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Forging Forward, Instruments in Hand: Our Critics on the Met Orchestra Streamed Concert (for Parterre Box)

February 23, 2021

Guest soprano Angela Gheorghiu brought her radiant individuality to a project close to her heart.

Peyton Place on the Riviera: Cameron and David discuss Night of the Iguana (for Parterre Box)

February 15, 2021

If The Night of the Iguana is not exactly a day at the beach, it’s not really the dark night of the soul it should be, either.

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

February 8, 2021

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

Wild Things Leave Skins Behind Them: Our Critics Discuss The Fugitive Kind (for Parterre Box)

February 3, 2021

This version of Orpheus Descending takes off like a rocket.

Sparkle, Lisette, Sparkle!: Opera Philadelphia’s Archival Production of La Traviata (for Parterre Box)

January 25, 2021

God is in the details, as they say—and in passage after passage, Oropesa realized those details as few singers have.

One Little Soldier: Opera Philadelphia Streams Soldier Songs

January 24, 2021

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

Everybody Is Nothing Until You Love Them: Our Critics Watch The Rose Tattoo (for Parterre Box)

January 18, 2021

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

Learning to Fly: Myths and Hymns, Part I from MasterVoices (for Parterre Box)

January 17, 2021

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

Call of the Wild: Zachary James’ New Visual Album (for Parterre Box)

January 13, 2021

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

Jamie & Julia: Opera Philadelphia Streams Lee Hoiby’s Bon Appétit (for Parterre Box)

January 9, 2021

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

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