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Queer Reviewed Roundup: 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival- Week One
It's that time of year again for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. With over 300 productions, check out the Fringe Show reviews by queer Philly Critic Frank Schierloh. This week: Weathering, Alice Tierney and Dogberry and Verges are Scared.
Frank Schierloh
Sep 13, 20254 min read


REVIEW: Turds in Hell (EgoPo Classic Theater, Philadelphia PA)
EgoPo Classic Theater produces the rarely seen Theatre of the Ridiculous play, Turds in Hell, in a production that doesn't reach the level of absurdity that it could. Read the review by queer Philly critic Frank Schierloh.
Frank Schierloh
Apr 19, 20253 min read


REVIEW: Iphigenia in Splott (Inis Nua Theatre Company)
Inis Nua presents the thought-provoking play Iphigenia in Splott, in a top notch production that mostly succeeds.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 21, 20253 min read


REVIEW: The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Irish Heritage Theatre)
Irish Heritage Theatre presents Martin McDonagh's The Beauty Queen of Leenane in a production that never fully reaches the heights it could.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 11, 20253 min read


REVIEW: Spring Awakening (City Theater Company; Wilmington, DE)
City Theater Company presents the rock musical with a talented group of artists that don't quite connect all the dots.
Frank Schierloh
Dec 19, 20244 min read


REVIEW: Confabulation (The Strides Collective, Philadelphia PA)
The Strides Collective presents the premiere of the new play Confabulation, in a production that never quite hits the marks it's aiming for.
Frank Schierloh
Oct 16, 20243 min read


Queer Reviewed Roundup: Philadelphia Fringe Festival Final Weeks!
Final two weeks of Fringe rolled up into one review roundup! Celebrate the end of Fringe season with this collection of reviews.
Frank Schierloh
Oct 7, 20245 min read


Queer-Reviewed Roundup: Philly Fringe Festival Week Two
The second week of the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival continues to bring diverse art to the city! Check out my new set of reviews!
Frank Schierloh
Sep 17, 20247 min read


Queer-Reviewed Roundup: Philly Fringe Festival Week One
Welcome to my the Queer Reviewed round-up of several productions during the first week of the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
Frank Schierloh
Sep 10, 20248 min read


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


REVIEW: Once On This Island (Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia PA)
The Arden Theatre presents a ravishing production of the Musical Once on this Island with a stellar cast and creative team.
Frank Schierloh
May 28, 20244 min read


REVIEW: Macbeth (Quintessence Theatre Group, Germantown PA)
Quintessence Theatre Group presents the Scottish Play in a production that feels like too many ideas, without enough execution.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 26, 20244 min read


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


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


REVIEW: Once Upon A Bridge (Inis Nua Theatre Company, Philadelphia, PA)
Inis Nua presents the Philly premiere of Once Upon a Bridge in an uneven production that seems afraid to pass judgement on its subject.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 10, 20243 min read


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


Review: Madame Ovary (Inis Nua Theatre Company, Philadelphia, PA)
Inis Nua presents the American Premiere of the hilarious and heartfelt Madame Ovary, with a truly splendid central performance.
Frank Schierloh
Nov 12, 20232 min read


REVIEW: Camp Siegfried (Theatre Exile, Philadelphia, PA)
The regional premiere of Bess Wohl's play is given an engaging production that elevates the script, but doesn't quite overcome its problems.
Frank Schierloh
Nov 6, 20233 min read


REVIEW: No Exit (Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia PA)
The new translation of No Exit premieres at Quintessence theatre Group in a production that ultimately misses the mark.
Frank Schierloh
Oct 14, 20233 min read


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.
Frank Schierloh
Oct 10, 20233 min read
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