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Henry Golding and Constance Wu might be carrying the future of Asian-American-led film on their crazy attractive shoulders. (Image via IMDB.com.)

The crazy importance of 'Crazy Rich Asians'

A big first step

'Crazy Rich Asians' might not have the empowering message of 'Black Panther,' but it could still empower a generation of Asian American filmmakers and moviegoers. Rob Buscher considers.
Rob Buscher

Rob Buscher

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Vitali (at left) with Kubrick and Jack Nicholson on the set of 'The Shining.' (Photo courtesy of Kino Lorber.)

Tony Zierra's 'Filmworker'

The man behind the man: Leon Vitali and Stanley Kubrick

Tony Zierra's 'Filmworker' introduces Leon Vitali, who walked away from a promising acting career to spend his life in service to Stanley Kubrick's vision. Gary Day reviews.
Gary L. Day

Gary L. Day

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Emily Dale White (left) and Meg Rumsey-Lasersohn (right) play the mixed-up, switched-out boys in Carpenter's clever adaptation. (Photo by Shawn May.)

Quintessence presents Josh Carpenter's adaptation of Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper'

Satisfying switcheroo

Mark Twain’s 'The Prince and the Pauper' proves relevant and entertaining in Josh Carpenter’s new adaptation for Quintessence Theatre Group. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Nicole Henderson's Artemisia and Mariel Rosati's Susanna engage in forbidden romance in Kiszonas's fictionalized drama. (Photo courtesy of South Camden Theatre Company.)

South Camden Theatre Company presents Lee Kiszonas’s 'Artemisia'

Historical fiction meets feminist figure

Lee Kiszonas’s 'Artemisia' at South Camden Theatre Company imagines an Italian artist’s violent rebellion, but she might have been better served by sticking to history. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Pianist Hélène Grimaud's insightful playing brought new life to an old staple. (Photo by Matt Hennek/Deutsche Grammophon.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'Yannick and Hélène'

Beethoven and the BFFs

Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Hélène Grimaud's friendship may be wonderful offstage, but onstage together, they bring out the best in everything they touch. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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The cast of 'A People' brings depth to the drama even when Feldman doesn't. (Photo by Plate 3 Photography.)

Orbiter 3's world premiere of L M Feldman's 'A People'

Back to shul

L M Feldman’s world premiere ‘A People,’ presented by Orbiter 3, grapples with Jewish identity in compelling and frustrating ways. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Pasión y Arte and Intercultural Journeys present 'My Voice, Our Voice/Mi Voz, Nuestra Voz'

Feminist flamenco: Passion and presence

Intercultural Journeys ends its season with Pasión y Arte's feminist flamenco work 'My Voice, Our Voice/Mi Voz, Nuestra Voz.' Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

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Don't kill the messenger: Rowley and Maestri do serviceable work in a ridiculous production. (Photo by Jessica Griffin/Philadelphia Orchestra.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Puccini's 'Tosca'

Tacky 'Tosca'

The Philadelphia Orchestra brought their musical best to Puccini’s ‘Tosca,’ despite patchy singing and a ridiculous staging. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Bullock has a "unique and appealing" voice. (Photo by Pete Checchia.)

PCMS presents Julia Bullock, soprano, and John Arida, piano

Showing and telling

American soprano Julia Bullock made an uneven recital debut with PCMS, accompanied by pianist John Arida. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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L to R: Altman, DalCanton, Summerfield, and Reed can't save this "trivial comedy." (Photo courtesy of Hedgerow Theatre.)

Hedgerow Theatre presents Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest.'

Seriously silly

Even the talented performers showcased in Hedgerow Theatre's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' can't overcome its incongruous design. Cara Blouin reviews.
Cara Blouin

Cara Blouin

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