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Dominic Moore-Dunson taps into Philly’s energy for Miz Martha Washington
The language of movement
Dominic Moore-Dunson is new to Philly but is already making waves, including in the upcoming production of James Ijames’ The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington. Ellen Chenoweth profiles.
Profiles
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Prescribing the Best Medicine with Philly’s own Ellen Boscov
From improv to Hollywood
Ellen Boscov talks her recurring role on the American medical comedy drama Best Medicine, what Philly improv taught her throughout her career, and how aspiring performers can get the role of their dreams. An Nichols profiles.
Profiles
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Irish Heritage Theatre presents Conor McPherson’s The Weir
A woman walks into a bar
Conor McPherson’s The Weir is a ghost story about the living, now onstage with Irish Heritage Theatre at Plays and Players. Walt Maguire reviews.
Reviews
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The Arden Theatre presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Sweetness and violence
A new Romeo and Juliet at the Arden, directed by Amina Robinson, finds its beating heart in the violent adult world’s intrusion on a childlike love. Josh Herren reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
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Theatre Ariel presents Dan Kitrosser’s Marsha Blovotnick and the Marvelous Magical Chicken Soup
A Jewish fable for modern times
After his success in the 2025 Fringe as Karen Tenderness, playwright Dan Kitrosser is back with the world premiere of Marsha Blovotnick and the Marvelous Magical Chicken Soup, onstage at Theatre Ariel. Jill Ivey reviews.
Reviews
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Delaware Theatre Company presents Victoria and Todd Buchholz’s Glory Ride
Cycling into history
Delaware Theatre Company stages the US premiere of Glory Ride, a compelling musical about the real-life Italian cyclist who defied fascism during World War II. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
People’s Light presents Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
The Bard meets The White Lotus
A new adaptation of Twelfth Night at People’s Light preserves the show’s comic and musical joys while examining love, privilege, and class, but changes to the story land with mixed success. Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer reviews.
Reviews
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The Walnut Street Theatre presents Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance
An American formula stuck in the 1960s
The Walnut’s production of Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance boasts excellent performances, but the play can’t escape its own era. C.M. Crockford reviews.
Reviews
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Disabled artists take the stage through Acting without Boundaries
If theater is about creativity, why can’t we make room for disabled artists?
A Bryn Mawr-based theater company proves that with patience, flexibility, and innovation, disabled artists of all ages can take to the stage, enjoying community, careers, and creativity. Anndee Hochman visits.
Features
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FringeArts presents Lee Minora’s Baby Everything
You’ve come a long way, baby
Lee Minora’s entertaining and thought-provoking Baby Everything returns for an encore engagement at FringeArts. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read