“Music, Give Us Hope” — Two Exceptional Singers in a Moving Recital (for Parterre Box)
This lovely program of arias, duets and songs reveals an entrepreneurial spirit and undaunted good humor.
A Necessary Luxury: Katharine Hepburn in Holiday and The Philadelphia Story (for Parterre Box)
David and Cameron discuss some of the greatest comedic performances ever filmed.
Dormant Spring: AVA’s Class of 2020 in a Virtual Graduation Recital (for Parterre Box)
Through the now-familiar technology of Zoom, some emerging AVA artists show their stuff.
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The spread of COVID-19 will disproportionately impact artists and performing arts institutions. We have compiled information on cancellations and ways to help.
REVIEW: Out of the Blue: Porgy and Bess at the Philadelphia Orchestra (for Parterre Box)
Even in a concert performance, soprano Angel Blue’s radiance and warmth shine through.
REVIEW: In Theatre Horizon’s The Agitators, Two 19th Century Superheroes Join Forces
Opening night had an extraordinary feeling of community. Isn’t that what theater should be about?
REVIEW: Azuka’s Ship Is Funny, Poignant, and Altogether Engrossing
Playwright Douglas Williams’ ear for Millennial patois is superb… and his eye for character even better.
PREVIEW: Opera Philadelphia Unveils Ambitious, Eclectic 2020-2021 Season
From Verdi and verismo to Stravinsky and contemporary music, the line-up offers something to fit every taste. Cameron and David discuss.
REVIEW: The Julius Eastman Revival Reaches the Curtis Institute
The long-neglected composer’s work anchored a concert dedicated to exploring personal identity through music.
REVIEW: After the Parade: Hello, Dolly! at the Academy of Music (for Parterre Box)
This charmless, shrill Dolly did not have me at Hello!
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