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Director Sarah Mitteldorf and Gabriela Sanchez fight the powers that be. (Photo by Saul Zayas)

Power Street Theatre Company presents Erlina Ortiz's 'She Wore Those Shoes'

She told her own story

In Erlina Ortiz's 'She Wore Those Shoes,' Yudy is an ex-soldier who's suffered a great injustice. Power Street Theatre Company holds the difficult conversation that comes next. Tenara Calem reviews.
Tenara Calem

Tenara Calem

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Jake Blouch and Julianna Zinkel negotiate. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

Act II Playhouse presents Theresa Rebeck's 'Mauritius'

Stamps and savagery

Theresa Rebeck’s thriller 'Mauritius' explores greed, desperation, and philately in Act II Playhouse’s fine production. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Veronika Eberle and her miraculous instrument. (Photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center)

The Philadelphia Orchestra with Alain Altinoglu and Veronika Eberle

Delight with Dutilleux, Mendelssohn, and Brahms

Alain Altinoglu led the Philadelphia Orchestra, and German violinist Veronika Eberle brought a light, lyrical tone and impeccable technique. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Timothy Chooi goes for baroque. (Photo by Ryan Brandenberg)

The 2016 Astral National Auditions Winners Concert

Astral winners reach for the stars

Astral’s class of 2016 is showcased in a program introducing six solo performers and one ensemble. Peter Burwasser reviews.

Peter Burwasser

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

An old master embraces a new art form

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts's new exhibition shows Philadelphia’s master painter and innovative teacher as a visionary photographer ahead of his time. Gary Day reviews.
Gary L. Day

Gary L. Day

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe wasn't afraid of the dark. (Photo by Sumlin via Creative Commons/Flickr)

'Devil’s Music, Holy Rollers and Hillbillies,' by James A. Cosby

The Lord's path to the devil's music

James A. Cosby's new book digs back into rock's history to find out what influenced its influencers. The answers are surprising. Craig Peters reviews.
Craig Peters

Craig Peters

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Orbiter 3's world premiere of Douglas Williams's 'Breathe Smoke'

Too much smoke, not enough fire

The whole is less than the sum of its parts in Douglas Williams's world premiere of 'Breathe Smoke,' presented by Orbiter 3. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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The Manzari Brothers and Maurice Hines. (Photo by Matt Urban)

Penn's Landing Playhouse presents 'Maurice Hines Is Tappin' Thru Life'

Here comes the hot stepper

Maurice Hines and the Manzari Brothers tap and dazzle to the hot music of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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Pictured: Ross Beschler, Robert Smythe, Kelly McCaughan, Kayla Anthony, Chris Anthony, Anthony Crosby, and Johnny Smith. (Photo by Dave Sarrafian)

EgoPo Classic Theater presents 'Delirium'

The Brothers Karamazov get lost

EgoPo's 'Delirium,' based on 'The Brothers Karamazov' and adapted by Theatre O and Enda Walsh, gets puppets, students, devised extras, and more. Toby Zinman reviews.
Toby Zinman

Toby Zinman

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A Calder-designed grave at Laurel Hill. (Photo by Anndee Hochman)

Laurel Hill Cemetery's 'Hot Spots and Storied Plots' tour

Days of the dead

Spooky season is upon us, so make the most of it and tour Laurel Hill Cemetery's 'Hot Spots and Storied Plots.' Anndee Hochman tells you what you can expect to find (but prepare for the unexpected).
Anndee Hochman

Anndee Hochman

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