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Fringe Festival: "Waiting for the Ship at Delos'
In Waiting for the Ship at Delos, actor-turned playwright Steve Hatzai gooses up the last days of Socrates but adds little in the way of original insight.
Waiting for the Ship at Delos: The Last Days of Socrates. By Steve Hatzai. Iron Age Theatre production through September 13, 2008 at Franklin Hall, American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut St. www.livearts-fringe.org/2008
Waiting for the Ship at Delos: The Last Days of Socrates. By Steve Hatzai. Iron Age Theatre production through September 13, 2008 at Franklin Hall, American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut St. www.livearts-fringe.org/2008
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Fringe Festival: "Widow's Blind Date' (1st review)
I’ve enjoyed Israel Horovitz’s work—and Green Light’s Fringe shows—in the past. But The Widow’s Blind Date was the worst show I’ve seen in this year’s Fringe Festival.
The Widow’s Blind Date. By Israel Horovitz; produced by Green Light Productions. Through Sept. 13 at Walnut Street Theatre Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St. (215) 413-1318 or
The Widow’s Blind Date. By Israel Horovitz; produced by Green Light Productions. Through Sept. 13 at Walnut Street Theatre Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St. (215) 413-1318 or
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"The European Lesson" at Black Box Theater
What can Americans teach anyone about Europeans? Not much, according to the Norwegian Jo Strømgren’s ironic The European Lesson. Next question: What makes an easier target than an Ugly American?
The European Lesson. Written and directed by Jo Strømgren. Jo Strømgren Kompani production through September 6, 2008 at Black Box Theater next to Festival Bar, 626 North Fifth St.
The European Lesson. Written and directed by Jo Strømgren. Jo Strømgren Kompani production through September 6, 2008 at Black Box Theater next to Festival Bar, 626 North Fifth St.
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"Spamalot' at Academy of Music
Spamalot is an unabashed rip-off of the Monty Python film. And this touring show seems more routine than the road show Philadelphians saw in this same house last season.
Monty Python’s Spamalot. Book by Eric Idle; directed by Mike Nichols. Through August 31, 2008 at Academy of Music. (215) 731-3333 or www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway.
Monty Python’s Spamalot. Book by Eric Idle; directed by Mike Nichols. Through August 31, 2008 at Academy of Music. (215) 731-3333 or www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway.
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"Parenting 101' at Kimmel's Innovation Studi
I have nothing against silly humor, but the musical Parenting 101 is not up to the standard of say, Urinetown.
Parenting 101. Conceived by Nancy Holson and Susan Holson; directed and choreographed by Jay Falzone. Through November 30, 2008 at Innovation Studio at the Kimmel Center. (215) 731-3333 or www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway.
Parenting 101. Conceived by Nancy Holson and Susan Holson; directed and choreographed by Jay Falzone. Through November 30, 2008 at Innovation Studio at the Kimmel Center. (215) 731-3333 or www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway.
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Theatre Horizon's "Working'
Working is a problematic musical that lacks the power of the original Studs Terkel book. Theatre Horizon has updated it with material from Philadelphia's current-day suburbs, which helps, but not enough.
Working. Music by Stephen Schwartz; directed by Matthew Decker; based on the book by Studs Terkel. Theatre Horizon production July 2-27, 2008 at Upper Merion Middle School Auditorium, King of Prussia. (610) 283-2230 or
Working. Music by Stephen Schwartz; directed by Matthew Decker; based on the book by Studs Terkel. Theatre Horizon production July 2-27, 2008 at Upper Merion Middle School Auditorium, King of Prussia. (610) 283-2230 or
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"Rabbit Hole' at Olney Theatre
In Rabbit Hole, an atheist seeks consolation for the loss of a son, and finds it in…. science? That may be a bit much to swallow, but David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama receives a nuanced, psychologically engaging production at Maryland’s Olney Theatre Center.
Rabbit Hole. By David Lindsay-Abaire; directed by Mitchell Hébert. Through September 7, 2008 at Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney,
Rabbit Hole. By David Lindsay-Abaire; directed by Mitchell Hébert. Through September 7, 2008 at Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney,
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"The Shape of Things' at Plays and Players
In Neil LaBute’s play, The Shape of Things, a gorgeous art student seduces an unattractive, unsuspecting young man as her thesis project. Is she corrupted by her acts? Or do some beautiful and vital beings live exempt from consequences?
The Shape of Things. By Neil LaBute; directed by Carol Laratonda. Plays and Players production August 6-10, 2008 at Plays and Players Theater, 1710 Delancey St. www.plays
The Shape of Things. By Neil LaBute; directed by Carol Laratonda. Plays and Players production August 6-10, 2008 at Plays and Players Theater, 1710 Delancey St. www.plays
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"Shakespeare's R & J,' by Mauckingbird Thea
The play within the play makes Shakespeare’s R & J a pure pleasure to watch. But it outshines its larger context.
Shakespeare’s R & J. By Joe Calarco; directed by Peter Reynolds. Mauckingbird Theatre Company production through August 23, 2008 at Adrienne Theatre Mainstage, 2030 Sansom St. (215) 923-8909 or www.mauckingbirdtheatreco.org.
Shakespeare’s R & J. By Joe Calarco; directed by Peter Reynolds. Mauckingbird Theatre Company production through August 23, 2008 at Adrienne Theatre Mainstage, 2030 Sansom St. (215) 923-8909 or www.mauckingbirdtheatreco.org.
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Laurence Fishburne as "Thurgood'
Laurence Fishburne's one-man portrayal of the great civil rights lawyer makes for an exciting and meaningful evening. But sometimes it's hard to distinguish between the actor and his character.
Thurgood. By George Stevens Jr.; directed by Leonard Foglia, Jr. Through August 16, 2008 at Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., New York. NY. (800) 432-7250 or www.thurgoodbroadway.com.
Thurgood. By George Stevens Jr.; directed by Leonard Foglia, Jr. Through August 16, 2008 at Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., New York. NY. (800) 432-7250 or www.thurgoodbroadway.com.
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