33 stories by "Celeste Mann"
Arden Children's Theatre opens its 20th Anniversary Season with a delightful production of Peter Pan, adapted for the stage by Douglas Irvine, and based on J.M. Barrie's books. Whit MacLaugh…
The sun'll come out tomorrow Bet your bottom dollar that Tomorrow there'll be sun…. Those familiar lyrics seem fresher than ever in Walnut Street Theatre's new production of Annie. With it…
Just because someone says it doesn't make it true. What exactly are truth and reality? Both are subjective and depend on one's perspective. In the news, there are often many sides to a story…
TouchTones is a new musical by playwright/lyricist Michael Hollinger and composer Robert Maggio. Directed by Emmanuelle Delpech, it delves into the romantic relationship between Christine…
The life of a Gypsy is hard. For centuries the Romany people, who are commonly referred to as Gypsies, have been persecuted across Europe. They have been discriminated against and have been …
"Why do we continue to allow destructive powers to gain control?" " Matthew Decker, Director of Cabaret This is the question that runs through Arden Theatre Company's production of the music…
Something new and cutting-edge is happening at Christ Church Neighborhood House this summer " the U.S. premiere of Perfect Blue, by G.S. Watson. Perfect Blue, produced by Philadelphia-based …
Alex Keiper is a well-known Philadelphia actor who was originally asked to do a solo cabaret show by the Arden Theatre Company. Unexpectedly, she decided she wanted to share this event with …
What is education? Just because you attend school and sit in a desk doesn't mean you learn something. In addition, learning can happen beyond the traditional classroom. In School Play, Terry…
Dirty Dancing, a light, low-budget movie, came out of nowhere to become one of the biggest hits of 1987, and it's still a beloved movie today. Written by Eleanor Bergstein, it showcased the …
I attended Peaceable Kingdom, a new play by Mary Tuomanen, last night at Christ Church Neighborhood House. I am already checking my calendar for a day when I can see this unique and riveting…
I held my breath in glorious anticipation at several instances during Almanac Dance Circus Theatre's captivating show Fronteras: A Door in the Desert. A Door in the Desert is the second part…
Swallow, by Scottish playwright Stef Smith, was first seen at the Edinburgh Festival in 2015. This American premiere is produced by Inis Nua Theatre Company (which specializes in works from …
How are dances created? What might inspire a choreographer? Specifically, how does Tania Isaac develop a dance? What role does the viewer have in it all? These are some of the questions that…
Adapt! is a new play that tells the story of Lenka, an immigrant from Communist-era Czechoslovakia who dreams of living in New York City. It's a world premiere production, written and dir…
EgoPo Classic Theater presents the world premiere of Anna as the final work in its Russian Masters Festival. Anna adapts the story of Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina with lots of humor and ph…
Her face is banged up and she lights a small votive candle before saying a prayer. Although it is freezing, she has created a makeshift bed outside using her white parka as a mattress and an…
Temple University Department of Theater's production of the Pulitzer Prize winner Our Town would have pleased its author, Thornton Wilder. This American classic was written in the early 2…
Whitney Houston is a tough act to follow, especially in a version of the vehicle created just for her to showcase her most popular songs. Deborah Cox, as the star singer Rachel Marron, holds…
They say "music is the universal language." Balé Folclórico da Bahia definitely proved that in their one-night-only performance in Philadelphia at the Merriam Theater. The show, Bahia of…
Jerry Blavat, "a Philadelphia borne dancer, radio and television disc jockey, performer, entertainer, producer and nightclub owner" (according to the program insert), produced his 38th show …
Congratulations are in order! Doug Varone and Dancers (a contemporary/modern dance company) is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Doug Varone's creativity has stood the test of time. In top f…
There is one man and three different women. He's in the midst of a midlife crisis, trying to connect with somebody not his wife, and find something "beautiful" in an affair. But it's not tha…
A Philly Pops Christmas is a delightful concert of Christmas Carols, humor and lights, which rings in holiday cheer. The POPS orchestra, conducted by Michael Krajewski, was joined by guest a…
 The Outer Space, is a new musical by Ethan Lipton. This production, at SEI Innovation Studio at the Kimmel Center, is like a cabaret with a narrative, weaving humor, storytelling and mus…
