EgoPo Classic Theater produces the rarely seen Theatre of the Ridiculous play, Turds in Hell, in a production that doesn't reach the level of absurdity that it could. Read the review by queer Philly critic Frank Schierloh.

Inis Nua presents the thought-provoking play Iphigenia in Splott, in a top notch production that mostly succeeds.

Irish Heritage Theatre presents Martin McDonagh's The Beauty Queen of Leenane in a production that never fully reaches the heights it could.

City Theater Company presents the rock musical with a talented group of artists that don't quite connect all the dots.

The Strides Collective presents the premiere of the new play Confabulation, in a production that never quite hits the marks it's aiming for.

Final two weeks of Fringe rolled up into one review roundup! Celebrate the end of Fringe season with this collection of reviews.

The second week of the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival continues to bring diverse art to the city! Check out my new set of reviews!

Welcome to my the Queer Reviewed round-up of several productions during the first week of the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

Quintessence Theatre Group presents Suzan-Lori Parks epic play in a solidly performed and directed production.

The Arden Theatre presents a ravishing production of the Musical Once on this Island with a stellar cast and creative team.

Go into the world of cabaret for a fabulous evening of Judy Garland music and celebration of being queer. Tyler Houchins is a cabaret star.

City Theater Company presents the Irish classic in a beautifully elegant production that will leave you dancing and thinking.

Quintessence Theatre Group presents the Scottish Play in a production that feels like too many ideas, without enough execution.

The National tour of Frozen comes to Philly in a production that is visually great, a little too mature, and vocally great!

Big the Musical is brought to stage at Bristol Riverside Theatre in a production that is entertaining, but a script that struggles to score.

Inis Nua presents the Philly premiere of Once Upon a Bridge in an uneven production that seems afraid to pass judgement on its subject.

Girl from the North Country is a unique theatre piece. At times maddening, beautiful, hilarious and confusing, it is a mixed bag of a show.

A book review for 2024! The Day Before it Rained is a wonderful collection of short stories about life by writer Rich Rubin.

Quintessence Theatre Group stages a musical adaptation of The Little Prince. While charming, it never soars like the source material.

Quintessence Theatre stages the classic love story, The Fantasticks. A delightful production, filled with great performances and direction.