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Finalists announced for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award

Finalists announced for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award

American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA)

William Inge Center for the Arts Welcomes Bruce Walsh as Spring 2025 Playwright-In-Residence

William Inge Center for the Arts Welcomes Bruce Walsh as Spring 2025 Playwright-In-Residence

William Inge Center for the Arts

FEATURE: Opera Philadelphia will offer all tickets for $11 all season long

FEATURE: Opera Philadelphia will offer all tickets for $11 all season long

Peter Crimmins, WHYY

FEATURE: What did the pandemic do to your favorite theater company? Some survived, others didn’t make it

FEATURE: What did the pandemic do to your favorite theater company? Some survived, others didn’t make it

Peter Crimmins, WHYY

INTERVIEW: Philly’s R. Eric Thomas is taking over the ‘Ask Amy’ advice column

INTERVIEW: Philly’s R. Eric Thomas is taking over the ‘Ask Amy’ advice column

Nick Vadala, The Philadelphia Inquirer

OPINION: The Wilma’s Tony reminds us to keep fighting for Philly’s arts community

OPINION: The Wilma’s Tony reminds us to keep fighting for Philly’s arts community

Alaina Johns, Broad Street Review

INTERVIEW: 'An Army of Lovers,' corporate culture and the freedom to have pride in public

INTERVIEW: 'An Army of Lovers,' corporate culture and the freedom to have pride in public

Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

AUDIO: Interview with R. Eric Thomas, Brittany Onukwugha, & Allison Heishman

AUDIO: Interview with R. Eric Thomas, Brittany Onukwugha, & Allison Heishman

A.D. Amorosi, Theatre in the Round, WPPM 106.5FM

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre and Simpatico Theatre present R. Eric Thomas's An Army of Lovers

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre and Simpatico Theatre present R. Eric Thomas's An Army of Lovers

Natalie Layne, Broad Street Review

PREVIEW: Theater in the Round (Up): Mega-playwright productions hit the stage

PREVIEW: Theater in the Round (Up): Mega-playwright productions hit the stage

A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia

NEWSLETTER: Tech: Here for it, #322

NEWSLETTER: Tech: Here for it, #322

R. Eric Thomas, Here For It

TS Hawkins: Performing, plays, and poetry

TS Hawkins: Performing, plays, and poetry

Suzi Nash, Philadelphia Gay News

REVIEW: OVERWINTER (Azuka): A laboratory for important ideas

REVIEW: OVERWINTER (Azuka): A laboratory for important ideas

Toby Zinman, Phindie

AWARDS: Gone since 2019, the Barrymore Awards return to honor Philadelphia-area theater

AWARDS: Gone since 2019, the Barrymore Awards return to honor Philadelphia-area theater

Peter Crimmins, WHYY

FEATURE: ‘The Elephant in the Room’ extends its stay at Azuka Theatre

FEATURE: ‘The Elephant in the Room’ extends its stay at Azuka Theatre

Molly Given, Metro Philadelphia

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents Priyanka Shetty’s The Elephant in the Room

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents Priyanka Shetty’s The Elephant in the Room

Krista Mar, Broad Street Review

PREVIEW/REVIEW: Azuka Theatre Presents the Philadelphia Premiere of Priyanka Shetty’s The Elephant in the Room

PREVIEW/REVIEW: Azuka Theatre Presents the Philadelphia Premiere of Priyanka Shetty’s The Elephant in the Room

Brenda Hillegas, RowHome Magazine

REVIEW: The Elephant in the Room

REVIEW: The Elephant in the Room

LaToi Storr, ToiTime

REVIEW: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (Azuka): Impassioned and interesting sidestepping

REVIEW: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (Azuka): Impassioned and interesting sidestepping

Toby Zinman, Phindie

Ang(ela) Bey: 2023 Pew Grantees - Christ Church Neighborhood House

Ang(ela) Bey: 2023 Pew Grantees - Christ Church Neighborhood House

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage

AWARDS: Theatre Philadelphia Unveils First Full Slate Of Barrymore Nominees Since 2019

AWARDS: Theatre Philadelphia Unveils First Full Slate Of Barrymore Nominees Since 2019

Chloe Rabinowitz, Broadway World

INTERVIEW:  Azuka Theatre's world premiere of 'Galilee' offers lessons on climate change

INTERVIEW: Azuka Theatre's world premiere of 'Galilee' offers lessons on climate change

Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

REVIEW: Walking on Water/Azuka Theatre presents Christine Evans’s Galilee

REVIEW: Walking on Water/Azuka Theatre presents Christine Evans’s Galilee

Cameron Kelsall, Broad Street Review

PREVIEW: ‘Galilee’ tackles climate change in a way that is neither didactic nor depressing

