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Jody Kuehner's Cherdonna Shinatra turned out to be a hot mess — figuratively and literally. (Photo courtesy of FringeArts.)

FringeArts presents Cherdonna Shinatra's 'Clock That Mug or Dusted'

When drag is a drag

FringeArts brought "female impersonator impersonator" Cherdonna Shinatra's 'Clock That Mug or Dusted' to Philadelphia, but the show left something behind. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

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The Library Company never seems to run out of interesting imagery for its social media accounts. (Image courtesy of the Library Company of Philadelphia.)

Library Company of Philadelphia's #GiltyPleasures: Sharing Special Collections Through Social Media

#CuratingCuriosity

The Library Company of Philadelphia's '#GiltyPleasures: Sharing Special Collections Through Social Media' shows their virtual offerings in real life. Pamela Forsythe reviews.

Pamela J. Forsythe

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Okwui Okpokwasili (pictured) takes on the Nigerian Women's War of 1929. (Photo by Paul B. Goode.)

Bryn Mawr College presents Okwui Okpokwasili's 'Poor People's TV Room'

Must-see TV

Okwui Okpokwasili’s visits Bryn Mawr College with a powerful reflection about African women, 'Poor People’s TV Room.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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'A Steady Rain' pits Keith Conallen's Joey against his brother Denny, played by Marc D. Donovan. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

Walnut Street Theatre Studio 3 presents Keith Huff's 'A Steady Rain'

Who'll stop the rain?

Keith Huff’s cop drama 'A Steady Rain' drenches us in suspense at the Walnut Street Theatre’s Independence Studio on 3. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to R: Violinist Randall Mitsuo Goosby, pianist Kevin Miller, cellist Khari Joyner, tenor Lawrence Brownlee, clarinetist Alexander Laing, and composer Tyshawn Sorey. (Photo by Dominic M. Mercier for Opera Philadelphia.)

Opera Philadelphia presents Tyshawn Sorey and Terrance Hayes's 'Cycles of My Being'

Reframing the musical narrative

Opera Philadelphia and star tenor Lawrence Brownlee premiere ‘Cycles of My Being,’ a stirring work that explores the lives of black men in America. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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L to R: Twoey Truong, Jennifer Summerfield, and Jessica DalCanton in Curio's stylish but insubstantial production. (Photo by Rebecca Gudelunas.)

Curio Theatre Company presents David Adjmi's 'Marie Antoinette'

The revolution will not be dramatized

Despite a stylish production from Curio Theatre Company, David Adjmi's ‘Marie Antoinette’ offers little insight on the complicated monarch. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Paul Cava, Ink Series, 'Christ,' 1997. Applied ink on photo reproduction. (Photo courtesy of the artist.)

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral and artist spar over 'Paul Cava/Inks'

What would Jesus do?

The cancellation of an art exhibition at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral was not censorship, but that’s little comfort to art lovers. George Hunka considers.
George Hunka

George Hunka

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Pianist Natalie Zhu brought out the best in this novice orchestra. (Photo courtesy of COFE.)

Chamber Orchestra First Editions' 'Two Premieres and Early Mozart Magic'

Haverford's not quite Philadelphia

A dynamic piano duo and two premieres are highlights in the latest Chamber Orchestra First Editions concert. Margaret Darby reviews.
Margaret Darby

Margaret Darby

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Joshua Bell: Rebel with a cause. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'Joshua Bell and Yannick'

An ambiguous reflection on war

Violinist Joshua Bell joined the Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin led Shostakovich’s monumental Symphony No. 7. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Awkward love grows between Joseph Teti's Valentyn and Francesca Piccioni's Ashley. (Photo by Plate 3 Photography.)

Inis Nua Theatre Company presents Alan Harris's 'Love, Lies and Taxidermy'

Stuffed with Fun

The U.S. premiere of Welshman Alan Harris's 'Love, Lies and Taxidermy' brings a welcome romantic comedy from Inis Nua Theatre Company. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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