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The Kimmel organ's debut
It was a pleasure to find a full and enthusiastic house at a Philadelphia Orchestra concert. But it took a novelty act to do it. The Kimmel organ’s debut concert itself was a sedate affair, notwithstanding the Gallic charm of Olivier Latry.
Philadelphia Orchestra. Christoph Eschenbach conducting, Olivier Latry, organist. May 11-13, 2006. at Kimmel Center. www.philorch.org.
Philadelphia Orchestra. Christoph Eschenbach conducting, Olivier Latry, organist. May 11-13, 2006. at Kimmel Center. www.philorch.org.
OCP's 'Marriage of Figaro'
Due to budget constraints, the new watchword at the Opera Company of Philadelphia is “conservative.” That’s a blessing for some operas— like this Mozart masterpiece— that simply need to be held up to the light.
The Marriage of Figaro. By Mozart; Opera Company of Philadelphia production directed by Robert Driver, conducted by Corrado Rovaris. May 5-21, 2006, at Academy of Music, (215) 893-3600 or www.operaphilly.com.
The Marriage of Figaro. By Mozart; Opera Company of Philadelphia production directed by Robert Driver, conducted by Corrado Rovaris. May 5-21, 2006, at Academy of Music, (215) 893-3600 or www.operaphilly.com.
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McNally's 'Some Men' at PTC
Almost everything about this exuberant/poignant salute to the gay survivors of the repressed old closeted days is first-rate, and Terrence McNally’s script is by turns entertaining, funny and incisive as far as it goes. Unfortunately it does not go very far, because McNally is mostly preaching to the choir here.
Some Men. By Terrence McNally; directed by Philip Himberg. World premiere presented through June 11, 2006 by Philadelphia Theatre Co. at Plays & Players,&
Some Men. By Terrence McNally; directed by Philip Himberg. World premiere presented through June 11, 2006 by Philadelphia Theatre Co. at Plays & Players,&
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Wilma's 'A Number'
As a play of ideas, Caryl Churchill’s A Number raises significant issues about our human future. As drama, however, it’s largely mired in naturalistic convention.
A Number. By Caryl Churchill; directed by Jiri Zizka. Through June 4, 2006 at Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St., 215-546-7824 or www.wilmatheater.org.
A Number. By Caryl Churchill; directed by Jiri Zizka. Through June 4, 2006 at Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St., 215-546-7824 or www.wilmatheater.org.
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David Brewster at Gross-McCleaf
In the juxtaposition of David Brewster and Mary Putnam, we find nothing less than two different approaches to apprehending the world around us. Putnam preserves it; Brewster dissolves it.
David Brewster, "Roiling Light," through June 5, 2006 at Gross McCleaf Gallery, 127 S. 16th St. 215-665-8138 or www.grossmccleaf.com.
David Brewster, "Roiling Light," through June 5, 2006 at Gross McCleaf Gallery, 127 S. 16th St. 215-665-8138 or www.grossmccleaf.com.
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Eleone Dance Theatre's Tenth Anniversary
The Eleone Dance Theatre celebrated its tenth anniversary with an evening-length concert that that was all over the modern choreographic map.
“Jumping to Higher Heights.” Eleone Dance Theatre, May 6-7, 2006 at John E. Allen, Jr. Theater at Freedom Theater. www.eleonedance.org
“Jumping to Higher Heights.” Eleone Dance Theatre, May 6-7, 2006 at John E. Allen, Jr. Theater at Freedom Theater. www.eleonedance.org
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Treacy Ziegler at F.A.N. Gallery
Welcome back to Zieglerville, where the predominant mood is one of perpetually hushed and dreadful expectation.
“When We Got Home,” New Paintings by Treacy Ziegler. Through May 27, 2006 at F.A.N. Gallery, 221 Arch Street, (215) 922-5155 or www.fanartgallery.com.
“When We Got Home,” New Paintings by Treacy Ziegler. Through May 27, 2006 at F.A.N. Gallery, 221 Arch Street, (215) 922-5155 or www.fanartgallery.com.
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'Luis Bravo's Tangos' at Annenberg
Who needs sex manuals? These four tangoing couples evoked more than mere missionary positions as they took a lusting audience through a dozen erotically charged duets.
“Luis Bravo’s Tangos.” Dance Celebration series, April 26-27, 2006, at Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. www.dancecelebration.org.
“Luis Bravo’s Tangos.” Dance Celebration series, April 26-27, 2006, at Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. www.dancecelebration.org.
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Villanova's Irish Festival
In just 35 minutes, Sebastian Barry’s Fred and Jane provides a lifetime of experience, such as only theater can give in the hands of a master. Conor McPherson’s The Good Thief, at twice the length of Fred and Jane, is also twice the length it needs be.
Fred and Jane, By Sebastian Barry, and The Good Thief, by Conor McPherson. Irish Festival April 24- 30, 2006, at Villanova Theatre. 610-519-7474 or
Fred and Jane, By Sebastian Barry, and The Good Thief, by Conor McPherson. Irish Festival April 24- 30, 2006, at Villanova Theatre. 610-519-7474 or
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Wilma's 'Cloud Nine'
This sendup of Victorian sexual repression and post-‘60s sexual confusion vaulted Caryl Churchill into prominence a generation ago. But from the perspective of the early 2000s, it is all rather shooting fish in a barrel, despite director Blanka Zizka’s brisk pacing and a lavish production.
Cloud Nine. By Caryl Churchill; directed by Blanka Zizka. Through May 28, 2006 at The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. (215) 893-9456 or
Cloud Nine. By Caryl Churchill; directed by Blanka Zizka. Through May 28, 2006 at The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. (215) 893-9456 or
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