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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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In Nottage's family drama, Father doesn't always know best. (Photo courtesy of South Camden Theatre Company.)

South Camden Theatre Company presents Lynn Nottage's 'Crumbs from the Table of Joy'

A healthy serving of early Nottage

Lynn Nottage's 'Crumbs from the Table of Joy' at South Camden Theatre Company serves up a satisfying family drama from the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Rishard and Gonglewski do the opposite of a meet-cute in Hnath's sequel. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

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

You can't go home again

Lucas Hnath's 'A Doll's House, Part 2' builds on the success of the Arden Theatre Company's splendid 2018 production of Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Fenton Li and Chuja Seo play a couple stuck in the center of a tug-of-war over gentrification. (Photo by Paola Nogueras.)

InterAct Theatre Company presents Josh Wilder's 'Salt Pepper Ketchup'

Conflict needs more seasoning

Philly native Josh Wilder's 'Salt Pepper Ketchup' at InterAct Theatre Company contains the ingredients for a powerful gentrification drama, but they never truly satisfy. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Jered McLenigan (left) and Mary Tuomanen re-enact the ancient tale of the yellow boy and his orange-haired stalker. (Photo by Johanna Austin, austinart.org.)

Wilma Theater presents Anne Washburn's 'Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play'

Cowabunga!

The Wilma Theater’s 'Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play' challenges audiences to think about big issues through post-apocalyptic survival and 'The Simpsons.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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