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Pescow, Wolpe: Your flaws, my virtues. (Photo: Matt Urban, Mobius New Media.)

‘Rest in Pieces’ in Wilmington

Second chances

If our late parents came back to life, would we treat them better? Would they treat us better? Would they treat each other better? Steve Bluestein’s play explores the line between comedy and tragedy, with uneven results.

Steve Cohen

Nov 22, 2014 Articles 3 minute read

A quirky savior arrives with feet akimbo. (Photos by Mark Garvin)

'Mary Poppins' at the Walnut Street Theatre

The dark side of our favorite nanny

Mary Poppins makes a bad nanny but a fun family musical.

Naomi Orwin

Nov 18, 2014 Articles 3 minute read

Jenny Jules, Tonye Patano, Julian Rozzell Jr., Sterling K. Brown, and Jeremie Harris in "Father Comes Home from the Wars." (Photo by Joan Marcus)

'Father Comes Home from the Wars' and 'The Oldest Boy'

Myths that define us

Father Comes Home from the Wars and The Oldest Boy are each steeped in mythology, and each has a compelling tale that changes the way we view the world.

Carol Rocamora

Nov 18, 2014 Articles 4 minute read

Josh Carpenter as Pip and Brian McCann as Magwitch in Arden Theatre Company's production of “Great Expectations.” (Photo by Mark Garvin)

'Great Expectations' at the Arden Theatre

Cliffs Notes on a classic

A Dickens adaptation that makes us laugh? Seeing the Arden Theatre Company’s Great Expectations is like watching the Cliffs Notes come to life — in a good way.

Naomi Orwin

Nov 11, 2014 Articles 3 minute read

Gusto and grace: "The Last Ship" (Photo of the Chicago production by Joan Marcus)

'The Last Ship' and 'On the Town'

Setting sail on Broadway

Two musicals currently on Broadway — The Last Ship and On the Town — are both about life ashore, but they couldn't be more different.

Carol Rocamora

Nov 11, 2014 Articles 4 minute read

Another gauntlet hits the deck in "Richard II." (Photo by Shawn May)

‘As You Like It’ and ‘Richard II’ at Quintessence Theatre Group

Going all the way with Shakespeare?

When directors send Shakespeare back to its roots, just which roots do they choose to stick with, and why? These classic shows in rep may leave audiences wondering.

Alaina Johns

Nov 08, 2014 Articles 5 minute read

Yavorsky (front), Fallick: Caricatures on parade. (Photo: Mark Garvin.)

‘Bad Jews’ at the Walnut (2nd review)

Jews behaving badly

Secularism clashes with religiosity during a tense reunion of family members after a funeral. And you don’t have to be Jewish to squirm and laugh at the conflict.

Steve Cohen

Nov 07, 2014 Articles 3 minute read

Shoehorning in a much-needed female character. (Photo: Deen van Meer)

‘Newsies’ at the Academy of Music (second review)

Protesting injustice in song and dance

A dancing set, a screaming audience, two dozen dancing newsboys. Who needs a believable story when everyone’s excited before the show even begins?

Naomi Orwin

Nov 06, 2014 Articles 3 minute read

Charlie DelMarcelle (here in <em>I Am My Own Wife</em>) was costar of two winning productions.

Return of the Barrymore Awards

No egos, please — we're Philadelphians

Philadelphia’s Barrymore Awards returned after a two-year absence, stressing not star power but the diverse nature of Philadelphia theater and the innovative qualities of its newer companies.

Steve Cohen

Nov 06, 2014 Articles 2 minute read