Woodmere Art Museum presents Barbara Bullock: Fearless Vision

A pioneering artist, activist, and teacher

Works by Philadelphia artist Barbara Bullock are dancing right off the walls at the Woodmere Art Museum in an enthralling retrospective that explores the intersection of Bullock’s studio art with her work as an educator. Emily Schilling reviews.

Emily Schilling

Oct 24, 2023 · Reviews · 4 minute read

BalletX presents its 2023 Fall Series, featuring Jamar Roberts, Jennifer Archibald, and Matthew Neenan

Cheering for another series

In its 2023 Fall Series, BalletX presents Eros & Psyche by Jamar Roberts, Exalt by Jennifer Archibald, and the world premiere of Siete by Matthew Neenan. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Oct 23, 2023 · Reviews · 4 minute read

The 2023 Philadelphia Film Festival opens with American Fiction and Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School

Two fine films kick off the Philly fest

The Philadelphia Film Society presents the 32nd Philadelphia Film Festival, with producer John Legend attending the premieres of American Fiction and Stand Up & Shout: Sounds from a Philly High School. Stephen Silver reviews.

Stephen Silver

Oct 23, 2023 · Reviews · 4 minute read

The National Constitution Center presents its new First Amendment Gallery

The authors of democracy

The National Constitution Center’s newest permanent gallery, all about the First Amendment, brings core American freedoms to life as we continue to shape them today. Pamela J. Forsythe visits.

Pamela J. Forsythe

Oct 17, 2023 · Reviews · 6 minute read

Quintessence Theatre Group presents Jean-Paul Sartre’s No Exit

An eternity of being known

Quintessence Theatre Group conjures a classic vision of hell with Jean-Paul Sartre’s No Exit in a new translation by Alex Burns. Kiran Pandey reviews.

Kiran Pandey

Oct 16, 2023 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Bucks County Playhouse presents Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show

Let’s do the Time Warp again

Peripatetic reality star Frankie Grande takes center stage in this new revival of The Rocky Horror Show at Bucks County Playhouse. Josh Herren reviews.

Josh Herren

Oct 16, 2023 · Reviews · 2 minute read

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Yannick Conducts Rachmaninoff, featuring the world premiere of Clarice Assad’s Terra, Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra

The bassoon finally gets its due

The bassoon gets the glory it deserves in
the world premiere of Clarice Assad’s Terra, Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra with soloist Daniel Matsukawa, joining a Philadelphia Orchestra program featuring Berio and Rachmaninoff. Linda Holt reviews.

Linda Holt

Oct 16, 2023 · Reviews · 3 minute read

Camden Repertory Theater presents Desi P. Shelton’s Child Support

A game nobody wins

Camden Rep presents the world premiere of Child Support by Desi P. Shelton, a site-specific, immersive play that explores the emotional, financial, and relational repercussions of playing the child support game. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Oct 11, 2023 · Reviews · 4 minute read

The Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation and partners present the Hate Ends Now Cattle Car Exhibit

“Their memories are now your memories”

It's not just important that we continue to care about the Holocaust. It's imperative. That's why the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation presents the Hate Ends Now Cattle Car Exhibit in Philly. Jill Ivey visits.

Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

Oct 10, 2023 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Delaware Shakespeare presents its Community Tour production of Cymbeline

A tricky pick shines in this touring Shakespeare production

Tales of long ago find inspiration right at hand in Delaware Shakespeare’s vibrant Community Tour production of the rarely produced Cymbeline. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Oct 09, 2023 · Reviews · 5 minute read