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Both Walkens walkin' around. (Photo by Peter Michael Radocaj)

Miniature Refrigerator Operator presents 'Two Walkens'

'Two Walkens' double the fun

New performance duo Miniature Refrigerator Operator make a fine debut in their original work 'Two Walkens.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Toni Topps at a Warrior Writers workshop. (Photo by Lovella Calica)

PAFA presents Veteran Visions

Warrior Writers and Veteran Visions

A group called Warrior Writers helps military veterans work through their troubles through art and writing. Now they have a show at PAFA. Anndee Hochman reviews.
Anndee Hochman

Anndee Hochman

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A timely message from the past. (Photo by Joseph Hu)

'Covering Letter' at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Dead letter resurrected

Jitish Kallat's 'Covering Letter,' a new addition to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's permanent collection, brings to life a undelivered letter from Gandhi to Hitler. Pamela Forsythe reviews.

Pamela J. Forsythe

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The world turned upside down. (Photo by Thibaut Baron)

The Wilma Theater presents Wajdi Mouawad's 'Seuls'

Nous sommes tous seuls

Wajdi Mouawad's solo performance 'Seuls' travels the world to discover wherever you go, there you are. Toby Zinman reviews.
Toby Zinman

Toby Zinman

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Ariana Sepúlveda wide awake as Aurora. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

People's Light presents 'Sleeping Beauty: A Musical Panto'

Wake up, princess! It's panto time.

People’s Light and Theatre Company continues their 13-year panto tradition with their new hit, 'Sleeping Beauty: A Musical Panto.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to r: Chloe Felesina, Zachary Kapeluck, Francesca Forcella, Gary W. Jeter II, Caili Quan, Richard Villaverde, Joshua Machiz, Isaac Stanford. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev)

BalletX presents 'Sunset, o639 Hours'

BalletX flies high

BalletX presents a tour de force with 'Sunset, o639 Hours,' a full-length ballet, that tells the story of the first (ill-fated) airmail flight. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Collins and Meehan just walken around. (Photo by Peter Michael Radocaj)

REP Radio podcast with 'Two Walkens,' Susanne Collins and Kevin Meehan

Walken onstage together

In this REP Radio podcast, Darnelle Radford speaks with Susanne Collins and Kevin Meehan about their devised theater world premiere 'Two Walkens.' Yes, THAT Walken. And also, THAT Walken.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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Guest conductor Gianandrea Noseda at work. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra)

The Philadelphia Orchestra with Gianandrea Noseda and Alexander Toradze

Reveling in Ravel

Guest conductor Gianandrea Noseda, soon to lead the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, led the Philadelphia Orchestra in a lively program of Petrassi, Ravel, and Beethoven, while Alexander Toradze brought flair to his piano performance. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Pianist Natalie Zhu, who owns two of the show's eight hands. (Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Chamber Music Society)

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents four pianists with two pianos

Forty fingers flying

Four of Philadelphia’s leading pianists conduct a two-piano field day. Tom Purdom reviews.

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Thomas Eakins's 'History of a Jump' (1885). (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts presents Thomas Eakins: Photographer (second review)

Turning a blind eye to convention

PAFA's exhibition Thomas Eakins: Photographer shows what all the fuss what about, and exactly what got him fired from that institution. Pamela Forsythe reviews.

Pamela J. Forsythe

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