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Breaking the law: Michael Gotch as teacher Bertram Cates. (Photo by Evan Krape.)

The Resident Ensemble Players presents ‘Inherit the Wind’

It could be tomorrow

Does 'Inherit the Wind,' now staged with Newark’s REP, take us back to the future? Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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Refreshingly unmannered: Janis Stevens as the late, great Katharine Hepburn. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

The Walnut Street Theatre presents Rick Foster’s ‘Kate: An Unexamined Life’

An audience with Ms. Hepburn

A fine central performance lifts ‘Kate: An Unexamined Life,’ at Walnut Street Theatre’s Independence Studio on 3, from the realm of biographical predictability. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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What did Aunt Ester carry? Danielle Leneé, Zuhairah, and Akeem Davis in the Arden’s ‘Gem of the Ocean.’ (Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.)

Arden Theatre Company presents August Wilson’s ‘Gem of the Ocean’

Crown jewel

Arden Theatre Company’s breathtaking production of August Wilson’s ‘Gem of the Ocean’ honors the past and looks ahead to the present. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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"Viva. La Vie. Boheme!" The cast of the 20th-anniversary Broadway tour of ‘RENT.’ (Photo by Carol Rosegg.)

20 years later: Broadway Philadelphia presents Jonathan Larson’s ‘Rent’

Surviving ‘Rent’

‘Rent’ is still a show completely of its era, and there are no surprises onstage more than 20 years later—still, it’s oddly prescient. Alaina Johns considers.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

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Enough of Bob? Frank Jimenez, Sabriaya Shipley, Paul Harrold, Claris Park, and Dan D’Albis in Azuka’s ‘BOB: A Life in Five Acts.’ (Photo by Johanna Austin/AustinArt.org.)

Azuka Theatre presents Peter Sinn Nachtrieb’s ‘BOB: A Life in Five Acts’

A mediocre life

Azuka Theatre’s production of the comedy ‘BOB: A Life in Five Acts’ brings back the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel New Professionals Production program. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
Alix Rosenfeld

Alix Rosenfeld

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"I will never lie to you": Pearce Bunting as the Hypnotist in 'An Oak Tree.' (Image courtesy of Theatre Exile.)

Theatre Exile presents Tim Crouch’s 'An Oak Tree'

The less you know

The Philly premiere of ‘An Oak Tree’ also christens Theatre Exile’s new space in South Philly. Alaina Johns reviews.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

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A family party without a secret? Sophia Barret and Marcus Barainyak in Hedgerow’s ‘Three Sisters.’ (Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.)

Hedgerow Theatre Company presents Anton Chekhov’s ‘Three Sisters’

What did Chekhov know?

Chekhov is the order of the day, and for those who prefer the Russian master in his original flavor, Rose Valley’s Hedgerow presents a classic production of 'Three Sisters,' from Sarah Ruhl's lively 2009 translation. Chris Braak reviews.
Chris Braak

Chris Braak

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A miraculous transformation from office to bacchanal in 'Gatz.' (Photo by Mark Barton.)

McCarter Theatre Center presents Elevator Repair Service’s 'Gatz'

A 'Great' eight

In 'Gatz,' Elevator Repair Service puts Fitzgerald on stage for eight sometimes fascinating, sometimes frustrating hours. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Singing the hell out of 20th-century comedy: Joilet Harris, Mary Elizabeth Scallen, and Jess Conda. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

1812 Productions presents ‘Broads’

Going everywhere

‘Broads’ doesn’t always hit the modern mark, but with powerhouse voices from three Philly favorites, it’s a great survey of women who paved the way. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
Alix Rosenfeld

Alix Rosenfeld

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Swoon-worthy? Gregg Goodbrod and Sarah Gliko in ‘The Bridges of Madison County.’ (Photo by Paola Nogueras.)

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents 'The Bridges of Madison County'

A bridge too far

Philadelphia Theatre Company’s ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ swells with treacly sentimentality. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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