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Calidore don't just play music, they internalize it. (Photo via calidorestringquartet.com.)

PCMS presents the Calidore String Quartet

Body and soul
The Calidore String Quartet, inaugural winners in the esteemed M-Prize Chamber competition, brought vigor and fresh music to the American Philosophical Society. Margaret Darby reviews.
Margaret Darby

Margaret Darby

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Durang's new comedy gets played for silliness rather than bite, leaving it a largely toothless satire. (Photo by T. Charles Erickson.)

McCarter Theater Center presents Christopher Durang’s ‘Turning Off the Morning News’ (second review)

Tuned out
Christopher Durang’s comedy 'Turning Off the Morning News,' in a world premiere at Princeton's McCarter Theatre, disappoints today — but might have fared better 40 years ago. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to R: Nicholas Podany, Robert Sella, Kristine Nielsen, Jenn Harris, and Rachel Nicks in Durang's timely, tempestuous world premiere. (Photo by T. Charles Erickson.)

McCarter Theater Center presents Christopher Durang's 'Turning Off the Morning News' (first review)

Turn on Durang’s latest
‘Turning Off the Morning News,’ premiering at McCarter Theatre Center, returns playwright Christopher Durang to his angry, absurdist roots. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Sharon Robinson's cello stood out during the performance of Brahms's 'First Sextet'. (Photo by Christian Steiner.)

PCMS presents the Brahms Sextets

Brahms all the way
PCMS offered a rare opportunity to hear both Brahms sextets played in tandem. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

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The baseball caps come off, but the kippot stay on the heads of Team Israel. (Photo via IMDB.com.)

Jewish Film Festival's CineMondays presents 'Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel'

"It's about something bigger"
The Jewish Film Festival screens the surprisingly moving and fascinating baseball documentary 'Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel.' Gary Day reviews.
Gary L. Day

Gary L. Day

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Tulle petticoats are the stars of Momix's "Marigolds." (Photo by John Kane.)

NextMove Dance presents Momix's 'Momix Forever'

Party mix
Momix presents a sampler of acrobatic dances from its repertoire to celebrate its 35th anniversary in 'Momix Forever.' Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Paul Lewis imparted a range of moods in his concert, from anxiety to playfulness. (Photo courtesy of PCMS.)

PCMS presents Paul Lewis, piano

Haydn in plain sight
Acclaimed pianist Paul Lewis played Haydn and more at his exciting solo recital for PCMS. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Kosoko's powerful performance holds so many secrets, you may not even see them all. (Photo by Amanda Jensen.)

FringeArts presents Jaamil Olawale Kosoko’s 'Séancers'

The medium and the message
Jaamil Olawale Kosoko stages spiritual crisis and reconciliation in 'Séancers' at FringeArts. Jessica Rizzo reviews.
Jessica Rizzo

Jessica Rizzo

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Pennsylvania Ballet principal dancers Lillian DiPiazza and Jermel Johnson, in "Rubies," brought a welcome change of pace. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.)

Pennsylvania Ballet presents George Balanchine's 'Jewels'

Pennsylvania Ballet puts a ring on it
Pennsylvania Ballet's production of George Balanchine's 'Jewels,' a ballet united by theme instead of plot, offers moments of brilliance. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

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Spirits — and zombies — soar at Sanders's immersive 'Dancing Dead IPX.' (Photo courtesy of Brian Sanders JUNK.)

Brian Sanders JUNK presents 'Dancing Dead IPX'

Decomposition composition
Flying zombies take over the Shiloh Baptist Church in Brian Sanders JUNK’s 'Dancing Dead IPX.' Jessica Rizzo reviews.
Jessica Rizzo

Jessica Rizzo

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