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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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Watch the wardrobe: Tina Brock and Kirsten Quinn in IHT’s ‘Woman and Scarecrow.’ (Photo by Dawn Brooks.)

Irish Heritage Theatre presents Marina Carr’s ‘Woman and Scarecrow’

Fearing the Reaper

‘Woman and Scarecrow,’ Marina Carr’s enthralling exploration of the end of life, receives a haunting and stunningly acted local premiere from Irish Heritage Theatre. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Bye-bye, SSRIs: Donna Vivino as Diana Goodman in BRT’s ‘Next to Normal.’ (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

Bristol Riverside Theatre presents Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s ‘Next to Normal’

Better living without chemistry?

‘Next to Normal’ remains a popular property on the regional-theater circuit, and is currently on stage at Bristol Riverside Theatre. But are the musical’s views on psychiatry and pharmacology naive and dangerous? Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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A diversity of opinions: Alexandra Espinoza, Bi Jean Ngo, Leonard C. Haas, and Catharine K. Slusar in ‘Eureka Day.’ (Photo courtesy of InterAct.)

InterAct Theatre Company presents Jonathan Spector’s ‘Eureka Day’

The problem with consensus

InterAct’s ‘Eureka Day’ is a timely story about Americans’ debate over vaccinations and what happens when liberals’ progressiveness is put to the test. Christina Anthony reviews.
Christina Anthony

Christina Anthony

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Aplomb and energy: Brian McManus and Steve Carpenter in ‘Stones in His Pockets.’ (Photo courtesy of South Camden Theatre Company.)

South Camden Theatre Company presents Marie Jones’s ‘Stones in His Pockets’

Americans in Ireland in New Jersey

A dazzling duo of actors tackle Irish tragicomedy ‘Stones in His Pockets’ at South Camden Theatre Company. Suzanne Cloud reviews.
Suzanne Cloud

Suzanne Cloud

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