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Classic Stage Company presents Marc Blitzstein’s ‘The Cradle Will Rock’
Will Blitzstein ever rock Philly?
New York’s Classic Stage Company revives the legendary ‘The Cradle Will Rock,’ by Philadelphia-born composer Marc Blitzstein. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Quintessence Theatre Group presents Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’
Nothing and nature
Quintessence uses a diverse cast and versatile set to interpret the Shakespearean classic while staying faithful to the Bard’s work. Jill Ivey reviews.
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Philadelphia Artists’ Collective presents John Ford’s ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore’
Nothing to pity
Philadelphia Artists’ Collective’s ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore’ is revenge tragedy done rippingly right. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Philadelphia Theatre Company presents Christina Anderson’s ‘How to Catch Creation’
Catching sight of a new mission
‘How to Catch Creation’ launches an ambitious, important push for greater representation at Philadelphia Theatre Company, but Christina Anderson’s play feels frustrating and predictable. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Theatre Horizon presents Samuel D. Hunter’s ‘The Few’
A lonely road
‘The Few’ considers the desolate lives of long-haul truckers, but Theatre Horizon’s production of Samuel D. Hunter’s play sets an inconsistent tone. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Lantern Theater Company presents Shakespeare’s ‘Measure for Measure’
Her too
With its annual spring Shakespeare production, the Lantern tackles ‘Measure for Measure,’ a notorious problem play still onstage in the #MeToo era. Jill Ivey reviews.
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EgoPo and Theatre in the X present Censored: A Rotating Repertory of Two Banned South African Plays
How far we’ve come—or not
EgoPo Classic Theater concludes its South African season with two perspectives on life under apartheid. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Isis Productions presents Scott McPherson’s ‘Marvin’s Room’
The cost of care
‘Marvin’s Room,’ presented in a revival by Isis Productions, considers the emotional labor of familial obligation. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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FringeArts presents Lightning Rod Special’s ‘The Appointment’
On the inside
Alice Yorke and the artists of Lightning Rod Special tackle abortion with ‘The Appointment,’ their latest premiere at FringeArts. Alaina Johns reviews.
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The Walnut Street Theatre presents Simon Stephens’s ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'
Important first steps
A strong production of ‘Curious Incident’ at Walnut Street Theatre marks a step in the right direction for inclusive theater, but how does it compare to other efforts on the scene? Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
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