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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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