Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The British-born visionary's 30 years of determined focus and populist programming has created the world’s biggest subscriber theater.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:55AMWednesday, November 7, 2012
It’s probably safe to say that never before in theater history have so many award-winning lyricists, composers and playwrights collaborated on a single show as the artists assembled to giv…
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:41AMWednesday, October 17, 2012
It would be easy for a production to focus solely on Diana and her disease, but director Terrence J. Nolen is equally interested in the impact her behavior has on the entire family.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:39AMTuesday, October 9, 2012
At 34, he has already spent half his life becoming not only one of America’s top lighting designers, but quite possibly the busiest theater artist working in Philadelphia today.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 07:41PMWednesday, October 3, 2012
With grit, imagination and vastly improved performances, the Wilma Theater continues its exploration of Tony Kushner’s epic "Angels in America."
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:57AMWednesday, September 26, 2012
The new Adam Rapp play "The Edge of Our Bodies" and a titillating take on Shakespeare dubbed "Othello, Desdemona & Iago Walk Into a Bar" add to the festival's sharp edges.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 06:11AMWednesday, September 19, 2012
Death. Rock n’ roll. Post-apocalyptic dance. The Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe digs deep in "Some Other Mettle" and "27."
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:56AMThursday, September 6, 2012
Most of the big-name national and international artists, as well as prominent Philly companies Pig Iron Theatre Company, New Paradise Laboratories and JUNK, are sure to attract larger crowds…
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:46AMThursday, August 30, 2012
September is right around the corner, which means it’s time for the annual performing arts extravaganza that is the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:42AMWednesday, August 22, 2012
It’s fair to say that the Arden is probably the only Philadelphia theater that can trace its roots back to Burt Reynolds.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 01:25PMThursday, August 9, 2012
Summer theater in the Philadelphia area is typically dominated by William Shakespeare’s works, and this season, plays by the Bard have been featured on stages from Quakertown to Wilmington…
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 06:07AMThursday, August 2, 2012
Philadelphia’s LGBT community has for years been among the most enthusiastic, devoted supporters of the city’s theater companies. And although the Wilma Theater notably presented two pla…
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 09:26AMWednesday, July 18, 2012
Need more proof the Great White Way isn’t the only fertile ground for memorable nights out at the theater? Look no further than Mazeppa Productions’ thrilling staging of the rock musical…
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 06:10AMTuesday, July 3, 2012
Whatever the outcome, the Arden’s Writers’ Room provides an exciting alternative to the old model of play development in which scripts were being subjected to years of readings and works…
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:19PMWednesday, June 6, 2012
The Wilma ends its season with Tony Kushner's masterpiece.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 09:28AMWednesday, May 30, 2012
Six of Philly’s most respected theaters are pulling out all the stops this week in a bonanza of season finales that will give local theatergoers a final chance to see some wonderful theate…
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 12:58PMThe Quintessence Theatre Group concludes its season with an inconsistent production of Anton Chekhov’s landmark work The Seagull.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 06:13AMThursday, May 24, 2012
Every single night, a father demands that he and his two sons re-enact what happened to them during their hasty departure from Ireland.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 06:00AMThursday, April 26, 2012
Director Aaron Cromie turns the Bard’s bold work into a spectacularly gleeful bloodbath that is both intense and insanely entertaining.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 06:07AMSunday, April 22, 2012
Although Jacqueline Goldfinger penned Slip/Shot long before George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin met on the street of a gated Florida community, it’s impossible to see this absorbing drama …
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 03:48PMThursday, April 12, 2012
It’s no secret that Philadelphia’s theater scene has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 15 years. Every season, new companies spring up, led by visionary artistic directors who fill…
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 08:57AMWednesday, April 4, 2012
The Philadelphia Theatre Company renews its relationship with local playwright Bruce Graham with its excellent production of The Outgoing Tide.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:40AMWednesday, March 14, 2012
If it has been a while since you visited the Mt. Airy section of the city, now would be a good time to renew your acquaintance with one of Philly’s most eclectic neighborhoods. Located bet…
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:34AMWednesday, February 29, 2012
A discussion about the school's decision to cancel an event by the nationally recognized gay performance artist will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 10:18AMWednesday, February 22, 2012
There's a good bet that it's unlike any show you've ever seen.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 08:58AMWednesday, February 8, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Wilma Theater gets 2012 off to a terrific start with its engaging production of Annie Baker’s intelligent comedy, Body Awareness.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 01:09PMWednesday, January 11, 2012
With 28 performers, 12 musicians and a host of gigantic set pieces that are fluidly brought into place on a revolving stage, Bristol Riverside Theatre’s Gypsy is the most expensive in its …
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:47AMWednesday, December 28, 2011
Lantern Theater Company continues its successful season with a smart and very funny production of Noel Coward’s effervescent 1930 comedy Private Lives.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58AMWhether you’re a seasoned theatergoer or a newbie to the scene, it’s easy to see that our local theater companies are doing exciting work. Drugs, racism, identity issues, gay rights. The…
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:57AMWednesday, December 7, 2011
11th Hour Theatre Company gives Philadelphia’s theatergoers an early holiday gift with its poignant staging of Adam Gwon’s chamber musical Ordinary Days.
SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 06:11AM 