PREVIEW: ‘Galilee’ tackles climate change in a way that is neither didactic nor depressing

Jane M. Von Bergen, The Philadelphia Inquirer

PREVIEW: Walking to "Galilee" with Azuka Theatre

PREVIEW: Walking to "Galilee" with Azuka Theatre

A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia

AUDIO: Interview with Rebecca May Flowers & Christine Evans

AUDIO: Interview with Rebecca May Flowers & Christine Evans

A.D. Amorosi, Theatre in the Round, WPPM 106.5FM

Artículo de fondo: La diáspora negra sobre el escenario

Artículo de fondo: La diáspora negra sobre el escenario

Sandra Ramírez Ortega, Al Dia

FEATURE: The Black diaspora on stage at The Drake

FEATURE: The Black diaspora on stage at The Drake

Sandra Ramírez Ortega, Al Dia

VIDEO: Puesta en escena de “Todas mis madres sueñan en español”

VIDEO: Puesta en escena de “Todas mis madres sueñan en español”

Valria Aponte Felciiano, Telemundo 62

VIDEO: Philly playwright brings bilingual play to Center City

VIDEO: Philly playwright brings bilingual play to Center City

Ross DiMattei, CBS3

FEATURE: 'All My Mothers Dream in Spanish' has world premiere in Philly

FEATURE: 'All My Mothers Dream in Spanish' has world premiere in Philly

Sabrina Boyd-Surka, KYW Newsradio

BLOG: 	 Todas mis madres sueñan en español: una obra de teatro afro-latino en Filadelfia

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

REVIEW: All My Mothers Dream in Spanish at Azuka Theatre highlights the connections between generations

Brenda Hillegas,Philadelphia Rowhome Magazine

PHOTOS: First Look At ALL MY MOTHERS DREAM IN SPANISH By AZ Espinoza At Proscenium Theatre

PHOTOS: First Look At ALL MY MOTHERS DREAM IN SPANISH By AZ Espinoza At Proscenium Theatre

A.A. Cristi, Broadway World

REVIEW: All My Mother’s Dream in Spanish

REVIEW: All My Mother’s Dream in Spanish

Amanda VanNostrand, The Theatre Guide

REVIEW:  A bilingual feast - Azuka Theatre and Teatro del Sol present AZ Espinoza’s All My Mothers Dream in Spanish

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

PREVIEW: Todas mis madres sueñan: reflexión del pasado, presente y futuro inspirada en la historia afrovenezolana

Univision

PREVIEW: Azuka Theatre and Teatro del Sol unite to ‘Dream in Spanish’

PREVIEW: Azuka Theatre and Teatro del Sol unite to ‘Dream in Spanish’

By A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia

AWARDS: James Ijames and Lloyd Suh Named Recipients of 2022 Steinberg Playwright Awards

AWARDS: James Ijames and Lloyd Suh Named Recipients of 2022 Steinberg Playwright Awards

Andrew Gans, Playbill.com

AWARDS: Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards

AWARDS: Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards

BWW Awards, BroadwayWorld.com

INTERVIEW: Azuka Theatre’s ‘a hit dog will holler’ analyzes the changing role of advocacy

INTERVIEW: Azuka Theatre’s ‘a hit dog will holler’ analyzes the changing role of advocacy

A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia

INTERVIEW: 'A Hit Dog Will Holler' examines the trauma of women in the movement

INTERVIEW: 'A Hit Dog Will Holler' examines the trauma of women in the movement

Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre Kicks Off New Season with Philadelphia Premiere of A Hit Dog Will Holler

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre Kicks Off New Season with Philadelphia Premiere of A Hit Dog Will Holler

Brenda Hillegas, RowHome Magazine

INTERVIEW: Reva Stover: Actor, Activist and Artist

INTERVIEW: Reva Stover: Actor, Activist and Artist

Suzi Nash, Philadelphia Gay News

HIGHLIGHT: Winter performances you can't miss in Philadelphia

HIGHLIGHT: Winter performances you can't miss in Philadelphia

Molly Given, Metro Philadelphia

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents Inda Craig-Galván's A Hit Dog Will Holler

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents Inda Craig-Galván's A Hit Dog Will Holler

Krista Mar, Broad Street Review

REVIEW: Azuka Theater presents A Hit Dog Will Holler

REVIEW: Azuka Theater presents A Hit Dog Will Holler

LaToi Storr, ToiTime

AWARDS: ATC awards playwright Erlina Ortiz for comedy 'La Egoista'

