Philadelphia Theater Reviews

Beauty and The Beast Visits Philly

by Pati Buehler — November 22, 2005

The Walnut Street Theater brings in another family classic once again for its 197th season.

Frank Wildhorn and Friends- In Concert

by Pati Buehler — October 10, 2005

Showcasing a composer's work usually brings some of the best voices together for one evening of great music and The Music of Frank Wildhorn certainly did just that.

Patti Lupone - The Lady With a Torch

by Pati Buehler — June 29, 2005

With 30 years of stage under her belt, this belter is better than ever and she'll prove it 27 times.

Sweeney Todd 'shave and a haircut- two slits'

by Pati Buehler — June 3, 2005

A show about a barber who takes a little too much off the top as the Arden Theater presents a chilling production of one of Stephen Sondheim's less cheery ditties.

Peter Pan's Flight to Philly

by Pati Buehler — March 29, 2005

She fights, she crows, she flies.

PA Review: 'Anyone Can Whistle'...and wonder

by Pati Buehler — February 5, 2005

Anyone Can Whistle returns home to Philadelphia where it first previewed at the Forrest Theater.

Deaf West's 'Big River' Flows Smoothly

by Pati Buehler — December 4, 2004

The Deaf West Theatre Production of Big River takes bold and inventive steps to breathe life into an American classic.

'The King and I' - still whistles a happy tune

by Pati Buehler — September 17, 2004

'Something Wondrful' pulled into town in the latest revival tour of Rogers and Hammerstein's 'The King and I.

Hello, Dolly! The Matchmaker Returns

by Pati Buehler — June 4, 2004

The last time Dolly came to Philly was in 1995, when Carol Channing was 74 years old.

Lippa's Wild Party

by Pati Buehler — March 21, 2004

Since everybody loves a party, why not have a pair? And that's just what came to town in spring of 2000.

Les Miserables- Les Tour

by Pati Buehler — March 10, 2004

On the heels of its New York closing in May 2003, comes the remaining American tour and it is proving to be a solid representative of the original production for the most part.

Biloxi Blues - a bit of a sleeper

by Pati Buehler — February 24, 2004

'Broadway Showstoppers' - In Concert

by Pati Buehler — February 2, 2004

We are treated to Broadway's Tony-award winning starlet, Sutton Foster, joined by veteran performers William Michals, Dee Hoty, Matt Bogart and Donna McKechnie.

The Producers – Where there's a hit, there's a tour!

by Pati Buehler — January 25, 2004

As with any big hit show on Broadway, before long the touring companies are sure to follow, which is a good thing.

Oliver! Who Will Buy?

by Pati Buehler — January 14, 2004

While many may buy into this cutesy, community quality production, Cameron Mackintosh may need to go back to the drawing board or at least back to the Dickens novel to retrieve and revive this classic treasure.

'STOMP' Rocks!

by Pati Buehler — January 1, 2004

It also bangs, thumps, clicks, pounds, swishes, thuds and bounces! A unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy that entertains without one spoken word.

"Chicago"- Heats up Broad Street

by Pati Buehler — December 1, 2003

There was a familiar excitement at the Merriam in Philly.

URINETOWN- 'when you gotta go...'

by Pati Buehler — November 23, 2003

'Yes, but who's gonna come to a show a called ' Urinetown?' says Little Sally to Officer Lockstock, two of the principals in this off the wall musical comedy.

ANNIE Finds a good home in Philly

by Pati Buehler — November 14, 2003

Pati reviews 'ANNIE' at the Walnut Street Theater.

Walkin Broadway Tour- walkin' and talkin' was never so fun!

by Pati Buehler — October 24, 2003

Broadway is a BIG place! There's a lot to see & do and learn.