Where to Go & What to See in Philly
Where to Go & What to See in Philly
Fireworks, free museum days, block parties, concerts, and more! Your guide to the 16-day Independence Day celebration.
REVIEW: The Eccentricities of a Nightingale is a Brilliant Cabinet of Curiosities
An odd play in an idiosyncratic production. But when Tina Brock is onstage, the world is lit by lightning.
REVIEW: Do You Want a Cookie? Lingers Too Long at the Dessert Table
The Bearded Ladies’ show can be seen as a microcosm of the best and worst of Fringe.
REVIEW: In Lay Me Down Softly, There’s No Knockout
Some fine acting enlivens Irish Heritage Theatre’s production, but the show is punching above its weight.
REVIEW: Fern Hill Goes Far Too Gentle Into That Good Night
A starry production at New Jersey Rep can’t overcome the thinness of Michael Tucker’s play.
Best of Philly 2018 Fun and Games: From Scrabble to Drag to Marijuana Dinners
Here are a few of my personal favorites from this year’s Best of Philly awards.
REVIEW: PSF’s All’s Well That Ends Well is the Comfortable Side of Extreme
In positive and negative ways, this bold production idea proves surprisingly smooth sailing.
From free concerts to outdoor day-drinking to roller-skating and games, here’s what will keep you busy on the Delaware all spring and summer long.
A new way to date, a vampire museum, a soprano turned burlesque star, and dance parties for the early birds
REVIEW: In Titus Andronicus, the Son Will Come Out, Tamora
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s energetic production makes a good case for the play without solving all its problems.
5 Family-Friendly Things to Do at the Jersey Shore in August
You’re on vacation with the kids … now what?
REVIEW: At the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, the Poetic Richard II is made Prosaic
The crown may be hollow, but here it seems weightless.
The War on Drugs Is the Band We Need Right Now
Rock-and-roll may have lost some of its luster, but Adam Granduciel hasn’t given up the fight.
Diamond (No Rough): Jim Gardner’s Favorite Place
The dad, baseball fan and Action News guy on why he’d always rather be at Citizens Bank Park.
From the World Cup and MLB All-Star Game to kayak flotillas, lighthouse climbs, and revolutionary adventures, here’s how to make the most of Philadelphia’s once-in-250-years summer.
From drag queen story times to food specials, there are so many ways to celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ community in Philly this month.
REVIEW: PSF’s Shakespeare in Love is a Midsummer Night’s Dream
Yet this extravagantly enjoyable show could benefit from being taken a bit more seriously.
REVIEW: In His Girl Friday at Hedgerow, Screwball Comedy That’s Trying Too Hard
Summon the ghosts of Rosalind Russell and Cary Grant at your peril.
The Cheapskate Parent’s Guide to Summer in Philly
Summer fun doesn’t need to break the bank.
Three Itineraries for Having a Fun Day with Your Family This Summer
From the city to the ’burbs to the Shore, all for under $45.
