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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Inis Nua Theatre Company presents Monsay Whitney’s ‘Box Clever’
Two steps forward, two steps back
Inis Nua Theatre Company deftly and delicately handles the cycle of poverty in this two-actor show. Jill Ivey reviews.
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The Hum’n’Bards present ‘We’ll Sleep When We’re Dead’
Perchance to dream
The collaboratively-written world premiere of 'We’ll Sleep When We’re Dead' is entertaining and unabashedly queer, but it falls a little short in the dystopia department. Jill Ivey reviews.
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Curio Theatre Company presents ‘Three Sisters, by RashDash, After Chekhov’
Punk-rock Prozorovs
Curio Theatre Company’s ‘Three Sisters, by RashDash, After Chekhov’ interrogates theatrical traditions and gendered expectations. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Delaware Theatre Company presents George Bernard Shaw’s ‘Saint Joan’
Off to the Dauphin
Contemporary playwright Chelsea Marcantel assays the great George Bernard Shaw for ‘Saint Joan,’ now onstage at Delaware Theatre Company. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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