199 stories from Philadelphia Weekly
The Philadelphia Theatre Company renews its relationship with local playwright Bruce Graham with its excellent production of The Outgoing Tide.
If it has been a while since you visited the Mt. Airy section of the city, now would be a good time to renew your acquaintance with one of Philly's most eclectic neighborhoods. Located betwe…
A discussion about the school's decision to cancel an event by the nationally recognized gay performance artist will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Cymbeline (1913): As they do with all the aggressively adapted scribblers, filmmakers"and theater troupes, for that matter"tend to gravitate to the same small, safe bunch of William Shakespe…
There's a good bet that it's unlike any show you've ever seen.
"Charlotte's Web" is a mature look at death.
The Wilma Theater gets 2012 off to a terrific start with its engaging production of Annie Baker's intelligent comedy, Body Awareness.
With 28 performers, 12 musicians and a host of gigantic set pieces that are fluidly brought into place on a revolving stage, Bristol Riverside Theatre's Gypsy is the most expensive in its 25…
Lantern Theater Company continues its successful season with a smart and very funny production of Noel Coward's effervescent 1930 comedy Private Lives.
Whether you're a seasoned theatergoer or a newbie to the scene, it's easy to see that our local theater companies are doing exciting work. Drugs, racism, identity issues, gay rights. These a…
11th Hour Theatre Company gives Philadelphia's theatergoers an early holiday gift with its poignant staging of Adam Gwon's chamber musical Ordinary Days.
1812 Productions renews its association with talented playwright Craig Wright for the company's season-opener, Mistakes Were Made. Sadly, Wright's comedy was disappointing.
Dully directed by John Marans, Bristol's production never succeeds in sustaining any momentum. Scenic designer Roman Tatarowicz's tattered theater is an effectively majestic relic and Michae…
The Arden Theatre Company opens its season with Tracey Letts' August: Osage County in a production that ranks among the best in the company's 23-year history.
The upcoming theater season is bigger and more diverse than ever. What follows is our attempt to compile some of the most interesting productions happening on Philly's many stages.
It can be a daunting task deciding what to see from among the nearly 200 productions at this year's Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe. To help you out, we're offering our recommendations fo…
Former PW staffer Jeff Barg learns first-hand.
Happily stepping in during the summer slowdown is GayFest!, a new five-play festival at the Shubin Theatre in Queen Village. The brainchild of Quince Productions' Rich Rubin, producing artis…
Hedgerow's Two Into One doesn't break any new theatrical ground. Instead, the production is summer theater in its grandest tradition, light, silly, exuberant and irresistible. It's not Shake…
There are two things you don't want to encounter in a theater: boredom and predictability. Thankfully, both were in short supply during a theater season that was buoyed by a number surprisin…
At once nostalgic and entirely original, this quirky, charming and poignant play moves us in ways that are both unexpected and lasting.
At a time when most plays and productions are downsizing, PLTC's Estate is a reminder of how majestic and satisfying old-fashioned theater can be.
One of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts' most anticipated new plays is Rogelio Martinez's Wanamaker's Pursuit, which is receiving its world premiere at the Arden Theatre C…
The Walnut Street Theatre is offering audiences two entirely different theatergoing experiences with their productions of Broadway smash The 39 Steps and psychological thriller Speaking in T…
