351 stories by "Mark Cofta"
The Wilma's 'Constellations' illustrates the mind-blowing concept of the multiverse " in a beautiful love story. Mark Cofta reviews.
New York's Bedlam theater troupe, visiting McCarter Theatre Center with 'Saint Joan' and 'Hamlet' in repertory, cements its reputation with a superb four-actor 'Joan.' Mark Cofta reviews.
11th Hour Theatre Company makes a powerful noise with the rock musical 'Lizzie,' about the infamous axe murderer. Mark Cofta reviews.
The Walnut Street Theatre's revival of Neil Simon's 'Last of the Red Hot Lovers' shows why you may never have seen this play before. Mark Cofta reviews.
As an unprecedented American political regime approaches, Philly theaters are keeping up with food for thought and action, plus plenty of premieres, and some Neil Simon.
Tiny Dynamite's indie dinner theater, A Play, a Pie, and a Pint, presents Chris Davis's 'Bortle 8,' one man's search for true darkness. Mark Cofta reviews.
A fun all-ages 'Wilde Tales' adapts Oscar Wilde's schildren's stories, and still reveals his larger themes. Mark Cofta reviews.
The Arden Theatre Company's 'A Year with Frog and Toad' shares charming characters and simple episodes in a gorgeous production. Mark Cofta reviews.
1812 Productions' 'The Carols' recycles familiar tropes in a musical comedy rehash of 'A Christmas Carol.' Mark Cofta reviews.
In Rachel Gluck's new play 'Antagonyms' at Curio Theatre Company, an uneven noir approach obscures a promising new script. Mark Cofta reviews.
This month offers a raft of challenging premieres and revivals. And if you're a grown-up feeling the spirit, who says the holidays can't be sexy?
People's Light and Theatre Company continues their 13-year panto tradition with their new hit, 'Sleeping Beauty: A Musical Panto.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Lantern Theater Company's 'An Iliad' describes a distant war that proves its relevance to today's audiences. Mark Cofta reviews.
Villanova's revival of José Rivera's 'Marisol,' though written nearly 25 years ago, conjures a dark vision of Donald Trump's presidency. Mark Cofta reviews.
Inis Nua's collaboration with Drexel University provides the opportunity to see their 2011 hit 'Dublin By Lamplight.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Philadelphia theater celebrates the holidays with an assortment of new and familiar live productions " and plenty of Dickens, of course.
'The City of Conversation' examines political life in past decades through a family's personal conflicts. Mark Cofta reviews.
Josh McIlvain's 'Slideshow' weaves a fascinating adventure from strangers' old slides. Mark Cofta reviews.
Theatre Exile's 'Guards at the Taj' takes us to a distant time and place to tell a bloody timely story. Mark Cofta reviews.
Theresa Rebeck's thriller 'Mauritius' explores greed, desperation, and philately in Act II Playhouse's fine production. Mark Cofta reviews.
November is the month to see Philly's top student talent with some of the city's best directors, plus some worthwhile short runs.
An interactive map " okay, just Mark Cofta's fine coverage " of this year's Barrymore winners. Click the links to see our reviews of (sometimes more than one) and features on or by 2016's wi…
Inis Nua's production of Philip Ridley's 'Radiant Vermin' is a dark fable for adults about the costs of greed. Mark Cofta reviews.
Theatre Horizon's 'A New Brain' fictionalizes William Finn's struggle with imminent death, adds songs and laughs. Mark Cofta reviews.
The Wilma Theater's 'When the Rain Stops Falling' shows a future world crippled by climate change, and two families tragically colliding. Mark Cofta reviews.
