Tuesday, May 5, 2026
If you love books, stay tuned. From May 17-23, we're celebrating our fourth annual BSR Book Week with reviews, giveaways, a virtual panel of bestselling authors, and staff recommendations.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:27PM[SHARE]Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The American Philosophical Society celebrates America’s 250th with the largest display of early copies of the Declarations ever assembled, but some of the show’s lesser-known artifacts a…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:04PM[SHARE]Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales has been delighting readers of all ages for more than 30 years. Now it hits the Arden stage in a zany adaptation by John Glore. Alaina Joh…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:28PM[SHARE]Monday, April 6, 2026
See for yourself what BSR writers had to say when they learned we met our $10K goal to close a spring funding gap with our Readers Decide campaign in March.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:37PM[SHARE]Monday, March 30, 2026
On March 28, 2026, an estimated 40,000 people took to the Parkway for the third nationwide No Kings march. A fake image of the protest quickly went viral. Here's a real view, from Alaina Joh…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:44PM[SHARE]Thursday, March 26, 2026
Neil and Alaina chat for 10 minutes about the latest on our Readers Decide campaign, including some interesting stats and what donors have been saying. You have until March 31 to join the ca…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:56PM[SHARE]Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Walk around Philly this spring and they are everywhere: anti-fascist stickers. They're angry, whimsical, artful, edgy, urgent, thoughtful, and funny. Check out this gallery spanning many cit…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:03PM[SHARE]Monday, March 23, 2026
A Vacation, a Philly GRIT solo show from local performer and director Bastion Carboni, follows a travel influencer who is in over his head at his latest controversial destination: Purgatory.…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:44PM[SHARE]Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Our Readers Decide campaign has been running for less than three weeks. Here's what you, our readers, have shown us in that time.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:00PM[SHARE]Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Nonprofit arts media is tough going these days, but this work is important, and we know Philly values it. If you have the means, BSR needs your support for our Readers Decide campaign, runni…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:21PM[SHARE]Thursday, February 19, 2026
On February 19, President's House advocates rallied to celebrate a ruling that demands the return of signage about slavery, while a court case over their removal by the Trump administration …
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:58PM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Locals gathered in below-freezing temps on January 27 for the announcement of new "ICE OUT" legislation cosponsored by Councilmembers Rue Landau and Kendra Brooks. Alaina Johns reports.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:34PM[SHARE]Members of the BSR community were shocked when the exhibit documenting slavery at George Washington's Philly house was dismantled last week. We'll keep standing up for Black history at BSR.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:02PM[SHARE]Friday, January 23, 2026
Anti-ICE activists in Philly are organizing to protect our neighbors from unconstitutional abuses, and pressure Governor Shapiro into action. Alaina Johns was at their January 21 meeting in …
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:32PM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 20, 2026
On January 15, the BSR community gathered for our biggest event yet, our Party with the Critics, in honor of our 20th anniversary. Here's a recap.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:41PM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Darnelle takes the hot seat as BSR editor Alaina interviews him about his theater backstory, and where he's going as the new executive director of Theatre Philadelphia.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:37PM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 6, 2026
This will be a tumultuous year in Philly, with elections, global sports events, and the eyes of the world on America's 250th birthday. But we must brace for even bigger challenges. Alaina Jo…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:02PM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 23, 2025
If you love BSR, it's time to get your tickets to our 20th anniversary event, Party with the Critics, at Indy Hall on January 15, 2026.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:40PM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 2, 2025
With nearly 20 years as a journalist on Philly's arts and culture scene, Alaina Johns has a clear eye on its trends, including a worrying situation with arts PR that affects everyone, includ…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:06PM[SHARE]Tuesday, November 18, 2025
It's back! Our popular 90-minute webinar full of tips for reaching out to the media is back on Wednesday, December 10. Get the details and grab your ticket.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:33PM[SHARE]Friday, November 14, 2025
The Brandywine Museum of Art mounts its first solo presentation of an emerging artist, Baltimore luminary Jerrell Gibbs, who is getting his first solo exhibition, with echoes of Rockwell, Ho…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:36AM[SHARE]Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Hot takes are flying on the Philadelphia Museum of Art's rebrand and sudden firing of CEO Sasha Suda. Alaina Johns breaks it down.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:13PM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Philly turned out for the second nationwide No Kings Day, with rallies throughout the region that showcased our creative flair and our refusal to show fear in the face of fascism. BSR was th…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:21PM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 30, 2025
After managing coverage for dozens of Fringe shows, Alaina Johns is proud of the BSR team's work, proud of Philly artists, and ready to share her top takeaways from this year's festival.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:48PM[SHARE]Thursday, September 25, 2025
Terms of Use: A Millennial Farce, a new Fringe show promising to examine Millennials' relationship with the Internet, isn't quite ready for the stage. But it poses questions worth building o…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:56PM[SHARE]Friday, September 19, 2025
Lee Minora's new solo show, Baby Everything, takes aim at everyone melting down over the state of the world as seen through our screens. Alaina Johns reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:33PM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Lions, the latest Fringe entry from Lightning Rod Special, written and performed by Alice Yorke and Scott R. Sheppard, finds heartfelt laughs and reflection in "the business of letting our d…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:32PM[SHARE]Sunday, September 14, 2025
An immersive theater experience from veteran Philly performer Nick Gillette and a large ensemble asks the audience pressing ethical questions about our American moment. Alaina Johns reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:40AM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 26, 2025
If you want to get your butt to some art during this year's Fringe but don't know where to start, we're here for you. Editor-in-chief Alaina Johns shares some of her top picks for 2025.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:07PM[SHARE]A worsened healthcare crisis is about to hit Philadelphia. Artists are disproportionately affected, and they're speaking up on behalf of all of us in this year's Fringe. Alaina Johns helps y…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:43PM[SHARE]Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The Wanamaker Building in Center City has been standing empty since Macy's left, but the public is invited back soon for a new arts program, and the continuation of popular holiday events. A…
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