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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Marie Curie's Radiant Ball at the Mütter Museum by Crystal Sparrow

The Mütter Museum is inviting Philladelphians to put on their best scientific chic to celebrate Marie Curie’s legacy. Crystal Sparrow previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:08PM
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Creative menstrual hygiene with Maisha Ongoza and the P.A.S.H.I. project by Crystal Sparrow

Maisha Ongoza of the Pan-African Sisterhood Health Initiative talks about the project and its efforts to provide reusable menstrual pads, carry pouches, masks, and panties to schools and org…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:27AM
Monday, September 25, 2023

Philly Fringe 2023: Alex Marcus presents Waiting for Ganol by Crystal Sparrow

Waiting for Ganol, a Cannonball Festival show that took us into the backyard of a gender-reveal party with mounting problems, allowed us to make our own approach to the thoughtful story. Cry…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:04PM
Saturday, September 16, 2023

Philly Fringe 2023: James Haro presents Go Ahead by Crystal Sparrow

James Haro joins this year’s Cannonball Festival with Go Ahead, an interactive solo show incorporating poetry and live pop-punk on heartbreak, love, and belonging. Crystal Sparrow reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:10PM
Saturday, July 8, 2023

Street Smart x 7: A Street Smart Series Omnibus, edited by Alison M. Lewis by Crystal Sparrow

Seven stories that were originally published individually come together in this new collection from Philly indie publisher Frayed Edge Press. The diverse collection is unified by vivid chara…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:26PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Museum of the American Revolution presents Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia by Crystal Sparrow

A new exhibition revealing 100 years and three generations of the Forten Family in Philadelphia is a must-see. Crystal Sparrow visits.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:46AM
Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Philly Fringe 2022: Nick Gillette Improv presents Reception by Crystal Sparrow

Fringe favorite Nick Gillette brings his latest improv concept to this year’s Cannonball Festival with Reception, an unusual alien encounter. Crystal Sparrow reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:57AM
Friday, September 16, 2022

Philly Fringe 2022: Marlén Puello presents Homo Femina by Crystal Sparrow

This streaming Fringe experience from choreographer Marlén Puello explores society's treatment of womanhood. Crystal Sparrow reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:31PM
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Celebrating 45 years of the Philadelphia ODUNDE Festival by Crystal Sparrow

Crystal Sparrow speaks about the legacy of the ODUNDE Festival with Oshunbumi "Bumi" Fernandez-West as they celebrate its 45th anniversary.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:20PM
Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center presents the Sakura Concert Series by Crystal Sparrow

The Sakura Concert Series of the Shofuso Cherry Blossom Festival of Philadelphia captures the essence of spring and cross-culture. Crystal Sparrow previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:39PM
Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Spotlighting the Philly creative scene with Anne Ishii by Crystal Sparrow

Anne Ishii talks hosting the new season of WHYY’s Movers & Makers, translating bara manga, and the power of art that takes its time. Crystal Sparrow profiles.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:09PM
Thursday, November 14, 2019

The Delaware Art Museum presents ‘Posing Beauty in African American Culture’ by Crystal Sparrow

‘Posing Beauty’ at the Delaware Art Museum is an especially important offering for Wilmington and beyond. Crystal Sparrow reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:37PM

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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