4,285 stories from Broad Street Review
We're all navigating a weird and troubled pandemic world. Roz Warren says we don't have to be rude on top of everything else.
EgoPo's production of Adam Rapp's 2001 'Nocturne' defies the company's "classic theater" mission, but feels nonetheless like a Greek tragedy, catharsis and all. Jill Ivey reviews.
'Philadelphia Builds,' architectural historian Michael J. Lewis's latest book, is a new look at this old city, just in time for everyone who's sick of their own four walls. Gail Obenreder re…
In a strong streaming production from Arden Theatre Company, Nilaja Sun's 'No Child…' explores the power of art and compassion. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
The Pennsylvania Ballet returns with 'Resilience,' a streaming program filmed at the Performance Garage and featuring choreographers Christopher Wheeldon, George Balanchine, Angel Corella, a…
Yannick Nézet-Séguin promised that Louise Farrenc's symphonic works will get more airtime, beyond the Philadelphia Orchestra's latest sweet and energetic Digital Stage outing. Linda Holt r…
Elena Camp and Rajeer Alford show off musical and epicurean talents in 11th Hour Theatre Company's Philly Theatre Week streaming production, 'Home Fries at Home: Music for the Soul.' Brad Ro…
BSR is partnering with the Witnessing the Impact of COVID-19 in Disabled People's Lives archive project. Here, Madison Thibodeau spotlights how schools and universities aren't doing enough t…
In parts 1 and 2 of our One Year Later series about the pandemic and Philly theater, Cameron Kelsall explored the first closures, and productions in lockdown. Now, the community prepares for…
Resident Ensemble Players closes its audio-streaming season with an Agatha Christie double-bill to delight Hercule Poirot devotees: 'The King of Clubs' and 'The Cornish Mystery.' Gail Obenre…
Andrea Lee's latest novel follows a family over 20 years as they visit their vacation home in Madagascar and witness and participate in the luxury, intrigue, and exploitation of the island a…
Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers explores loss, solitude, and hope in five reimagined excerpts from Lin's longer works and a world premiere danced by the choreographer himself. Camille Bacon-Smith revie…
When Minor Figures Oat Milk pasted ads over street art across the city, many Philadelphians responded in force. Who belongs in this space, and why did this ad campaign feel so personal to so…
Lightning Rod Special launches a new series of audio works with 'Nosejob,' a story that connects a 9th-century nunnery to modern college kids, asking what really makes up our fantasies. Alai…
InterAct's virtual presentation of 'The Niceties' hits close to home for college students of color. Kyle V. Hiller reviews.
Kayleb Rae Candrilli's newest poetry collection, 'Water I Won't Touch,' explores what it means to live amidst crisis"ecological crisis, addiction crisis, and the crisis of endemic transphobi…
Opera Philadelphia concludes its 2021 digital series with 'We Need to Talk,' an exciting collaboration between composer Caroline Shaw and poet Anne Carson. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Inis Nua's virtual presentation of 'How to be Brave' reminds us of the power of a small story well told. Joshua Herren reviews.
George Gershwin and Duke Ellington take their place beside Stravinsky in the latest digital offering from the Philadelphia Orchestra. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
In part 1 of our One Year Later series, Cameron Kelsall spoke with Philly artists about the moment shutdowns began. Now, he looks at what emerged as the shutdowns lasted for the next 12 mont…
Movie fans have been waiting a year to get back to movie theaters. Stephen Silver visited Bryn Mawr Film Institute on its reopening day, contemplating the future of in-person moviegoing.
'Beethoven in Beijing' follows the Philadelphia musicians who helped open doors between the US and China in the 1970s and beyond, and the artists and leaders of China's thriving cultural sce…
'Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself' is a film adaptation of a theater production that combines storytelling, magic, and audience participation to explore the complexities and contradictio…
The streaming regional premiere of Dominique Morisseau's 'Pipeline' showcases the pluck and polish of South Camden Theatre Company. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
It's hard enough to navigate our identities IRL. What happens when we're reduced to a Zoom box or other distanced communication? Anndee Hochman considers.
