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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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