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Darnelle, a Black man, poses smiling with Alaina, a white woman, in a small wood-paneled ballroom.

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.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Podcast 1 minute read
Headshot of Ijames, a Black man wearing round glasses and a yellow beanie. He thoughtfully puts his hand to his chin.

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.
Wendy Univer

Wendy Univer

Features 6 minute read
Castagna, in corduroy overalls and red & green stripes, offers a marker to a child wearing a paper hat she has decorated.

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.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Reviews 3 minute read
In bright, comfy stripes & plaids, the actors hold hands, looking up with ecstatic smiles at a shower of colorful objects

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.
Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

Reviews 4 minute read
DeShields, a Black girl in a 50s-style pink dress, smiles next to a Christmas tree.

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.

A. Lewis

Reviews 4 minute read
A group of teens and adults pose for a camera in a small black box theater space

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.
Kiran Pandey

Kiran Pandey

Profiles 3 minute read

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Collage of Sommer and Darnelle with mics, with a cityscape behind them and the Walnut's show logo above.

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.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

Podcast 1 minute read
7 actors pose in a jubilant V, wearing Eagles gear, against a green neon Philly skyline & “Wicked Philly style” projections

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.

Walt Maguire

Reviews 3 minute read
Robinson, a Black woman with glasses and long braids, holds a red box on a stage with fanciful blue and red-lit windows.

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.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Reviews 3 minute read
Mullen, in a red 19th-century British officer costume, sings with his hands spread while the costumed listens anxiously.

Quintessence Theatre presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance

Savoyard shipwreck

Quintessence Theatre forays into operetta with The Pirates of Penzance, but the company doesn’t seem to trust the material. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Reviews 3 minute read