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Davidman tries to make sense of it all. (Photo by Ken Friedman.)

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents Aaron Davidman's 'Wrestling Jerusalem'

A house divided

Aaron Davidman's 'Wrestling Jerusalem' brings the Israeli/Palestinian conflict to Philadelphia Theatre Company's stage. Wendy Rosenfield reviews.
Wendy Rosenfield

Wendy Rosenfield

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Daniel Park straddles the line between life and afterlife. (Photo by Kathryn Raines/Plate 3 Photography.)

MJ Kaufman presents 'Destiny Estimate'

Living in oblivion

At long last, MJ Kaufman's "no review" world premiere, 'Destiny Estimate,' gets its review; Cameron Kelsall is glad he had the opportunity to weigh in.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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The Philadelphia cast's Anna Michael gets the long-distance runaround. (Photo by Travis the Great)

Hella Fresh Theatre presents John Rosenberg's 'But Next Not This'

Hold the phone

Hella Fresh Theater's John Rosenberg returns to Philadelphia — sort of — with 'Not Next But This,' performed simultaneously in Fishtown and Berkeley, California. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to R: Santos, Honkala, and Webber get real. (Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Film Festival.)

Philadelphia Film Festival 2017: Mark Webber's 'Flesh and Blood'

Virtual reality

Philadelphia-raised director-writer-actor Mark Webber, son of activist Cheri Honkala, treats his real-life dramas as exploded fiction in the experimental, earnest 'Flesh and Blood.' A.D. Amorosi reviews.
A.D. Amorosi

A.D. Amorosi

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Union: Comfortable in her own skin. (Photo by Michael Lavine.)

Gabrielle Union's 'We're Going to Need More Wine'

Sips and stories

Actress Gabrielle Union's autobiography travels from her code-switching childhood to her life as a Hollywood star, with a whole lot of knowledge in between. Jarreau Freeman reviews.
Jarreau Freeman

Jarreau Freeman

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The author's work is provocative yet accessible. (Photo via macalester.edu.)

James Forman Jr. on 'Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America'

When representation isn't enough

The author of a controversial new study of the criminal justice system lectured at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Alaina Mabaso was there.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, better than ever. (Photo courtesy of Annenberg Center Live.)

Annenberg Center Live presents Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Five dances, one night

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago returns to Philadelphia with a bevy of performance beauties. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

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William Zielinski and D'Arcy Dersham ideate. (Photo by Paola Nogueras)

Theatre Exile presents Aaron Loeb's 'Ideation'

Corporations are people, too

Theatre Exile’s 'Ideation' examines whether morality can exist alongside corporate policy in a potent near-future thriller. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Takashi Miike's 'Blade of the Immortal.' (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Film Festival.)

Philadelphia Film Festival 2017: Unconventional action flicks

Lights, camera, action

It's hard to pick your way through the Philadelphia Film Festival's 100+ options. Rob Buscher makes it a little easier for action-genre fans.
Rob Buscher

Rob Buscher

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An "Unforgettable" moment between Gisela Adisa and Dulé Hill. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

People's Light presents Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor's 'Lights Out'

Shine a brighter light

People's Light & Theatre Company's world-premiere 'Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole' unsuccessfully uses the famous crooner to spotlight 1950s racism and share some nice songs. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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