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James Lecesne and artifacts that once belonged to Leonard Pelkey. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)

Philadelphia Theatre Company's 'The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey'

Absolutely fabulous

James Lecesne’s 'The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey' explores the disappearance of a flamboyant teen. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to R: Reggie D. White, Charlie DelMarcelle, and Dana Omar. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

People's Light presents 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane'

Little bunny, big adventure

At People's Light, Dwayne Hartford’s stage adaptation of Kate DiCamillo's 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane' animates a beloved children’s story, with value for all. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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The Voles: Eleanor Handley's Romaine and Matt Leisy's Leonard. (Photo by Mark Marvin.)

Bristol Riverside Theatre's 'Witness for the Prosecution' by Agatha Christie

Everything in its place

Bristol Riverside Theatre presents a classic Agatha Christie courtroom drama full of twists and turns. Hugh Hunter reviews.
Hugh Hunter

Hugh Hunter

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L to R: Matteo Scamell's Don, Alex Keiper's Suzy, and Akeem Davis's Jackson. (Photos by Paola Nogueras.)

Theatre Exile presents Tracey Scott Wilson's 'Buzzer'

'Buzzer' rings true

Tracey Scott Wilson's 'Buzzer,' at Theatre Exile, examines gentrification from the inside. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to R: Maria Konstantinidis and Alicia Isabel Rivas. (Photo by Michael Goldstein.)

Passage Theatre presents David Lee White's 'Fixed'

A broken system revealed

Trenton playwright David Lee White's world-premiere drama at Passage Theatre Company, 'Fixed,' examines mental health treatment. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Charlotte Northeast and Jared Reed go noir in 'The White Devil.' (Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.)

Philadelphia Artists Collective presents John Webster's 'The White Devil'

Divine devil

Philadelphia Artists' Collective ends itsresidency at Broad Street Ministry with 'The White Devil,' a noir-fueled bang. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Carla-Rae's Chief Tamanend and Alexandra King's William Penn reach a misunderstanding. (Photo courtesy of Orbiter 3.)

Orbiter 3 presents Mary Tuomanen's 'Peaceable Kingdom'

Kingdom not come

Mary Tuomanen presents yet another world premiere, this one derived from Edward Hicks's painting 'Peaceable Kingdom.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Playwright James Ijames is taking over 2017. (Photo by Beowulf Sheehan)

REP Radio podcast with 'WHITE' playwright James Ijames

Meet James Ijames, U.S. theater's next major voice

2017 appears to be a breakout year for playwright James Ijames. With three plays currently in production from DC to NYC and a major award win, he's got a lot going on. Darnelle Radford interviews.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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Greg Wood and Jennifer Childs mid-farce. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

1812 Productions presents Marc Camolletti's 'Happy Birthday'

Light the candles

1812 Productions presents a very 'Happy Birthday' with Marc Camolletti's little-known farce. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to R: Aetna Gallagher, Andrew Blasenak, and Chase Byrd. (Photo by Rebecca Gudelunas)

Curio Theatre presents Peepolykus's 'The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary'

Massive tragedy, big laughs

Curio Theatre Company's 'The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary' manages to simultaneously skewer Flaubert's novel and celebrate its qualities. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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