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Pennsylvania Ballet presents 'Petite Mort and World Premieres'
Petite Mort, big impact
The Pennsylvania Ballet visited a contemporary favorite and premiered two new works by Andrea Miller and Russell Ducker. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents Nézet-Séguin and DiDonato
Music from the Champs-Élysées to the Parkway
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato makes a stylish debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra in Chausson’s ‘Poème de l’amour et de la mer.' Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Villanova Theatre presents 'She Loves Me'
Few surprises, great ride
Villanova Theatre's 'She Loves Me' ably shows that this old musical delivers more than seems possible. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Bristol Riverside Theatre presents Peter Kellogg and Stephen Weiner's 'The Rivals'
Back to the drawing room
Bristol Riverside Theatre’s musicalization of ‘The Rivals’ has Broadway in its sights, but the material doesn’t live up to its aspirations. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Academy of Vocal Arts presents Puccini's 'Suor Angelica' and 'Le Villi'
A lover spurned
Puccini’s rarely heard ‘Le Villi’ enchants at the Academy of Vocal Arts, but the more familiar ‘Suor Angelica’ falls flat. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Azuka Theatre presents JC Lee's 'warplay'
Mythbusting
Azuka Theatre's production of JC Lee's 'warplay' shows how the mythical can be personal, and vice versa, in a modern two-man exploration of a classic tale. Mark Cofta reviews.
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South Camden Theatre Company presents Lynn Nottage's 'Crumbs from the Table of Joy'
A healthy serving of early Nottage
Lynn Nottage's 'Crumbs from the Table of Joy' at South Camden Theatre Company serves up a satisfying family drama from the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. Mark Cofta reviews.
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SHARP Dance Company presents 'Façade'
Looking SHARP
SHARP Dance Company presented its fall program, which included a world premiere and some older favorites. Melissa Strong reviews.
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Curtis Institute of Music celebrates Gary Graffman's 90th birthday
An institution salutes an institution
The Curtis Institute of Music celebrated the 90th birthday of teacher, musician, and pianist Gary Graffman with tributes from the orchestra and former students. Robert Zaller reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents Brahms and Mozart with David Afkham and Seong-Jin Cho
Igniting the classics
David Afkham, conductor of the Spanish National Orchestra and Choir, led the Philadelphia Orchestra in an eye-opening performance of Brahms's First Symphony, with assistance from pianist Seong-Jin Cho. Linda Holt reviews.
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