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These students are poised for big things. (Photo courtesy of the Rock School.)

Philly Fringe 2018: The Rock School presents ‘Tango, Tarantella, and Tutus’

Rock on to the big leagues

The Rock School for Dance Education let us glimpse an exciting future for dance with 'Tango, Tarantella, and Tutus.' Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

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This Lucia (soprano Brenda Rae) doesn’t have anywhere to go. (Photo by Kelly & Massa.)

O18 Festival: Opera Philadelphia presents ‘Lucia di Lammermoor'

Starting point of no return

Opera Philadelphia’s O18 Festival offers a ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ short on ideas. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 3 minute read
Violinist Lisa Batiashvili doesn’t need encouragement from anyone. (Photo by Sammy Hart.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

Dazzling in the heart of the repertoire

Imaginative interpretations of two Scandinavian symphonies in C major were followed by a brilliant performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto by soloist Lisa Batiashvili, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin leading the Philadelphia Orchestra. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 4 minute read
Even an organ like Christ Church’s new instrument traces its lineage to a simple breath. (Photo by Plate 3 Photography.)

Philly Fringe 2018: International Contemporary Ensemble presents ‘In Plain Air’

When music is breath

International Contemporary Ensemble’s world premiere of ‘In Plain Air’ closed out this year’s Curated Fringe, helping inaugurate the new Fisk organ and exploring the role of breath in music. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 4 minute read
As Elle of ‘La voix humaine,’ Patricia Racette brings subtle grace. (Photo courtesy by Dominic M. Mercier.)

O18 Festival: Opera Philadelphia presents Francis Poulenc’s ‘Ne Quittez Pas’

A majestic human voice

‘Ne Quittez Pas,’ an uneven entry in Opera Philadelphia’s O18 Festival, highlights the artistry of soprano Patricia Racette. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Erma Bombeck (Licia Watson) made it up as she went along. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

Bristol Riverside Theatre presents Allison and Margaret Engel’s ‘Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End’

A quip in time

Bristol Riverside Theatre's ‘Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End’ portrays the legendary humorist with warmth and wit. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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The Australia-based Circa will open NextMove's new season with the premiere of its 'Humans.' (Photo by Sarah Walker.)

NextMove makes its next move: To the Annenberg Center

Back to the future

NextMove Dance is moving yet again, back to University City. What does it mean for Philly’s dance scene? Melissa Strong considers.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Articles 5 minute read
It's a whole presentation. (Image courtesy of the artist.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Megan Chialastri’s ‘powerpoints for my friends’

Screening your friends

When you and your friends get going, there are plenty of things that won’t fit in a Facebook thread — especially when you’re wondering who these people really are. ‘Powerpoints for my friends’ asks the big questions. Alaina Johns reviews.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Articles 3 minute read
Are these the comedy stars of the future? (Image courtesy of The Cambridge Footlights.)

Philly Fringe 2018: The Cambridge Footlights presents ‘Pillow Talk’

Up late across the pond

The legendary sketch-comedy student troupe Cambridge Footlights shares some laughs with Philly in its touring show, 'Pillow Talk,' stopping in at PHIT. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 3 minute read
'Shelter' transforms the ornate stage at Plays & Players. (Photo by Luke Carpenter.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Drip Symphony presents ‘Shelter’

Taking refuge onstage

‘Shelter,’ a Fringe Festival entry from Drip Symphony, offers an intriguing but ultimately wayward glimpse of artistic life. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 3 minute read