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Lantern Theater Company presents David Ives's 'The Heir Apparent'
The heir down there
The Lantern Theater's solid production of David Ives's 'The Heir Apparent' can't rescue the 1708 French comedy from its own thin humor. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Theatre Horizon presents 'The Color Purple: An American Musical'
What about love?
Theatre Horizon’s outstanding production of ‘The Color Purple’ breaks new ground with familiar material. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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People's Light presents Kathryn Petersen and Michael Ogborn's 'Cinderella: a Musical Panto'
Back from the ashes
Over 15 years, People's Light's annual musical panto has nurtured a unique identity that's becoming a beloved tradition. Its delightful 'Cinderella' makes the case. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra's 'Music for the Royal Fireworks,' with Emmanuelle Haïm and Lenneke Ruiten
Sweet, spritely Baroque
French conductor Emmanuelle Haïm and Dutch soprano Lenneke Ruiten led the Philadelphia Orchestra in an enchanting evening to remember. Linda Holt reviews.
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Arden Theatre Company presents 'Every Brilliant Thing'
Brilliant performance, questionable play
Scott Greer shines in ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ back at the Arden, but the play itself only skims the surface of a difficult topic. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Quintessence Theatre Group presents Lionel Bart's 'Oliver!'
Gruel and unusual punishment
Quintessence Theatre Group puts a high-concept gloss on ‘Oliver!’, but some of the musical’s more questionable themes remain unexamined. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Kimmel Center and Philadanco present 'Choreographers on the Move'
Four on the floor
The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco) presents past works and world premieres by two of its most beloved choreographers: Milton Myers and Christopher L. Huggins. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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Walnut Street Theatre presents Roald Dahl's 'Matilda the Musical'
Out of her way!
Walnut Street Theatre's holiday treat, 'Matilda the Musical,' features fine performances and agile direction. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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Penn's South Asia Center presents 'Until and Unless'
Out of Bengal's shadows
The documentary 'Until and Unless' takes the viewer into West Bengal's LGBTQ+ world, as brave people fight for the repeal of India’s longstanding anti-sodomy law. Courtenay Harris Bond reviews.
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Koresh Dance Company presents the fifth annual 'Come Together Dance Festival'
Coming together in style
The 'Come Together Dance Festival' continues to grow in its fifth year with wide-ranging performances and opportunities to spot new (and established) talent. Melissa Strong reviews.
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