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REVIEW: The Spirit of 76 at Carpenters' Hall, Philadelphia
An interesting premise gets mired by an uneven tone and sour messaging.
 • Frank Schierloh
6 things the Six the Musical pro-shot is doing now, besides being released in the United States.
They filmed it, it played in the UK/Ireland, but why hasn't it come to the States yet?
 • Frank Schierloh
Philly Theatre History Deep Dive: Quince Productions
This week I revisit a piece about a small queer theatre company in Philadelphia, that launched many careers, and has left a lasting mark on the…
 • Frank Schierloh
6 Philly Shows I'm Excited for in 2026 (and one in NYC too)
The new year brings a slew of new productions throughout the city of brotherly love: these are the shows at local companies that I am looking forward to…
 • Frank Schierloh
What Your Favorite Christmas Musical Says About You
It's the holiday season, which means it's the perfect time to celebrate your favorite holiday stories. So here’s my best read on what your favorite…
 • Frank Schierloh
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Theatrical Crime! The De-Daddification of Mr. Warbucks
Father to little Orphan Annie. Musical theatre icon. And yet, he is the center of a conspiracy that threatens the sanctity of...me. Who is Oliver…
 • Frank Schierloh
Queer Reviewed Roundup: 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
The 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival was bigger than ever this year! Check out reviews for a selection of this years shows below.
 • Frank Schierloh
Queer Reviewed Roundup: 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival- Week One
Here's everything I saw during Week One of the 2025 Philly Fringe Fest
 • Frank Schierloh
REVIEW: Turds in Hell (EgoPo Classic Theater, Philadelphia PA)
Nary has there been a more apt title for a show.
 • Frank Schierloh
REVIEW: Iphigenia in Splott (Inis Nua Theatre Company)
A relevant, and all too timely tale of humanity, womanhood, and the strength within.
 • Frank Schierloh
REVIEW: The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Irish Heritage Theatre)
The Irish and how they got so…mean?
 • Frank Schierloh
REVIEW: Spring Awakening (City Theater Company; Wilmington, DE)
City Theater Company presents the rock musical with a talented group of artists that don't quite connect all the dots.
 • Frank Schierloh
REVIEW: Confabulation (The Strides Collective, Philadelphia PA)
An ambitious new work that doesn’t quite work…yet.
 • Frank Schierloh
Queer Reviewed Roundup: Philadelphia Fringe Festival Final Weeks!
Final two weeks of Fringe rolled up into one review roundup! Celebrate the end of Fringe season with this collection of reviews.
 • Frank Schierloh
Queer-Reviewed Roundup: Philly Fringe Festival Week Two
The second week of the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival continues to bring diverse art to the city! Check out my new set of reviews!
 • Frank Schierloh
Queer-Reviewed Roundup: Philly Fringe Festival Week One
Welcome to my the Queer Reviewed round-up of several productions during the first week of the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
 • Frank Schierloh
REVIEW:Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts I, II & III (Quintessence Theatre Group, Germantown PA)
Quintessence Theatre Group presents Suzan-Lori Parks epic play in a solidly performed and directed production.
 • Frank Schierloh
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