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Return of Les Ballets Russes
A compelling new documentary film calls to life a lost ballet spectacle that sprang from the mind of Serge Diaghilev and captivated the world for two generations.

Ballets Russes. A film by Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller. Opens March 3, 2006, at Ritz at the Bourse, Fourth & Ranstead Sts., (215)440-1181 or www.ritzfilmbill.com.

Saul Davis Zlatkovsky

Articles 8 minute read
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Is the Barnes really in trouble?
Does a $1 million problem really require a $150 million solution? The Pew Charitable Trusts could fix this whole mess with what is for them the equivalent of chump change. But that thrifty solution wouldn’t let Rebecca Rimel play queen of the ball. Second article in a series.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 10 minute read
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A lesson from Simon Rattle
If a conductor possesses complete mastery of the music and can make an emotional connection with the players, magical things can happen— a power apparently not enjoyed by local music critics.

Philadelphia Orchestra. Simon Rattle conducting. February 2006. www.philorch.org.

Dan Coren

Dan Coren

Articles 6 minute read

Wilma's Nine Parts of Desire
The diversity of Iraqis and their mutual anger are captured in portrayals of nine women by a single talented actress in an evening that would make George W. Bush uncomfortable, not to mention this reviewer.

Nine Parts of Desire. By Heather Raffo; directed by Kate Saxon; with Jacqueline Antaramian. Through March 12, 2006, at Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad (at Spruce), 215-546-7824. www.wilmatheater.org.

Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 2 minute read

PTC's After Ashley
A compelling, original and often very funny work about personal tragedy, mass media exploitation, and the large consequences of minor acts.

After Ashley. By Gina Gionfriddo, directed by Pam McKinnon. Philadelphia Theatre Co. production through through March 5, 2006, at Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey St., 215-985-0420. www.phillytheatreco.com.

Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 2 minute read
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Arden's Opus
The sheer heaven and sheer hell of musical collaboration, captured on stage.

Opus, by Michael Hollinger; directed by Terrence J.. Nolen. Through March 12 at Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St., 215-922-8900. www.ardentheatre.org.

Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 3 minute read
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Villanova's Prayers of Sherkin
Barry is a genuine poet of the theater, and James Christy’s final production at Villanova ought not to be missed.

Prayers of Sherkin. By Sebastian Barry, directed by James J. Christy. Through Feb. 19, 2006, at Villanova University Theatre, Vasey Hall. www.theatre.villanova.edu

Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 3 minute read
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OCP's Margaret Garner
A powerful, brutal tale of slavery undermined by underwhelming music. Concurring critic Dan Rottenberg finds fault with Toni Morrison's libretto as well.

Margaret Garner. Opera composed by Richard Danielpour; libretto by Toni Morrison. Stefan lano, conductor; Kenny Leon, director. Opera Co. of Philadelphia production at Academy of Music through Feb. 26, 2006. www.operaphilly.com.

Daniel Webster

Articles 5 minute read

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Pa. Ballet's Balanchine program
After a ragged fall start, the Pennsylvania Ballet returns to a blood-red outfit pulsing with energy.

Western Symphony with Prodigal Son and Theme and Variations. All-Balanchine program by the Pennsylvania Ballet at the Merriam Theater, Feb. 1- 5, 2006. www.paballet.org.

Lewis Whittington

Articles 5 minute read
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PAFA's 'Art in Chicago'
A great big Norton Anthology of an art show that will introduce you to many fine artists you may never have heard of, from a city that took Surrealism to heart as New York never did.

"Art in Chicago: Resisting Regionalism, Transforming Modernism." Through April 2, 2006 at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Fisher Brooks Gallery, Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, 118 N. Broad Street. (215) 972-7600. www.pafa.org.

Andrew Mangravite

Articles 6 minute read