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Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia, by Peter Schmitz
Exploring the rich past, present, and future of Philly theater
Peter Schmitz is a leading expert on the history of our theater scene, and his new book, Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia, takes us from the US premiere of Hamlet to the TLA and beyond. Cameron Kelsall takes the tour.
Features
4 minute read
Chris Davis presents One-Man Nutcracker 2024
Still working on his pirouettes
Prolific Philly solo artist (and budding mid-life ballerino)
Chris Davis is back with One-Man-Nutcracker, a deeply personal glimpse
at the famous ballet as well as the yearning to dance that can strike at any
age. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Reviews
2 minute read
The BSR Podcast, Season 9, Episode 7: The world premiere of The Complete Works of Christmas (Abridged)
Shakespeare in Clark Park tackles Christmas
Podcast host Darnelle Radford sits down with Shakespeare in Clark Park artistic director Shamus to hear all about a new Christmas-themed show at the Drake starring Amanda Schoonover.
Podcast
1 minute read
People’s Light presents Peter Panto: A Musical Panto
A childlike delight
Sail away for a mad-cap family-friendly adventure with a heart-warming message about family and self-acceptance in A People’s Light world premiere of Peter Panto: A Musical Panto. Jill Brooke previews.
Previews
3 minute read
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Arden Children’s Theatre presents Douglas Irvine’s adaptation of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan
Welcoming thrills for young audiences
The Arden’s stage adaptation of Peter Pan, featuring some of Philly’s favorite actors under award-winning director Whit MacLaughlin, holds youngsters rapt. Jill Brooke reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
Quintessence Theatre Group presents Cole Porter and Sam and Bella Spewack’s Kiss Me, Kate
Kate is still great
Quintessence Theatre Group scores a hit with a new production of the Golden Age musical Kiss Me, Kate. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
BSR Podcast, season 9, episode 6: The Wilma's Comeuppance with actor Taysha Marie Canales
Go behind the scenes with the Wilma's Hothouse acting company
Podcast host Darnelle Radford sits down with actor Taysha Marie Canales for a backstage look at the Wilma and Woolly Mammoth co-production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's The Comeuppance, now extended through Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Podcast
1 minute read
Walnut Street Theatre presents ELF: The Broadway Musical
Singing loud for all to hear
A beloved holiday film comes to the Walnut stage with ELF: The Broadway Musical. But does this spirited production offer anything new for fans of the movie? nat čermák reviews.
Reviews
2 minute read
The Wilma Theater and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company present Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s The Comeuppance
The reunion from hell
The Comeuppance at the Wilma considers every weighty topic under the sun as a quintet of unhappy Millennials gather for their 20th high-school reunion, but too often the stakes feel frustratingly low. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
Theatre Ariel presents Maya Arad Yasur’s Amsterdam
Layered narratives
The first mainstage production in over a decade for Theatre Ariel fronts a historic bill with contemporary perspective. Josh Herren reviews.
Reviews
2 minute read