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Award-winning actor Lawrence Pressman (left) as Prospero, with Hillary Parker as Antonia (center) and Marielle Issa as Miranda in Quintessence Theatre Group’s production of “The Tempest.”
‘The Tempest’ at Quintessence: A magical tale of revenge and forgiveness
The opening scene of "The Tempest" at Quintessence is a tribute to the power of stagecraft. more
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Cast members of Sweat, from left to right: Juan Caceres, Nolan Maher, Joe Henderson, Jerome Michael Neville, Marc C. Johnson, Nyieman Lunsford, Nancy Vander Zwan, and in the foreground, Leah O'Hara.
An excellent cast, a great play and drama that disturbs
With an evident sense of mission, theater director Nancy Ridgeway avoids fluffy entertainment in favor of dramas that disturb.  more
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Steve Travers as Tony and Sarah Heddins as Theresa.
A theatrical take on stalkers
After her second date with Tony, Theresa knew this was not going to work. more
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Kelsey Hebert (left) as Anelle and Penelope Reed as Ouiser in a scene from "Steel Magnolias" at the Act II Playhouse in Ambler through Feb. 26.
‘Magnolias’ captures the warmth and the humor of small-town life
Even before the play opens, the Act II Playhouse production of "Steel Magnolias" under director Megan Bellwoar grabs your attention. more
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Actress April Woodall rehearses her role in “Ann,” a one-woman play about former Texas Gov. Ann Richards at Montgomery Theater in Souderton through Feb. 26.
A Texas firebrand burns brightly on stage
Montgomery Theater opens its 30th anniversary season with the first regional production of “Ann,” about former Texas governor Ann Richards. more
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The Old Academy Players’ production of "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley," the second staging of the play in the area this season, offers a different interpretation of a drama that portrays a quiet rebellion against male domination.
'Pemberley' brings a fabulous second take on a holiday favorite
The holiday season has passed, but there is still time to see the final performances of "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley," now running at Old Academy Players. more
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The cast of “Waiting for Lefty” at the Quintessence Theatre (from left): Doug Harris, Angelica Santiago, Daniel Melo, Monroe Barrick, Buzz Roddy, Kimie Muroya, Michael Liebhauser, Katherine Perry and Rachel Brodeur.
Labor unrest in a Depression-era drama at Quintessence
At Quintessence Theatre, you take a trip back in time to the Great Depression with their revival of "Waiting For Lefty" (1935) by Clifford Odets. more
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Stagecrafters Theater will open "Steel Magnolias" on April 14. So will Act II Playhouse, on Jan. 31.
A promising year for theater in Northwest Philadelphia
The year 2023 shapes up as an exciting year for theatergoers in the Chestnut Hill area. more
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Hanna Gaffney as Mary Poppins, with Raphael Sommer and Sara Church as Michael and Jane Banks.
Mary Poppins a hit, theater extends season
Due to popular demand, Quintessence Theatre Group is extending the run for its well-reviewed seasonal musical, Mary Poppins, through Jan. 8.  more
Maya Smoot as Fannie, Zuhairah McGill as Miss Leah and Phillip Brown as Wil.
Audiences say ‘goodbye COVID, hello live theater’
It has been quite a year for theater in the Chestnut Hill area, with feature shows from two equity theaters as well as professional-grade productions from neighborhood troupes. more
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(From left) Zachary Chiero, Renee McFillin and Michael Indeglio star in “Cole for Your Stocking” at the Act II Playhouse in Ambler through Jan. 1.
Celebrating ‘De-Lovely’ holidays with Cole Porter
A musical revue of Cole Porter? Where do you start? The number of Cole Porter songs that are now jazz standards is staggering. more
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Chestnut Hill Local publisher John Derr discusses his book, "Another Christmas Carol: A Modern Sequel to the Charles Dickens Classic," at a gathering last year.
What the Dickens! ‘A Christmas Carol’ pops up for the holidays
There aren’t many stories as beloved as Charles Dickens’ seasonal classic, “A Christmas Carol.”  Countless versions and adaptations have emerged. more
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(Clockwise from upper left) Jered McLenigan as George Banks, Deanna Gibson as Winifred Banks, Sophie Aguilar as Jane Banks and Ollie Gregorio as Michael Banks.
Quintessence produces a family favorite
Here she comes again, sailing through the air under that parrot-handle umbrella. It is 1910 in Edwardian England as Mary Poppins returns to Quintessence Theatre for the holiday season. more
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Germantown actor Gregory Isaac can currently be seen in Lantern Theatre's powerful production of “The Royale” through Dec. 11 in Center City.
New York acting talent chose Germantown
You'd never know it from his 25-year career as a professional actor with many accolades that Germantown resident Gregory Isaac did not secure his first theatrical role in a school play because of any acting ability. more
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(From left) Claire Adams, Sam Oberle, Gilad Avrahami, Lillian Moffatt, Kiera Sheehan, Carly Belko, Mark Sherlock and Diamond Franklin.
A contemporary twist for a literary classic
Stagecrafters kicked off the holiday season with a lush production of "Miss Bennet – Christmas at Pemberley." more
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Deanna S. Wright as Sophie
Quintessence Theatre wins prestigious Barrymore
Quintessence Theatre Group has won Theater Philadelphia’s $25,000 Philadelphia Award for Social Insight, honoring the company for its production of "Flyin' West." more
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Barrymore Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Penelope Reed stars in this one-woman show about Eleanor Roosevelt running now through Nov. 20 at Ambler's Act II Playhouse.
Actress taps into ‘evolution’ of Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt was much more than a memorable First Lady and the wife of a man many consider to be one of the nation’s greatest presidents. more
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Penelope Reed, winner of the Barrymore Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017, moves easily about the stage as she plays the character of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Acclaimed local actress is spellbinding as ‘Eleanor’
You wonder if the historical Eleanor Roosevelt was as captivating as the Eleanor you see on the stage at Act II Playhouse. more
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Frank X. is shown playing Old Man in the Quintessence production of “The Chairs” at the Sedgwick Theatre in Mt. Airy.
Ex-medical hopeful has prescription for stage success
Frank X., the Barrymore Award winner now starring in Eugene Ionesco's “The Chairs,” says the playwright knew exactly what he was doing when he created the two roles.   more
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Theater mavens who plan to attend a performance of “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion in Germantown should prepare to be frightened. That is the warning from officials at the Victorian house, museum and garden where actor, playwright and author Josh L. Hitchens will play the respected English physician and his evil alter ego in a one-man performance, which is based on a Robert Louis Stevenson novella. Hitchens, author of “Haunted History of Philadelphia,” is the theater artistic director at Allens Lane Art Center in Mt. Airy. Tickets are $30, and performances of the show are scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, and 2 and 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29. Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion is at 200 W. Tulpehocken St. For more information, go to ebenezermaxwellmansion.org.
Prepare to be ‘very afraid’
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