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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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