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"Rube Goldberg's Inventions," United States Postal Service stamp (included on sheet of "Comic Classics" stamps), date unknown.  (Artwork Copyright ©Rube Goldberg Inc. All  Rights  Reserved. RUBE GOLDBERG® is a registered trademark of Rube Goldberg Inc. All materials used with permission. RubeGoldberg.com.)

NMAJH presents 'The Art of Rube Goldberg'

The man behind the machines

The National Museum of American Jewish History dedicates an exhibition to the artist whose name became an adjective: Rube Goldberg. Pamela Forsythe reviews.

Pamela J. Forsythe

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Rosenberg's basement banter uses high-context dialogue. (Photo by John Rosenberg.)

Hella Fresh Theater presents John Rosenberg's 'The Low Cost Mules'

Back in the saddle

Hella Fresh Theater returns to Kensington after a four-year absence with John Rosenberg's 'The Low Cost Mules.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges play a ferociously protective mother and her drug-addicted son. (Photo courtesy of LD Ent./Roadside Attractions.)

Philadelphia Film Festival 2018: Peter Hedges's 'Ben Is Back'

Important topic, missed opportunity

'Ben Is Back,' the Philadelphia Film Festival opener, tells the difficult story of an addict returning to his family. Stephen Silver reviews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

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In 'Sweat,' it's a brief happy hour in working-class Reading, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Paola Nogueras.)

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents Lynn Nottage's 'Sweat'

The stale smell of 'Sweat'

Philadelphia Theatre Company returns after a season-long absence with Lynn Nottage’s ‘Sweat,’ but the first fruits of Paige Price’s leadership feel frustratingly familiar. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Has the city's film industry finally knocked Rocky off his pedestal? (Image by CharlieCasado via Creative Commons/DeviantArt.)

Is Philly finally a film town?

Filmadelphia or bust

As the Philadelphia Film Festival is about to open its 27th year, how's the city doing as a mecca for films and filmmakers? Stephen Silver considers.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

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The romance between Nastassja Whitman's Anne and Chase Byrd's Chris uncovers their families' dark secrets. (Photo by Rebecca Gudelunas.)

Curio Theatre Company presents Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons'

The war at home

Curio Theatre Company’s poignant ‘All My Sons’ smooths some of the rough edges of Arthur Miller’s overly symbolic play. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Myxolydia Tyler's Chelle and Will Cobbs's Sly escape the troubles of the day in the basement speakeasy. (Photo by T. Charles Erickson.)

McCarter Theatre Center presents Dominique Morisseau's 'Detroit '67'

How Motown got down

Dominique Morisseau’s ‘Detroit ’67,’ at McCarter Theatre Center, offers a portrait of the Motor City’s past, present, and future. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Lillian DiPiazza and Sterling Baca: So hot they sizzled. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.)

Pennsylvania Ballet presents Sir Kenneth Macmillan’s 'Romeo and Juliet'

Power corrupts

The Pennsylvania Ballet brings to life Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s lushly romantic 'Romeo and Juliet,' set to Prokofiev’s memorable score. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Barnes and Stokowski left an indelible imprint on each other and on Philadelphia. (Image courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra.)

Philadelphia Orchestra's Barnes/Stokowski Festival presents Debussy and Chausson

Clash of the art titans

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents a perfect pairing: Albert Barnes and Leopold Stokowski. Linda Holt reviews the first concert of this week's festival.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Headley began her tour here and left this critic hoping for her return. (Photo by Jamie Kassa Photography.)

Philly POPS present Heather Headley's 'Broadway My Way'

Broadway meets Broad Street

Vocal powerhouse Heather Headley chose the Philly POPS to debut her new solo show, ‘Broadway My Way.' Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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