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Mark Lazar reprises his annual role as the Dame — this time, playing Ella's dear, departed mother Hazel. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

People's Light presents Kathryn Petersen and Michael Ogborn's 'Cinderella: a Musical Panto'

Back from the ashes

Over 15 years, People's Light's annual musical panto has nurtured a unique identity that's becoming a beloved tradition. Its delightful 'Cinderella' makes the case. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Audiences adore Greer's "easygoing charm." (Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.)

Arden Theatre Company presents 'Every Brilliant Thing'

Brilliant performance, questionable play

Scott Greer shines in ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ back at the Arden, but the play itself only skims the surface of a difficult topic. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Lyam David-Kilker's Oliver and Jacob Entenman's Artful Dodger look pretty good, all things considered. (Photo by Shawn May.)

Quintessence Theatre Group presents Lionel Bart's 'Oliver!'

Gruel and unusual punishment

Quintessence Theatre Group puts a high-concept gloss on ‘Oliver!’, but some of the musical’s more questionable themes remain unexamined. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Jemma Bleu Greenbaum's Matilda leads a band of "revolting children." (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

Walnut Street Theatre presents Roald Dahl's 'Matilda the Musical'

Out of her way!

Walnut Street Theatre's holiday treat, 'Matilda the Musical,' features fine performances and agile direction. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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A simple set, driving music, solid performances, and sharp direction make this a college production worth seeing. (Photo by Zoe Garcia.)

Bryn Mawr College presents Nikolai Gogol's 'The Government Inspector'

Inspecting Bryn Mawr

'The Government Inspector' offers a fine example of Bryn Mawr College's eclectic productions, a well-kept Philly secret. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Elizabeth Heflin's Susan, here with Lee E. Ernst's Gerald, "is in consummate control of being out of control." (Photo by Evan Krape.)

University of Delaware REP presents Alan Ayckbourn's 'Woman in Mind (December Bee)'

What the hell is she thinking?

All the elements combine to make REP's production of Alan Ayckbourn's 'Woman in Mind' a fantastic evening of theater. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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Hnath's script doesn't delve deeply into the fraught relationship between Nora and Anne Marie. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

Arden Theatre Company presents Lucas Hnath's 'A Doll's House, Part 2' (second review)

Miss independent

In ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2,’ now at the Arden, Lucas Hnath distills the important issues of Ibsen’s great play into facile sound bites. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Ilona and Amalia take their (very) sweet time musing about life and love. (Photo by Paola Nogueras.)

Villanova Theatre presents 'She Loves Me'

Few surprises, great ride

Villanova Theatre's 'She Loves Me' ably shows that this old musical delivers more than seems possible. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Erin Mackey and Kevin Massey's performances rise above their material. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

Bristol Riverside Theatre presents Peter Kellogg and Stephen Weiner's 'The Rivals'

Back to the drawing room

Bristol Riverside Theatre’s musicalization of ‘The Rivals’ has Broadway in its sights, but the material doesn’t live up to its aspirations. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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James Kern's P and Jeff Gorcyca's A play the game of their lives. (Photo by Johanna Austin, austinart.org.)

Azuka Theatre presents JC Lee's 'warplay'

Mythbusting

Azuka Theatre's production of JC Lee's 'warplay' shows how the mythical can be personal, and vice versa, in a modern two-man exploration of a classic tale. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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