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

REVIEW: Romance Holiday: Russian Romances at Academy of Vocal Arts (for Parterre Box)

A charming and unusual song program showcased AVA’s rising group of singers.

Two highly satisfying evenings, more evenly drawn than I had expected.

Anthony Lawton’s adaptation takes a familiar tale and electrifyingly gives it new life.

Bryan Cranston’s brilliant performance aside, this adaptation proves even more problematic than the original film.

A pair of current productions of A Doll’s House, Part 2 find very different qualities in Lucas Hnath’s cheeky sequel.

Take my yeast—please!

This noisy but empty show is more like a Wild Goose Chase.

The 1812 Productions’ team on how and why they make funny in the Age of Trump.

Philly’s love affair with this superb actor has never been more heartfelt.

This gloriously intimate, profoundly moving production finally gets the show exactly right.