Kimmel Center presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by Alix Rosenfeld

The Kimmel Center invited Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to perform inspired new works and classic favorites. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:49pm on February 7, 2017☆⚑

Delaware Theatre Company presents Bruce Graham's 'White Guy on the Bus' by Mark Cofta

American racial divisions are exposed and explored in Bruce Graham's 'White Guy on the Bus' at Delaware Theatre Company. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:37pm on February 6, 2017☆⚑

East End Theatre Company presents Sarah Treem's 'A Feminine Ending' by Mark Cofta

East End Theatre Company premieres with Sarah Treem's 'A Feminine Ending,' a romantic comedy that needs more music. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 7:12pm on February 4, 2017☆⚑

Lee Cortopassi's 'The Big' by Mark Cofta

'The Big,' a new play by Lee Cortopassi at the Sedgewick Theater, comes up small. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 6:40pm on February 4, 2017☆⚑

Finding solidarity onstage and on the page by Anndee Hochman

When Anndee Hochman found herself looking for inspiration, she turned to poetry and plays to get her going. It worked.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 4:38pm on February 4, 2017☆⚑

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents Emily Mann's 'Having Our Say' by Dan Rottenberg

Does Donald Trump's presidency make you feel like you need a bath? Emily Mann's 'Having Our Say' provides a much-needed antidote. Dan Rottenberg reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 3:57pm on February 2, 2017☆⚑

Mark Cofta's theater picks: Lightning Rod Special returns; Chekhov never left by Mark Cofta

New plays rule February, joined by a few rarely seen classics and a Chekhov pair.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:18pm on February 2, 2017☆⚑

InterAct and Iron Age Theatre present Howard Zinn's 'Marx in Soho' by Robert Zaller

InterAct Theatre Company and Iron Age Theatre co-produced Howard Zinn's 'Marx in Soho.' Robert Zaller wonders what brought him back from the literal and figurative dead.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 2:26pm on January 31, 2017☆⚑

Arden Theatre Company presents Annie Baker's 'John' (second review) by Mark Cofta

The Arden Theatre Company's production of Annie Baker's 'John' is unconventional and difficult to categorize, but worthwhile. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 2:58pm on January 30, 2017☆⚑

InterAct Theatre Company presents Mary Tuomanen's 'MARCUS/EMMA' by Mark Cofta

InterAct's premiere of Mary Tuomanen's 'MARCUS/EMMA' presents two fascinating characters but traps them in a tedious limbo. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 9:43am on January 30, 2017☆⚑

People's Light presents Loudon Wainwright III's 'Surviving Twin' by Mark Cofta

Singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III's solo show about his father, 'Surviving Twin,' is a melancholy delight at People's Light. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 8:14pm on January 28, 2017☆⚑

Walnut Street Theatre presents Neil Simon's 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' by Toby Zinman

There's a surprising contemporary relevance in the Walnut Street Theatre's production of Neil Simon's 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor.' Toby Zinman reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:13am on January 28, 2017☆⚑

McCarter Theatre Center presents Bedlam's 'Hamlet' by Mark Cofta

New York City troupe Bedlam, visiting McCarter Theatre Center with two plays in repertory, produce a manic but uninvolving 'Hamlet.' Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 7:53pm on January 24, 2017☆⚑

Lantern Theater presents Deborah Zoe Laufer's 'Informed Consent' by Mark Cofta

The Lantern Theater Company's production of 'Informed Consent' explores ethical issues raised by scientific achievement through well-drawn characters. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 6:27pm on January 24, 2017☆⚑

University of Delaware's REP presents Theresa Rebeck's 'The Bells' by Mark Cofta

Theresa Rebeck's grim ghost story 'The Bells' disappoints in the Resident Ensemble Players' premiere. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 3:39pm on January 24, 2017☆⚑

Arden Theatre Company presents Annie Baker's 'John' by Frank Burd

Arden Theatre Company presents Pulitzer-Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker's 'John,' but reviewer Frank Burd thinks it deserves a "Dear John" letter.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 2:28pm on January 24, 2017☆⚑

Broadway Up Close: Vanessa Williams, hosted by Seth Rudetsky by Sarakay Smullens

The Kimmel Center's Broadway Up Close series featured Vanessa Williams hosted by Seth Rudetsky. But did the interview format do her talents justice? SaraKay Smullens reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 3:23pm on January 23, 2017☆⚑

Submissions are open for the 2017 Philadelphia Women's Theatre Festival by Alaina Mabaso

After launching in 2015, this local theater festival celebrating the work and perspectives of a wide range of women has been growing every year.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 3:38pm on January 20, 2017☆⚑

Wilma Theater presents Nick Payne's 'Constellations' by Mark Cofta

The Wilma's 'Constellations' illustrates the mind-blowing concept of the multiverse " in a beautiful love story. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 6:52pm on January 19, 2017☆⚑

NextMove Dance presents Doug Varone and Dancers (first review) by Merilyn Jackson

Doug Varone and Dancers bring four worthy pieces to NextMove Dance at the Prince Theater. Merilyn Jackson reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 5:07pm on January 19, 2017☆⚑

McCarter Theatre Center presents Bedlam's 'Saint Joan' by Mark Cofta

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.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 2:25pm on January 17, 2017☆⚑

11th Hour Theatre Company presents 'Lizzie' by Mark Cofta

11th Hour Theatre Company makes a powerful noise with the rock musical 'Lizzie,' about the infamous axe murderer. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 1:44pm on January 17, 2017☆⚑

Cirque Éloize presents 'Saloon - A Musical Acrobatic Adventure' by Alix Rosenfeld

Montreal's Cirque Éloize brings their newest and wildest project, 'Saloon - A Musical Acrobatic Adventure,' to Philadelphia. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 1:14pm on January 16, 2017☆⚑

Walnut Street Theatre presents Neil Simon's 'Last of the Red Hot Lovers' by Mark Cofta

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.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 2:38pm on January 14, 2017☆⚑

EgoPo Classic Theater presents 'The Nose' by Steve Cohen

An attack on Russian governmental bureaucracy is disguised EgoPo Classic Theater's surreal new adaptation of Gogol's 'The Nose.' Steve Cohen reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:26pm on January 13, 2017☆⚑