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The Philadelphia Ballet offered a trio of grand finales for its March program: favorites by Alvin Ailey, William Forsythe, and Twyla Tharpe brought heart, speed, skill, and whimsy. Camille B…
Curtis Opera Theatre inventively pairs two works from the 20th century that consider the struggles of women in society: Poulenc's Les Mamelles de Tirésias and Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht'…
Vivaldi's Juditha triumphans, a 1716 oratorio about Judith and Holofernes that premiered with a famous all-women Venetian ensemble, is little-know today. Philly's baroque orchestra revives i…
A well-acted, well-crafted new production of the epic Lehman Trilogy now getting its regional premiere at the Arden can't overcome this play's moral bankruptcy. C.M. Crockford reviews.
The Philadelphia Orchestra teamed with conductor Fabio Luisi, the Mendelssohn
Chorus of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, and Philadelphia Girls Choir for a much-anticipat…
Moving through the water with Water Speaks, animation for change, and finding light in dark places in this week's roundup. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Collaborators Timaree Schmit and Darryl Charles, hosts of DTF, talk sex, comedy, education, and being kindred souls. Daralyse Lyons profiles.
Classical music happening in the Philadelphia area this week, including performances from Piffaro, Artcinia, The Crossing, and Opera Philadelphia. Gail Obenreder previews.
In January, the BSR community lost one of our founding members: science-fiction and music writer Tom Purdom. Near the end of his career, he never balked at having a youngster for his editor.…
With its versatile Walnut Street storefront in Old City, FRIEDA has become a magnet for transplants and Philly natives alike. Wendy Univer talks to the founders about this burgeoning cultura…
McCarter Theatre Center's revival of Dreamgirls features an all-star cast, lots of glitz, and dynamic, dazzling hair and costumes. But can it overcome the show's core flaws? Josh Herren revi…
Inis Nua's Once Upon a Bridge dramatizes a random act of violence with empathy and suspense. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Jeffrey Barg, author of the Inquirer's popular Angry Grammarian column, debuts a likable musical comedy by the same name in South Philly, about two grammar nerds languishing for language, an…
In her first museum solo exhibition, Risa Puno creates a multimedia installation that gamifies care work while thoughtfully weaving in details about her cultural identity, personal history, …
Theater-making couple anchors Inis Nua's East Coast premier of Once Upon a Bridge. Dara McBride previews.
A variety of events including celebrations of women artists and performers in Philly this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Classical music in March in the Philly area is abundant, with performances from Brandywine Baroque, Curtis Symphony, and an entire festival dedicated to celebrating organ music. Gail Obenred…
The layered, kaleidoscopic works of Barbara Earl Thomas, who ingeniously harnesses paper, light, and glass, are now on view at Arthur Ross Gallery. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.
Twentieth-century designer and photographer Alexey Brodovitch
revolutionized more than one field of visual arts, but he's best-known for his
stint as art director at Harper's Bazaar. His fir…
The Flower Show is here through Sunday, March 10! An Nichols has your guide to entry on a budget plus suggestions for connecting with Philly gardens year-round, and Alaina Johns has a look a…
Girl from the North Country, a Bob Dylan jukebox musical set during the Depression by acclaimed Irish playwright Conor McPherson, defies expectations. It stops in Philly on its North America…
New exhibitions at Fuller Rosen, Vox Populi, and InLiquid highlight the week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Agnes, Lady Bird, Foxy Brown, and more light up the screens in March. Stephen Silver previews.
The Marian Anderson Historical Society will host a performance of Porgy and Bess, and looks to continue the Museum's challenging reconstruction project. An Nichols previews.
This production of Giselle gives a unique perspective for a classic story. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
