Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 28-April 3, 2024 by Kyle V. Hiller

Miniball arrives this weekend with both new and familiar performances, catch April Fool’s Day inspired slasher films with PFS, and drink for a cause with the Pennsylvania Horticulture Soci…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:27AM

The BSR April 2024 repertory movie roundup by Stephen Silver

Classic action flicks from the 90s, a Philadelphia-shot film from the 80s, and a new film series from Lightbox. Stephen Silver rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:15AM
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

As a trans actor, I’m dismayed by the “testosterone-driven” concept of the all-male Macbeth at Quintessence by Bruce Baldini

A promotional note from Quintessence Theatre Group artistic director Alex Burns about why he’s staging an “all-male” Macbeth drew a strong response from the Philly theater community. B…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:58PM

Quintessence Theatre Group presents Shakespeare’s Macbeth by Kiran Pandey

Quintessence Theatre Group stages a blockbuster Macbeth with an expanded script and an all-male cast, thrilling even when its reach exceeds its grasp. Kiran Pandey reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:34PM

The BSR Podcast, Season 8, Episode 3: Talking with Quintessence director Alex Burns about his all-male Macbeth by Darnelle Radford

Podcast host Darnelle Radford sits down with Quintessence Theatre Group artistic director Alex Burns to talk about his new production of Macbeth.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:56PM

Ensemble Arts Philly and the Shubert Organization present Disney’s Frozen by Josh Herren

Disney’s Frozen makes its way to Philadelphia for the first time, landing at the Academy of Music and drawing passionate franchise fans into the magic of live theater. Josh Herren reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:42AM

Act II Playhouse presents Terence McNally’s It’s Only a Play by Frank Burd

The review is in for Act II's It's Only a Play, the show about theater artists waiting to hear the critics' opinions. Frank Burd reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:42AM
Monday, March 25, 2024

Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis could remind us to stop projecting our own fears of illness and death. by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Princess Kate’s cancer announcement brought up Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer’s own memories of fighting cancer as a mom in her late 30s. This news is an opportunity for us all to look inward an…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:27PM
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 21-27, 2024 by Kyle V. Hiller

Rounding up the week with offerings from Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Chicana Art Song Project, Painted Bride, and more. Kyle V. Hiller previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:57PM

BSR Classical Interludes: March 22-28, 2024 by Gail Obenreder

Open Organ Day, Avery Fisher Career Grant virtuoso brothers Anthony and Demarre McGill come to town, and new organizations Liberty City Arts and Musica Tevere show off their talents. Gail Ob…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:49AM

Stand-up for everybody with Next in Line Comedy by Kiran Pandey

Manny Brown talks comedy and community with the collective Next in Line Comedy, now with a new venue at The Coop. Kiran Pandey profiles.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:44AM

Equilibrium Dance Company presents Watercolors by Dara McBride

Equilibrium Dance Company's spring concert Watercolors promises a fusion of artistry. Dara McBride previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:41AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Philadelphia Ballet presents Dance Masterpieces by Camille Bacon-Smith

The Philadelphia Ballet offered a trio of grand finales for its March program: favorites by Alvin Ailey, William Forsythe, and Twyla Tharpe brought heart, speed, skill, and whimsy. Camille B…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:25PM

Curtis Opera Theatre presents Les Mamelles de Tirésias and The Seven Deadly Sins by Cameron Kelsall

Curtis Opera Theatre inventively pairs two works from the 20th century that consider the struggles of women in society: Poulenc’s Les Mamelles de Tirésias and Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brech…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:06PM

Tempesta di Mare presents Vivaldi’s Juditha triumphans by Gail Obenreder

Vivaldi’s Juditha triumphans, a 1716 oratorio about Judith and Holofernes that premiered with a famous all-women Venetian ensemble, is little-know today. Philly’s baroque orchestra reviv…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:56PM
Monday, March 18, 2024

Arden Theatre Company Presents Stefano Massini’s The Lehman Trilogy, adapted by Ben Power by C.m. Crockford

A well-acted, well-crafted new production of the epic Lehman Trilogy now getting its regional premiere at the Arden can’t overcome this play’s moral bankruptcy. C.M. Crockford reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:23PM

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Carl Orff’s Carmina burana by Linda Holt

The Philadelphia Orchestra teamed with conductor Fabio Luisi, the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, and Philadelphia Girls Choir for a much-anticipat…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:56PM
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 14-20, 2024 by Kyle V. Hiller

Moving through the water with Water Speaks, animation for change, and finding light in dark places in this week’s roundup. Kyle V. Hiller previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:01PM

Pleasurable sex re-education with DTF: Darryl & Timaree Fun Hour by Daralyse Lyons

Collaborators Timaree Schmit and Darryl Charles, hosts of DTF, talk sex, comedy, education, and being kindred souls. Daralyse Lyons profiles.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:49PM

BSR Classical Interludes, March 15-17, 2024 by Gail Obenreder

Classical music happening in the Philadelphia area this week, including performances from Piffaro, Artcinia, The Crossing, and Opera Philadelphia. Gail Obenreder previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:43PM
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The man who called me an optimist: Remembering writer Tom Purdom by Alaina Johns

In January, the BSR community lost one of our founding members: science-fiction and music writer Tom Purdom. Near the end of his career, he never balked at having a youngster for his editor.…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:59PM

Meet FRIEDA, where an intergenerational community (re)connects over food, arts, and culture by Wendy Univer

With its versatile Walnut Street storefront in Old City, FRIEDA has become a magnet for transplants and Philly natives alike. Wendy Univer talks to the founders about this burgeoning cultura…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:02PM

McCarter Theatre Center presents Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger’s Dreamgirls by Josh Herren

McCarter Theatre Center’s revival of Dreamgirls features an all-star cast, lots of glitz, and dynamic, dazzling hair and costumes. But can it overcome the show’s core flaws? Josh Herren …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:29PM
Monday, March 11, 2024

Inis Nua Theatre Company presents Sonya Kelly’s Once Upon a Bridge by Cameron Kelsall

Inis Nua’s Once Upon a Bridge dramatizes a random act of violence with empathy and suspense. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:51PM

Pier Players Theatre Company presents Jeffrey Barg and David Lee White’s The Angry Grammarian by Michael Fisher

Jeffrey Barg, author of the Inquirer’s popular Angry Grammarian column, debuts a likable musical comedy by the same name in South Philly, about two grammar nerds languishing for language, …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:18PM
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The Fabric Workshop presents Risa Puno: Group Hug by Alicia Link

In her first museum solo exhibition, Risa Puno creates a multimedia installation that gamifies care work while thoughtfully weaving in details about her cultural identity, personal history, …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:50PM

Inis Nua Theatre presents Once Upon a Bridge by Dara McBride

Theater-making couple anchors Inis Nua’s East Coast premier of Once Upon a Bridge. Dara McBride previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:44PM

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 7-13, 2024 by Kyle V. Hiller

A variety of events including celebrations of women artists and performers in Philly this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:42PM

BSR Classical Interludes, March 5-23, 2024 by Gail Obenreder

Classical music in March in the Philly area is abundant, with performances from Brandywine Baroque, Curtis Symphony, and an entire festival dedicated to celebrating organ music. Gail Obenred…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:38PM
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Arthur Ross Gallery presents Barbara Earl Thomas: The Illuminated Body by Pamela J. Forsythe

The layered, kaleidoscopic works of Barbara Earl Thomas, who ingeniously harnesses paper, light, and glass, are now on view at Arthur Ross Gallery. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:54PM

The Barnes Foundation presents Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me by Pamela J. Forsythe

Twentieth-century designer and photographer Alexey Brodovitch revolutionized more than one field of visual arts, but he’s best-known for his stint as art director at Harper’s Bazaar. His…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:52AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards