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Lantern's 'Richard III'
Charles McMahon’s direction keeps the play moving briskly--a shade too much so, since the results sometimes teeter on confusion. But there's method in the occasional madness.

Richard III. By William Shakespeare, directed by Charles McMahon. Presented by Lantern Theater Co. through April 30, 2006, at St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow St. (215) 829-9002 or www.lanterntheater.org.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 5 minute read

PTC's 'Intimate Apparel'
This compelling but also wrenching drama introduces us to people who’ve been rendered largely anonymous by history, enabling us to empathize with the bad choices that people make when they feel desperate.

Intimate Apparel. By Lynn Nottage; Philadelphia Theatre Co. production directed by Tim Vasen. Through April 16 at Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey St., (215) 569-9700 or www.phillytheatreco.com.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 4 minute read
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The Complete Works of Shakespeare
This energetic, sophomoric slapstick parody of Shakespeare offers a few inspired moments within its succession of heavy-handed gags. High school students who’ve been force-fed the Bard will probably love this show, and may even learn something from it.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). By Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield; directed by Domenick Scudera. Through May 19 at Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival, 2111 Sansom St., 215-496-8001 or

Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 1 minute read
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A plague of one-man shows
Let us not kid ourselves. A one-man play is a convenient vehicle for control freaks. And it's a godsend for producers who want to hold their costs down. But it's no substitute for genuine drama.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 6 minute read

Wilma's Nine Parts of Desire
The diversity of Iraqis and their mutual anger are captured in portrayals of nine women by a single talented actress in an evening that would make George W. Bush uncomfortable, not to mention this reviewer.

Nine Parts of Desire. By Heather Raffo; directed by Kate Saxon; with Jacqueline Antaramian. Through March 12, 2006, at Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad (at Spruce), 215-546-7824. www.wilmatheater.org.

Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 2 minute read

PTC's After Ashley
A compelling, original and often very funny work about personal tragedy, mass media exploitation, and the large consequences of minor acts.

After Ashley. By Gina Gionfriddo, directed by Pam McKinnon. Philadelphia Theatre Co. production through through March 5, 2006, at Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey St., 215-985-0420. www.phillytheatreco.com.

Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 2 minute read
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Arden's Opus
The sheer heaven and sheer hell of musical collaboration, captured on stage.

Opus, by Michael Hollinger; directed by Terrence J.. Nolen. Through March 12 at Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St., 215-922-8900. www.ardentheatre.org.

Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 3 minute read

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Villanova's Prayers of Sherkin
Barry is a genuine poet of the theater, and James Christy’s final production at Villanova ought not to be missed.

Prayers of Sherkin. By Sebastian Barry, directed by James J. Christy. Through Feb. 19, 2006, at Villanova University Theatre, Vasey Hall. www.theatre.villanova.edu

Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 3 minute read
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Lantern's Novecento
Dramatic script, dramatic performance— but is it a drama?

Novecento. One-man dramatic monologue by Alessandro Baricco, directed by Dugald MacArthur. Presented through Feb. 26, 2006 by Lantern Theater at St. Stephen’s Theater, Tenth and Ludlow Sts., (215) 829-9002 or www.lanterntheater.org.

Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 1 minute read
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InterAct's American Sublime
In a 19th-Century painting, Patricia Lynch finds clues to America's war on terror.

American Sublime. By Patricia Lynch; directed by Seth Rozin for InterAct Theatre Co. through Feb. 19. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom, St., (215) 568-8077. www.InterActTheatre.org.

Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 1 minute read