AWARDS: ATC awards playwright Erlina Ortiz for comedy 'La Egoista'

Bianca Morales, Tucsan Sentinel

Q&A: Inda Craig-Galván

Q&A: Inda Craig-Galván

Katie Stottlemire, TRW Plays

AWARDS: 2022 Al Dia 40 Under Forty Honoree: Erlina Ortiz

AWARDS: 2022 Al Dia 40 Under Forty Honoree: Erlina Ortiz

Jensen Toussaint, Al Dia

REVIEW: Reverie by Azuka Theatre

REVIEW: Reverie by Azuka Theatre

LaToi Storr, ToiTime

INTERVIEW: Philadelphia playwright wins Pulitzer Prize

INTERVIEW: Philadelphia playwright wins Pulitzer Prize

Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Inquirer

REVIEW: James Ijames’ new play ‘Reverie’: a moving meditation on grief, healing and roads not taken

REVIEW: James Ijames’ new play ‘Reverie’: a moving meditation on grief, healing and roads not taken

Julia M. Klein, The Philadelphia Inquirer

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents James Ijames’s Reverie

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents James Ijames’s Reverie

Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey, Broad Street Review

VIDEO: South Philadelphia playwright wins 2022 Pultizer Prize for Drama

VIDEO: South Philadelphia playwright wins 2022 Pultizer Prize for Drama

Alicia Vitarelli, WPVI 6abc

REVIEW: Reverie

REVIEW: Reverie

Rebecca Rendell, Talkin’ Broadway

Q&A: Philly Playwright James Ijames on Winning the Pulitzer

Q&A: Philly Playwright James Ijames on Winning the Pulitzer

Victor Fiorillo, Philadelphia Magazine

AWARDS: James Ijames' Fat Ham, a Queer Adaptation of Hamlet, Wins the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

AWARDS: James Ijames' Fat Ham, a Queer Adaptation of Hamlet, Wins the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Caitlin Moynihan, Broadway Buzz

INTERVIEWS: ‘Reverie’, ‘School Girls’ give a snapshot of Black Philadelphia theater

INTERVIEWS: ‘Reverie’, ‘School Girls’ give a snapshot of Black Philadelphia theater

A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia

AUDIO: Interview with James Ijames and Jerrell L. Henderson (starts at 32:48) at

AUDIO: Interview with James Ijames and Jerrell L. Henderson (starts at 32:48) at

A.D. Amorosi, Theatre in the Round

INTERVIEW:  Damien J. Wallace draws from real life for Azuka Theatre's latest production

INTERVIEW: Damien J. Wallace draws from real life for Azuka Theatre's latest production

Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

AWARDS: Two works by local playwright Erlina Ortiz receive national recognition

AWARDS: Two works by local playwright Erlina Ortiz receive national recognition

Andrew Kolba, Al Dia

AWARDS: Four Playwrights Win 2022 ATCA Awards

AWARDS: Four Playwrights Win 2022 ATCA Awards

Alexandra Pierson, American Theatre

REVIEW: “Carroll County Fix” is funny, sad, and heartwarming

REVIEW: “Carroll County Fix” is funny, sad, and heartwarming

Suzi Nash, Philadelphia Gay News

INTERVIEW: Steven Anthony Wright uses teaching experience to drive his latest role

INTERVIEW: Steven Anthony Wright uses teaching experience to drive his latest role

Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents Val Dunn’s Carroll County Fix

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’

INTERVIEW: Philly’s Azuka Theatre gets a rural, radical queer joy twist with ‘Carroll County Fix’

A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia

BOLDFACE: A weekly hyperlocal look at Philly’s social scene

BOLDFACE: A weekly hyperlocal look at Philly’s social scene

A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia

Finalists Named for Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award

Finalists Named for Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award

Chloe Rabinowitz, Broadway World

New round of federal stimulus money to help 14 Philly arts organizations

New round of federal stimulus money to help 14 Philly arts organizations

Peter Crimmins, WHYY

Philly theater in the pandemic — half empty or half full?

Philly theater in the pandemic — half empty or half full?

