Plantation Black, a new play at Interact with an unusual structure, examines the complex, uncomfortable history of an American family with roots in slavery. Melissa Strong reviews.
Philadelphia Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's Caesar, an adaptation that truncates the original text and moves the action to an underdeveloped modern setting. Kiran Pandey revi…
A pivotal short film explores immigrant justice in Philly and beyond, laughs for Valentine's Day weekend, theater show openings, and a Brazilian Carnaval celebration. Kyle V. Hiller rounds u…
It's another exciting month on Philly's theater scene, and BSR Podcast host Darnelle Radford takes you behind the curtain with the artists of new productions at InterAct and Stagecrafters.
Richard Lamont Pierce's one-woman show about famous abolitionist Sojourner Truth has toured for more than 20 years, starring Zuhairah McGill. Catch it at Curio for Black History Month 2026. …
Two new documentaries featuring legendary sportswriter Ray Didinger and The Philly Special won't have many surprises for Eagles fans, but they're still hugely enjoyable. Stephen Silver revie…
EgoPo captures the pulse of the neighborhood with Gemini, set in a South Philly backyard in the summer of 1976, with plenty of resonance for our Semiquincentennial. Josh Herren reviews.
A star-studded Broadway cabaret in Philly is back for its third season at Rittenhouse Grill, with a performance featuring Christine Andreas and Martin Silvestri on February 16. Cameron Kelsa…
With Complications in Sue, a groundbreaking world premiere with a libretto by Michael R. Jackson and music from 10 world-class composers, Opera Philadelphia chronicles one woman's usual unus…
Michael Quinn's Get It Together puts on a witty, whimsical performance about love and self-exploration. An Nichols previews.
Philadelphia Orchestra opens its new season, early music from Duo Silvio, and a collection of US-made works decorate the first half of February 2026. Gail Obenreder previews.
A few events open Black History Month, Broadway comes to South Philly, and a solo exhibition gets dreamy. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
The String Band Division competition of the 2026 Mummers Parade was postponed due to bad weather, but it returned in full glory for a special show at Lincoln Financial Field. Isa Segolovich …
Some commentators criticize Bridgerton for its racially diverse representation of the upper classes in 19th-century London. But An Nichols, who knows the real history, loves this aspect of t…
A new show at Philadelphia Magic Gardens shines an often-mysterious spotlight on the people who have influenced iconic Philly mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.
The Philadelphia premiere of James Ijames's Good Bones, onstage at the Arden, has unmistakable resonance for Philly in the aftermath of the Sixers stadium debacle. Josh Herren reviews.
The period instrument trio Filament invited three guest artists to form a broken consort, featuring music from 16th and 17th-century England with a premiere from a modern Philly composer. Pe…
Philly journalist Dan McQuade died this week from neuroendocrine cancer. He has been honored by publications and sports teams alike. Jill Ivey shares reflections on their friendship, and Dan…
Princeton University Art Museum closed down at the start of the pandemic, and it's finally reopened with beautiful updates that are free for all to visit. K.A. McFadden reviews.
Philadelphia artist Armstead Dickerson explores new modes of expression in his immersive language album When I Saw the Sun, which combines a visual and audio experience. Melissa Strong revie…
Penn Museum kicks off the Year of the Horse, 1980s art at Arthur Ross, and Independence Hall celebrates its reopening. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Locals gathered in below-freezing temps on January 27 for the announcement of new "ICE OUT" legislation cosponsored by Councilmembers Rue Landau and Kendra Brooks. Alaina Johns reports.
Films for Valentine's Day, Black History Month, and more populate the February screenings. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Warming up for the stage with dance performances in the Philly area in February. Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up.
The newest work from writer and performer Vivian Allvin examines what makes stereotypes complicated and the complexity of the cultural markers they represent. Anna Fiscarelli-Mintz previews.