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Suffs lands in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music, telling the stories of the powerful activists who worked tirelessly to gain American women the right to vote. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:01PMMonday, September 8, 2025
Performer Chris Davis is back with an updated version of his engaging solo show, The Presented, which is not a Curated show in this year’s Philly Fringe. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:27PMMonday, May 5, 2025
Quintessence brings the story of a revolutionary Quaker activist back to Philadelphia with a powerful production of The Return of Benjamin Lay, especially timely as the federal government mo…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:39PMMonday, April 1, 2024
As Deborah Zoe Laufer’s The Last Yiddish Speaker premieres at InterAct, Philly dramaturg and writer Alix Rosenfeld shares her role in developing the play, and why culturally specific space…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:28PMMonday, June 8, 2020
Non-profit arts funding can be confusing and daunting, especially as City Council debates eliminating the Philadelphia Cultural Fund in a COVID-19 austerity budget. But there are possibiliti…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:02PMTuesday, March 17, 2020
With theaters all over the country going dark indefinitely because of the coronavirus, how will live art continue to thrive? Dramaturg Alix Rosenfeld has news for you.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:27PMSaturday, November 30, 2019
Tina Fey’s musical 'Mean Girls' brings a teen-saga film blockbuster to the stage. But is it trying too hard to make fetch happen? Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:48PMTuesday, October 15, 2019
Power Street Theatre remounts its production of Erlina Ortiz’s 'MinorityLand' in a partnership with Theatre Horizon. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:41PMTuesday, October 1, 2019
Theatre Horizon launched its landmark 15th season with a concert reading of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s fairy-tale musical, ‘Into the Woods.’ Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:05PMSunday, September 15, 2019
The Wilma Theater’s season premiere, ‘There,’ adapts the long-form poem of similar name by Lebanese-American poet, visual artist, and essayist Etal Adnan. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:31PMWednesday, May 15, 2019
Theatre Exile’s earnest production of Hansol Jung’s dark comedy Among the Dead provides a striking glimpse into WWII Korea and its aftermath. Plus, Jesus is there. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:36PMTuesday, May 14, 2019
By Alix Rosenfeld. Alix Rosenfeld talks about the difference between inclusion and belonging when it comes to working with the disability community, using the Philadelphia-based FringeArts p…
SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:30AMTuesday, May 7, 2019
Emily Acker’s 'Boycott Esther,' getting its world premiere at Azuka, is a relevant and must-see play for the #MeToo era. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:45PMMonday, April 22, 2019
The Arden Theatre Company brings a feminist wink to a delightful children’s theater adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:02PMFriday, March 22, 2019
A strong production of ‘Curious Incident’ at Walnut Street Theatre marks a step in the right direction for inclusive theater, but how does it compare to other efforts on the scene? Alix …
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:46PMSunday, March 17, 2019
The Arden's celebration of August Wilson continues with his autobiographical solo show, ‘How I Learned What I Learned.’ Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:19PMMonday, March 4, 2019
Azuka Theatre’s production of the comedy ‘BOB: A Life in Five Acts’ brings back the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel New Professionals Production program. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:13PMSunday, February 17, 2019
‘Broads’ doesn’t always hit the modern mark, but with powerhouse voices from three Philly favorites, it’s a great survey of women who paved the way. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:17PMMonday, February 11, 2019
'Clown Sex Ed' by Tribe of Fools combines comedy with the birds and the bees. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:30PMMonday, January 7, 2019
Next up in 11th Hour’s Next Step Concert Series is the 2009 musical ‘Bonnie and Clyde.’ But are shoot-outs and a famous love affair from behind music stands enough to raise a little he…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:43PMMonday, February 26, 2018
The Bechdel Test Fest returns for a third year to feature female-identifying, transgender, and gender-nonconforming comedians in Philadelphia.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:23PMMonday, September 11, 2017
Brian Sanders JUNK whisks audiences away in several choose-your-own-adventure immersive dance/theater tours. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:50PMTuesday, February 7, 2017
The Kimmel Center invited Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to perform inspired new works and classic favorites. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:49PMMonday, January 16, 2017
Montreal’s Cirque Éloize brings their newest and wildest project, 'Saloon - A Musical Acrobatic Adventure,' to Philadelphia. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:14PMWednesday, August 10, 2016
Azuka Theatre's 2016-17 pay-what-you-decide season will depend entirely on the kindness of strangers (and friends). Alix Rosenfeld examines the pros and cons of this approach.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:28PM 
