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InterAct Theatre Company presents The Chinese Lady
An inconvenient history
Taking from Nancy E. Davis’s meticulously researched book of the same name, Lloyd Suh’s The Chinese Lady introduces audiences to the first Chinese woman to arrive in America for a story that’s still relevant in 2021. Jill Ivey reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
The Weekly Roundup, November 10-17
Visiting ‘Hotel Williams’, Cecil B. Moore, ‘A Sankofa Dream’, and Poet-Tree En Motion
Rare plays from Tennessee Williams, a mural for Cecil B. Moore Freedom Fighters, and honoring the ancestors. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Previews
3 minute read
Azuka Theatre presents Erlina Ortiz’s Young Money
Money well spent
In Azuka Theatre’s Young Money, two women from different walks of life learn how much they have in common during a chaotic event. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Reviews
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Bristol Riverside Theatre presents Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew
The best of the break room
Bristol Riverside Theatre returns to live theater with this powerfully acted production of Dominique Mourisseau’s workplace drama Skeleton Crew. Josh Herren reviews.
Reviews
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Theatre Exile presents Makasha Copeland’s Extreme Home Makeover
A worthy homecoming
With the charming, edgy family comedy Extreme Home Makeover, Theatre Exile finally returns to its own South Philly home. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
The Weekly Roundup, November 3-9
Voicing Philadelphia, ‘Young Money,’ and Diwali on the Pier
A film festival and a multi-disciplinary exhibit chronicle untold stories and perspectives of the city, Azuka Theatre opens Young Money, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Previews
3 minute read
11th Hour Theatre Company and Prima Theatre present SOON
How soon is now?
In SOON, Nick Blaemire’s new musical, there’s a major climate event on the horizon … so it’s pretty tempting to just stay home and hide out with the 24-hour news cycle. Jill Ivey reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
Theatre Exile presents Makasha Copeland’s Extreme Home Makeover
Home is where the heart is
Theatre Exile opens its 25th anniversary season and returns to in-person performances with Extreme Home Makeover. Christina Anthony previews.
Previews
2 minute read
11th Hour Theatre Company and Prima Theatre present SOON
Living life in the apocalypse
11th Hour Theatre Company paired up with Prima Theatre to bring a story about a young woman holed up in her apartment in the days leading up to the apocalypse. Michele Zipkin previews.
Previews
2 minute read
A look back: why the Philly theater scene needs the Black Lives Matter movement
Local artists speak
Writer An Nichols followed the recent national social justice explosion that rocked the Philly theater community, but she wanted to look closer, speaking with local artists about their experiences leading up to the current moment.
Features
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