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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
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Who can save Freedom Theatre?
It's one of America's most illustrious African-American theater troupes. It's also a leading example of a creative arts organization that can't get its financial act together.

Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Articles 7 minute read

Walnut's Lettice & Lovage

A Maggie Smith vehicle sans Maggie
Capable actors and just enough pathos to sustain this tale of an overheated tour guide.

Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 2 minute read

PTC's Franklin Unplugged
In a profound and funny tour de force, a neurotic Jewish standup comic discovers his “inner Franklin.”
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 1 minute read

Twain as disillusioned patriot
Mark Twain Tonight! Hal Holbrook’s one-man show, at the Merriam Theater, December.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 5 minute read

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Lantern's 'Lady From the Sea'
The Lady From The Sea, by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Kathryn C. Nocero for Lantern Theater, October 2005.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 6 minute read
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Macao: Spice without food
Film noir has been dead for 50 years. Why spoof it now?

Adrift in Macao. Book and lyrics by Christopher Durang; music by Peter Melnick; directed by Sheryl Kaller. World premiere through Nov. 20, 2005, at Philadelphia Theatre Co., Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey. 215-985-0420 or www.phillytheatreco.com.

Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 2 minute read