtar's 'Disgraced'
What a Difference a Few Years Make
Ayad Akhtar's 'Disgraced' at McCarter explores current issues that are now overshadowed by the presidential campaign. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Curio Theatre Company presents Conor McPherson's 'The Birds'
The most dangerous animal
Curio Theatre's production of Conor McPherson's 'The Birds' is a spooky apocalyptic tale just in time for Halloween. Mark Cofta reviews.
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The Abbey Theatre and Annenberg Center present 'The Plough and the Stars'
History made present
The Abbey Theatre's tour of 'The Plough and the Stars' makes an Irish classic relevant for today's American audiences. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Hedgerow Theatre presents 'Angel Street (Gaslight)'
A woman's touch
A feminist approach renews the old thriller 'Gaslight' at Hedgerow Theatre. Mark Cofta reviews.
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The Bridge PHL Theatre Festival
A bridge not far enough
In a collection of monologues, scenes, and devised pieces that looked at race in America, an all-white directing team showed racial empathy without implementing it in real time. Tenara Calem reviews.
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InterAct Theatre Company presents George Brant's 'Grounded'
War as a video game
InterAct Theatre Company's production of George Brant's 'Grounded' delivers disturbing and unusual insights about modern war. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Walnut Street Theatre presents Sharr White's 'The Other Place'
Independence Studio production plays head games
A neurologist who studies dementia finds herself on the receiving end of its ravages. Toby Zinman reviews.
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1812 Productions presents 'This Is the Week That Is: The Election Special'
What do Donald Trump and scrapple have in common?
1812 Productions's annual political satire 'This Is the Week That Is' gets to hit some easy targets in this year's election special. Toby Zinman reviews.
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People's Light presents Katori Hall's 'The Mountaintop'
MLK’s work continues
'The Mountaintop' at People’s Light & Theatre Company takes us to exciting theatrical places, beyond an historical portrait. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Irish Heritage Theatre presents Brian Friel's 'Molly Sweeney'
Seeing and understanding
The Irish Heritage Theatre's 'Molly Sweeney' is the right play in the right space for this young company. Mark Cofta reviews.
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