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Lantern Theater Company presents Shaw's 'Mrs. Warren's Profession'
An 1893 play for today
In Lantern Theater's production, G. B. Shaw's 'Mrs. Warren's Profession' still works as social commentary and engaging drama. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Philly Fringe 2016 review: 'COMMODITIES'
Buried treasure in the Fringe
A small Baltimore company, The Oven, brings their powerful play about human sex trafficking, 'COMMODITIES.' Mark Cofta reviews.
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Walnut Street Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'South Pacific'
One enchanted evening
After going missing in action from major stages for decades, 'South Pacific' is back, heroically. Steve Cohen reviews.
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Arden Theatre Company presents Aaron Posner's 'Stupid Fucking Bird'
Posner's Chekhov reboot comes home to roost
Arden Theatre Company co-founder Aaron Posner returns with his celebrated Chekhov reboot, 'Stupid Fucking Bird.' Toby Zinman thinks it's pretty smart.
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Philly Fringe 2016 review: Almanac Dance Circus Theatre's 'Exile 2588'
Pig Iron school grads create a future myth
Almanac Dance Circus Theatre's Exile 2588 crafts a magical myth through movement. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Philly Fringe 2016 review: Casabuena Cultural Productions's 'The Church Bells All Were Broken'
World premiere asks what's so funny about peace, love, and understanding?
'The Church Bells All Were Broken,' Dave Ebersole's new play about gay-hating protesters (modeled on the Westboro Baptist Church), earns laughs and more. Mark Cofta reviews.
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McCarter Theatre Center presents Nilo Cruz's 'Bathing in Moonlight'
It could’ve been a hit (in 1947)
Nilo Cruz’s world premiere drama 'Bathing in Moonlight' overlooks a rich modern family situation for a tired melodramatic trope. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Philly Fringe 2016 review: Iron Age Theatre's 'A Runaway, a Soldier and a Snowball Fight'
Leah Lawler world premiere goes back to the future
Iron Age Theatre Company's 'A Runaway, a Soldier, and a Snowball Fight' suggests Revolutionary relevance, but doesn't deliver. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Philly Fringe 2016 review: Wild Plum Productions's 'Say No More'
Saying too much?
A tiny, overlooked Strindberg drama with just one speaking character gets a reworking from Wild Plum Productions. Toby Zinman reviews.
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REP Radio podcast with Mariangela Saavedra of Casabuena Cultural Productions
A family affair
On our podcast, Casabuena Cultural Productions founder Mariangela Saavedra speaks to Darnelle Radford about their first Philly Fringe entry, a world premiere based on the story of the Westboro Baptist Church.
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