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Mein Lieder Schwan — Matthew Polenzani at PCMS (CK Review for Parterre Box)

In a program ranging from Schubert to Tosti, the beloved tenor charmed the pants off Philadelphia.

Perhaps this patch of rural America is now too well trod.

Shakespeare’s sedate historical tragedy becomes a relentlessly pulsating seriocomedy

Preston Max Allen’s new play feels like a Very Special Episode.

In top form, the Met musicians gave rich voice to each selection.. especially the Dvořák.

Playwright Joshua Harmon excels at complicated familial narratives… and this may be his best yet.

Seen here, Mamet’s powerful play feels lost in large void.

For better or worse, this show is likely to remind you of conversations from your own life.

Opera took center stage on the final weekend of the Philadelphia Orchestra season.

This is the show that this season captured theater cognoscenti like no other.