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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...and how she flies! Cathy Rigby delivers a feisty, almost fierce performance as an ageless Peter Pan....

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.' With its lavish sets and timeless score this classic has not lost it's charm....

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. Now, nine years later, Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi is handing out her cards at the Walnut Street Theater once again....

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. Theater fans and experts went round and round comparing and judging which Wild Party was the best....

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
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'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. How else could the rest of the country enjoy what takes place on Broadway?...

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. Many of these loyal theater fans had been 'razzle-dazzled' before....

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. Well, I'll tell you they came in trickles at first, then in streams (no pun intended) to Broadway to see this unexpected phenomenon win Tony ...

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. So where do you start? How about taking a walk over to Colony Records on Broadway & 49th St., home of 'Walkin Broadway.'...
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