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Claire Inie-Richards and Mary Martello face off. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

Lantern Theater Company presents Shaw's 'Mrs. Warren's Profession'

An 1893 play for today

In Lantern Theater's production, G. B. Shaw's 'Mrs. Warren's Profession' still works as social commentary and engaging drama. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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The lady may or may not be a tramp. (Photo by Dominic M. Mercier)

Opera Philadelphia's presents Missy Mazzoli's 'Breaking the Waves' (first review)

Lars von Trier's film gets an operatic adaptation

Opera Philadelphia unveils a major world premiere with graphic subject matter and — more importantly — a superb score.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

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The cast of <em>COMMODITIES</em>. (Photo courtesy of FringeArts)

Philly Fringe 2016 review: 'COMMODITIES'

Buried treasure in the Fringe

A small Baltimore company, The Oven, brings their powerful play about human sex trafficking, 'COMMODITIES.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Illustration by Sophie Blackall for <em>'Finding Winnie: The True Story of The World’s Most Famous Bear</em>,' written by Lindsay Mattock. (Image courtesy of the Brandywine Museum)

Brandywine Museum's 'Get the Picture! Contemporary Children's Book Illustration'

Perfect words, truthful illustrations

The Brandywine Museum's exhibition Get the Picture! Contemporary Children's Book Illustration inspires Susan Sempeles, an aspiring children's book author.
Susan Sempeles

Susan Sempeles

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Alison T. Chi and Ben Michael getting that Bali high. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

Walnut Street Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'South Pacific'

One enchanted evening

After going missing in action from major stages for decades, 'South Pacific' is back, heroically. Steve Cohen reviews.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

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Grace Gonglewski as Emma and Aubie Merrylees as Con. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

Arden Theatre Company presents Aaron Posner's 'Stupid Fucking Bird'

Posner's Chekhov reboot comes home to roost

Arden Theatre Company co-founder Aaron Posner returns with his celebrated Chekhov reboot, 'Stupid Fucking Bird.' Toby Zinman thinks it's pretty smart.
Toby Zinman

Toby Zinman

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Clockwise from l: Mark Wong, Nicole Burgio, Ben Grinberg, Lauren Johns, Nick Gillette (Photo by Kate Raines)

Philly Fringe 2016 review: Almanac Dance Circus Theatre's 'Exile 2588'

Pig Iron school grads create a future myth

Almanac Dance Circus Theatre's Exile 2588 crafts a magical myth through movement. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Dye samples from Philadelphia University’s Design Center, 1996. (Photo by Pamela J. Forsythe)

Philly Fringe 2016 review: Ann Hamilton's 'habitus'

The fabric of life

Ann Hamilton's 'habitus' takes two forms: a large-scale Philly Fringe installation and a Fabric Workshop and Museum show. Pam Forsythe reviews both.

Pamela J. Forsythe

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A reuben sandwich, Katz's Deli style. (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

The Gershman Y presents 'The Evolution of Jewish Food'

Authors Roger Horowitz and Ted Merwin kibitz about noshing

The Gershman Y's 'The Evolution of Jewish Food,' was not the sort of discussion one should attend on an empty stomach. Stephen Silver explains.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

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L to r: Pierlisa Chiodo Steo, Anna Pysher, Jim Fryer, Adrienne Cascarella, Tony McNichol, Brian Weiser. (Photo by Mariangla Saavedra)

Philly Fringe 2016 review: Casabuena Cultural Productions's 'The Church Bells All Were Broken'

World premiere asks what's so funny about peace, love, and understanding?

'The Church Bells All Were Broken,' Dave Ebersole's new play about gay-hating protesters (modeled on the Westboro Baptist Church), earns laughs and more. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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