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The piano teacher's quandary
My daughter, myself
God gave my daughter a professional pianist for a mother. But she detested her lessons. If I forced her to continue, maybe one day she’d thank me. Then again, she might hate me— and the instrument— forever. What to do? I, the holder of a doctorate from Juilliard, was clueless in this area of mothering.
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"The European Lesson" at Black Box Theater
What can Americans teach anyone about Europeans? Not much, according to the Norwegian Jo Strømgren’s ironic The European Lesson. Next question: What makes an easier target than an Ugly American?
The European Lesson. Written and directed by Jo Strømgren. Jo Strømgren Kompani production through September 6, 2008 at Black Box Theater next to Festival Bar, 626 North Fifth St.
The European Lesson. Written and directed by Jo Strømgren. Jo Strømgren Kompani production through September 6, 2008 at Black Box Theater next to Festival Bar, 626 North Fifth St.
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"Spamalot' at Academy of Music
Spamalot is an unabashed rip-off of the Monty Python film. And this touring show seems more routine than the road show Philadelphians saw in this same house last season.
Monty Python’s Spamalot. Book by Eric Idle; directed by Mike Nichols. Through August 31, 2008 at Academy of Music. (215) 731-3333 or www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway.
Monty Python’s Spamalot. Book by Eric Idle; directed by Mike Nichols. Through August 31, 2008 at Academy of Music. (215) 731-3333 or www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway.
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"Parenting 101' at Kimmel's Innovation Studi
I have nothing against silly humor, but the musical Parenting 101 is not up to the standard of say, Urinetown.
Parenting 101. Conceived by Nancy Holson and Susan Holson; directed and choreographed by Jay Falzone. Through November 30, 2008 at Innovation Studio at the Kimmel Center. (215) 731-3333 or www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway.
Parenting 101. Conceived by Nancy Holson and Susan Holson; directed and choreographed by Jay Falzone. Through November 30, 2008 at Innovation Studio at the Kimmel Center. (215) 731-3333 or www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway.
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Theatre Horizon's "Working'
Working is a problematic musical that lacks the power of the original Studs Terkel book. Theatre Horizon has updated it with material from Philadelphia's current-day suburbs, which helps, but not enough.
Working. Music by Stephen Schwartz; directed by Matthew Decker; based on the book by Studs Terkel. Theatre Horizon production July 2-27, 2008 at Upper Merion Middle School Auditorium, King of Prussia. (610) 283-2230 or
Working. Music by Stephen Schwartz; directed by Matthew Decker; based on the book by Studs Terkel. Theatre Horizon production July 2-27, 2008 at Upper Merion Middle School Auditorium, King of Prussia. (610) 283-2230 or
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Woody Allen's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona'
Woody Allen returns to top form in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, a wry comedy (or anti-comedy) that freshly explores his perennial theme, the anarchic consequences of love.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona. A film by Woody Allen. At the Ritz Five, 214 Walnut St. (215) 925-7900 or www.landmarktheatres.com.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona. A film by Woody Allen. At the Ritz Five, 214 Walnut St. (215) 925-7900 or www.landmarktheatres.com.
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For art's sake, move the Barnes
In all the arguments about whether to move the Barnes Foundation, has anyone asked: What is best for art? That cause would be enhanced if the Barnes and the Art Museum shared the same campus and allowed their works to be shown together. The key issue isn't about preserving one brilliant collector’s institution. It’s about building on his legacy to expand the love and understanding of art.
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Prokofiev festival at Bard College
Searching for classical music in the summertime? Philadelphia is a certifiable wasteland, but challenging repertory can be found in the hinterlands of New York and New England, as Leon Botstein’s ten-concert series at Bard College, “Prokofiev and His World,” recently demonstrated.
“Sergei Prokofiev and His World.” Weekends through October 25, 2008 at Bard Music Festival, Sosnoff Theater, Richard B. Fisher Center, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y.
“Sergei Prokofiev and His World.” Weekends through October 25, 2008 at Bard Music Festival, Sosnoff Theater, Richard B. Fisher Center, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y.
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Headlong's "Hotel Pool' in New York
Thanks to Headlong Dance Theater’s New York revival of its 2004 aqua dream play, Hotel Pool, we now have an alternative vision for the Michael Phelps Beijing pool experience, as well as, perhaps, an awareness of how the potential for sensual and pleasurable experiences can be denied amid the demands of commerce and competition.
Hotel Pool. Headlong Dance Theater presentation through August 16, 2008 at Rector Square, New York. (215) 545-1995 or
Hotel Pool. Headlong Dance Theater presentation through August 16, 2008 at Rector Square, New York. (215) 545-1995 or
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"Rabbit Hole' at Olney Theatre
In Rabbit Hole, an atheist seeks consolation for the loss of a son, and finds it in…. science? That may be a bit much to swallow, but David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama receives a nuanced, psychologically engaging production at Maryland’s Olney Theatre Center.
Rabbit Hole. By David Lindsay-Abaire; directed by Mitchell Hébert. Through September 7, 2008 at Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney,
Rabbit Hole. By David Lindsay-Abaire; directed by Mitchell Hébert. Through September 7, 2008 at Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney,
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