Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The Month of Philly Dance, January 2025 by Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith previews Philly’s dance performances that start the new year.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:57PM

BSR Classical Interludes, January 2025 by Gail Obenreder

Opening the new year with classical music happening in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:52PM

The BSR January 2026 Philadelphia repertory movie roundup by Stephen Silver

Philadelphia Film Society celebrates Mira Nair, more David Lynch, and a screening of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Stephen Silver previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:48PM

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, January 8-14, 2026 by Kyle V. Hiller

The new year begins with offerings from Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery, Pig Iron Theatre Company, FringeArts, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:39PM

The BSR Podcast: Darnelle speaks on his path to theater, the state of new work, and lots more by Alaina Johns

Darnelle takes the hot seat as BSR editor Alaina interviews him about his theater backstory, and where he's going as the new executive director of Theatre Philadelphia.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:37PM

The Philadelphia Art Museum presents Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100 by K.a. McFadden

Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100 gets its only US stop at the Philadelphia Art Museum. K.A. McFadden reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:02PM
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Without strong leadership, Philadelphians must turn to each other in 2026 by Alaina Johns

This will be a tumultuous year in Philly, with elections, global sports events, and the eyes of the world on America’s 250th birthday. But we must brace for even bigger challenges. Alaina …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:02PM

PCMS presents the Dover Quartet, playing Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and Melissa Dunphy by Gail Obenreder

PCMS and the Dover Quartet kicked off the new year with a fresh program of contemporary composers, including notable premieres from Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and Philly’s own Melissa Du…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:50PM

The Citywide James Ijames Pass adds theater to Philly’s 250th celebrations by Wendy Univer

The Arden, PTC, and the Wilma are teaming up for a first-of-its kind Philly theater pass featuring three James Ijames productions. Wendy Univer finds out how it all came together.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:34PM
Monday, January 5, 2026

The Science History Institute presents Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray by Pamela J. Forsythe

A new exhibition at the Science History Institute serves up a fascinating history of the school lunch, a topic with deep ties to Philly, as well as women on the front lines of food science. …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:47PM
Tuesday, December 23, 2025

You're invited to Party with the Critics: 20 years of Broad Street Review by Alaina Johns

If you love BSR, it's time to get your tickets to our 20th anniversary event, Party with the Critics, at Indy Hall on January 15, 2026.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:40PM

Opera Philadelphia presents Antonio Vivaldi and Sarah Ruhl’s The Seasons by Gail Obenreder

Sarah Ruhl partners with Opera Philadelphia’s Anthony Roth Costanzo and Antonio Vivaldi for a visually spectacular new work that ultimately lacks dramatic structure. Gail Obenreder reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:45PM

The Trump regime’s cultural cuts have come for our poetry by Anndee Hochman

The anthology for students participating in the annual nationwide Poetry Out Loud program now excludes poems by Langston Hughes and many others. Anndee Hochman looks closer.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:52PM

Curio Theatre Company presents Hansel & Gretel, adapted by Paul Kuhn by Melissa Strong

Curio Theatre Company’s Hansel & Gretel is a truly interactive arts experience for all ages, letting kids join in and even create a performance for everyone. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:14PM

Arden Children’s Theatre presents Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, adapted by John Glore by Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

The Arden’s latest production for children is beautifully designed and respectfully adapted, if occasionally hard to follow. Jill Ivey reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:57AM

The Fabric Workshop and Museum presents The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry by Aaron Pond

Moki Cherry, an interdisciplinary 20th-century Swedish-born artist whose revolutionary work has gained recognition in recent years, gets a new show at the Fabric Workshop and Museum. Aaron P…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:42AM
Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, December 18-24, 2025 by Kyle V. Hiller

Wrapping up the scene in Philly before Christmas and beyond, with performances, solstice festivals, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:00PM
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The boos at the Linc are the sound of self-hatred. David Lynch knew better. by Julien Suaudeau

Growing up in Paris, Julien Suaudeau knew how to stand behind his team. Why are the fans in his adopted city so quick to turn on theirs? They don’t understand Philly the way David Lynch di…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:53PM

Theatre in the X presents Richard LaMonte Pierce’s Ordinary People/Extraordinary People by A. Lewis

Theatre in X presents its first holiday show with Ordinary People/Extraordinary People by Richard LaMonte Pierce, a captivating story of faith, family, and miracles during Christmas. A. Lewi…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:35AM
Monday, December 15, 2025

Arthur Ross Gallery presents The Postigo Express: Documenting the Basque Conflict in San Sebastián by Pamela J. Forsythe

Fernando Postigo Silva fled fascism in Spain to work, study, and start a family in Philadelphia, but returned to Spain for decades as a groundbreaking photojournalist. A new show spotlights …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:09PM
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

BSR Classical Interludes: more in December 2025 by Gail Obenreder

A birthday party for Beethoven, music from Puerto Rico, and holiday feats decorate the rest of the month. Gail Obenreder previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:25PM

Showcasing visibility and connection at the 2025 Trans Art Mart by Erin Dohony

The 2025 Trans Art Mart highlights trans, non-binary, and gender expansive artists and makers in Philly. Erin Dohony previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:22PM

Bringing improv to classrooms with the Unscripted Project by Kiran Pandey

The Unscripted Project brings improv comedy to high school classrooms, teaching students skills and values of confidence and community. Kiran Pandey profiles.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:19PM

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, December 11-17, 2025 by Kyle V. Hiller

Holiday performances in abundance, plus art sales supporting marginalized communities, and a new exhibit opens at TILT. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:16PM

Piffaro and TENET Vocal Artists present Ein Kind Geborn: A German Christmas by Gail Obenreder

Piffaro teams with TENET Vocal Artists for a memorable Christmas concert celebrating prolific Renaissance composer Michael Praetorius, whose music is still beloved today. The concert will st…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:55PM
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

The BSR Podcast: Dive into December theater with Darnelle by Darnelle Radford

This December is full of theater options, and they're not all A Christmas Carol. Darnelle dives into productions at the Walnut and Quintessence with the stars of the show.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:48PM

PHILADANCO! presents Then and Now by Camille Bacon-Smith

After a sold-out tour in Germany, PHILADANCO! brought a mix of popular, re-envisioned works and a premiere by rising choreographer Juel D. Lane to the Perelman stage. Camille Bacon-Smith rev…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:19PM

BalletX brings world premieres to Bryn Mawr this December by Melissa Strong

BalletX in Bryn Mawr features premieres by choreographic fellow Christian Denice and company dancers, along with an audience favorite. Melissa Strong previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:25PM

As 2026 approaches, why does Philly enforce health and safety codes, but not access codes? by Vicki Landers

Disability Pride PA leader Vicki Landers asks why the City can enforce health and safety violations, but ignores chronic shortfalls in disability access. As 2026 looms, time is running out t…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:06AM

1812 Productions presents This Is The Week That Is: 20th Anniversary Special by Walt Maguire

1812’s annual satirical variety show is back for its 20th year with a strong cast and design, but some missed opportunities in its sketches. Walt Maguire reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:35AM
Monday, December 8, 2025

Inis Nua and Tiny Dynamite present Ian Kershaw’s The Greatest Play in the History of the World… by Cameron Kelsall

The Greatest Play in the History of the World… brings together Inis Nua Theatre Company and Tiny Dynamite for a delightful mash-up of sci-fi and rom-com. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:34PM

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