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Davidman tries to make sense of it all. (Photo by Ken Friedman.)

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents Aaron Davidman's 'Wrestling Jerusalem'

A house divided

Aaron Davidman's 'Wrestling Jerusalem' brings the Israeli/Palestinian conflict to Philadelphia Theatre Company's stage. Wendy Rosenfield reviews.
Wendy Rosenfield

Wendy Rosenfield

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Daniel Park straddles the line between life and afterlife. (Photo by Kathryn Raines/Plate 3 Photography.)

MJ Kaufman presents 'Destiny Estimate'

Living in oblivion

At long last, MJ Kaufman's "no review" world premiere, 'Destiny Estimate,' gets its review; Cameron Kelsall is glad he had the opportunity to weigh in.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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The Philadelphia cast's Anna Michael gets the long-distance runaround. (Photo by Travis the Great)

Hella Fresh Theatre presents John Rosenberg's 'But Next Not This'

Hold the phone

Hella Fresh Theater's John Rosenberg returns to Philadelphia — sort of — with 'Not Next But This,' performed simultaneously in Fishtown and Berkeley, California. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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William Zielinski and D'Arcy Dersham ideate. (Photo by Paola Nogueras)

Theatre Exile presents Aaron Loeb's 'Ideation'

Corporations are people, too

Theatre Exile’s 'Ideation' examines whether morality can exist alongside corporate policy in a potent near-future thriller. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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An "Unforgettable" moment between Gisela Adisa and Dulé Hill. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

People's Light presents Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor's 'Lights Out'

Shine a brighter light

People's Light & Theatre Company's world-premiere 'Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole' unsuccessfully uses the famous crooner to spotlight 1950s racism and share some nice songs. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 3 minute read
There's something strange in the neighborhood. (Photo courtesy of Hedgerow Theatre Company)

Hedgerow Theatre presents Noël Coward's 'Blithe Spirit'

Take my wives, please

Hedgerow Theatre’s take on Noël Coward’s supernatural comedy 'Blithe Spirit' remains earthbound. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 3 minute read
Dito van Reigersberg's Alex More and his imaginary friend. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

1812 Productions presents Jonathan Tolins's 'Buyer & Cellar'

People who need people

1812 Productions' 'Buyer & Cellar' imagines an actor's unlikely friendship with Barbra Streisand, and brings humor and empathy. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Leah Walton's Lisa leads a journey through time. (Photo by Matthew J Photography.)

Theatre Horizon presents Lisa Kron's '2.5 Minute Ride'

Short ride, emotional roller coaster

Lisa Kron skillfully explores her father’s past in a funny and poignant solo play at Theatre Horizon. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 3 minute read
James Davis's Edmund and Josh Carpenter's Jamie enjoy some Tyrone-style family time. (Photo by Shawn May)

Quintessence Theatre Company presents 'Long Day's Journey into Night'

Don't go gently

Quintessence Theatre Group's' Long Day's Journey into Night' excels with Eugene O'Neill's challenging excesses and succeeds. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Jessica M. Johnson and Walter DeShields deliver solid performances in an unsatisfying work. (Photo by Kathryn Raines/Plate 3 Photography.)

Inis Nua Theatre Company presents Lizzie Nunnery's 'The Swallowing Dark'

Lost in the dark

Inis Nua's U.S. premiere of 'The Swallowing Dark' explores memory and believability inconclusively. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 2 minute read