Jane M. Von Bergen, The Philadelphia Inquirer

REVIEW - Azuka Theatre presents Young Money

REVIEW - Azuka Theatre presents Young Money

Latoi Storr, ToiTime Blog

REVIEW - Azuka Theatre’s Young Money is heartbreaking and humorous gives us a lot to think about

REVIEW - Azuka Theatre’s Young Money is heartbreaking and humorous gives us a lot to think about

Brenda Hillegas, Philadelphia RowHome Magazine

REVIEW - Azuka Theatre presents Erlina Ortiz’s Young Money

REVIEW - Azuka Theatre presents Erlina Ortiz’s Young Money

Cameron Kelsall, Broad Street Review

INTERVIEW - 'Young Money': From joke to play

INTERVIEW - 'Young Money': From joke to play

Jane M. Von Bergen, The Inquirer

INTERVIEW - Azuka Theatre returns with diversity, equity and inclusivity in place for ‘Young Money’

INTERVIEW - Azuka Theatre returns with diversity, equity and inclusivity in place for ‘Young Money’

A.D. Amorosi, Metro

INTERVIEW: Azuka Theatre is back with 'Young Money', a world premiere

INTERVIEW: Azuka Theatre is back with 'Young Money', a world premiere

Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

ARTICLE: Azuka Theatre returns live and in-person with Erlina Ortiz’s ‘Young Money’

ARTICLE: Azuka Theatre returns live and in-person with Erlina Ortiz’s ‘Young Money’

Nigel Thompson, Al Dia

INTERVIEW - Angela Bey: The art of life

INTERVIEW - Angela Bey: The art of life

Suzi Nash, Philadelphia Gay News

Douglas Williams wins ATCA’s Osborn New Play Award for “Ship”

Douglas Williams wins ATCA’s Osborn New Play Award for “Ship”

American Theatre Critics Association

Black Lives Matter: U.S. Theatres Stand With the Movement for Racial Justice

Black Lives Matter: U.S. Theatres Stand With the Movement for Racial Justice

American Theatre Editors, American Theatre

Theatre Review: Ship

Theatre Review: Ship

Dennis Bloh, Philly Life & Culture

Regional Reviews: SHIP

Regional Reviews: SHIP

Rebecca Rendell, Talkin’ Broadway

AUDIO: SHIP - Azuka World Premiere - Doug Williams & Kevin Glaccum

AUDIO: SHIP - Azuka World Premiere - Doug Williams & Kevin Glaccum

Darnelle Radford, REP Radio

VIDEO: Weekend Happenings for March 6

VIDEO: Weekend Happenings for March 6

Jessica Boyington, 6ABC

Azuka Theatre Presents: Ship

Azuka Theatre Presents: Ship

Latoi Starr, ToiTime

REVIEW: Azuka’s Ship Is Funny, Poignant, and Altogether Engrossing

REVIEW: Azuka’s Ship Is Funny, Poignant, and Altogether Engrossing

David Fox, Reclining Standards

‘Ship’ is the latest from hot Philly playwright Douglas Williams. See it now and say you knew him when.

‘Ship’ is the latest from hot Philly playwright Douglas Williams. See it now and say you knew him when.

Cameron Kelsall, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Another Play by a Local Playwright Takes SHIP with Azuka

Another Play by a Local Playwright Takes SHIP with Azuka

Smalley Bogg, Phindie

AUDIO: Theater In The Round

AUDIO: Theater In The Round

AD Amorosi, WPPM 106.5FM Theater In The Round
Segement begins at 19:00

The best plays and musicals on the Philly theater circuit this spring

The best plays and musicals on the Philly theater circuit this spring

Jane M. Von Bergen, The Inquirer

Philly Theatre Week is here, and there are some great deals on hot plays

Philly Theatre Week is here, and there are some great deals on hot plays

Jane M. Von Bergen, The Inquirer

This Play Is My Generation

This Play Is My Generation

A.D. Amorosi, Philadelphia Weekly

Want to run off and join the theater? There’s a career fair Saturday for that

Want to run off and join the theater? There’s a career fair Saturday for that

Jane M. Von Bergen, The Philadelphia Inquirer

VIDEO: Philly Live

VIDEO: Philly Live

Aunyea Lachelle, NBC 10 Philly Live

Dominque Morriseau’s Sunset Baby

Dominque Morriseau’s Sunset Baby

Latoi Starr, ToiTime

Jamel Baker: A man of catwalks and blackouts, cues and calls

Jamel Baker: A man of catwalks and blackouts, cues and calls

Suzi Nash, Philadelphia Gay News

‘Sunset Baby’ at Azuka: A talent trove of acting in Dominique Morisseau’s small gem

‘Sunset Baby’ at Azuka: A talent trove of acting in Dominique Morisseau’s small gem

John Timpane, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sunset Baby: A potent search for a lost past

Sunset Baby: A potent search for a lost past

Richard Lord, University City and Philadelphia Free Press

SUNSET BABY (Azuka): A shining lead performance

SUNSET BABY (Azuka): A shining lead performance

Toby Zinman, Phindie

Blazing ‘Sunset’

