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FEATURE: What did the pandemic do to your favorite theater company? Some survived, others didn’t make it
Peter Crimmins, WHYY
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INTERVIEW: Philly’s R. Eric Thomas is taking over the ‘Ask Amy’ advice column
Nick Vadala, The Philadelphia Inquirer
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OPINION: The Wilma’s Tony reminds us to keep fighting for Philly’s arts community
Alaina Johns, Broad Street Review
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INTERVIEW: 'An Army of Lovers,' corporate culture and the freedom to have pride in public
Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune
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AUDIO: Interview with R. Eric Thomas, Brittany Onukwugha, & Allison Heishman
A.D. Amorosi, Theatre in the Round, WPPM 106.5FM
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REVIEW: Azuka Theatre and Simpatico Theatre present R. Eric Thomas's An Army of Lovers
Natalie Layne, Broad Street Review
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PREVIEW: Theater in the Round (Up): Mega-playwright productions hit the stage
A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia
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AWARDS: Gone since 2019, the Barrymore Awards return to honor Philadelphia-area theater
Peter Crimmins, WHYY
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FEATURE: ‘The Elephant in the Room’ extends its stay at Azuka Theatre
Molly Given, Metro Philadelphia
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REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents Priyanka Shetty’s The Elephant in the Room
Krista Mar, Broad Street Review
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PREVIEW/REVIEW: Azuka Theatre Presents the Philadelphia Premiere of Priyanka Shetty’s The Elephant in the Room
Brenda Hillegas, RowHome Magazine
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REVIEW: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (Azuka): Impassioned and interesting sidestepping
Toby Zinman, Phindie
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Ang(ela) Bey: 2023 Pew Grantees - Christ Church Neighborhood House
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage
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AWARDS: Theatre Philadelphia Unveils First Full Slate Of Barrymore Nominees Since 2019
Chloe Rabinowitz, Broadway World
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INTERVIEW: Azuka Theatre's world premiere of 'Galilee' offers lessons on climate change
Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune
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REVIEW: Walking on Water/Azuka Theatre presents Christine Evans’s Galilee
Cameron Kelsall, Broad Street Review
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PREVIEW: ‘Galilee’ tackles climate change in a way that is neither didactic nor depressing
Jane M. Von Bergen, The Philadelphia Inquirer
![AUDIO: Interview with Rebecca May Flowers & Christine Evans](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5581784ee4b0d21f037be8b8/1582573044932-OWZUP69LBUO5GCHVKTRX/Theater+In+The+Round.jpg)
AUDIO: Interview with Rebecca May Flowers & Christine Evans
A.D. Amorosi, Theatre in the Round, WPPM 106.5FM
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VIDEO: Puesta en escena de “Todas mis madres sueñan en español”
Valria Aponte Felciiano, Telemundo 62
FEATURE: 'All My Mothers Dream in Spanish' has world premiere in Philly
Sabrina Boyd-Surka, KYW Newsradio
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BLOG: Todas mis madres sueñan en español: una obra de teatro afro-latino en Filadelfia
Celeste Dolores, deslumbrar
REVIEW: All My Mothers Dream in Spanish at Azuka Theatre highlights the connections between generations
Brenda Hillegas,Philadelphia Rowhome Magazine
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PHOTOS: First Look At ALL MY MOTHERS DREAM IN SPANISH By AZ Espinoza At Proscenium Theatre
A.A. Cristi, Broadway World
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REVIEW: A bilingual feast - Azuka Theatre and Teatro del Sol present AZ Espinoza’s All My Mothers Dream in Spanish
Krista Mar, Broad Street Review
![PREVIEW: Todas mis madres sueñan: reflexión del pasado, presente y futuro inspirada en la historia afrovenezolana](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5581784ee4b0d21f037be8b8/1678214660229-LZZ6HCO8QMD9U2M5BLCI/image-asset.jpeg)
PREVIEW: Todas mis madres sueñan: reflexión del pasado, presente y futuro inspirada en la historia afrovenezolana
Univision
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PREVIEW: Azuka Theatre and Teatro del Sol unite to ‘Dream in Spanish’
By A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia
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AWARDS: James Ijames and Lloyd Suh Named Recipients of 2022 Steinberg Playwright Awards
Andrew Gans, Playbill.com
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AWARDS: Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards
BWW Awards, BroadwayWorld.com
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INTERVIEW: Azuka Theatre’s ‘a hit dog will holler’ analyzes the changing role of advocacy
