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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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