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They’re off to see the wizard: the ‘Wizard of Oz’ ensemble at Quintessence. (Photo by Linda Johnson.)

Quintessence Theatre Group presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Oz comes to Mt. Airy

The Quintessence production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is an all-around impressive show filled with a wildly talented ensemble cast, electrifying background music, and flying monkeys. Christina Anthony reviews.
Christina Anthony

Christina Anthony

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When you’ve gotta laugh so that you don’t cry: Sean Close and Justin Jain as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

1812 Productions presents ‘This Is The Week That Is’

Humor in the headlines

Fans of 1812's annual 'This Is The Week That Is,' a live political satire onstage, often return for multiple shows, because it's different every night. Daralyse Lyons visits the rehearsal room.

Daralyse Lyons

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Downstairs drama: Amanda Schoonover in Simpatico’s ‘Natural Shocks.’ (Photo by Daniel Kontz.)

Simpatico Theatre presents Lauren Gunderson’s ‘Natural Shocks’

The basement’s top performance

Simpatico Theatre’s production of ‘Natural Shocks,’ a slim but effective play by Lauren Gunderson, benefits from a brilliant performance by Amanda Schoonover. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Facing you: Suli Holum in Theatre Exile’s ‘On the Exhale.’ (Photo by Paola Nogueras.)

Theatre Exile presents Martín Zimmerman’s ‘On the Exhale’

Home on the range

Theatre Exile’s production of Martín Zimmerman’s ‘On the Exhale’ tackles tragically familiar ground with an unexpected narrative. Alaina Johns reviews.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

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The Burn Book doesn’t quite make it from page to stage in the musical incarnation of ‘Mean Girls.’ (Photo by Joan Marcus.)

Broadway Philadelphia presents ‘Mean Girls’

I’m not like a regular musical, I’m a cool musical

Tina Fey’s musical 'Mean Girls' brings a teen-saga film blockbuster to the stage. But is it trying too hard to make fetch happen? Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
Alix Rosenfeld

Alix Rosenfeld

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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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