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L to R: Rob Tucker as the King, Emily Gardner Xu Hall as the Queen, and Brett Robinson as the Princess. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

Arden Theatre presents Tony Lawton and Alex Bechtel's 'The Light Princess'

Up and up

Tony Lawton and Alex Bechtel's new children's musical, 'The Light Princess,' floats the fun idea of a girl with no gravity. Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Apr 18, 2017 Articles 2 minute read

Scott Rodrigue feels 'The Fever.' (Photo by Kathryn Raines)

Towards a Research Ensemble presents Wallace Shawn's 'The Fever'

No break in 'The Fever'

Scott Rodrigue's rendition of Wallace Shawn's 'The Fever' explains First World privilege but offers no relief. Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Apr 18, 2017 Articles 3 minute read

Defying gravity in Philadanco's 'Black Steam.' (Photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center)

Philadanco presents 'Black Steam'

Full steam ahead (and back)

The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco) brought two world premieres and looked back at two classics. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Apr 15, 2017 Articles 3 minute read

Palmyrene Funerary Portraits. (Photo courtesy of Penn Museum)

Penn Museum presents Cultures in the Crossfire: Stories from Syria and Iraq

All is not lost

A new exhibition at the Penn Museum displays and highlights efforts being made to preserve the Middle East's cultural heritage in the midst of war. Pamela Forsythe reviews.

Pamela J. Forsythe

Apr 15, 2017 Articles 4 minute read

Author Jennifer Lin. (Photo by StefanieLin)

'Shanghai Faithful,' by Jennifer Lin

A faithful retelling

Jennifer Lin's memoir 'Shanghai Faithful' examines five generations of her Chinese Christian family and their journeys between continents. Bob Ingram reviews.

Bob Ingram

Apr 14, 2017 Articles 3 minute read

View overlooking PMA's planned Forum. (Architectural rendering by Gehry Partners, courtesy of Philadelphia Museum of Art)

Frank Gehry's Philadelphia Museum of Art master plan

Frank Gehry’s redesign at the Philadelphia Museum of Art goes far beyond what was envisioned when he was hired. After an official groundbreaking ceremony, Gehry discussed the details. Steve Cohen considers.

Steve Cohen

Apr 13, 2017 Articles 4 minute read

One of Steinkamp's commissioned 'Winter Fountains.' (Rendering courtesy of the Parkway Council)

The Parkway Council presents Jennifer Steinkamp's 'Winter Fountains on the Parkway'

What's Philly got to do with it?

During a year of special programming and events marking the Ben Franklin Parkway's 100th anniversary, there’s also a major art installation planned. But how does it fit in? Alaina Mabaso considers.

Alaina Johns

Apr 11, 2017 Articles 4 minute read

L to R: Matteo Scammell, Tyrone, and Aubie Merrylees. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents Robert Askins's 'Hand to God'

Pervy, profane puppets

Robert Askins's 'Hand to God' at Philadelphia Theatre Company has a sock puppet say what the human wearing him dares not. Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Apr 11, 2017 Articles 3 minute read

Seth Rozin and the Drake, a perfect pairing. (Photo courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company)

REP Radio podcast with InterAct Theatre artistic director Seth Rozin

Moving on down

Last year, Seth Rozin's InterAct Theatre Company moved a few blocks down from the Adrienne Theater to the Drake. Here's how he's transforming the space. Darnelle Radford interviews.