Monday, May 25, 2015

Nervous T-Rex by J. Cooper Robb

Chekhov Lizardbrain is a plotless but innovative experiment.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Oh! What a Lovely Wawa by Joshua Valocchi

A Fringe show delivers some in-convenience-store truths.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

God Is Dead Funny by J. Cooper Robb

Religion's busting out all over at the Fringe.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Grey Gardens: A Family Affair By J. Cooper Robb

The theatrical version of Grey Gardens is ambitious but flawed.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Pale Shadow by J. Cooper Robb

A fine cast and director can't save this comedic clunker.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Fallen Angels - Review By J. Cooper Robb

The Walnut Street Theatre welcomes spring with an engaging production of Noel Coward's comedy Fallen Angels.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Humor Abuse - Review By J. Cooper Robb

There is a lot of clowning in Lorenzo Pisoni and Erica Schmidt's Humor Abuse. However, in this intriguing solo play the art of being a clown is definitely not all fun and games.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

The History Boys - Review By J. Cooper Robb

Frank X leads a strong cast in the Arden's superb production of "The History Boys".

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Stage Right by J. Cooper Robb

The new Suzanne Roberts Theatre is a gem.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Review: Antony and Cleopatra By J. Cooper Robb

The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival returns.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Thread of the Family by J. Cooper Robb

In Gee's Bend quiltmaking is a metaphor for strength.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Shining City - Review By J. Cooper Robb

All of playwright Conor McPherson's considerable storytelling talents are on display in Theatre Exile's involving production of McPherson's drama Shining City.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Bacon Bits

Legendary urban planner and skateboarder extraordinaire Ed Bacon urges Philly toward a brighter future. By STEVE VOLK
At 93 years old, he's working on his memoirs, but Kevin Bacon's dad took some time to speak with us about Philadelphia's future.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

David Strathairn Returns to the Wilma Theater By J. Cooper Robb

The actor talks politics in the U.S. premiere of Leaving.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Stage Light by J. Cooper Robb

Lantern Theatre Company led the way for this season's best plays and musicals.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

The 15th Line: A Play For Twitter By J. Cooper Robb

A local playwright moves the medium to a whole new world.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Irish Ties By J. Cooper Robb

The Arden's Seafarer is better than Broadway's.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

When We Go Upon the Sea - Review By J. Cooper Robb

At InterAct Theatre, George W. Bush's political legacy is explored as he awaits trial in the Netherlands.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

American Nightmare by J. Cooper Robb

Glengarry Glen Ross puts capitalism on trial.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Season Review By J. Cooper Robb

The best of the 2008-'09 season.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

'Little Shop' Overcomes Hard Times By J. Cooper Robb

11th Hour teams up with another local theater company for a gritty take on a stage classic.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

"Race" Matters by J. Cooper Robb

Race isn’t Mamet’s finest play, but at PTC it is certainly interesting, and offers a compelling look at America’s racial divide.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

C'est La Vie by J. Cooper Robb

As Picasso (Jeffrey Coon) and his best friend Casegamus (Ben Dibble) sing about the "power of love" and the "power of art" in La Vie en Bleu--a French musical having its U.S. premiere at the Walnut Street Theatre--the show, like the two young men, seems full of passion and promise. Unfortunately, Casegamus quickly dies and so too does the production.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Resurrection Road by J. Cooper Robb

Daniel Beaty's newest play brims with optimism.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

Stage by J. Cooper Robb

Our Town at the Arden, and PTC's The Happiness Lecture.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Weekly at 05:58PM

All that Chat

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