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The 2023 BSR end-of-the-year recommendations

Picks from the staff

A selection of books, TV shows, movies, and podcasts from the staff here at Broad Street Review that got us through the year.

Kyle V. Hiller, Alaina Johns, Neil Bardhan, Zara Waters, and Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Dec 20, 2023 Previews 9 minute read

A group of performers, seemingly all adults, dressed in unique takes on festive Christmas costumes—elves, Santa, etc.

Flair Dance Company presents Cracked Nuts

Santa meets the Heat Miser

Flair Dance Company’s Cracked Nuts celebrates the holidays with a modern, comic twist on The Nutcracker. Melissa Strong previews.

Melissa Strong

Dec 20, 2023 Previews 3 minute read

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The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, December 14-20, 2023

A Mr. T Christmas, One Moment Now, holidays at Lemon Hill, and a South Philly book crawl

The week features a screening of a rare Christmas special, an audio experience all the way from Dublin, holiday festivities at a historic mansion, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Kyle V. Hiller

Dec 13, 2023 Previews 3 minute read

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Philth Media and 4333 Collective present Philthfest 2023

Celebrating independent music in Philadelphia

A one-day independent music festival featuring bands of many genres that benefits organizations advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Natalie Layne previews.

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Dec 13, 2023 Previews 2 minute read

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BSR Classical Interludes, December 2023, part 2

Tuba Christmas, baroque tunes for the new year, and more

The final Classical Interludes of the year features offerings from The Crossing, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Lyric Fest, Choral Arts, and a performance with over 100 tuba players. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Dec 13, 2023 Previews 3 minute read

A group of six women outside in gowns outdoors during magic hour, a pot over a fire, Lena stirs with a wooden spoon

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, December 7-13, 2023

SVADBA, West Philly Holiday Fest, Concert for Coats, and Books & Wires

An award-winning opera film streams, Multiverse hosts a sci-fi-inspired soundscape, holiday events off the beaten path, and writing about everyday moments. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Kyle V. Hiller

Dec 06, 2023 Previews 3 minute read

Portrait shot of Dueñas, wearing a white gown and holding a violin.

Celebrating 125 years of Deutsche Grammophon with Philadelphia Orchestra

An anniversary soirée at the Orchestra

The music recording label opens a global celebration of 125 years, and the only soirée of its kind happening in the US is right on Broad Street. Cameron Kelsall previews.

Cameron Kelsall

Dec 06, 2023 Previews 3 minute read

Joseph in all black tights crouches in a rehearsal space, turning away from the camera. Other dancers look away, in mid-pose

PHILADANCO! presents Intangible Influences

Reflections through dance

PHILADANCO! opens the stage with a program featuring the works of new and familiar choreographers, touching on intimate stories and reflections. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.