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Keith Conallen and Brian Ratcliffe on Ayers Rock. (Photo by Phil Stein)

The Wilma Theater presents Andrew Bovell's 'When the Rain Stops Falling'

A grim forecast

The Wilma Theater's 'When the Rain Stops Falling' shows a future world crippled by climate change, and two families tragically colliding. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Scammell and van Reigersberg engage in some backstage girl talk. (Photo courtesy of the Arden Theatre Company)

Arden Theatre Company presents Matthew Lopez's 'The Legend of Georgia McBride'

Work's a drag

Arden Theatre Company's production of Matthew Lopez's 'The Legend of Georgia McBride' gets to the heart of drag with Philly's reigning queen. Toby Zinman reviews.
Toby Zinman

Toby Zinman

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L to r: Maboud Ebrahimzadeh, Caroline Kaplan, Kevin Isola, and Austene Van. (Photo by T. Charles Ericsson)

McCarter Theatre Center presents Ayad Akhtar's 'Disgraced'

What a Difference a Few Years Make

Ayad Akhtar's 'Disgraced' at McCarter explores current issues that are now overshadowed by the presidential campaign. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L. to r.: Aetna Gallagher, Rich Bradford and Tessa Kuhn . (Photo by Rebecca Gudelunas)

Curio Theatre Company presents Conor McPherson's 'The Birds'

The most dangerous animal

Curio Theatre's production of Conor McPherson's 'The Birds' is a spooky apocalyptic tale just in time for Halloween. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Liam Heslin in the Abbey Theatre's production. (Photo by Ros Kavanagh)

The Abbey Theatre and Annenberg Center present 'The Plough and the Stars'

History made present

The Abbey Theatre's tour of 'The Plough and the Stars' makes an Irish classic relevant for today's American audiences. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Sisters are doin' it for themselves. (Photo courtesy of Hedgerow Theatre Company)

Hedgerow Theatre presents 'Angel Street (Gaslight)'

A woman's touch

A feminist approach renews the old thriller 'Gaslight' at Hedgerow Theatre. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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A community-based mosaic. (Photo courtesy of the Bridge PHL Theatre Festival)

The Bridge PHL Theatre Festival

A bridge not far enough

In a collection of monologues, scenes, and devised pieces that looked at race in America, an all-white directing team showed racial empathy without implementing it in real time. Tenara Calem reviews.
Tenara Calem

Tenara Calem

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Kitts O'Neill's Pilot, coming in for a crash landing. (Photo by Kate Raines)

InterAct Theatre Company presents George Brant's 'Grounded'

War as a video game

InterAct Theatre Company's production of George Brant's 'Grounded' delivers disturbing and unusual insights about modern war. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Johnnie Hobbs Jr. and Jane Ridley figure out what's real and what's not. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

Walnut Street Theatre presents Sharr White's 'The Other Place'

Independence Studio production plays head games

A neurologist who studies dementia finds herself on the receiving end of its ravages. Toby Zinman reviews.
Toby Zinman

Toby Zinman

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L to r: Alex Bechtel and Justin Jain as...oh, come on, you can figure this one out. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

1812 Productions presents 'This Is the Week That Is: The Election Special'

What do Donald Trump and scrapple have in common?

1812 Productions's annual political satire 'This Is the Week That Is' gets to hit some easy targets in this year's election special. Toby Zinman reviews.
Toby Zinman

Toby Zinman

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