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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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ABANDON (Theatre Exile): A Hopeful Show with Discomfort Attached
James Ijames' world premiere play Abandon at Theatre Exile is a fascinating examination of grief and moving on, anchored by great acting.
Frank Schierloh
May 4, 20234 min read
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Polite Society: Sisters Kicking Ass, and Touching Hearts
Polite Society, a film that explores the complicated dynamics of British-Pakistani families through a lens of comedy & action successfully.
Frank Schierloh
May 4, 20233 min read
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JOHNNY DEPP: A RETROSPECTIVE ON LATE STAGE CAPITALISM (Jenna Kuerzi): A coin-tossing good time!
Johnny Depp is a controversial figure: watch him get lampooned by Philly entertainer Jenna Kuerzi in her one woman take down of the bad boy.
Frank Schierloh
Apr 2, 20233 min read
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THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (Theatre Unspeakable): An Historical Miss
Review of Theatre Unspeakable's The American Revolution. An hour long educational show that doesn't quite hit the mark on quality.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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Six on Tour (Kimmel Center): Slay Queens!
Six is an exuberant musical about the 6 wives of Henry VII, with amazing performances, fun choreo and songs that will get stuck in your head
Frank Schierloh
Mar 26, 20232 min read
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Everything Everywhere All At Once: It's Exactly What The Title Says
Everything Everywhere All at Once is a film that takes the audience on a wild, heartfelt ride, anchored by great performances and direction.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 19, 20233 min read
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THE BEAR & AFTERPLAY (Irish Heritage Theatre):An Unbalanced Take on Chekov
My review of Irish Heritage Theatre's production of The Bear & Afterplay. An uneven production that explores Chekov adaptations.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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Aftersun: It's Like Fun Home, Without The Music
A wonderful film following a woman searching to connect to her father as she begins her own parent journey, Aftersun is an insightful film.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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EMPATHITRAX (Philadelphia Theatre Company):What tools can…or, should you use to save a relationship?
One can never fully understand what another person is feeling and going through. But what if you could with a simple drug: Empathitrax?
Frank Schierloh
Feb 18, 20233 min read
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Clyde's @ The Arden: A Satisfying Sandwich.
Read the review of "Clyde's" at the Arden Theatre Company of Philadelphia PA, as written by Frank Schierloh for Queer Reviewed.
Frank Schierloh
Jan 30, 20234 min read
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