Wednesday, April 23, 2025

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 24-30, 2025 by Kyle V. Hiller

Earth Day offerings in the city, a new jazz series from Painted Bride, theater in Chestnut Hill, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:56PM

Homegrown filmmakers at the international 19th annual West Chester Film Festival by Dara McBride

The West Chester Film Festival screens films from all over the world, and Dara McBride speaks with three local filmmakers to preview the fest.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:50PM
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

PFS SpringFest 2025 presents Friendship and The Threesome by Stephen Silver

The 2025 PFS SpringFest included screenings of I Think You Should Leave star Tim Robinson’s Friendship, which also stars Paul Rudd in his best performance in years. The fest continues thro…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:04PM

The Wilma Theater presents Rajiv Joseph’s Archduke by Josh Herren

Blanka Zizka returns to the Wilma for the regional premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s Archduke, a fast-moving, boldly designed meditation on an eerily relevant history and the choices we make to e…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:00PM

The TILT Institute presents Of Black Wombhood by An Nichols

A two-part exhibition, now getting its first installment at TILT, “explores the interiority of Black womb-bearing people” with a brilliant mix of photos and collage that are part of a la…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:47AM
Monday, April 21, 2025

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents The Principal Brothers concert series by Lowry Yankwich

Four notable wind players, including Philadelphia Orchestra principal clarinetist Anthony McGill, joined a PCMS program featuring a world premiere by James Lee III. Lowry Yankwich reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:18PM

Arden Theatre Company presents J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, adapted by Greg Banks by Josh Herren

Arden Children’s Theatre welcomes youngsters and families to The Hobbit, an ingenious ensemble show that proves we can do great things no matter how small we are—a message we all sorely …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:16PM
Thursday, April 17, 2025

The Broad Street Review Podcast: Talking the 2025 PVLA Arts Affair by Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford sits down with leaders of PVLA to talk about this year's Arts Affair (coming up on May 15 at REC Philly) and the legal and political concerns local artists are tackling with…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:56AM
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 17-23, 2025 by Kyle V. Hiller

New exhibitions at the Museum of the American Revolution, DelArt, and InLiquid, with comedy at FringeArts and the return of SpringFest at PFS. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:04PM

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Bloom by Camille Bacon-Smith

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Bloom, a two-night production featuring dances inspired by spring flowers. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:49PM

BSR Classical Interludes, more in April 2025 by Gail Obenreder

Rounding up the second half of April with classical music performances in the Greater Philadelphia area. Gail Obenreder previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:45PM
Tuesday, April 15, 2025

InterAct Theatre Company presents Gabriel Jason Dean’s Rift: or White Lies by Alaina Johns

Philly actors Jered McLenigan and Matteo Scammell trade off roles in Rift: or White Lies, now getting its rolling world premiere at InterAct, about two brothers with very different lives str…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:40PM

Can you pass this quiz on the first 100 days of Trump’s second term? by Anndee Hochman

Essayist Anndee Hochman challenges those of us who may need a break from the news with this quiz about our current federal government.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:48PM
Monday, April 14, 2025

Curtis Opera Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein’s Candide by Linda Holt

Curtis Opera Theatre took to the Forrest Theatre stage for a high-energy production of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, featuring jaw-dropping voices from the next generation of opera artists.…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:24PM

People’s Light presents Noah Haidle’s Birthday Candles by Cameron Kelsall

Superbly produced by People’s Light, Noah Haidle’s Birthday Candles sensitively balances the sentimental and the profound as it follows one extraordinary, ordinary woman through her long…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:10PM
Wednesday, April 9, 2025

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 10-16, 2025 by Kyle V. Hiller

A new exhibition at the PMA, swing dance at DTC, offerings from Theatre By Development, Resident Ensemble Players, and the Wilma, and the third annual printPHILLY! highlight the week. Kyle V…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:22PM
Tuesday, April 8, 2025

People criticizing “Hands Off” rallies are ignoring disabled protestors by Alaina Johns

Criticism or dismissals of the "Hands Off" protests sweeping the US this April aren't just coming from the right. Some left-wing voices are discounting the protest as well. Both sides are ig…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:47PM

Tempesta di Mare presents Bach’s Trio Sonatas by Gail Obenreder

Tempesta di Mare reimagined Bach’s Trio Sonatas, originally written for keyboards and often played on the organ, for chamber forces including recorder, violin, lute, harpsichord, and a sur…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:05PM

The Walnut Street Theatre presents Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger’s Dreamgirls by Maya Arthur

A new production of Dreamgirls at the Walnut brings powerful vocals to a show that will offer fresh insights even for longtime fans of the story. Maya Arthur reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:54PM

PhilaMOCA to celebrate 35 years of Twin Peaks with screenings and Michael Horse by Stephen Silver

David Lynch will be celebrated and honored by events at PhilaMOCA this month, including a visit from Michael Horse of Twin Peaks fame. Stephen Silver previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:11PM

The 7 Fingers and Penn Live Arts present Duel Reality by Melissa Strong

The 7 Fingers offers a thrilling acrobatic take on a classic tragedy. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:02PM
Monday, April 7, 2025

The Mütter Museum presents Trusted Messengers: Community, Confidence, and COVID-19 by Erin Dohony

A new special exhibition at the Mütter Museum marks five years since the first Covid shutdowns, honoring the healthcare workers, researchers, and truth-tellers who saved millions of lives. …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:02PM

Philadelphia Dance Projects presents Dance Up Close: Seeds and Sounds and Jumper Cables by Camille Bacon-Smith

Philadelphia Dance Projects’ Dance Up Close 2025 series kicked off with Jumper Cables and Seeds and Sounds, showcasing interdisciplinary collaborations at Christ Church Neighborhood House.…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:58PM

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Stravinsky’s The Firebird by Linda Holt

Whether or not it was intended, a spring program including Stravinsky, Bartók, and contemporary Canadian composer Barbara Assiginaak was a welcome reflection on musicians who have faced or …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:01PM
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Dance Up Close ‘25 springs to life with Jumper Cables by Melissa Strong

Dance Up Close ‘25, a midweek dance series presented by Philadelphia Dance Projects, springs to life with Jumper Cables. Melissa Strong previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:44PM

The BSR April 2025 repertory movie roundup by Stephen Silver

SpringFest, more celebrating David Lynch, a pair of filmmakers visit Philly. Stephen Silver previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:29PM

BSR Classical Interludes, April 2025 by Gail Obenreder

Classical music from Penn Live Arts, Orchestra 2001, Mendelssohn Chorus, and more scores April. Gail Obenreder previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:20PM

The month in Philly Dance: April 2025 by Camille Bacon-Smith

Rounding up what’s taking the dance stage in the Philadelphia area throughout the month of April. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:16PM

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 3-9, 2025 by Kyle V. Hiller

New music from Journey Arts, the return of Miniball and Confluence, and new exhibitions open April in Philly. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:11PM
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia presents Highway 65 and Matchmaking 2 by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

The 29th annual Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia highlighted artists rarely seen on American screens for a lineup with plenty to offer local Israeli Americans as well as the non-Jewish …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:56PM

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers presents Luna (月): Dance, Myth, and Nature by Melissa Strong

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers reflected on the moon in Luna (月): Dance, Myth, and Nature, with vibrant repertory works and striking world premieres by Weiwei Ma, Evalina Carbonell, and Kun-Yang Lin…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:50AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre