Performing Arts
‘V to X’ at the Arden an education in the inhumanity, inequity of mass incarceration
This brutal look at a life spent languishing in a privately operated "correctional facility" comes from theater artist Kash Goins.
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Diverse casting helps us understand the richness of the human story
The production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" at People’s Light and Theatre in Malvern, Pa., which included a multiracial ensemble of actors, stirred controversy.
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A bristling clash of cultures in InterAct Theatre’s ‘Human Rites’
Plays like “Human Rites” – thoughtfully written and thought-provoking -- are what keep a lot of people, myself included, eagerly going to the theater.
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In ‘The Tempest’ at Lantern, the magic’s in the text
Shakespeare's words, with solid acting and not a lot of stage glitz.
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Listen 2:52‘Noises Off’ at the Walnut, and the notion of stylish slapstick
In Michael Frayn's play about an inept bunch of actors and the show they perform, the shtick flies.
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Dance partners: Philly students with disabilities learn tap from professionals
Tapping into trust and friendship, dancers ready their performance for Art-Reach’s 2018 Cultural Access Awards.
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Delaware singer advances on ‘The Voice’
Newark resident moves ahead with backing of coach Alicia Keys.
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Leonard Bernstein’s crisis of faith begot music that buoyed U.S. through horrors
Philadelphia National Museum of American Jewish History opens exhibition about Leonard Bernstein and his lifelong crisis of faith.
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‘Small Mouth Sounds’ and big silent statements, at Philadelphia Theatre Company
In this send-up of spiritual retreats, just about everything speaks louder than words.
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas alumni in Philly create comedy show to benefit Parkland students
A nationwide network of Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school graduates are mobilizing for change. That includes using comedy.
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Listen 2:20NewsWorks Tonight, March 13, 2018
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy lays out his first bud ...
Air Date: March 13, 2018
Listen 22:37In ‘Aipotu,’ utopia goes awry at EgoPo Classic Theater
In the surprising second part of the 'Lydie Breeze' trilogy of plays by John Guare, the Civil War is over and a highly uncivil one begins.
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A robust stage version of ‘The Bluest Eye’ at Arden Theatre
Grade-school characters tell a story about being black and poor in the '40s, adapted from Toni Morrison's novel.
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Listen 2:44(Dis)Placed Philadelphia wraps up art residency on being torn from home
Arab art residency concludes after 18 months with concert and exhibition.
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Delaware singer takes on national TV competition
Newark's Kelsea Johnson has received an outpouring of support from Delaware fans after securing a spot on NBC's singing competition 'The Voice.'
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