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REP Radio podcast with 1812 Productions's 'This Is the Week That Is'
Trumping the election with comedy
You liked Alec Baldwin on 'SNL?' You'll love 1812 Productions' political satire 'This Is the Week That Is: the Election Special.' On our podcast, meet cast members Sean Close and Nia-Samara Benjamin.
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Delaware Theatre Company presents 'The War of the Roses'
A play for Trump's divided states of America
Warren Adler's recycled novel and movie 'The War of the Roses' celebrates excess excessively. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Philadelphia Theatre Company presents Bruce Graham's 'Rizzo'
Frank Rizzo, complex guy
Philadelphia Theatre Company's reprise of Theatre Exile's 'Rizzo,' by Bruce Graham, presents both sides of the man and his myth. Toby Zinman reviews.
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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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