The first thing to know about Lantern Theater Company’s Franklinland is that the direction is solid, the actors first-rate, and their back-and-forth conversations are punchy and funny. The…
Things are not yet as bad as the reality presented in the play. But it urges us to beware, to speak up for ourselves at the ballot box, and not allow the promise of 1776 to continue down the…
Outrageous and farcical, this play is not just over the top – it’s left the top so far behind that they’ve forgotten where it left it. The applause at the end was wild. The post THE HY…
It's quite likely that you'll never see a finer performance of this Shakespearean warhorse. The post ROMEO AND JULIET (Arden): Bounty as boundless as the sea appeared first on phindie.
This film follows Daymond Sands, a Deaf theatre program director, preparing his first original showcase, highlighting the cast's heartfelt effort to bring Deaf perspectives center stage The …
We are treated to a rare spectacle in a show that would surely please Shakespeare. The post RARE ACCIDENTS: HENRY IV parts I and II abridged (Quintessence): A quick visit to Eastcheap appear…
In opening scenes three Weird Sisters, witches, brew evil in a pot using scarce ingredients like eye of newt. They cherry pick the future for Macbeth with oracular accuracy, giving over t…
Acclaimed actor and writer Kathryn Grody brings her wit, warmth, and sharp perspective to People's Light in The Unexpected 3rd. Known for her distinctive voice… The post A Life Unfolds: K…
An existential and eccentric play , it's not light-hearted theater. The post A Summer Day (Wilma): Existential and eccentric appeared first on phindie.
In Little Shop of Horrors, Mary Elizabeth Scanlon takes on the role of Mushnik, the flower shop owner with a front-row seat to the madness. The post Mushnik Reimagined: May Elizabeth Scallen…
Giovanni's Room, is currently on stage in Philadelphia in world premiere. The James Baldwin Estate granted Quintessence Theatre permission to produce this theatrical adaptation, the… The …
Jonathan Larson, who wrote the book, lyrics, and music in 1994, described Rent as a Rock Opera The post RENT (Arden): Revisiting a 90s La boheme appeared first on phindie.
Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock The post THE 39 STEPS (Lantern): Hitchcock onstage appeared first on phindie.
Rachel Britton Hart is showcasing versatility and poise as a swing in the national tour of Some Like It Hot, a high-energy reimagining of the… The post Ready for Anything: Rachel Britton …
Allegra Vianello, a longtime dancer with Malandain Ballet Biarritz, takes center stage in the company's acclaimed production of The Four Seasons. The performances will mark… The post Danc…
Abbey Adams' took time here to reflect on the creative process, the challenges of staging BIRTHDAY CANDLES, and the emotional impact of this unique production. The post Birthday Candles: Dir…
On April 14, local Philly band Casual Fantastic releases a new double album, The Wingle and the Wangle. The post "Fantastic" new album: The Wingle and the Wangle appeared first on phindie.
South Jersey native, Haley Richardson, is a driving force behind the electrifying music of Riverdance 30. The post Riverdance 30- The New Generation: Interview with fiddler Haley Richardson …
Renowned pianist, playwright, and performer Hershey Felder returns to the stage with his mesmerizing portrayal of Frédéric Chopin The post Bringing Chopin to Life: An Interview with Hershe…
Hard to imagine that the Bard who wrote this fun and foolish play also penned Hamlet, Othello, and Romeo and Juliet. The post A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (Quintessence): The Bard's crazy side …
As AVA celebrates its 90th anniversary, Scott Guzielek continues to champion its legacy of excellence in vocal training. The post Scott Guzielek: Leading the Academy of Vocal Arts into I…
A script needs life breathed into it and that's what happens with an inspired director, designers, and talented versatile actors. The post MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Lantern): Still a joy appea…
Melanye Finister shares her artistic journey, her experiences at People's Light, and her role in the upcoming production of A Raisin in the Sun. The post The Heart of the Family: Melanye Fin…
Philadelphia native Micah Sell comes full circle with RUBBERBAND. The post COMING FULL CIRCLE: Interview with RUBBERBAND apprentice Micah Sell appeared first on phindie.
Playwright Michael Hollinger's Holy Grail of Memphis is in world premiere at the Arden Theatre Company. This is the 13th Hollinger play that the Arden has produced. The post HOLY GRAIL OF ME…