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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

What Netflix’s short-lived Cowboy Bebop teaches us about chance by Kyle V. Hiller

Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the classic anime feels like a missed opportunity, but it might be teaching us a lesson about how we share and create for ourselves. Kyle V. Hiller cons…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:53AM
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, December 15-22 by Kyle V. Hiller

Holiday happenings throughout the week with Crossroads Comedy Theater, 1812 Productions, The Crossing, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:31PM
Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, December 8-15 by Kyle V. Hiller

Unique takes on holiday classics, an online concert from Intercultural Journeys,, art from Makeba Rainey, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:48PM
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, December 1-8 by Kyle V. Hiller

Yolanda Wisher & the Afroeaters pay a visit to the Barnes, a restorative healing workshop at Theatre Exile, Jingle Jawn, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up the week.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:39PM
Wednesday, November 24, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, November 24-December 1 by Kyle V. Hiller

AAMP, Brandywine River Museum, Penn Live Arts, and Opera Philadelphia serve up offerings for post-holiday festivities. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:49PM
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, November 17-24 by Kyle V. Hiller

A week decorated with contemplative paintings and sculptures, documentaries, and yes, flamenco. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:57PM
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, November 10-17 by Kyle V. Hiller

Rare plays from Tennessee Williams, a mural for Cecil B. Moore Freedom Fighters, and honoring the ancestors. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:00PM
Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, November 3-9 by Kyle V. Hiller

A film festival and a multi-disciplinary exhibit chronicle untold stories and perspectives of the city, Azuka Theatre opens Young Money, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:50PM
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, October 27-November 2 by Kyle V. Hiller

Scribe Video Center and PhillyCAM take a deep look into the artistic and activist history of the city, while Resident Ensemble Players, DelArt, and others celebrate Halloween and Dia de Los …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:00PM
Wednesday, October 20, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, October 20-26 by Kyle V. Hiller

The Philadelphia Film Festival returns for its 30th year. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up a selection of must-watch movies.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:30PM
Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, October 13-19, 2021 by Kyle V. Hiller

Nerd-centric burlesque and comedy, a pair of new music fests, Temple Theaters reopens its doors, and FirstGlance Film Festival returns for its 24th year. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:56PM
Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, October 6-12 by Kyle V. Hiller

An assorted roundup of events happening in the city and books, documentaries, and podcasts to explore beyond Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:18PM
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, September 29-October 5 by Kyle V. Hiller

Celebrating and meditating on mural art, Our City, Your Orchestra returns, and James Ijames's WHITE is presented by Villanova Theatre. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:30PM
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, September 22-28 by Kyle V. Hiller

A collaborative music festival from YallaPunk, Penn Live Arts opens its new season, Black Panther screens with an orchestra, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:30PM
Friday, September 17, 2021

Philly Fringe 2021: Gamiotics Studios presents Saving Wonderland by Kyle V. Hiller

Saving Wonderland is an interactive experience that falls short with antiquated immersive theater mechanics and an uninspired narrative. Kyle V. Hiller reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 15, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, September 15-21 by Kyle V. Hiller

The Women’s Film Festival is back with in-person screenings, a Fringe show inspired by Filipino migrant stories, a poetic conversation at Blue Stoop, and WEIRDO returns to East Kensington.…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:00PM
Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Philly Fringe 2021: Mae River Waldon presents Ghost Town: The Musical by Kyle V. Hiller

Mae River Waldron’s new concept album captures the grief and joy of memories through musical vignettes as told by ghosts to Olive, a woman mourning the death of her mother. Kyle V. Hiller …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:20PM
Wednesday, September 8, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, September 8-14 by Kyle V. Hiller

A crafter's delight hits West Philly, Theatre Exile hosts R. Eric Thomas's new play, and a doubleheader jams out at People's Light. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:00AM
Tuesday, September 7, 2021

After years of writing from trauma, I’m choosing joy by Kyle V. Hiller

After two long summers and many challenging writing sessions in between, Kyle V. Hiller contemplates how trauma-inspired work is no longer his cup of tea.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:55PM
Wednesday, September 1, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, September 1-7 by Kyle V. Hiller

A festival celebrating Japanese Americans, a new exhibit from Fairmount Water Works, and Vinyl Tap returns to Amalgam. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up the week.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:00AM
Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, August 26-September 1 by Kyle V. Hiller

Philly shows up for itself with offerings in theater, opera, and film in various neighborhoods in the city. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up the week.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:30PM
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, August 18-24, 2021 by Kyle V. Hiller

Artsi and Pasión y Arte bring back Tablao, Streets Dept parades for vaccinations, A Thousand Fibers honors a Philly resident, and a new Mural Arts project fuses salsa with self-expression. …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:30PM
Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, July 28-August 4 by Kyle V. Hiller

A selection of films to check out for this year's BlackStar Film Festival. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:00PM
Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The Weekly Roundup, July 21, 2021 by Kyle V. Hiller

Painting with Mural Arts, discovering folk with People's Light, and the Wilmington Writers Conference highlight the week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:30PM
Wednesday, July 14, 2021

The Skin of Our Teeth, William Penn Summer Music Fest, comedy with Crossroads and The Afternoon After this weekend by Kyle V. Hiller

The middle of July is bringing the heat with a series of comedy events, 80s music from Bristol Riverside Theatre, and a virtual production from Quintessence. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:00PM
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

As normality attempts to return, mask-wearing arguments often miss the truth by Kyle V. Hiller

The past year has brought us a lifetime’s worth of pandemic anxiety and movements for justice, but it all seems to have boiled down to worries about masks. Kyle V. Hiller says something de…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:13PM
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards