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    GIOVANNI’S ROOM (Quintessence): Bringing Baldwin to the stage

    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…

    Kathryn Osenlund June 9, 2025 No Comments
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  • Reviews Theater

    RENT (Arden): Revisiting a 90s La boheme

    Jonathan Larson,  who wrote the book, lyrics, and music in 1994, described Rent as a Rock Opera

    Kathryn Osenlund June 2, 2025 No Comments
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  • Reviews Theater

    THE 39 STEPS (Lantern): Hitchcock onstage

    Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock

    Kathryn Osenlund May 28, 2025 No Comments
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  • Features

    Ready for Anything: Rachel Britton Hart on Swinging into Some Like It Hot

    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…

    Debra Danese May 13, 2025 No Comments
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  • Dance Features

    Dancing through the Seasons: Allegra Vianello of Malandain Ballet Biarritz

    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…

    Debra Danese May 2, 2025 1 Comment
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Reviews Theater

GIOVANNI’S ROOM (Quintessence): Bringing Baldwin to the stage

Kathryn Osenlund June 9, 2025 No Comments

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…

View More GIOVANNI’S ROOM (Quintessence): Bringing Baldwin to the stage
Reviews Theater

RENT (Arden): Revisiting a 90s La boheme

Kathryn Osenlund June 2, 2025 No Comments

Jonathan Larson,  who wrote the book, lyrics, and music in 1994, described Rent as a Rock Opera

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Reviews Theater

THE 39 STEPS (Lantern): Hitchcock onstage

Kathryn Osenlund May 28, 2025 No Comments

Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock

View More THE 39 STEPS (Lantern): Hitchcock onstage
Features

Ready for Anything: Rachel Britton Hart on Swinging into Some Like It Hot

Debra Danese May 13, 2025 No Comments

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…

View More Ready for Anything: Rachel Britton Hart on Swinging into Some Like It Hot
Dance Features

Dancing through the Seasons: Allegra Vianello of Malandain Ballet Biarritz

Debra Danese May 2, 2025 1 Comment

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…

View More Dancing through the Seasons: Allegra Vianello of Malandain Ballet Biarritz
Interviews Theater

Birthday Candles: Director Abbey Adams on Staging Noah Haidle’s Play at People’s Light

Debra Danese April 13, 2025 1 Comment

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.

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Music

“Fantastic” new album: The Wingle and the Wangle

Smalley Bogg April 13, 2025 2 Comments

On April 14, local Philly band Casual Fantastic releases a new double album, The Wingle and the Wangle.

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Dance Interviews

Riverdance 30- The New Generation: Interview with fiddler Haley Richardson

Debra Danese April 11, 2025 No Comments

South Jersey native, Haley Richardson, is a driving force behind the electrifying music of Riverdance 30.

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Interviews Theater

Bringing Chopin to Life: An Interview with Hershey Felder at People’s Light

Debra Danese April 10, 2025 1 Comment

Renowned pianist, playwright, and performer Hershey Felder returns to the stage with his mesmerizing portrayal of Frédéric Chopin

View More Bringing Chopin to Life: An Interview with Hershey Felder at People’s Light
Reviews Theater

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Quintessence): The Bard’s crazy side

Kathryn Osenlund March 25, 2025 No Comments

Hard to imagine that the Bard who wrote this fun and foolish play also penned Hamlet, Othello, and Romeo and Juliet.

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Music

Scott Guzielek: Leading the Academy of Vocal Arts into Its 90th Year

Debra Danese March 17, 2025 No Comments

As AVA celebrates its 90th anniversary, Scott Guzielek continues to champion its legacy of excellence in vocal training. 

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Lantern): Still a joy

Kathryn Osenlund February 25, 2025 No Comments

A script needs life breathed into it and that’s what happens with an inspired director, designers, and talented versatile actors.

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Theater

The Heart of the Family: Melanye Finister Reflects on Her Role in A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Debra Danese February 18, 2025 No Comments

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.

View More The Heart of the Family: Melanye Finister Reflects on Her Role in A RAISIN IN THE SUN
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COMING FULL CIRCLE: Interview with RUBBERBAND apprentice Micah Sell

Debra Danese February 4, 2025 No Comments

Philadelphia native Micah Sell comes full circle with RUBBERBAND.

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Theater

HOLY GRAIL OF MEMPHIS (Arden): Lost tape blues

Kathryn Osenlund January 28, 2025 No Comments

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.

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Theater

The Rhythms Around Us: Interview with STOMP’s Isaiah Robinson

Debra Danese December 17, 2024 No Comments

Celebrating its 30th year, STOMP continues to turn the ordinary into instruments of rhythmic genius.

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Theater

Curtis Symphony Orchestra: Dvořák & Price with Yannick

Michael Fisher December 14, 2024 No Comments

Benoit Gauthier is here with us. I hope to see more of him, and I hope his youthful energy rubs off on our dear YNS.

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Theater

RED (Theatre Exile): Coloring an artist’s story

Kathryn Osenlund November 7, 2024 1 Comment

RED, not to be confused with REDS, is a color, not a Commie. It refers to the impression given by one of ten huge canvases…

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Theater

Cyrano De Bergerac (Quintessence): 60-second review

Kathryn Osenlund October 18, 2024 No Comments

French playwright Edmond Rostand’s story about a brilliant man endowed with a large nose is a work of fiction.

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Theater

Angel Corella Marks a Decade of Artistic Leadership at Philadelphia Ballet

Debra Danese October 18, 2024 No Comments

Angel Corella was appointed artistic director of Philadelphia Ballet, formerly Pennsylvania Ballet, in 2014. Under his leadership, the company has built a reputation for combining…

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