A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia
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INTERVIEW: 'A Hit Dog Will Holler' examines the trauma of women in the movement
Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune
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REVIEW: Azuka Theatre Kicks Off New Season with Philadelphia Premiere of A Hit Dog Will Holler
Brenda Hillegas, RowHome Magazine
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REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents Inda Craig-Galván's A Hit Dog Will Holler
Krista Mar, Broad Street Review
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REVIEW: James Ijames’ new play ‘Reverie’: a moving meditation on grief, healing and roads not taken
Julia M. Klein, The Philadelphia Inquirer
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REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents James Ijames’s Reverie
Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey, Broad Street Review
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AWARDS: James Ijames' Fat Ham, a Queer Adaptation of Hamlet, Wins the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Caitlin Moynihan, Broadway Buzz
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INTERVIEWS: ‘Reverie’, ‘School Girls’ give a snapshot of Black Philadelphia theater
A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia
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AUDIO: Interview with James Ijames and Jerrell L. Henderson (starts at 32:48) at
A.D. Amorosi, Theatre in the Round
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INTERVIEW: Damien J. Wallace draws from real life for Azuka Theatre's latest production
Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune
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AWARDS: Two works by local playwright Erlina Ortiz receive national recognition
Andrew Kolba, Al Dia
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INTERVIEW: Steven Anthony Wright uses teaching experience to drive his latest role
Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune
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REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents Val Dunn’s Carroll County Fix
Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey, Broad Street Review
![INTERVIEW: Philly’s Azuka Theatre gets a rural, radical queer joy twist with ‘Carroll County Fix’](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5581784ee4b0d21f037be8b8/1646758817051-CW9P9RHVG1YENGXLE0BT/image-asset.jpeg)
INTERVIEW: Philly’s Azuka Theatre gets a rural, radical queer joy twist with ‘Carroll County Fix’
A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia
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Philly theater in the pandemic — half empty or half full?
Jane M. Von Bergen, The Philadelphia Inquirer
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REVIEW - Azuka Theatre’s Young Money is heartbreaking and humorous gives us a lot to think about
Brenda Hillegas, Philadelphia RowHome Magazine
![INTERVIEW - Azuka Theatre returns with diversity, equity and inclusivity in place for ‘Young Money’](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5581784ee4b0d21f037be8b8/1636387804821-9O6CS6FV1B4H8U05JITD/image-asset.jpeg)
INTERVIEW - Azuka Theatre returns with diversity, equity and inclusivity in place for ‘Young Money’
A.D. Amorosi, Metro
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INTERVIEW: Azuka Theatre is back with 'Young Money', a world premiere
Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune
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ARTICLE: Azuka Theatre returns live and in-person with Erlina Ortiz’s ‘Young Money’
Nigel Thompson, Al Dia
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Black Lives Matter: U.S. Theatres Stand With the Movement for Racial Justice
American Theatre Editors, American Theatre
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‘Ship’ is the latest from hot Philly playwright Douglas Williams. See it now and say you knew him when.
Cameron Kelsall, The Philadelphia Inquirer
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The best plays and musicals on the Philly theater circuit this spring
Jane M. Von Bergen, The Inquirer
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Philly Theatre Week is here, and there are some great deals on hot plays
Jane M. Von Bergen, The Inquirer
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Want to run off and join the theater? There’s a career fair Saturday for that
Jane M. Von Bergen, The Philadelphia Inquirer
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‘Sunset Baby’ at Azuka: A talent trove of acting in Dominique Morisseau’s small gem
John Timpane, The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Sunset Baby: A potent search for a lost past
Richard Lord, University City and Philadelphia Free Press
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A Millennial’s Guide to Seeing Theater in Philly and Still Paying Your Rent
Joshua Herren, Phindie
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The Barrymore Awards for Philly’s best in theater have been announced. Did your favorites make the list?
