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

Stopping by Philly on a Snowy Evening: Molly Sweeney from the Lantern Theater

I’ve long held that Philly’s best actors are as good as those anywhere, and you’ll see that here.

You will not soon forget David T. Little’s harrowing, riveting monodrama, nor Johnathan McCullough’s performance.

It would be impossible to overpraise Anna Magnani’s performance.

MasterVoices’ epic project may be the best showcase Guettel’s work has yet received.

Call Out is an inspiring example of artistic light generated even when our theaters are temporarily dark.

As Julia Child, Jamie Barton is clearly having the time of her life.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: nobody hits rock bottom like Susan Hayward.

Netflix adaptation hits the marks of Wilson’s original while settling into a more focused filmic style.

If the original version of The Prom had zazz—Ryan Murphy’s adaptation barely achieves fizz.

With virtual streamed productions, the Wilma and PTC show that a path forward might also bring national recognition.