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The Philadelphia Orchestra performs 'Mozart's Great Mass'
Unfinished but complete
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs two great, unfinished works. Robert Zaller wonders whether or not they are actually complete.
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The Wister Quartet celebrates 29 years with 'Wister & More!'
Together after all these years
The Wister Quartet have not only been performing for 29 years, but they have also served as teachers, mentors, and music promoters in Philadelphia. Margaret Darby looks back.
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People's Light presents Katori Hall's 'The Mountaintop'
MLK’s work continues
'The Mountaintop' at People’s Light & Theatre Company takes us to exciting theatrical places, beyond an historical portrait. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Irish Heritage Theatre presents Brian Friel's 'Molly Sweeney'
Seeing and understanding
The Irish Heritage Theatre's 'Molly Sweeney' is the right play in the right space for this young company. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Piffaro, the Renaissance Band, presents 'The Musical World of Don Quixote'
'Don Quixote' goes onstage
Watching Piffaro, the Renaissance Band, prepare for 'The Musical World of Don Quixote' gives an up-front view of the challenges and rewards of performing 400-year-old music. (Part three of a series on Piffaro’s 'Don Quixote' festival.)
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Azuka Theatre presents Idris Goodwin's 'How We Got On'
Rappers's delight is also ours
Azuka gets on great with a celebration of early rap and teenage rebellion, Idris Goodwin's 'How We Got On.' Mark Cofta reviews.
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Revolution Shakespeare presents 'King John'
The king and youse
Rock and roll with 'King John,' Revolution Shakespeare's post-apocalyptic adventure. Mark Cofta reviews.
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REP Radio podcast with 1812 Productions's 'This Is the Week That Is'
Trumping the election with comedy
You liked Alec Baldwin on 'SNL?' You'll love 1812 Productions' political satire 'This Is the Week That Is: the Election Special.' On our podcast, meet cast members Sean Close and Nia-Samara Benjamin.
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Opera Philadelphia's presents Puccini's 'Turandot'
An overlooked classic
With attention on two new operas, the innovative aspects of Puccini’s 'Turandot' may be overlooked. Opera Philadelphia’s production reveals a 65-year-old master changing course.
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Delaware Theatre Company presents 'The War of the Roses'
A play for Trump's divided states of America
Warren Adler's recycled novel and movie 'The War of the Roses' celebrates excess excessively. Mark Cofta reviews.
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