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University administrator and teacher by day, theater and arts critic by night.

Lehman’s Terms: DF Reviews The Lehman Trilogy on Broadway (for Parterre Box)

The Lehman Trilogy had me in its thrall from the start. That’s not to say I endorse it wholeheartedly, though.

Who would pay $150 for the privilege to see this schlockfest again, masked and in an uncomfortable chair?

This short but powerful monologue, superbly delivered by Kirsten Quinn, exemplifies the strengths of Irish Heritage Theatre.

This now largely forgotten oddity from the great Nicholas Ray offers Gloria Grahame in two enticing modes.

Two singers at the top of their game in music as punishing as it is pretty.

This film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s beloved musical has come around at exactly the right moment.

The fourth and final chapter of MYTHS AND HYMNS feel deeply connected to our current moment.

These streamed recitals, warts and all, have allowed us to see performers let their hair down.

Watching the actors—masked and in street clothes, struggling with umbrellas—was almost unbearably emotional.

Ghena’s Russian Opera workshops were a source of joy to Philadelphia, and a contribution to music far beyond our city.