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Tonight won't be just any night. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents ‘West Side Story' in Concert

Sharks vs. Jets vs. Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra puts on a semi-staged performance of 'West Side Story' (and fundraises for Puerto Rico hurricane relief). Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Burkina Faso's streets are filled with motorcycles. (Photo courtesy of FringeArts.)

Baker & Tarpaga Dance Project presents 'Declassified Memory Fragment'

Witnessing and remembering

A Burkina Faso and Philadelphia-based dance company brings a powerful performance to FringeArts. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

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Leah Walton's Lisa leads a journey through time. (Photo by Matthew J Photography.)

Theatre Horizon presents Lisa Kron's '2.5 Minute Ride'

Short ride, emotional roller coaster

Lisa Kron skillfully explores her father’s past in a funny and poignant solo play at Theatre Horizon. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Norwegian King Haakon VII (Jesper Christensen, center) flees the Nazi invasion with his family and court. (Photo courtesy of Landmark Theatres.)

Erik Poppe's 'The King's Choice'

Heavy is the head

Erik Poppe's film 'The King's Choice' follows the Nazi invasion of Norway and the razor's-edge diplomacy of its king. Gary Day reviews.
Gary L. Day

Gary L. Day

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads Oquin's 'Resilience' with organ soloist Paul Jacobs. (Photo by Pete Checchia.)

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'Yannick and Emanuel Ax' (second review)

Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Oquin, oh my

Thee Philadelphia Orchestra opens its season with plenty of "Sturm und Drang." Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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James Davis's Edmund and Josh Carpenter's Jamie enjoy some Tyrone-style family time. (Photo by Shawn May)

Quintessence Theatre Company presents 'Long Day's Journey into Night'

Don't go gently

Quintessence Theatre Group's' Long Day's Journey into Night' excels with Eugene O'Neill's challenging excesses and succeeds. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Francesca Forcella and Gary W. Jeter II in Jorma Elo's 'Gran Partita.' (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev)

Annenberg Center Live presents BalletX

BalletX on tour at home

Annenberg Center Live opens its dance season with BalletX and gives Philly audiences a chance to see them the way others do. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Jessica M. Johnson and Walter DeShields deliver solid performances in an unsatisfying work. (Photo by Kathryn Raines/Plate 3 Photography.)

Inis Nua Theatre Company presents Lizzie Nunnery's 'The Swallowing Dark'

Lost in the dark

Inis Nua's U.S. premiere of 'The Swallowing Dark' explores memory and believability inconclusively. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Ax: Just one sour note. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra.)

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'Yannick and Emanuel Ax' (first review)

How to ride a warhorse

The Philadelphia Orchestra's season began this weekend with a visit from pianist Emanuel Ax. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

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Normcore love: Kendra Broom's Melisande and Dennis Chmelensky's Golaud. (Photo by Cory Weaver.)

Curtis Institute of Music presents 'Impressions of Pelléas'

She loves him not (or does she?)

Peter Brook’s lean adaptation of 'Pelléas et Mélisande' solves the Pelléas problem, and Curtis puts on a spectacular production. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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