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OCP's "Porgy and Bess' (first review)
This rare uncut version of the Gershwin classic cleans up the original show’s racial indignities and black vernacular. The swift dramatic pacing of the opening fails to pause for audience ovations. But everything falls into place once Gregg Baker and Angela Brown bring their marvelous voices together.
Porgy and Bess. Music by George Gershwin; libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin; directed by Walter Dallas. Presented by Opera Company of Philadelphia through Febr
Porgy and Bess. Music by George Gershwin; libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin; directed by Walter Dallas. Presented by Opera Company of Philadelphia through Febr
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Lantern Theater's "La Ronde'
Director McMahon and the Lantern Theater crew deserve much credit for re-examining Schnitzler’s Viennese sexual daisy chain, and for taking his work as seriously as they do. But ultimately their experiment fails. La Ronde probably worked better as a concept you can think about than as a play you must actually watch.
La Ronde. By Arthur Schnitzler; directed and translated by Charles McMahon. Presented by Lantern Theater Company through February 25, 2007 at St.
La Ronde. By Arthur Schnitzler; directed and translated by Charles McMahon. Presented by Lantern Theater Company through February 25, 2007 at St.
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Solzhenitsyn in recital
The Russian-born pianist is more Teutonic than Russian in temperament, and the Hindemith Third Sonata was well suited to him. Solzhenitsyn is not a natural Schubertian, but he played the A major with a becoming gravity and many graceful touches.
Ignat Solzhenitsyn. Piano recital presented February 7, 2007 by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at American Philosophical Society, 105 S. Fifth St. (215) 569-8080 or www.pc
Ignat Solzhenitsyn. Piano recital presented February 7, 2007 by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at American Philosophical Society, 105 S. Fifth St. (215) 569-8080 or www.pc
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Dianne Reeves, Jason Moran at Verizon Hall
Reeves treated her audience to an hour of lucid, swinging jazz in the grand classical style. Jason Moran’s relentless piano runs were less successful.
Dianne Reeves, vocalist, and pianist Jason Moran. February 2, 2007 at Verizon Hall, Broad and Spruce. (215) 893-1999 or www.kimmelcenter.org.
Dianne Reeves, vocalist, and pianist Jason Moran. February 2, 2007 at Verizon Hall, Broad and Spruce. (215) 893-1999 or www.kimmelcenter.org.
DanceBrazil at Annenberg
Desafio, Jelon Viera’s study of human conflict and bonds, features some really pissed-off-looking dancers circling each other and stepping into the dance arena, with furious movement results.
DanceBrazil. February 1, 2007, at Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. (215) 898-3900 or www.pennpresents.org.
DanceBrazil. February 1, 2007, at Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. (215) 898-3900 or www.pennpresents.org.
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"Tut and the Golden Age' at Franklin Institute
In his latest encore, the ancient Egyptian ruler, who returned to life in the 20th Century to create the modern museum blockbuster, demonstrates that he’s still the boss.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs. Through September 30, 2007 at Franklin Institute, 20th St. and Benj. Franklin Pkwy. (215) 448-1200 or www2.fi.edu.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs. Through September 30, 2007 at Franklin Institute, 20th St. and Benj. Franklin Pkwy. (215) 448-1200 or www2.fi.edu.
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Alida Fish at Schmidt Dean Gallery
As with the sideshows of old, whose professed intent was educational, Alida Fish lovingly recognizes that people like looking at strange things.
Alida Fish: From the Cabinet of Curiosities. Through March 3, 2007, at Schmidt Dean Gallery, 1710 Sansom St. (215) 569-9433 or www.schmidtdean.com.
Alida Fish: From the Cabinet of Curiosities. Through March 3, 2007, at Schmidt Dean Gallery, 1710 Sansom St. (215) 569-9433 or www.schmidtdean.com.
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Walnut's "Of Mice and Men' (2nd review)
Steinbeck draws his characters in broad strokes, but neither Anthony Lawton nor Scott Greer relies on exaggeration. They play the parts with passion, simple gestures underscoring Steinbeck’s earthy language. The set, designed by New Yorker Todd Ivins, is more beautiful than any seen I’ve seen at Ninth and Walnut in years.
Of Mice and Men. By John Steinbeck; Mark Clements directed. Through March 4, 2007 at Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. (215) 574-355
Of Mice and Men. By John Steinbeck; Mark Clements directed. Through March 4, 2007 at Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. (215) 574-355
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Daniel Garber at PAFA and the Michener (2nd review)
Garber has finally emerged from the confines of New Hope Impressionism and all its provincialism. Now we can look at his work historically and appreciate its changing moods as a representation of a half-century in America’s history.
Daniel Garber: Romantic Realist (1897-1925).
Through April 8, 2007 at Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts, 128 N. Broad Street (at Cherry). (215) 972-7600 or www.pafa.org.
Daniel Gar
Daniel Garber: Romantic Realist (1897-1925).
Through April 8, 2007 at Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts, 128 N. Broad Street (at Cherry). (215) 972-7600 or www.pafa.org.
Daniel Gar
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"Nerds' at PTC (first review)
Boil this material down to ten minutes and you have a cute skit for Saturday Night Live. Stretch it out to two hours and you have torture worthy of Abu Ghraib.
Nerds: A Musical Software Satire. Book and lyrics by Jordan Allen-Dutton; Music by Hal Goldberg. Directed by Philip William McKinley; choreographed by Joey McKneely. Philadelphia Theatre Co. production through February 25, 2007 at Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey St. (215) 985-0420 or
Nerds: A Musical Software Satire. Book and lyrics by Jordan Allen-Dutton; Music by Hal Goldberg. Directed by Philip William McKinley; choreographed by Joey McKneely. Philadelphia Theatre Co. production through February 25, 2007 at Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey St. (215) 985-0420 or
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