Brandon T. Harden, The Philadelphia Inquirer
![‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Ragtime,’ Bebe Neuwirth, ‘Hamilton,’ and so much more live theater in Philly this fall](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5581784ee4b0d21f037be8b8/1568995133862-VR3B54818VEF1T2PWGR4/Inquirer+Fall+Preview.jpg)
‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Ragtime,’ Bebe Neuwirth, ‘Hamilton,’ and so much more live theater in Philly this fall
Jane M. Von Bergen, Philadelphia Inquirer
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Barrymore nominations are in for Philadelphia theater’s best shows. See the full list here.
John Timpane, The Inquirer
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Boycott Esther: A Play Bringing Digital and Social Media to the Stage
Daniela Galdi, City Wide Stories
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New play inspired by Philadelphia-based playwright’s experience with The Weinstein Company
Grace Maiorano, South Philly Review
Theatre Review: Azuka’s BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS showcases new talents and classic themes
Chad Gorn, Philly Life & Culture
BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS (Azuka Theatre): Great things are done by a series of small things brought together
Kathryn Osenlund, Phindie
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Newbold resident directs play about an American man's quest for greatness
Grace Maiorano, South Philly Review
Plight at the museums: How Philadelphia cultural institutions are fighting back
Kenneth Hilario, Philadelphia Business Journal
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Philadelphia’s best plays and musicals of 2018 (including one you can still catch)
John Timpane, The Inquirer & Daily News
‘Warplay’ at the Azuka Theatre: Retelling a classic war story as it should have been
Toby Zinman, The Inquirer
One-act play recons with microagressions through storytelling
Suzannah Cavanaugh, Philadelphia Gay News
REVIEW: 'Mrs. Harrison' at the Azuka Theatre: Power and promise that deserve to be seen, here, now, everywhere
Jim Rutter, The Inquirer
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In his new Philly play, 'Elle' columnist R. Eric Thomas asks 'Who really owns a story?'
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Jim Rutter, The Inquirer
!["Wow! Wow!! :) :) Wow!!"](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5581784ee4b0d21f037be8b8/1510087623801-9H2BCKB6RT3LS9OACQ5H/Audience+Quote.jpg)
"Wow! Wow!! :) :) Wow!!"
!["Thank you for doing this play."](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5581784ee4b0d21f037be8b8/1510087398058-7DSCKBPCV31CFZTXRT68/Audience+Quote.jpg)
"Thank you for doing this play."
!["Goidel's play is layered with beautiful humanity + Wright's direction brings all gentleness + struggle to the front...one cannot help but be a part of this event, this search, this shock."](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5581784ee4b0d21f037be8b8/1510087263544-MTIMEBBDWLCJ8SV7NHQG/Audience+Quote.jpg)
"Goidel's play is layered with beautiful humanity + Wright's direction brings all gentleness + struggle to the front...one cannot help but be a part of this event, this search, this shock."
!["Never have I seen my personal life reflected in a piece of art in this way. Thank you."](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5581784ee4b0d21f037be8b8/1510087140116-XVDK4ZFRROZ9BOJ21VCI/Audience+Quote.jpg)
"Never have I seen my personal life reflected in a piece of art in this way. Thank you."
!["Lots of gravity to the piece. Deeply meaningful. Thanks."](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5581784ee4b0d21f037be8b8/1510087013818-0ABTQ6HR2Y98OQQJHXMR/Audience+Quote.jpg)
"Lots of gravity to the piece. Deeply meaningful. Thanks."
!["A truly haunting one. I'm combing back through memory, wondering what I've embellished and how its formed me."](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5581784ee4b0d21f037be8b8/1510086772472-OF8X813JLIQO2M2K6UIR/Audience+Quote.jpg)
"A truly haunting one. I'm combing back through memory, wondering what I've embellished and how its formed me."
!["Really amazing. The work was raw + truthful, bizarre and earnest. I'll be thinking about this one for a while."](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5581784ee4b0d21f037be8b8/1510086886210-AR7232HGQLIRF3O1W8I7/Audience+Quote.jpg)
"Really amazing. The work was raw + truthful, bizarre and earnest. I'll be thinking about this one for a while."
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