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McCarter's production is pretty as a picture, with similar depth. (Photo courtesy of McCarter Theatre Center.)

McCarter Theatre Center presents Douglas McGrath's 'The Age of Innocence'

Eyes wide shut

A stage adaptation of ‘The Age of Innocence,’ at McCarter Theatre Center, lacks its source material’s sharp subtext. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

Cameron Kelsall

Sep 17, 2018 Articles 3 minute read

Pirkl Tague (left) and Heflin turn this buddy comedy into a true partnership. (Photo by Evan Krape.)

University of Delaware REP presents Peter Shaffer's 'Lettice and Lovage'

Truth isn't truth

University of Delaware's Resident Ensemble Players bring back the old chestnut 'Lettice and Lovage' and find it's still pretty tasty. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Sep 17, 2018 Articles 3 minute read

A 'Gardens Speak' participant gets up close and personal with one of the storytellers. (Photo by Johanna Austin, austinart.org.)

Philly Fringe 2018: 'ear-whispered': Works by Tania El Khoury

Lebanese interdisciplinary artist Tania El Khoury’s 'ear-whispered' adopts novel aesthetic strategies to communicate the experience of the victims and survivors of the Middle East refugee crisis. Jessica Rizzo reviews.

Jessica Rizzo

Sep 16, 2018 Articles 5 minute read

When tragedy hits, no one's a saint. (Image courtesy of the artist.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Savannah Reich’s ‘Pestilence: Wow!’

Whence comes the plague?

Savannah Reich’s ‘Pestilence: Wow!,' an ambitious show in a challenging space, explored how we've coped with tragedy, then and now (spoiler alert: not that well). Alaina Johns reviews.

Alaina Johns

Sep 16, 2018 Articles 3 minute read

Bring a man or six to see and hear Molloy's journey through the history of feminism. (Photo courtesy of the artist.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Radiant Bloom Productions presents Irene Molloy's 'The F Word' (first review)

Feminism in story and song

Radiant Bloom Productions' 'The F Word' shares a musical celebration of American feminism and a dynamic cast. Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Sep 16, 2018 Articles 2 minute read

Vanderslice Manor contains secrets, and the audience has the answers. (Photo courtesy of FringeArts.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Noah Levine's 'The Arcane Mysteries of Vanderslice Manor'

Mysteries and soliloquies

'The Arcane Mysteries of Vanderslice Manor' presents an informal wink and nod to whodunit greats, with a mysterious twist. Helen Walsh reviews.

Helen Walsh

Sep 16, 2018 Articles 2 minute read

Two companies combine to play with late choreographer Anna Sokolow's memories. (Photo courtesy of the artist.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Dancefusion and Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble present 'Moving'

Worlds gracefully collide

Philly's Dancefusion and New York's Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble join forces with a slate of premieres and old friends. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Sep 16, 2018 Articles 5 minute read

England's drama tells us what we already know. (Image courtesy of the artist.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Heart-Soul-Control Productions presents Tom England's 'Lockhardt'

Locked down too soon

School-shooting drama 'Lockhardt' by Heart-Soul-Control focuses on a too-familiar incident without offering any insight. Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Sep 15, 2018 Articles 3 minute read

Muhly's opera 'Marnie' premieres at the Met in November, but Philadelphia Orchestra audiences got a sneak peek. (Photo by Ana Cuba.)

Philadelphia Orchestra's Opening Night, 2018-19 season

Old friends, new works

The Philadelphia Orchestra welcomed André Watts home and premiered Nico Muhly’s latest composition at its opening-weekend concert. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

Cameron Kelsall

Sep 15, 2018 Articles 3 minute read