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Does ‘Gifts of the Magi’ hold up in 2019? Alanna J. Smith and Sean Thompson in the Walnut’s production. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

The Walnut Street Theatre presents ‘The Gifts of the Magi’

A classic story loses its charm

The Walnut’s ‘The Gifts of the Magi’ proves that not all classic tales are timeless, with a script and production that don’t do justice to the O. Henry story about the true meaning of giving. Christina Anthony reviews.
Christina Anthony

Christina Anthony

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Confronting sad knowledge about war: Mary Tuomanen in the Arden’s ‘An Iliad.’ (Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.)

Arden Theatre Company presents Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s ‘An Iliad’

We’ve heard this song before

‘An Iliad,’ a didactic refashioning of Homer’s epic poem, receives a flat staging at the Arden’s Horan Studio Theatre. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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No fourth wall here: Matteo Scammell and Scott Miller in the Lantern’s ‘Last Match.’ (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

Lantern Theater Company presents Anna Ziegler’s ‘The Last Match’

The next point

The Lantern’s impressively staged production of Anna Ziegler’s 'The Last Match' is funny, heartbreaking, and surprisingly relatable for even the least athletic among us. Jill Ivey reviews.
Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

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A joyously original gem: ‘Love in Hate Nation’ gets its world premiere at Two River Theater. (Photo by T. Charles Erickson.)

Two River Theater presents Joe Iconis’s ‘Love in Hate Nation’

How do you measure a new musical?

‘Love in Hate Nation,’ a joyously original riff on bad-girl movie tropes, continues the copacetic relationship of composer Joe Iconis and Two River Theater. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Third time’s (still) the charm: Damon Bonetti, Steve Pacek, and Dave Johnson in ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ at Theatre Horizon. (Photo by Daniel Kontz.)

Theatre Horizon presents ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’

Holiday ‘Hound’?

Theatre Horizon’s revival of Philadelphia favorite ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ provides lots of laughs, sharp acting, and clever design. Josh Herren reviews.
Josh Herren

Josh Herren

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Celebrating love in all shapes and sizes: Nichalas L. Parker and Julia Udine as Shrek and Fiona at the Walnut. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

The Walnut Street Theatre presents ‘Shrek the Musical’

Let your freak flag fly

The Walnut’s ‘Shrek The Musical’ is an all-around impressive production that turns the classic fairytale trope on its head to create a funky-fresh and current play for all ages to enjoy. Christina Anthony reviews.
Christina Anthony

Christina Anthony

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No spoiler: there’s a murder on the Orient Express. (Photo by Evan Krape.)

The Resident Ensemble Players present Ken Ludwig’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

Keeping Agatha Christie on track

Climb aboard REP’s ‘Orient Express’ for a fabulous journey. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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The only logical thing to do is record an album: Mackenzie Lesser-Roy and Matt DeAngelis in ‘Once.’ (Photo by Joan Marcus.)

Bucks County Playhouse presents ‘Once’

Creating once again

Modern, ordinary musical icons Guy and Girl return once again, this time to the Bucks County Playhouse. Michelle Nugent reviews.
Michelle Nugent

Michelle Nugent

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Victoria Aaliyah Goins packs emotional honesty you can’t turn away from in Azuka’s ‘Sunset Baby.’ (Photo by Johanna Austin.)

Azuka Theatre presents Dominique Morriseau’s ‘Sunset Baby’

Blazing ‘Sunset’

Azuka Theatre’s production of Dominique Morriseau’s ‘Sunset Baby’ benefits from a sensational central performance. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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A design home run: Curio’s ‘Mystery of Irma Vep.’ (Photo by Rebecca Gudelunas.)

Curio Theatre Company presents Charles Ludlam’s ‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’

Mandacrest unmoored

Curio Theatre Company’s production of ‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’ isn’t a total drag, but it often misses the comic mark. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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