Meditation practice comes through in a crisis"and it's not too late to start by Christina Anthony

Christina Anthony tried to meditate for years, until a Vipassana retreat in Vietnam reset her perceptions. Here's what she learned.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 3:48pm on April 6, 2020[SHARE]

Teatro del Sol presents Luis Alfaro's 'Oedipus El Rey' by Christina Anthony

Teatro del Sol, in Residence at the Arden, presents 'Oedipus El Rey,' a modern twist on Sophocles's tragedy through the lens of the Chicano experience. Christina Anthony reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 4:40pm on March 10, 2020[SHARE]

People's Light presents Lee Hall's 'Shakespeare in Love' by Christina Anthony

People's Light brings 'Shakespeare in Love' to the stage as fan fiction exploring the inspiration of one of the most iconic love stories of all time. Christina Anthony reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 8:28pm on March 3, 2020[SHARE]

The Kimmel Center presents the national tour of 'Hello, Dolly!' by Christina Anthony

The national tour of 'Hello, Dolly!' lands at the Academy of Music, continuing to dazzle while remaining faithful to Gower Champion's original. Christina Anthony reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 3:05pm on February 23, 2020[SHARE]

InterAct Theatre Company presents Anna Moench's 'Man of God' by Christina Anthony

InterAct's 'Man of God' exposes the danger between vulnerability and shame, as four teenage girls far from home discover that someone is watching them. Christina Anthony reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 5:28pm on February 2, 2020[SHARE]

The Walnut Street Theatre presents Oscar Wilde's 'A Woman of No Importance' by Christina Anthony

The Walnut's 'A Woman of No Importance' proves that Wilde is still very much a welcome force on our stages. Christina Anthony reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 2:30pm on January 26, 2020[SHARE]

The Kimmel Center presents David Yazbek and Itamar Moses's 'The Band's Visit' by Christina Anthony

'The Band's Visit' arrives at the Academy of Music, and Philly can decide for itself if this humble story about an Egyptian band's unexpected detour to a small Israeli town is worth its pile…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 4:25pm on January 13, 2020[SHARE]

Quintessence Theatre Group presents 'The Wizard of Oz' by Christina Anthony

The Quintessence production of 'The Wizard of Oz' is an all-around impressive show filled with a wildly talented ensemble cast, electrifying background music, and flying monkeys. Christina A…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 4:45pm on December 10, 2019[SHARE]

The Walnut Street Theatre presents 'The Gifts of the Magi' by Christina Anthony

The Walnut's 'The Gifts of the Magi' proves that not all classic tales are timeless, with a script and production that don't do justice to the O. Henry story about the true meaning of giving…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 9:00pm on November 26, 2019[SHARE]

The Walnut Street Theatre presents 'Shrek the Musical' by Christina Anthony

The Walnut's 'Shrek The Musical' is an all-around impressive production that turns the classic fairytale trope on its head to create a funky-fresh and current play for all ages to enjoy. Chr…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 5:58pm on November 17, 2019[SHARE]

PAAFF presents Leon Le's 'Song Lang' by Christina Anthony

'Song Lang,' screened at PAAFF, follows the unlikely friendship that develops between a charismatic young opera singer and a brutal debt collector in 1980s Saigon. Christina Anthony reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 6:22pm on November 12, 2019[SHARE]

First Person Arts Festival 2019 presents '#IMNOJANEDOE' by Christina Anthony

The 18th annual First Person Arts Festival presents '#IMNOJANEDOE,' a celebration of stories from journalists and survivors who ignited the #MeToo movement. Christina Anthony considers.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 6:33pm on November 5, 2019[SHARE]

InterAct Theatre Company presents Jonathan Spector's 'Eureka Day' by Christina Anthony

InterAct's 'Eureka Day' is a timely story about Americans' debate over vaccinations and what happens when liberals' progressiveness is put to the test. Christina Anthony reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 8:39pm on November 4, 2019[SHARE]

The Wilma Theater presents Clare Barron's 'Dance Nation' by Christina Anthony

The Wilma Theater presents 'Dance Nation,' a bold comedy about a competitive dance troupe of teenage girls learning, growing, and evolving through self-discovery. Christina Anthony reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 4:59pm on October 27, 2019[SHARE]

REV Theatre Company presents 'The Witch of Edmonton' by Christina Anthony

REV's 'The Witch of Edmonton,' a Jacobean classic, makes for a modern night to remember at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Christina Anthony reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:35pm on July 16, 2019[SHARE]