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.
Members of the BSR community were shocked when the exhibit documenting slavery at George Washington's Philly house was dismantled last week. We'll keep standing up for Black history at BSR.
Programming Steel Magnolias could be a risky choice, but a new production at People's Light never becomes syrupy. Emily Schilling reviews.
Bill Van Horn adapts two classic Sherlock Holmes stories with a warmth and passion worthy of Arthur Conan Doyle's original vision, along with plenty of laughs. C.M. Crockford reviews.
Trans playwright Mashuq Mushtaq Deen's Draw the Circle gets its regional premiere at Hedgerow, starring local actor Joseph Ahmed. It's an ode to the persistence and power of love in a fright…
Jenn Kidwell brought her latest show, we come to collect, spoken and performed in ASL in partnership with Brandon Kazen-Maddoz, to FringeArts. Josh Herren reviews.
Anti-ICE activists in Philly are organizing to protect our neighbors from unconstitutional abuses, and pressure Governor Shapiro into action. Alaina Johns was at their January 21 meeting in …
Amid adversity, Pig Iron Theatre Company and the Wilma Theater deliver a brilliant revival of Poor Judge, their hit Aimee Mann musical. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Variety Pack alt-comedy festival returns for second year with kid-friendly acts, workshops and range of experimental humor. Dara McBride previews.
Andrea Clearfield Szalon opens this weekend, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society sets up at the American Philosophical Society, and more wrap up January. Gail Obenreder previews.
Good Bones from James Ijames comes to the Arden, a performance at the Rotunda plays the sound of photographs, and more highlight the weekend. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Havana Hop, a touring show by Baltimore-based multidisciplinary solo artist Paige Hernandez, is a bold celebration of identity, confidence, and self-discovery during childhood. A. Lewis revi…
On January 15, the BSR community gathered for our biggest event yet, our Party with the Critics, in honor of our 20th anniversary. Here's a recap.
Guest conductor Dalia Stasevska gave the Philly premiere of Curtis alum Julius Eastman's Symphony No. 2, plus sparkling scores by John Williams and Felix Mendelssohn. Peter Burwasser reviews.