4,126 stories from Broad Street Review
Wrapping up the scene in Philly before Christmas and beyond, with performances, solstice festivals, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Growing up in Paris, Julien Suaudeau knew how to stand behind his team. Why are the fans in his adopted city so quick to turn on theirs? They don't understand Philly the way David Lynch did.
Theatre in X presents its first holiday show with Ordinary People/Extraordinary People by Richard LaMonte Pierce, a captivating story of faith, family, and miracles during Christmas. A. Lewi…
Fernando Postigo Silva fled fascism in Spain to work, study, and start a family in Philadelphia, but returned to Spain for decades as a groundbreaking photojournalist. A new show spotlights …
A birthday party for Beethoven, music from Puerto Rico, and holiday feats decorate the rest of the month. Gail Obenreder previews.
The 2025 Trans Art Mart highlights trans, non-binary, and gender expansive artists and makers in Philly. Erin Dohony previews.
The Unscripted Project brings improv comedy to high school classrooms, teaching students skills and values of confidence and community. Kiran Pandey profiles.
Holiday performances in abundance, plus art sales supporting marginalized communities, and a new exhibit opens at TILT. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Piffaro teams with TENET Vocal Artists for a memorable
Christmas concert celebrating prolific Renaissance composer Michael Praetorius,
whose music is still beloved today. The concert will st…
This December is full of theater options, and they're not all A Christmas Carol. Darnelle dives into productions at the Walnut and Quintessence with the stars of the show.
After a sold-out tour in Germany, PHILADANCO! brought a mix of popular, re-envisioned works and a premiere by rising choreographer Juel D. Lane to the Perelman stage. Camille Bacon-Smith rev…
BalletX in Bryn Mawr features premieres by choreographic fellow Christian Denice and company dancers, along with an audience favorite. Melissa Strong previews.
Disability Pride PA leader Vicki Landers asks why the City can enforce health and safety violations, but ignores chronic shortfalls in disability access. As 2026 looms, time is running out t…
1812's annual satirical variety show is back for its 20th year with a strong cast and design, but some missed opportunities in its sketches. Walt Maguire reviews.
The Greatest Play in the History of the World… brings together Inis Nua Theatre Company and Tiny Dynamite for a delightful mash-up of sci-fi and rom-com. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Quintessence Theatre forays into operetta with The Pirates of Penzance, but the company doesn't seem to trust the material. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Previewing the week, with features from Hedgerow Theatre Company, the Arden, InterAct, and the Philadelphia Gay Man's Chorus. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
With nearly 20 years as a journalist on Philly's arts and culture scene, Alaina Johns has a clear eye on its trends, including a worrying situation with arts PR that affects everyone, includ…
This year's production of Nutcracker from Philadelphia Ballet finds magic and sparkle in its tutus. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Covering the first half of the month with classical music offerings, with a few in the holiday spirit. Gail Obenreder previews.
A roundup of Nutcrackers shows in Philly, and a variety of other non-holiday-inspired dance performances happening this month. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
A special screening of the Kill Bill duology, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Shining, and the holiday classic It's A Wonderful Life screen in the Philly area. Stephen Silver previews.
An enchanting new exhibition at the Barnes exploring the weird, unsettling, and captivating world of Henri Rousseau will travel to Paris next spring. Emily Schilling reviews.
Hedgerow Theatre Company stages a highly questionable adaptation of Little Women that gives the audience whiplash at its conclusion. Mina Reinckens reviews.
The Woodmere marks the opening of its new Maguire Hall with prolific Philly painter and printmaker Peter Paone's Snowpeople, an arresting look at a traditionally cheery sculptural medium. K.…
