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

REVIEW: Philadelphia Orchestra’s Messiah Rings Out the Year

Conductor Cristian Macelaru’s middle-of-the-road approach has glorious moments, but doesn’t quite cohere dramatically.

“Make a joyful noise A joyful noise! Unto the Lord!” So begins The Color Purple, with a clarion call from this exceptionally […]

Picks for things to see and hear from now through February, including EgoPo’s Lydie Breeze.

A terrific production and some caustic wit don’t quite add up to a play.

The actor and artistic director talks about the Barrymore Awards, and upcoming performances of Sondheim’s Company.

Despite exquisite moments, the Curtis production feels drained of emotional energy.

Lovely actor work at Irish Heritage Theatre, but the play has Multiple Personality Disorder.

Is Emma Goidel’s play theater or therapy? You’ll need to judge for yourselves.

Having deconstructed Lorca’s play, this production can’t make it whole again.

There’s a play here, somewhere. Good luck finding it.