Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 1-7, 2025 by Kyle V. Hiller

A new season at BalletX, a flowery festival in Germantown, film screenings at Scribe, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:45PM

BSR Classical Interludes, May 2025 by Gail Obenreder

Music happening in the Philly area in the first half of May, including a few concerts for Mother’s Day. Gail Obenreder previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:30PM

The BSR May 2025 repertory movie roundup by Stephen Silver

Movies in the Philly area coming in May, including half-century-year-old classics, and a second chance for a contemporary cult darling. Stephen Silver previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:26PM

The month in Philly Dance: May 2025 by Camille Bacon-Smith

A BalletX dance festival, a dedication to Lucia Dlugoszewski, and more dance into May. Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:12PM
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

New accessibility options at Ensemble Arts open doors to audiences who are often excluded by Anndee Hochman

Ensemble Arts Philly, which runs venues including Marian Anderson Hall and the Academy of Music, is increasing its welcome to patrons who are often excluded, including Deaf and autistic folk…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:51PM

PHILADANCO! presents Relentless Resident Visions by Melissa Strong

PHILADANCO! marked its 55th anniversary with world premieres by Tommie-Waheed Evans and Ray Mercer, plus works from the early aughts that are relevant today, including a tribute to Alvin Ail…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:27AM
Monday, April 28, 2025

The Museum for Art in Wood presents The Longest Distance Between Two Points by Anndee Hochman

A new exhibition at the Museum for Art in Wood brings Wisconsin illustrator and woodworker Katie Hudnall to Philly for a delightful, mind-bending show. Anndee Hochman reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:56PM

The American Philosophical Society presents Philadelphia, The Revolutionary City by Pamela J. Forsythe

A new exhibition at the American Philosophical Society about the lives of ordinary people in the Revolutionary era brings an online history portal to life in the physical museum. Pamela J. F…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:13PM

Opera Philadelphia presents Mozart’s Don Giovanni by Cameron Kelsall

Opera Philadelphia ends a successful season with a new production of Don Giovanni that lacks a point of view. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:34PM
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 24-30, 2025 by Kyle V. Hiller

Earth Day offerings in the city, a new jazz series from Painted Bride, theater in Chestnut Hill, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:56PM

Homegrown filmmakers at the international 19th annual West Chester Film Festival by Dara McBride

The West Chester Film Festival screens films from all over the world, and Dara McBride speaks with three local filmmakers to preview the fest.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:50PM
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

PFS SpringFest 2025 presents Friendship and The Threesome by Stephen Silver

The 2025 PFS SpringFest included screenings of I Think You Should Leave star Tim Robinson’s Friendship, which also stars Paul Rudd in his best performance in years. The fest continues thro…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:04PM

The Wilma Theater presents Rajiv Joseph’s Archduke by Josh Herren

Blanka Zizka returns to the Wilma for the regional premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s Archduke, a fast-moving, boldly designed meditation on an eerily relevant history and the choices we make to e…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:00PM

The TILT Institute presents Of Black Wombhood by An Nichols

A two-part exhibition, now getting its first installment at TILT, “explores the interiority of Black womb-bearing people” with a brilliant mix of photos and collage that are part of a la…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:47AM
Monday, April 21, 2025

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents The Principal Brothers concert series by Lowry Yankwich

Four notable wind players, including Philadelphia Orchestra principal clarinetist Anthony McGill, joined a PCMS program featuring a world premiere by James Lee III. Lowry Yankwich reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:18PM

Arden Theatre Company presents J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, adapted by Greg Banks by Josh Herren

Arden Children’s Theatre welcomes youngsters and families to The Hobbit, an ingenious ensemble show that proves we can do great things no matter how small we are—a message we all sorely …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:16PM
Thursday, April 17, 2025

The Broad Street Review Podcast: Talking the 2025 PVLA Arts Affair by Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford sits down with leaders of PVLA to talk about this year's Arts Affair (coming up on May 15 at REC Philly) and the legal and political concerns local artists are tackling with…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:56AM
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 17-23, 2025 by Kyle V. Hiller

New exhibitions at the Museum of the American Revolution, DelArt, and InLiquid, with comedy at FringeArts and the return of SpringFest at PFS. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:04PM

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Bloom by Camille Bacon-Smith

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Bloom, a two-night production featuring dances inspired by spring flowers. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:49PM

BSR Classical Interludes, more in April 2025 by Gail Obenreder

Rounding up the second half of April with classical music performances in the Greater Philadelphia area. Gail Obenreder previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:45PM
Tuesday, April 15, 2025

InterAct Theatre Company presents Gabriel Jason Dean’s Rift: or White Lies by Alaina Johns

Philly actors Jered McLenigan and Matteo Scammell trade off roles in Rift: or White Lies, now getting its rolling world premiere at InterAct, about two brothers with very different lives str…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:40PM

Can you pass this quiz on the first 100 days of Trump’s second term? by Anndee Hochman

Essayist Anndee Hochman challenges those of us who may need a break from the news with this quiz about our current federal government.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:48PM
Monday, April 14, 2025

Curtis Opera Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein’s Candide by Linda Holt

Curtis Opera Theatre took to the Forrest Theatre stage for a high-energy production of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, featuring jaw-dropping voices from the next generation of opera artists.…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:24PM

People’s Light presents Noah Haidle’s Birthday Candles by Cameron Kelsall

Superbly produced by People’s Light, Noah Haidle’s Birthday Candles sensitively balances the sentimental and the profound as it follows one extraordinary, ordinary woman through her long…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:10PM
Wednesday, April 9, 2025

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 10-16, 2025 by Kyle V. Hiller

A new exhibition at the PMA, swing dance at DTC, offerings from Theatre By Development, Resident Ensemble Players, and the Wilma, and the third annual printPHILLY! highlight the week. Kyle V…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:22PM
Tuesday, April 8, 2025

People criticizing “Hands Off” rallies are ignoring disabled protestors by Alaina Johns

Criticism or dismissals of the "Hands Off" protests sweeping the US this April aren't just coming from the right. Some left-wing voices are discounting the protest as well. Both sides are ig…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:47PM

Tempesta di Mare presents Bach’s Trio Sonatas by Gail Obenreder

Tempesta di Mare reimagined Bach’s Trio Sonatas, originally written for keyboards and often played on the organ, for chamber forces including recorder, violin, lute, harpsichord, and a sur…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:05PM

The Walnut Street Theatre presents Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger’s Dreamgirls by Maya Arthur

A new production of Dreamgirls at the Walnut brings powerful vocals to a show that will offer fresh insights even for longtime fans of the story. Maya Arthur reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:54PM

PhilaMOCA to celebrate 35 years of Twin Peaks with screenings and Michael Horse by Stephen Silver

David Lynch will be celebrated and honored by events at PhilaMOCA this month, including a visit from Michael Horse of Twin Peaks fame. Stephen Silver previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:11PM

The 7 Fingers and Penn Live Arts present Duel Reality by Melissa Strong

The 7 Fingers offers a thrilling acrobatic take on a classic tragedy. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:02PM
Monday, April 7, 2025

The Mütter Museum presents Trusted Messengers: Community, Confidence, and COVID-19 by Erin Dohony

A new special exhibition at the Mütter Museum marks five years since the first Covid shutdowns, honoring the healthcare workers, researchers, and truth-tellers who saved millions of lives. …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:02PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre