Inis Nua presents the American Premiere of the hilarious and heartfelt Madame Ovary, with a truly splendid central performance.

The regional premiere of Bess Wohl's play is given an engaging production that elevates the script, but doesn't quite overcome its problems.

NewFest 35 is in full swing and here is a batch of reviews of some of the films premiering there.

The new translation of No Exit premieres at Quintessence theatre Group in a production that ultimately misses the mark.

The biopic Rustin sheds a light on the influential civil rights activist Bayard Rustin with an Oscar-worthy performance at its heart.

Ring in the Halloween season with the campy and often hilarious production of The Mystery of Irma Vep at Bristol Riverside Theatre.

The Arden Theatre's production of the Sondheim/Weidman musical battles against the concept it's given, adding to the show's divisiveness.

Cirque du Soleil does it again with a stellar Bazzar! Infused with classic acrobatics and clowning it is a wonderful night under the big top

Funny and heartfelt, She Was a Conquistawhore is a wonderful embodiment of all that the Philadelphia Fringe Festival is and could be.

Quintessence Theatre Group presents Shaw's Major Barbara with a fantastic cast, but some strange theatrical choices that don't quite land.

Gunnar Montana and Company have achieved macabre dance excellence with their production of Black Wood. It's perfect for Halloween time!

The new American classic, August: Osage County is brought to life with wonderful performances at the Footlighters Theater in Berwyn.

As Philadelphia theatre company Theatre Contra celebrates their 5th year, we caught up about their upcoming fringe production: Dare Night!

The Players Club of Swarthmore puts on the perennial favorite Fiddler on the Roof. A decent production that shows how good the script is.

A review of the show Birth. Sparkle. Death. Part of the Philadelphia Fringe and Cannonball Festivals. By Queer Philly Critic Frank Schierloh

A small theatre company tackles the beloved classic in a production that is uneven with an adaptation that feels rushed.

The book to screen adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue succeeds in capturing the romance of the novel, but misses the mark in other areas.

The rarely produced Two Gentlemen of Verona musical gets a concert production at Shakespeare in Clark Park, where it can't shake the 70's.

Other Orbits, by Applied Mechanics, is a visually arresting piece that ultimately doesn't do enough with the big ideas it presents.

Joy Ride: a movie that just works. A funny script with great performances and solid direction. Review by Queer Philly Critic Frank Schierloh