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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, June 29-July 5 by Kyle V. Hiller

Esperanza Arts Center, Quintessence, Three Aksha, Glen Foerd, and more represent a diverse set of communities and cultures this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:17PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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

Kyle V. Hiller rounds up Juneteenth events in Philadelphia, featuring offerings from Sistahs Laying Down Hands, Uhuru, the MoAR, AAMP, and many more.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:51PM
Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Kings of B’more by R. Eric Thomas by Kyle V. Hiller

R. Eric Thomas’s debut young-adult novel Kings of B’more is a witty, adventurous nod to Ferris Bueller that hits close to home, but may be hindered by its own genre tropes. Kyle V. Hille…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:51PM
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

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

Getting in touch with West Park Arts Fest, ODUNDE, the Rail Park Block Party, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:34PM
Wednesday, June 1, 2022

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

Kyle V. Hiller rounds up the first week of June, featuring events from DVAA, Hedgerow Theatre Company, FringeArts, the Clay Studio, and more.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:36PM
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, May 25-June 1 by Kyle V. Hiller

Thank You, Places extends its run into the summer, the Young People's Art Mart highlights younger creatives, World Café Live launches Puerta Abierta, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:38PM
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, May 18-25 by Kyle V. Hiller

The week features live music, movie screenings, sex education, accessibility through music, and…fencing? Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:13PM
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, May 11-18 by Kyle V. Hiller

The week features offerings from BlackStar, Urban Movement Arts, the Philadelphia Film Society, and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:55PM
Wednesday, May 4, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, May 4-11 by Kyle V. Hiller

The week features offerings from Intercultural Journeys, the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Theatre in the X, Passage Theatre Company, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:00PM
Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, April 27-May 4 by Kyle V. Hiller

The week features traditions like West Craft Fest and This Is The Week That Is along with intriguing performances from Mural Arts and Philadelphia Ballet, Jody Sperling, and Theatre Exile. K…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:09PM
Wednesday, April 20, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, April 20-27 by Kyle V. Hiller

The Philadelphia Film Society hosts a film series celebrating Michelle Yeoh alongside her latest film Everything Everywhere All At Once. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up the screenings.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:36PM
Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, April 13-20 by Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller rounds up sci-fi and speculative fiction novels for the sake of spring ahead of the release of Janelle Monáe's new book The Memory Librarian.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:59PM
Wednesday, April 6, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, April 6-13 by Kyle V. Hiller

This week’s roundup features events from artists Johnny Irizarry and Christina Castro-Tauser, and performances from Lyric Fest and the Chicago-based circus company Aloft. Kyle V. Hiller ro…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:08PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, March 30-April 6 by Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller rounds up his picks for this year’s Philly Theatre Week, featuring performances from Esperanza Art Center, Sophie Sucre, Crossroads Comedy, and more.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:09PM
Wednesday, March 23, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, March 23-30 by Kyle V. Hiller

The week features a visit from the 23rd US Poet Laureate, a crafty conference, a show based on one of Billie Holiday’s final performances, and a Philly-centric event for AWP. Kyle V. Hille…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:54PM
Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, March 16-23 by Kyle V. Hiller

The week features the Iranian New Year festivities with CultureFest!, a series of films from Penn Live Arts and Temple University, and of course, Make A F*Ckin’ Show, You P.O.S. Kyle V. Hi…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:04AM
Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, March 9-16 by Kyle V. Hiller

The Print Center closes its international solo exhibit, Personality from People’s Light honors an unsung leader in music, and Elizabeth Bergeland illustrates the male body in a different l…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:27PM
Wednesday, March 2, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, March 2-9 by Kyle V. Hiller

Theatre Horizon hosts James Ijames’ TJ Loves Sally 4 Ever, Harriett’s Bookshop trolleys to Black women-owned businesses, and the future of South Philly highlight the week. Kyle V. Hiller…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:59PM
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, February 23-March 2 by Kyle V. Hiller

A week with healing comedy, streaming theater performances you may have missed, Afro-Cuban jazz, and a visit from author Farah Jasmine Griffin. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:30PM
Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, February 16-23 by Kyle V. Hiller

A week featuring conversations with a seasoned writer, a novelist and her debut, and a local comic book hero of sorts binds up an assortment of music and museum events. Kyle V. Hiller rounds…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:15PM
Wednesday, February 9, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, February 9-16 by Kyle V. Hiller

A week to observe a variety of cultures and identities with events from Hedgerow Theatre, DVAA, National Liberty Museum and Vinyl Tap 215, Temple University, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:50PM
Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Why terms like “people of color” are a dangerous de-evolution of language by Kyle V. Hiller

“People of color,” “BIPOC”, “Latinx,” and others have become household terms in the last five years in America. But with their origins largely ignored, these terms are becoming d…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:34PM
Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, February 2-9 by Kyle V. Hiller

This week’s roundup has a helping of offerings in celebration of Black History Month. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:06PM
Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, January 26-February 2 by Kyle V. Hiller

Blue Stoop hosts a pair of writerly conversations with two new novels, a contemporary neon art exhibit opens in Philly and West Chester, and the past and future of Black dancers are on stage…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:48AM
Wednesday, January 19, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, January 19-26 by Kyle V. Hiller

Penn Live Arts hosts a gender-bending satire ballet performance, the Muse Gallery mixes paintings with music, ArtYard opens an interdisciplinary exhibit with a wide range of perspective, and…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:07PM
Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, January 12-19 by Kyle V. Hiller

On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, Kyle V. Hiller considers what the blueprint will be for 2022 and beyond via a series of speeches from the civil rights activist.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:16PM
Wednesday, January 5, 2022

The Weekly Roundup, January 5-12 by Kyle V. Hiller

A handful of virtual museum tours in the city are featured in this week’s roundup—the first of the new year. Kyle V. Hiller also considers the art of doing nothing.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:50PM
Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The Weekly Roundup: A 2021 retrospective by Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller writes about some of his favorite stories published by BSR this year in the final weekly roundup of the year while contemplating 2022 and beyond.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:19PM
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

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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