Frank Schierloh
REVIEW: The Mystery of Irma Vep (Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol PA)
Ring in the Halloween season with the campy and often hilarious production of The Mystery of Irma Vep at Bristol Riverside Theatre.
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Frank Schierloh
Oct 2, 20233 min read
REVIEW: Assassins (Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia, PA)
The Arden Theatre's production of the Sondheim/Weidman musical battles against the concept it's given, adding to the show's divisiveness.
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Frank Schierloh
Sep 30, 20233 min read
REVIEW: BAZZAR (Cirque du Soleil, Oaks, PA)
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
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Frank Schierloh
Sep 26, 20233 min read
FRINGE REVIEW: She Was a Conquistawhore. (Rachel O'Hanlon Rodriguez and Pardners)
Funny and heartfelt, She Was a Conquistawhore is a wonderful embodiment of all that the Philadelphia Fringe Festival is and could be.
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Frank Schierloh
Sep 21, 20233 min read
REVIEW: Major Barbara (Quintessence Theatre Group, PA)
Quintessence Theatre Group presents Shaw's Major Barbara with a fantastic cast, but some strange theatrical choices that don't quite land.
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Frank Schierloh
Sep 19, 20233 min read
FRINGE REVIEW: Black Wood (Gunnar Montana Productions, Philadelphia)
Gunnar Montana and Company have achieved macabre dance excellence with their production of Black Wood. It's perfect for Halloween time!
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Frank Schierloh
Sep 16, 20233 min read
REVIEW: August: Osage County (Footlighters Theater, Berwyn PA)
The new American classic, August: Osage County is brought to life with wonderful performances at the Footlighters Theater in Berwyn.
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Frank Schierloh
Sep 9, 20233 min read
REVIEW: Fiddler on the Roof (Players Club of Swarthmore; Swarthmore, PA)
The Players Club of Swarthmore puts on the perennial favorite Fiddler on the Roof. A decent production that shows how good the script is.
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Frank Schierloh
Sep 4, 20233 min read
FRINGE REVIEW: Birth. Sparkle. Death. (Cannonball Festival, Philadelphia)
A review of the show Birth. Sparkle. Death. Part of the Philadelphia Fringe and Cannonball Festivals. By Queer Philly Critic Frank Schierloh
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Frank Schierloh
Aug 25, 20234 min read
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.
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Frank Schierloh
Jul 27, 20234 min read
Two Gentlemen of Verona (Shakespeare in Clark Park): The 70's Were Wild.
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.
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Frank Schierloh
Jul 14, 20233 min read
Other Orbits (Applied Mechanics): A Space Fantasia That Falls Short
Other Orbits, by Applied Mechanics, is a visually arresting piece that ultimately doesn't do enough with the big ideas it presents.
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Frank Schierloh
Jun 7, 20233 min read
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
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Frank Schierloh
May 4, 20234 min read
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.
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Frank Schierloh
Apr 2, 20233 min read
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.
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Frank Schierloh
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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.
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Frank Schierloh
Mar 26, 20232 min read
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
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Frank Schierloh
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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.
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Frank Schierloh
Feb 18, 20233 min read
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?
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Frank Schierloh
Feb 11, 20232 min read
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.
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