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Marlene Rye's paintings at Gross McCleaf
Unlike most woodland scenes, Marlene Rye’s employ hot colors to engage rather than lull the viewer.
Marlene Rye: New Paintings. Through May 25, 2007 at Gross McCleaf Gallery, 127 S. 16th St. (215) 656-8138 or www.grossmccleaf.com.
Marlene Rye: New Paintings. Through May 25, 2007 at Gross McCleaf Gallery, 127 S. 16th St. (215) 656-8138 or www.grossmccleaf.com.
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AVA's 'Manon'
Massenet’s Manon is a tough assignment and consequently rarely performed. But the good work on stage and in the pit changed my negative feelings about this opera.
Manon. Opera by Jules Massenet; Christofer Macatsoris conducting. Academy of Vocal Arts production April 27-May 12, 2007, at three locations. (215) 735-1685 or www.avaopera.com.
Manon. Opera by Jules Massenet; Christofer Macatsoris conducting. Academy of Vocal Arts production April 27-May 12, 2007, at three locations. (215) 735-1685 or www.avaopera.com.
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Witold Rybczynski's "Last Harvest'
The joy of Witold Rybczynski’s 14th book lies in its explaining the almost heroic tasks of preparing land for builders to use. His teacher is his former student, now the head of a land development company.
Last Harvest: How a Cornfield became New Dalesville. Real Estate Development in America from George Washington to the Builders of the Twenty-first Century, and Why We Live in Houses Anyway. By Witold Rybczynski. 320 pages.
Last Harvest: How a Cornfield became New Dalesville. Real Estate Development in America from George Washington to the Builders of the Twenty-first Century, and Why We Live in Houses Anyway. By Witold Rybczynski. 320 pages.
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"Orson's Shadow' at PTC (third review)
As entertainment, Orson’s Shadow provides a fun evening for people with an interest in theater history and backstage gossip. But as drama, it falls short.
Orson’s Shadow. By Austin Pendleton; James J. Christy directed. Philadelphia Theatre Co. production through June 3, 2007 at Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey Street. (215) 985-0420 or www.phillytheatreco.com.
Orson’s Shadow. By Austin Pendleton; James J. Christy directed. Philadelphia Theatre Co. production through June 3, 2007 at Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey Street. (215) 985-0420 or www.phillytheatreco.com.
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"Four Play' at Lineage Gallery
“Four Play” offers twisting perceptions of the real from a quartet of artists (plus a few guests). These pieces arise not from visual stimuli but from ideas, concepts, wordplay, jokes.
“Four Play.” Through May 20, 2007 at Lineage Gallery, 21 N. Second St. (215) 928-0980 or lineagegallery.com.
“Four Play.” Through May 20, 2007 at Lineage Gallery, 21 N. Second St. (215) 928-0980 or lineagegallery.com.
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"Orson's Shadow' at PTC (first review)
Orson’s Shadow, the Philadelphia Theatre Company’s final production at Plays & Players, is an intriguing if uneven study in theatrical genius, with a splendidly realized Sir Laurence Olivier dominating the play.
Orson’s Shadow. By Austin Pendleton; James J. Christy directed. Philadelphia Theatre Co. production through June 3, 2007 at Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey Street. (215) 985-0420 or
Orson’s Shadow. By Austin Pendleton; James J. Christy directed. Philadelphia Theatre Co. production through June 3, 2007 at Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey Street. (215) 985-0420 or
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"Orson's Shadow' at PTC (second review)
The fate of the planet— or even the characters’ careers or their personal lives— doesn’t exactly hang in the balance in Orson’s Shadow. But Austin Pendleton’s worshipful script refuses to confront this inconvenient truth as he plunges us yet again into another exercise in actors acting as actors obsessed with acting.
Orson’s Shadow. By Austin Pendleton; James J. Christy directed. Philadelphia Theatre Co. production th
Orson’s Shadow. By Austin Pendleton; James J. Christy directed. Philadelphia Theatre Co. production th
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Pennsylvania Ballet's "Modern Masters'
Traditional ballet fans who stayed away missed a chance to see thrilling dance from three contemporary choreographers who, although lumped under the meaningless “modern” tag, are aesthetic worlds apart.
Modern Masters: Kevin O’Day, Val Caniparoli, Twyla Tharp. Pennsylvania Ballet, April 25-29, 2007, at Merriam Theatre, Broad St. above Spruce St. (215) 551-7000 or www.paballet.org.
Modern Masters: Kevin O’Day, Val Caniparoli, Twyla Tharp. Pennsylvania Ballet, April 25-29, 2007, at Merriam Theatre, Broad St. above Spruce St. (215) 551-7000 or www.paballet.org.
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Philadelphia Orchestra plays Mahler's Second
How does a modern hero get to heaven? Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony is perhaps our closest approach to the Dantesque sublime, and Christoph Eschenbach mounted a convincing performance in the Orchestra’s penultimate performance of his penultimate season.
Mahler Second Symphony (Resurrection). Philadelphia Orchestra, Christoph Eschenbach conducting. May 3-5, 2007 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center; May 8, 2007 at Carnegie Hall, New York. (215) 893.190
Mahler Second Symphony (Resurrection). Philadelphia Orchestra, Christoph Eschenbach conducting. May 3-5, 2007 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center; May 8, 2007 at Carnegie Hall, New York. (215) 893.190
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Opera Company's "Falstaff'
The least outstanding performance in this otherwise enjoyable production is that by the title character. Roberto de Candia's high, lean baritone and weak portrayal notwithstanding, Verdi’s opera is a masterpiece and this production a joy.
Falstaff. By Giuseppe Verdi. Robert Driver, director; Corrado Rovaris, conductor. Opera Company of Philadelphia production through May 13, 2007 at Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Sts. (215) 893-3600 or
Falstaff. By Giuseppe Verdi. Robert Driver, director; Corrado Rovaris, conductor. Opera Company of Philadelphia production through May 13, 2007 at Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Sts. (215) 893-3600 or
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