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Villanova's Prayers of Sherkin

Barry is a genuine poet of the theater, and James Christy’s final production at Villanova ought not to be missed.

Prayers of Sherkin. By Sebastian Barry, directed by James J. Christy. Through Feb. 19, 2006, at Villanova University Theatre, Vasey Hall. www.theatre.villanova.edu

Robert Zaller

Feb 14, 2006 Articles 3 minute read

Lantern's Novecento

Dramatic script, dramatic performance— but is it a drama?

Novecento. One-man dramatic monologue by Alessandro Baricco, directed by Dugald MacArthur. Presented through Feb. 26, 2006 by Lantern Theater at St. Stephen’s Theater, Tenth and Ludlow Sts., (215) 829-9002 or www.lanterntheater.org.

Dan Rottenberg

Feb 02, 2006 Articles 1 minute read

InterAct's American Sublime

In a 19th-Century painting, Patricia Lynch finds clues to America's war on terror.

American Sublime. By Patricia Lynch; directed by Seth Rozin for InterAct Theatre Co. through Feb. 19. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom, St., (215) 568-8077. www.InterActTheatre.org.

Dan Rottenberg

Feb 01, 2006 Articles 1 minute read

Who can save Freedom Theatre?

It's one of America's most illustrious African-American theater troupes. It's also a leading example of a creative arts organization that can't get its financial act together.

Steve Cohen

Feb 01, 2006 Articles 7 minute read

Walnut's Lettice & Lovage

A Maggie Smith vehicle sans Maggie

Capable actors and just enough pathos to sustain this tale of an overheated tour guide.

Robert Zaller

Jan 31, 2006 Articles 2 minute read

PTC's Franklin Unplugged

In a profound and funny tour de force, a neurotic Jewish standup comic discovers his “inner Franklin.”

Dan Rottenberg

Jan 12, 2006 Articles 1 minute read

Twain as disillusioned patriot

Mark Twain Tonight! Hal Holbrook’s one-man show, at the Merriam Theater, December.

Robert Zaller

Jan 05, 2006 Articles 5 minute read

Lantern's 'Lady From the Sea'

The Lady From The Sea, by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Kathryn C. Nocero for Lantern Theater, October 2005.

Robert Zaller

Jan 01, 2006 Articles 6 minute read

Macao: Spice without food

Film noir has been dead for 50 years. Why spoof it now?

Adrift in Macao. Book and lyrics by Christopher Durang; music by Peter Melnick; directed by Sheryl Kaller. World premiere through Nov. 20, 2005, at Philadelphia Theatre Co., Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey. 215-985-0420 or www.phillytheatreco.com.

Dan Rottenberg

Jan 01, 2006 Articles 2 minute read

Guide to Philadelphia theater troupes

A quick, subjective guide to Philadelphia's leading theater companies.

This column originally appeared in Philadelphia Style magazine, November 2004.

Dan Rottenberg

Nov 01, 2004 Articles 7 minute read