Ladies of Spain: The Met’s Final 2020-21 Streaming Program (for Parterre Box)
These streamed recitals, warts and all, have allowed us to see performers let their hair down.
Author Archives
David Fox
University administrator and teacher by day, theater and arts critic by night.
Confrontation, Catharsis and Crisis: Our Critics watch Uncle Vanya (for Parterre Box)
Watching the actors—masked and in street clothes, struggling with umbrellas—was almost unbearably emotional.
Remembering Ghena Meirson (1957-2021)
Ghena’s Russian Opera workshops were a source of joy to Philadelphia, and a contribution to music far beyond our city.
The Drama You’ve Been Craving: Opera Philadelphia Explores Tosca at the Mann (for Parterre Box)
Opera is back, baby, and it’s good to be home!
Myth Me Blind: DF on Adam Guettel’s Myths and Hymns by MasterVoices (for Parterre Box)
MasterVoices’ imaginative traversal of Adam Guettel’s quirky, charmingly uncategorizable work continues.
Monsters Don’t Die Early: Our Critics Discuss Sweet Bird of Youth (for Parterre Box)
Geraldine Page and Paul Newman shine in a problematic adaptation of Williams’ fork-in-the-road play.
David’s Thoughts on Allen vs. Farrow
Seven years ago, I wrote about Woody Allen. My feelings haven’t changed.
Original Sin: Our Critics in Conversation about It’s a Sin (for Parterre Box)
It’s a Sin may be the gay drama we have been waiting for.
Fascinating but Frustrating: Our Critics Discuss Sonya Yoncheva in Recital (for Parterre Box)
With this recital, the Metropolitan Opera kicks it’s diva-dom game up a notch!
Forging Forward, Instruments in Hand: Our Critics on the Met Orchestra Streamed Concert (for Parterre Box)
Guest soprano Angela Gheorghiu brought her radiant individuality to a project close to her heart.
