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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.
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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.
Articles
3 minute read
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.
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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.
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Delaware Shakespeare presents 'The Merchant of Venice'
Do we not bleed?
It's quite a moment to be mounting a production of Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice,' but Delaware Shakespeare did — and took it on the road. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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EgoPo Classic Theater presents Nicholas Wright's 'A Human Being Died That Night'
Truth, reconciliation, theater
The enduring lessons of apartheid are explored in Nicholas Wright's harrowing drama 'A Human Being Died That Night,' launching EgoPo Classic Theatre's Theatre of South Africa season. Mark Cofta reviews.
Articles
3 minute read
Act II Playhouse presents Donald Margulies's 'Collected Stories'
One for the remainder pile
Donald Margulies’s ‘Collected Stories,’ at Act II Playhouse, glibly explores the teacher/student relationship. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Articles
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Broadway Philadelphia presents Fiddler on the Roof
The fiddler's still up there
The touring production of Bartlett Sher's Fiddler on the Roof revival stops in Philadelphia with a new take on Tevye. Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer reviews.
Articles
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Delaware Theatre Company presents Becky Mode's 'Fully Committed'
Mayhem at mealtime
At Delaware Theatre Company, 'Fully Committed' gets the full commitment of actor Kraig Swartz in a zippy, hilarious solo performance. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Articles
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Atlantic Theater Company presents Donja R. Love's 'Fireflies'
Burning Love
'Fireflies,’ a New York premiere by Philadelphia-born playwright Donja R. Love, explores the desires of a black queer woman in the Jim Crow South. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Essays
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