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Allen Radway's Ralph and Kirsten Quinn's Agneatha never ring true, despite the actors' skill.  (Photo by Kristine DiGrigoli.)

Isis Productions presents Bryony Lavery's 'Frozen'

Sympathy for the devil

Bryony Lavery’s ‘Frozen,' from Isis Productions, fails to explore the fetishization of forgiveness. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Bloom and Bialystock hatch a plan to celebrate Hitler and make a fortune. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

Bristol Riverside Theater presents Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan's 'The Producers'

Flipping a flop

Bialystock and Bloom's plan to hatch an egg on Broadway is back with Bristol Riverside Theater's 'The Producers.' Stephen Silver reviews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

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Gabriela Sanchez (seated) enjoys a visit from her historical foremothers. (Photo by Corem Coreano.)

Power Street Theatre Company presents Erlina Ortiz's 'Las Mujeres'

Mothers of self-invention

Power Street Theatre Company premieres Erlina Ortiz’s 'Las Mujeres,' a celebration of Latinas past that also addresses today and the future. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Charlie DelMarcelle's Joshua sees an early sign that all isn't well in Lydie Breeze's utopia. (Photo by Dave Sarrafian.)

EgoPo Classic Theater presents John Guare's 'Lydie Breeze Part 2: Aipotu'

Paradise found, then lost

'Aipotu,' the second installment of John Guare’s ‘Lydie Breeze’ trilogy, at EgoPo Classic Theater, deconstructs the utopian myth. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Jasmine Ward's Pecola prays for blue eyes in the Arden's production. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

Arden Theatre Company presents Lydia R. Diamond's adaptation of Toni Morrison's 'The Bluest Eye'

"Unflinching" story flinches onstage

Lydia R. Diamond's adaptation of ‘The Bluest Eye’ at Arden Theatre Company fails to capture the wrenching power of Toni Morrison’s landmark novel. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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L to R: Deena Burke's Olympia, Lee E. Ernst's Victor, and Laura Frye's Eugenie bring on the high hijinks. (Photo courtesy of the University of Delaware.)

Resident Ensemble Players present Georges Feydeau's 'A Flea in Her Ear'

The seven-door itch

The Resident Ensemble Players’ production of Georges Feydeau's 'A Flea in Her Ear' celebrates that timeless theatrical form, the farce. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Philly favorite Rob McClure (right) joins the touring production of Broadway's 'Something Rotten.' (Photo by Jeremy Daniel.)

Broadway Philadelphia presents 'Something Rotten'

Something fun

Broadway hit 'Something Rotten' visits the Academy of Music this week, sharing laughs about Shakespeare and musicals. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Performer (and panelist) Tara Demmy in Tribe of Fools' 2017 FringeArts entry 'Fishtown.' (Photo via FringeArts.)

Philadelphia Theatre Company hosts "Improv Is the Future of Theater" panel discussion

Improvising an improv economy

A panel discussion at Philadelphia Theatre Company explored the notion that "Improv Is the Future of Theater." Judy Weightman considers.
Judy Weightman

Judy Weightman

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Sisters Margot (Caroline Strang) and Anne (Brittany Anikka Liu). In the diary, Margot is something of a mystery to Anne. (Photo by Tori Harvey.)

People's Light presents Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett's 'The Diary of Anne Frank'

Notes for our time, and for all time

'The Diary of Anne Frank' receives a superb and timely revival by People's Light & Theatre Company. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to R: Frank Nardi Jr.'s Goon, Kishia Nixon's Carly, Jenson Titus Lavallee's Barry, and Adam Howard's Gandry get ready to put on a show. (Photo by Johanna Austin/AustinArt.org.)

Azuka Theatre Company presents David Jacobi's 'Ready Steady Yeti Go'

The kids are all right

Azuka Theatre Company's latest world premiere, David Jacobi's 'Ready Steady Yeti Go,' has serious fun showing teens dealing with real-life problems.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 3 minute read