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Pig Iron Theatre's fund-raiser
Pearls dripped before the VIP swine at Pig Iron Theatre’s annual fund-raiser.
The Swining. Pig Iron Theatre fund-raiser, January 25, 2008 at the Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. (215) 627-1883 or www.pigiron.org
The Swining. Pig Iron Theatre fund-raiser, January 25, 2008 at the Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. (215) 627-1883 or www.pigiron.org
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Lantern Theater's "Skylight' (2nd review)
The Lantern’s production of David Hare’s Skylight proves that compelling direction and a pair of richly textured performances can magnify the dramatic power of minor concerns into an event of staggering proportions.
Skylight. By David Hare; directed by Dan Kern. Lantern Theater Co. production through March 2, 2008 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 10th and Ludlow Streets. (215) 829-0395 or
Skylight. By David Hare; directed by Dan Kern. Lantern Theater Co. production through March 2, 2008 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 10th and Ludlow Streets. (215) 829-0395 or
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Milanov and Orchestra's Bernstein Festival
Rossen Milanov demonstrated that he’s a specialist in exploring early 20th-Century European musicality.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Bernstein, Barber, Stravinsky. Joshua Bell, violin; Rossen Milanov, conductor. January 31-February 2, 2008 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center. (215) 893-1900 or www.philorch.org.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Bernstein, Barber, Stravinsky. Joshua Bell, violin; Rossen Milanov, conductor. January 31-February 2, 2008 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center. (215) 893-1900 or www.philorch.org.
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Decline of Philadelphia architecture
Philadelphia is still, in parts, a noble city, but it is tearing down its beautiful old buildings while putting up some very ugly new ones.
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"M. Butterfly's' sword dancers
The sword dancers enlivened a lumbering first act.
M. Butterfly. Drama by David Henry Hwang; directed by Joe Calarco. Philadelphia Theatre Co. production through February 24, 2008 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Broad and Lombard Sts. (215) 985-0420 or www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org.
M. Butterfly. Drama by David Henry Hwang; directed by Joe Calarco. Philadelphia Theatre Co. production through February 24, 2008 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Broad and Lombard Sts. (215) 985-0420 or www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org.
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Paco PeÓ±a at Verizon Hall
People pound the rafters even after two and a half hours of authentic, undistilled, uncommercialized Spanish dance without any decoration.
Paco Peña Flamenco Ensemble. January 27, 2008 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center. (215) 893-1999 or www.kimmelcenter.org.
Paco Peña Flamenco Ensemble. January 27, 2008 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center. (215) 893-1999 or www.kimmelcenter.org.
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"Darker Face of the Earth' at Temple
Slavery in the Old South (with an Oedipal twist) is brought to vibrant life by director Charles Dumas and a brilliant ensemble cast in a drama that deserves serious attention.
The Darker Face of the Earth. By Rita Dove; directed by Charles Dumas. Through February 16, 2008 at Randall Theatre, Temple University, 2020 North 13th St. (215) 204-1122 or www.temple.edu/theater.
The Darker Face of the Earth. By Rita Dove; directed by Charles Dumas. Through February 16, 2008 at Randall Theatre, Temple University, 2020 North 13th St. (215) 204-1122 or www.temple.edu/theater.
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"Whistle Down the Wind' at Merriam
There may be some merit in the idea of an escaped convict who is mistaken for Jesus Christ by a grief-stricken teenager who has just lost her mother. But not enough to carry a two-act musical.
Whistle Down the Wind. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; book by Patricia Knop, Gale Edwards and Webber; lyrics by Jim Steinman. Through February 10, 2008 at Merriam Theatre, 250 S. Broad above Spruce St. (215) 336-1234 or www.thewhist
Whistle Down the Wind. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; book by Patricia Knop, Gale Edwards and Webber; lyrics by Jim Steinman. Through February 10, 2008 at Merriam Theatre, 250 S. Broad above Spruce St. (215) 336-1234 or www.thewhist
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"Avenue Q' at the Forrest
Avenue Q may be the most over-hyped show on Broadway and on the touring circuit. And if you never spent much time watching "Sesame Street," you’ll miss the point of many of the songs.
Avenue Q. Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx; book by Jeff Witty. Through February 10, 2008 at the Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St. (800) 432-7250 or www.forrest-theatre.com.
Avenue Q. Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx; book by Jeff Witty. Through February 10, 2008 at the Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St. (800) 432-7250 or www.forrest-theatre.com.
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Brentano Quartet's Frank premiere
The Brentano Quartet’s recent concert offered a Beethoven sandwich with a delicious Philadelphia premiere by Gabriela Lena Frank in the middle.
Brentano Quartet: Beethoven and Frank. Ignat Solzhenitsyn, piano. Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, February 4, 2008 at Convention Center Auditorium, 13th and Cherry Sts. www.philadelphiachambermusic.org
Brentano Quartet: Beethoven and Frank. Ignat Solzhenitsyn, piano. Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, February 4, 2008 at Convention Center Auditorium, 13th and Cherry Sts. www.philadelphiachambermusic.org
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