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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PTC's Franklin Unplugged
In a profound and funny tour de force, a neurotic Jewish standup comic discovers his “inner Franklin.”
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Twain as disillusioned patriot
Mark Twain Tonight! Hal Holbrook’s one-man show, at the Merriam Theater, December.
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Lantern's 'Lady From the Sea'
The Lady From The Sea, by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Kathryn C. Nocero for Lantern Theater, October 2005.
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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.
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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.
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