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Broadway Philadelphia presents Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’
Philly gets its shot
After years of waiting, the most acclaimed musical in recent memory finally arrives in Philadelphia. Does ‘Hamilton’ live up to its hype? Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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People’s Light presents Thornton Wilder’s ‘Our Town’
The universe at home
After the heft of the world-premiere ‘Mud Row,’ People’s Light tackles another small-town tale. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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The Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival presents ‘An Evening of One Acts’
Sisterly love
The Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival lands in Old City for its fifth year, and opens with an evening of one-acts by women playwrights. Alaina Johns reviews.
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The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents ‘Henry IV, Part 1’
All hail the Henriad
One of the region’s best-respected summer Shakespeare destinations continues its foray into the history plays, rehearsed and staged as the Bard would have seen. Hugh Hunter reviews.
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Shakespeare in Clark Park presents ‘King Lear’
Where our loyalties lie
Shakespeare in Clark Park’s production of William Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’ features strong ties to its community. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
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Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents Noël Coward’s ‘Private Lives’
The second time around
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival delivers a sparkling and sharp ‘Private Lives’. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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People’s Light presents Dominique Morisseau’s ‘Mud Row’
An Americana summer
In the world premiere of ‘Mud Row’ at People’s Light, Dominique Morisseau tells a big tale of a small town. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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REV Theatre Company presents ‘The Witch of Edmonton’
Gruesome romance
REV’s ‘The Witch of Edmonton,’ a Jacobean classic, makes for a modern night to remember at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Christina Anthony reviews.
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Delaware Shakespeare presents ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’
The real housewives of Windsor
Delaware Shakespeare leads a merry (if sometimes confusing) chase. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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PA Shakespeare Festival presents Charles Ludlam’s ‘Mystery of Irma Vep’
Page-turners storm the stage
A spirited revival of ‘The Mystery of Irma Vep,’ at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, confirms the genius of Charles Ludlam. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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