Theatre Reviews

Frank Schierloh

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE LIGHT (Theatre Exile): A couple finally, authentically communicating

True to its namesake, this play illuminates to the characters and audience that that difficult conversations are essential.

Frank Schierloh

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.