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UArts' nEW Festival 2006
This collection of works-in-progress is amateurish, artistically slutty, even dance-averse. Can’t wait to see the final product.
nEW Festival 06. Dance-theater collective directed by Melanie Stewart and Paule Turner, for University of the Arts School of Dance. June 3-24, 2006 at Drake Theater, 15th and Spruce Sts. www.newfestival.net
nEW Festival 06. Dance-theater collective directed by Melanie Stewart and Paule Turner, for University of the Arts School of Dance. June 3-24, 2006 at Drake Theater, 15th and Spruce Sts. www.newfestival.net
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Arden's 'A Funny Thing Happened'
Director Terrence J. Nolen once again displays his grasp of Sondheim, pumping fresh life into an often-revived musical chestnut that’s beginning to seem almost as ancient as the Roman Empire it lampoons.
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. Steven Sondheim musical with script by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart; directed by Terence J. Nolan. Presented June 2006 by Arden Theatre Company. www.ardentheatre.org.
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. Steven Sondheim musical with script by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart; directed by Terence J. Nolan. Presented June 2006 by Arden Theatre Company. www.ardentheatre.org.
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Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival
Despite his adolescent trauma, Martin Moran engagingly demonstrates that he’s a truer Catholic than the counselor who abused him. Blair Fell’s exploration of Shakespeare’s sexuality offers some unexpectedly inspired characterizations.
Fourth Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival. June 15-July 1, 2006. www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org
The Tricky Part, one-man show by Martin Moran. June 19, 2006, at Haas Stage at the Arden Theater.
Fourth Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival. June 15-July 1, 2006. www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org
The Tricky Part, one-man show by Martin Moran. June 19, 2006, at Haas Stage at the Arden Theater.
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Wilma's DanceBoom! 2006
Dance Festivals take time to earn their reputations. The Wilma Theater’s DanceBoom is just five years old and in many respects still finding its footing. But new artistic director Terry Fox didn’t skip a beat, including events like a dance film series and performances outside the theater to give things a more festival-y feel.
Danceboom! 2006. June 15-30, 2006, at Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. www.wilmatheater.org
Danceboom! 2006. June 15-30, 2006, at Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. www.wilmatheater.org
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In search of passionate art students
Something is amiss in the world of youthful art. Passionate individualism has been replaced by self-conscious conformity. Young artists are supposed to be rebels. Who or what has squelched their self-expression?
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Julien Levy's photographs at Art Museum
The gallery owner Julien Levy collected works by some of the greatest names in photography. But ultimately the photographs he assembled demonstrate the mystery and magic of the ordinary. This show offers countless examples of unforgettable imagery.
“Dreaming in Black and White: Photography at the Julien Levy Gallery,” through September 17, 2006 at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway. 215-763-8100 or www.philamus
“Dreaming in Black and White: Photography at the Julien Levy Gallery,” through September 17, 2006 at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway. 215-763-8100 or www.philamus
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Max Mason's 'Baseball' at Gross-McCleaf
Mason plays the game the old-fashioned way— full of longing, regret, piss and vinegar. But there’s no sense of urgency, and his images’ contents lack the gravity that Mason’s heavy style imposes upon them.
“Baseball,” a new exhibit of art by Max Mason. Through July 5, 2006 at Gross-McCleaf Gallery, 127 South 16 Street, Philadelphia. 215-665-8138 or www.grossmccleaf.com.
“Baseball,” a new exhibit of art by Max Mason. Through July 5, 2006 at Gross-McCleaf Gallery, 127 South 16 Street, Philadelphia. 215-665-8138 or www.grossmccleaf.com.
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Emanuel Ax plays the 'Emperor' Concerto
Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto, performed by Emanuel Ax with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Mann Center, June 21, 2006. www.philorch.org.
All this, plus the Yankees and the summer solstice, too.
All this, plus the Yankees and the summer solstice, too.
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Fresh insight into Eschenbach
In an old recording of Beethoven’s last piano sonata, our critic finds a link between Christoph Eschenbach and Thomas Mann’s fictitious stammering organ professor Wendell Kretschmar. And then he encounters Mitsuko Uchida.
Pay to play on the Kimmel's organ
Contrary to what you read in the Inquirer, the Kimmel's "Pay to Play" organ event was no mere public-relations exercise. It was a showcase for a serious but often disrespected constituency: organists and composers of organ music.