275 stories by "Gail Obenreder"
David T. Little's 'Soldier Songs' is adapted into a disturbingly luminous film by Opera Philadelphia, directed by and starring an indomitable Johnathan McCullough. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Piffaro's 'Music for 12th Night' showcased 17th-century mystery, mastery, and music. Gail Obenreder reviews.
A Christmas Carol is an onstage holiday staple, but this year, have a listen thanks to the audio production from the University of Delaware's Resident Ensemble Players. Gail Obenreder review…
Piffaro and carilloneur Janet Tebbel are ringing all the bells in their excellent season opener, which makes the most of video. Gail Obenreder reviews.
A pandemic doesn't stop the artists of The Crossing, who continue to innovate across necessary spaces. The group's latest interdisciplinary works include 'In Nature' and 'One Day I Saw.' Gai…
The 2018 documentary 'Every Act of Life,' seeing a resurgence following Terrance McNally's death from COVID-19 complications earlier this year, is a wonderful look into the life and career o…
Leaders of a major reinstall at the Delaware Art Museum talk with Gail Obenreder about how commentary from their visitors is driving a whole new look at the galleries.
With four striking exhibitions, and more to come, Delaware Contemporary reopens with a spotlight on three beguiling artists alongside a new community feature. Gail Obenreder reviews.
OperaDelaware made its first foray into pandemic-era performance with 'Drive-Through Arias,' a three-performance program featuring a trio of singers bringing opera's greatest hits to the par…
'Carthage,' the latest recording from The Crossing, dwells on spirituality and doubt and musical riches. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Turning off or turning on the TV is one way to get through. Rob Walker suggests something else. Gail Obenreder reviews 'The Art of Noticing.'
It touches us from birth to death, but how much do we really think about fabric? Kassia St. Clair's 'The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History' unspools an exciting world, from mummies t…
Music of our times, for our times: Gail Obenreder reviews an album from the Delaware Symphony Orchestra featuring stellar solo sounds from Brasil Guitar Duo.
Brilliant designers make for brilliant television. Gail Obenreder reviews 'Abstract: The Art of Design,' an original Netflix documentary series.
Today's top culinary stars view a past master on PBS's 'Dishing with Julia Child.' Gail Obenreder reviews.
Who knew hues could be so riveting? Gail Obenreder reviews Kassia St. Clair's colorful book.
Irish director Ben Barnes takes on American troubles with REP's 'Crucible.' Gail Obenreder reviews.
The Crossing mixes it up to kick off #GLASSFEST, with the premiere of 'Knee Plays,' drawn from the music of Philip Glass and David Byrne. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Delaware Symphony players meet the Mendelssohns and Caroline Shaw with virtuosic joie di vivre. Gail Obenreder reviews.
The Mélomanie ensemble makes a chamber-music visit to Persia. Gail Obenreder reviews.
The Delaware Contemporary marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment in its own style, with an eye on women's lenses in 'Focal Points: Women Advancing the Aperture.' Gail Obenreder reviews.
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia hails the glass harmonica to revive the Enlightenment"an appropriate sound for Philadelphia's history. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Delaware Symphony plays works by Borodin, Elgar, and Rachmaninoff that had difficult premieres in their own times. Gail Obenreder reviews.
The Resident Ensemble Players take on the troubles of America in Michael Gotch's latest play. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Fairy tales always have more going on under the surface, and a new exhibition at the Brandywine River Museum offers fresh, multicultural takes on three of our favorites. Gail Obenreder revie…
