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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
Jun 9, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: Disney’s Frozen (National Tour, Academy of Music, Philadelphia PA)
The National tour of Frozen comes to Philly in a production that is visually great, a little too mature, and vocally great!
Frank Schierloh
Mar 25, 20244 min read
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REVIEW: Big the Musical (Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol PA)
Big the Musical is brought to stage at Bristol Riverside Theatre in a production that is entertaining, but a script that struggles to score.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 23, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: The Little Prince (Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia, PA)
Quintessence Theatre Group stages a musical adaptation of The Little Prince. While charming, it never soars like the source material.
Frank Schierloh
Dec 22, 20233 min read
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REVIEW: Fat Ham (Wilma Theater, Philadelphia, PA)
The Pulitzer Prize winning play returns to Philadelphia in a rapturous production, filled with a stellar cast and meaningful story.
Frank Schierloh
Dec 12, 20234 min read
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REVIEW: Little Women (OJ Productions, Philadelphia)
A small theatre company tackles the beloved classic in a production that is uneven with an adaptation that feels rushed.
Frank Schierloh
Aug 25, 20234 min read
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FILM REVIEW: Red, White & Royal Blue
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.
Frank Schierloh
Aug 11, 20234 min read
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Beetlejuice on Tour (Kimmel Center): Adaptation, Adaptation, Adaptation!
A strong book, and not as strong score are the key takeaways of the touring production of Beetlejuice the musical. Review by Frank Schierloh
Frank Schierloh
Jun 7, 20233 min read
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