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.
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.
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…
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 spaces …
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…
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.
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.
Power Street Theatre remounts its production of Erlina Ortiz's 'MinorityLand' in a partnership with Theatre Horizon. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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 Rose…
The Arden's celebration of August Wilson continues with his autobiographical solo show, 'How I Learned What I Learned.' Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
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.
'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.
'Clown Sex Ed' by Tribe of Fools combines comedy with the birds and the bees. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
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 hell? Al…
The Bechdel Test Fest returns for a third year to feature female-identifying, transgender, and gender-nonconforming comedians in Philadelphia.
Brian Sanders JUNK whisks audiences away in several choose-your-own-adventure immersive dance/theater tours. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
The Kimmel Center invited Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to perform inspired new works and classic favorites. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
Montreal's Cirque Éloize brings their newest and wildest project, 'Saloon - A Musical Acrobatic Adventure,' to Philadelphia. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
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.