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'Chicago' at the Merriam
Chicago the musical is very much like Chicago the city: From the start, it grabs you by the throat. But after ten minutes or so, you might as well be watching a gymnastics class with a sound track.
Chicago. Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse; music by John Kander; Lyrics by Ebb; directed by Walter Bobbie. Through December 31, 2006 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/Philadelphia
Chicago. Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse; music by John Kander; Lyrics by Ebb; directed by Walter Bobbie. Through December 31, 2006 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/Philadelphia
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Why opera audiences boo
Why are opera singers so touchy and opera audiences so rowdy? Blame it on the instrument— the human voice— and the art form. Opera audiences are a lot like opera itself— that is, lacking in subtlety and excessively emotional.
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Goya's 'Caprichos' at Penn (2nd review)
Goya’s grotesque vision is deeply rooted in Spanish sensibility and culture, and particularly the moment at which Enlightenment ideals clashed with a still-feudal and still-clerical society. The frankly naked witches, demons and warlocks who populate the series reveal a truth that wears its own guise— namely that of the hideous.
“Francisco Goya y Lucientes: ‘Los Caprichos’.” Through January 7, 2007 at the Arthur Ross Gallery. 220 South 34th Street
“Francisco Goya y Lucientes: ‘Los Caprichos’.” Through January 7, 2007 at the Arthur Ross Gallery. 220 South 34th Street
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Prince Theater's "Annie Get Your Gun'
As a theater historian, I’m glad to see Irving Berlin’s original 1946 show virtually uncut, political correctness be damned. But for most attendees, some trimming would be welcome. Andrea McArdle and Jeff Coon are effective with the comic scenes but could put more tenderness into their ballads.
Annie Get Your Gun. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin; directed by Richard Parison Jr. Through Dec. 31, 2006 at Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-569-9700 or
Annie Get Your Gun. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin; directed by Richard Parison Jr. Through Dec. 31, 2006 at Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-569-9700 or
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Philip Guston drawings in New York
If Goya’s world appears to totter on the point of savage regression, Guston’s seems to have experienced that regression in full: the two world wars of his own lifetime.
Philip Guston: Drawings. Through January 10, 2007 at McKee Gallery, 745 Fifth Ave., New York. (212) 688-9591 or mckeegallery.com/current.html.
Philip Guston: Drawings. Through January 10, 2007 at McKee Gallery, 745 Fifth Ave., New York. (212) 688-9591 or mckeegallery.com/current.html.
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What was Mozart thinking?
Throughout his life Mozart remained basically clueless when it came to understanding other people’s musical capabilities or perceptions. Beethoven’s struggles endowed him with empathy for the lesser musicians who performed his pieces. But was Mozart capable of intentionally writing an easy piece? I don’t think so.
Wilma's 'My Children! My Africa!'
Fans of Athol Fugard will find themselves on familiar ground here— a bit too familiar, for my taste. The problem with My Children! My Africa! lies not with the actors, who are uniformly excellent, but with Fugard’s script, which tends to get in their way and ultimately retraces old ground.
My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard; directed by Blanka Zizka. Through January 7, 2007 at Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. (at Spruce). (215) 546-7824 or
My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard; directed by Blanka Zizka. Through January 7, 2007 at Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. (at Spruce). (215) 546-7824 or
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Eakins vs. Barnes
Is it hypocritical to support the Barnes Foundation’s move from Lower Merion while opposing The Gross Clinic’s move from Philadelphia? Not at all, argues the former president of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The two owners in question are very different institutions with very different missions and ground rules.
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Peter Serkin at Perelman
Peter Serkin isn't a pianist for all seasons or tastes. But he gives a master class on musical style through the centuries, with Beethoven’s mightiest sonata as both pivot and climax.
Peter Serkin: Piano recital. December 12 at Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center. Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, (215) 569-8080 or www.philadelphiachambermusic.org.
Peter Serkin: Piano recital. December 12 at Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center. Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, (215) 569-8080 or www.philadelphiachambermusic.org.
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Lesa C. Lim at F.A.N. Gallery
Lesa Chittenden Lim combines draftsmanship and color to create ethereal landscapes fit for poets to dream in.
Lesa Chittenden Lim, “Paintings.” Through December 23, 2006 at F.A.N. Gallery, 221 Arch Street. (215) 922-5155 or www.fanartgallery.com.
Lesa Chittenden Lim, “Paintings.” Through December 23, 2006 at F.A.N. Gallery, 221 Arch Street. (215) 922-5155 or www.fanartgallery.com.
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