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L to R: Matteo Scamell's Don, Alex Keiper's Suzy, and Akeem Davis's Jackson. (Photos by Paola Nogueras.)

Theatre Exile presents Tracey Scott Wilson's 'Buzzer'

'Buzzer' rings true

Tracey Scott Wilson's 'Buzzer,' at Theatre Exile, examines gentrification from the inside. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to R: Maria Konstantinidis and Alicia Isabel Rivas. (Photo by Michael Goldstein.)

Passage Theatre presents David Lee White's 'Fixed'

A broken system revealed

Trenton playwright David Lee White's world-premiere drama at Passage Theatre Company, 'Fixed,' examines mental health treatment. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Charlotte Northeast and Jared Reed go noir in 'The White Devil.' (Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.)

Philadelphia Artists Collective presents John Webster's 'The White Devil'

Divine devil

Philadelphia Artists' Collective ends itsresidency at Broad Street Ministry with 'The White Devil,' a noir-fueled bang. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Carla-Rae's Chief Tamanend and Alexandra King's William Penn reach a misunderstanding. (Photo courtesy of Orbiter 3.)

Orbiter 3 presents Mary Tuomanen's 'Peaceable Kingdom'

Kingdom not come

Mary Tuomanen presents yet another world premiere, this one derived from Edward Hicks's painting 'Peaceable Kingdom.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 3 minute read
Author and professor Larry Atkins. (Photo courtesy of Larry Atkins)

'Skewed: A Critical Thinker’s Guide to Media Bias' by Larry Atkins

Seeing through the skew

Larry Atkins's newest book, 'Skewed: A Critical Thinker's Guide to Media Bias,' arrives at a particularly opportune moment. Craig Peters reviews.
Craig Peters

Craig Peters

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Terrible angel Micah Geyer and Melissa Rector. (Photo by Frank Bicking.)

Koresh Dance Company presents 'Sense of Human'

Every angel is terrible (Rilke)

Koresh Dance Company reprises a 2010 favorite, and it's just as exciting as the first time. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

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Playwright James Ijames is taking over 2017. (Photo by Beowulf Sheehan)

REP Radio podcast with 'WHITE' playwright James Ijames

Meet James Ijames, U.S. theater's next major voice

2017 appears to be a breakout year for playwright James Ijames. With three plays currently in production from DC to NYC and a major award win, he's got a lot going on. Darnelle Radford interviews.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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(Photo by Beata Rzeszodko-Rosen)

Marvin Rosen and the 20th anniversary of WPRB's 'Classical Discoveries'

Two decades of discovery

WPRB-FM's 'Classical Discoveries' host Marvin Rosen is about to celebrate 20 years hosting the "program for people that might not like classical music." Linda Holt considers his impact.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 4 minute read
Lupu was reminiscent of you-know-who. (Photo by Pekka Saarinen)

Yannick conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra, with Radu Lupu (second review)

Yannick crosses Ormandy’s line

As the Philadelphia Orchestra’s conductor for 44 years, Eugene Ormandy subordinated his personality to the music. Since 2012, Yannick Nézet-Séguin has taken a different tack. Hoo boy, is it different. Dan Rottenberg reviews.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

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Jennette, 2009. (Photo by Jeffrey Stockbridge)

Savery Gallery presents Kensington Blues by Jeffrey Stockbridge

Hidden Philadelphia

In Savery Gallery’s new solo photography exhibition, Jeffrey Stockbridge’s portraits evoke the pain and beauty coexisting in Kensington. Courtenay Harris Bond reviews.
Courtenay Harris Bond

Courtenay Harris Bond

Articles 3 minute read