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Ensemble Arts Philly and the Shubert Organization present Shaina Taub’s Suffs
Women are still marching
Suffs lands in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music, telling the stories of the powerful activists who worked tirelessly to gain American women the right to vote. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
The BSR Podcast: Darnelle speaks on his path to theater, the state of new work, and lots more
Hear from the new director of Theatre Philadelphia!
Darnelle Radford takes the hot seat as BSR editor Alaina Johns interviews him about his theater backstory and where he's going as the new executive director of Theatre Philadelphia.
Podcast
1 minute read
The Citywide James Ijames Pass adds theater to Philly’s 250th celebrations
Three plays, three theaters, and one prize-winning playwright
The Arden, Philadelphia Theatre Company, and the Wilma are teaming up for a first-of-its-kind Philly theater pass featuring three James Ijames productions. Wendy Univer finds out how it all came together.
Features
6 minute read
Curio Theatre Company presents Hansel & Gretel, adapted by Paul Kuhn
Curio’s Make & Partake theater series is a treat for all ages
Curio Theatre Company’s Hansel & Gretel is a truly interactive arts experience for all ages, letting kids join in and even create a performance for everyone. Melissa Strong reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
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Arden Children’s Theatre presents Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, adapted by John Glore
Tesseracts, travel, and time
The Arden’s latest production for children is beautifully designed and respectfully adapted, if occasionally hard to follow. Jill Ivey reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
Theatre in the X presents Richard LaMonte Pierce’s Ordinary People/Extraordinary People
A Christmas visit
Theatre in the X presents its first holiday show with Ordinary People/Extraordinary People by Richard LaMonte Pierce, a captivating story of faith, family, and miracles during Christmas. A. Lewis reviews.
Bringing improv to classrooms with the Unscripted Project
“Building confident young people”
The Unscripted Project brings improv comedy to high school classrooms, teaching students skills and values of confidence and community. Kiran Pandey profiles.
Profiles
3 minute read
The BSR Podcast: Dive into December theater with Darnelle Radford
Sit down with the stars of the Walnut's Christmas Story and Pirates of Penzance at Quintessence
This December is full of theater options, and they're not all A Christmas Carol. Darnelle Radford dives into productions at the Walnut and Quintessence with the stars of the show.
Podcast
1 minute read
1812 Productions presents This Is the Week That Is: 20th Anniversary Special
Can a stage show riff on today’s news cycle?
1812’s annual satirical variety show is back for its 20th year with a strong cast and design, but some missed opportunities in its sketches. Walt Maguire reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
Inis Nua and Tiny Dynamite present Ian Kershaw’s The Greatest Play in the History of the World…
A play, a pie, and a pleasure
The Greatest Play in the History of the World… brings together Inis Nua Theatre Company and Tiny Dynamite for a delightful mash-up of sci-fi and rom-com. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read