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Celebrating Valentine's Day and President's Day in Philly"and not just an Eagles parade. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
The story of artist Isaiah Zagar's remarkable decade-long mural project from the 90s and how the Philadelphia Magic Gardens is working to preserve the masterwork that was nearly completely d…
The North American premiere of Dublin-based theatermaker Dan Colley's Lost Lear takes on a Shakespeare classic through the lens of memory and dementia. Dara McBride previews.
Three hundred and sixty-four days a year, most of society puts romance above any other kind of relationship. Then, on Valentine's Day, the message gets even harder to escape. Alaina Johns lo…
Quixotic Professor Qiu, now getting its world premiere at InterAct, follows a Chinese American math professor targeted by the FBI in a satire with timely resonance for Philly. Alaina Johns r…
Anne Louise Brillon de Jouy, a friend (and paramour?) of Benjamin Franklin, was famous in her time for her keyboard sonatas. Early music trio Filament gives her music a well-deserved modern …
Valentine's day can bring romance, tenderness, and fun, but it can also be a painful time if you're experiencing grief. Constance Garcia-Barrio connects with Philly grief experts and resourc…
Following a fourth Grammy award, The Crossing presented a concert in Chestnut Hill featuring the world premiere of Sebastian Currier's Mysterium and the North American premiere of Linda Catl…
Anndee Hochman has spent years protesting for human rights. This year, some people are discouraged. A friend told her it doesn't make a difference. So Anndee shares the reasons she isn't goi…
For more than 10 years, theater critic Cameron Kelsall heard from publicist Carrie Gorn each week, tirelessly pitching clients' work with her distinctive joy for the art form. Here at BSR, i…
Kyle V. Hiller's relationship with sports has always colored his relationship with Philly. We're a city of contradictions, always fighting that not-good-enough narrative. What can we learn a…
On these podcast episodes, Darnelle takes you inside two exciting regional productions: the Wilma's Half-God of Rainfall (by Inua Ellams) and BRT's Fires in the Mirror (by Anna Deaveare Smit…
Classical music performances in the greater Philadelphia area this February, with hints of Argentine tango and classics both contemporary and centuries old. Gail Obenreder previews.
Screenings at the Weitzman and Asian Arts Initiative, new exhibits at the Schuylkill Center, Penn Museum, and FRIEDA, and Black History Month at AAMP and Chestnut Hill. Kyle V. Hiller rounds…
This is no time to wring your hands. If you care about US democracy and its role in our cultural sector, it's time to act. For some people, that means calling Congress for the first time. Al…
A new Pearlstein Gallery show featuring three former Drexel professors spans sculpture, photography, and painting to explore our relationship with nature as part of a larger whole. Pamela J.…
Opera
Philadelphia, selling out the whole season after offering $11 tickets to
all, delighted a packed house with a faultless production of the only surviving
opera by an 18th-century genius…
Veteran musician, performer, and scholar Benjamin Bagby returns to Philly alongside French Medieval music ensemble Sequentia for a thrilling performance of Gregorius, The Holy Sinner. Gail O…
EgoPo Classic Theater's Queer Revolutions season opens with a reworking of Mae West's The Drag that often feels condescending toward its source material. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
The Wilma Theater presents The Half-God of Rainfall, a contemporary epic poem that blends oral storytelling, Yoruba and Greek mythology, and basketball. Kiran Pandey previews.
With a new production of Anna Deavere Smith's one-woman show, Bristol Riverside Theatre reopens with a new facility and commitment to diverse perspectives onstage. nat Äermák previews.
Fire Walk With Me, When Harry Met Sally, Parasite, a "Girls and Guns Double Feature" and more screen this month. Stephen Silver previews.
Urban Movement Arts is making space for dancers of all stages. Katherine Desimine profiles WORKINONIT!
This new conference, hosted by Camden Rep, looks to cultivate and educate young girls of color interested in careers in film and theater. Dara McBride previews.
Opening spaces for Black History in February, exploring the city with Walk Around Philadelphia, and EgoPo's production of a roaring 20s censored classic. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
