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Pig Iron Theatre's fund-raiser
Pearls dripped before the VIP swine at Pig Iron Theatre’s annual fund-raiser.
The Swining. Pig Iron Theatre fund-raiser, January 25, 2008 at the Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. (215) 627-1883 or www.pigiron.org
The Swining. Pig Iron Theatre fund-raiser, January 25, 2008 at the Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. (215) 627-1883 or www.pigiron.org
Articles
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Lantern Theater's "Skylight' (2nd review)
The Lantern’s production of David Hare’s Skylight proves that compelling direction and a pair of richly textured performances can magnify the dramatic power of minor concerns into an event of staggering proportions.
Skylight. By David Hare; directed by Dan Kern. Lantern Theater Co. production through March 2, 2008 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 10th and Ludlow Streets. (215) 829-0395 or
Skylight. By David Hare; directed by Dan Kern. Lantern Theater Co. production through March 2, 2008 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 10th and Ludlow Streets. (215) 829-0395 or
Articles
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"Darker Face of the Earth' at Temple
Slavery in the Old South (with an Oedipal twist) is brought to vibrant life by director Charles Dumas and a brilliant ensemble cast in a drama that deserves serious attention.
The Darker Face of the Earth. By Rita Dove; directed by Charles Dumas. Through February 16, 2008 at Randall Theatre, Temple University, 2020 North 13th St. (215) 204-1122 or www.temple.edu/theater.
The Darker Face of the Earth. By Rita Dove; directed by Charles Dumas. Through February 16, 2008 at Randall Theatre, Temple University, 2020 North 13th St. (215) 204-1122 or www.temple.edu/theater.
Articles
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"Whistle Down the Wind' at Merriam
There may be some merit in the idea of an escaped convict who is mistaken for Jesus Christ by a grief-stricken teenager who has just lost her mother. But not enough to carry a two-act musical.
Whistle Down the Wind. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; book by Patricia Knop, Gale Edwards and Webber; lyrics by Jim Steinman. Through February 10, 2008 at Merriam Theatre, 250 S. Broad above Spruce St. (215) 336-1234 or www.thewhist
Whistle Down the Wind. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; book by Patricia Knop, Gale Edwards and Webber; lyrics by Jim Steinman. Through February 10, 2008 at Merriam Theatre, 250 S. Broad above Spruce St. (215) 336-1234 or www.thewhist
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"Avenue Q' at the Forrest
Avenue Q may be the most over-hyped show on Broadway and on the touring circuit. And if you never spent much time watching "Sesame Street," you’ll miss the point of many of the songs.
Avenue Q. Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx; book by Jeff Witty. Through February 10, 2008 at the Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St. (800) 432-7250 or www.forrest-theatre.com.
Avenue Q. Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx; book by Jeff Witty. Through February 10, 2008 at the Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St. (800) 432-7250 or www.forrest-theatre.com.
Articles
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"Grace' and "The Price' (3rd review)
Were Arthur Miller alive today, I’d tell him to take notes from Craig Wright’s Grace. Where The Price is almost all talk, Grace offers a love triangle, murder, attempted suicide, religious conversion and a real battle of wills—between each character and God.
Grace. Play by Craig Wright; directed by Gregory Scott Campbell. Luna Theater Company production through February 23, 2008 at Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.
Grace. Play by Craig Wright; directed by Gregory Scott Campbell. Luna Theater Company production through February 23, 2008 at Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.
Articles
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"Wittenberg' at the Arden (3rd review)
In Wittenberg, playwright David Davalos serves up heaping portions of wit and cleverness but misses the chance to offer a serious drama about opposing forces.
Wittenberg. By David Davalos; directed by J. R. Sullivan. Through March 16, 2008 at Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. (212) 922-1122 or www.ardentheatre.org.
Wittenberg. By David Davalos; directed by J. R. Sullivan. Through March 16, 2008 at Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. (212) 922-1122 or www.ardentheatre.org.
Articles
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"Wittenberg' at the Arden (2nd review)
Wittenberg is witty, and tiresome. David Davalos inventively seeks to show Martin Luther, Hamlet and Dr. Faustus as they seemed before they became forever fixed as history remembers them. But even three characters become too many the way Davalos inconsistently ladles on his material.
Wittenberg. By David Davalos; directed by J. R. Sullivan. Through March 16, 2008 at Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. (212) 922-1122 or www.a
Wittenberg. By David Davalos; directed by J. R. Sullivan. Through March 16, 2008 at Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. (212) 922-1122 or www.a
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"Grace' by Luna Theater Co. (1st review)
Grace is a work of black humor with issues too real to ignore, as well as excellent ensemble acting.
Grace. Comedy by Craig Wright; directed by Gregory Scott Campbell. Luna Theater Company production through February 23, 2008 at Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5, 825 Walnut St. (215) 704-0033 or www.lunatheater.org.
Grace. Comedy by Craig Wright; directed by Gregory Scott Campbell. Luna Theater Company production through February 23, 2008 at Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5, 825 Walnut St. (215) 704-0033 or www.lunatheater.org.
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"The Price' at the Walnut (2nd review)
In the first act of The Price I found myself impatiently fidgeting and even dozing off at Miller’s familiar script devices. So why, then, did I find myself riveted and even choking back tears in the second act? The answer is surely personal, which is the essence of great theater.
The Price. Drama by Arthur Miller; directed by Michael Carleton. Through March 2, 2008 at Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. (215) 574-3550 or
The Price. Drama by Arthur Miller; directed by Michael Carleton. Through March 2, 2008 at Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. (215) 574-3550 or
Articles
4 minute read