Blazing ‘Sunset’

Cameron Kelsall, Broad Street Review

Actress finds joy in craft and teaching it

Actress finds joy in craft and teaching it

Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

A Millennial’s Guide to Seeing Theater in Philly and Still Paying Your Rent

A Millennial’s Guide to Seeing Theater in Philly and Still Paying Your Rent

Joshua Herren, Phindie

Diversity wins big at the Barrymore Awards

Diversity wins big at the Barrymore Awards

Jamyra Perry, The Philadelphia Tribune

The Barrymore Awards for Philly’s best in theater have been announced. Did your favorites make the list?

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

‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Ragtime,’ Bebe Neuwirth, ‘Hamilton,’ and so much more live theater in Philly this fall

Jane M. Von Bergen, Philadelphia Inquirer

Your Guide to Philly’s Most Exciting Theater Season in Years

Your Guide to Philly’s Most Exciting Theater Season in Years

Victor Fiorello, Philadelphia Magazine

One Eclectic Season — 2019-2020 in Philadelphia

One Eclectic Season — 2019-2020 in Philadelphia

Neal Zoren, NealsPaper

Barrymore nominations are in for Philadelphia theater’s best shows. See the full list here.

Barrymore nominations are in for Philadelphia theater’s best shows. See the full list here.

John Timpane, The Inquirer

25 Best Places to Visit in Philadelphia on a Date

25 Best Places to Visit in Philadelphia on a Date

Vacation Idea

VIDEO: 'Boycott Esther' Brings #MeToo Era Story to Stage

VIDEO: 'Boycott Esther' Brings #MeToo Era Story to Stage

Vai Sikahema, NBC 10

Boycott Esther: A Play Bringing Digital and Social Media to the Stage

Boycott Esther: A Play Bringing Digital and Social Media to the Stage

Daniela Galdi, City Wide Stories

PODCAST: Emily Acker's "Boycott Esther" - S03E14

PODCAST: Emily Acker's "Boycott Esther" - S03E14

Darnelle Radford, Broad Street Review Podcast

Boycott Esther – Proscenium Theatre at The Drake

Boycott Esther – Proscenium Theatre at The Drake

Amanda VanNostrand, The Theatre Guide

New play inspired by Philadelphia-based playwright’s experience with The Weinstein Company

New play inspired by Philadelphia-based playwright’s experience with The Weinstein Company

Grace Maiorano, South Philly Review

#MeToo: Art imitates life in Azuka’s ‘Boycott Esther’

#MeToo: Art imitates life in Azuka’s ‘Boycott Esther’

Howard Shapiro, WHYY

A #MeToo must-see

A #MeToo must-see

Alix Rosenfeld, Broad Street Review

‘Boycott Esther’ at Azuka Theatre: Smart, complicated, terrific

‘Boycott Esther’ at Azuka Theatre: Smart, complicated, terrific

Toby Zinman, The Inquirer

Harvey Weinstein fictionalized in new play by author who witnessed downfall

Harvey Weinstein fictionalized in new play by author who witnessed downfall

Peter Crimmins, WHYY

Preview of “Boycott Esther” by Emily Acker

Preview of “Boycott Esther” by Emily Acker

Blog: Toitime

Philadelphia theater companies experiment with pay-what-you-want pricing

Philadelphia theater companies experiment with pay-what-you-want pricing

Peter Crimmins, WHYY

#MeToo movement inspires a new play by former Weinstein employee

#MeToo movement inspires a new play by former Weinstein employee

Julia Hatmaker, Penn Live

Bob: A Life In Five Acts

Bob: A Life In Five Acts

Richard Lord, Philadelphia Free Press & University City Review

Theatre Review: Azuka’s BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS showcases new talents and classic themes

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

BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS (Azuka Theatre): Great things are done by a series of small things brought together

Kathryn Osenlund, Phindie

Review: BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS at Azuka Theatre

Review: BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS at Azuka Theatre

Alyssa Biederman, Broadway World

Run, don't walk to see Azuka Theatre's Bob: A Life in Five Acts

Run, don't walk to see Azuka Theatre's Bob: A Life in Five Acts

Molly Given, Metro Philadelphia

Bob a Life in Five Acts - Azuka Theatre

Bob a Life in Five Acts - Azuka Theatre

Amanda VanNostrand, The Theatre Guide

Azuka make's Bob's Life a Wonderful Journey

Azuka make's Bob's Life a Wonderful Journey

Margaret Darby, Delaware County’s Culture Vultures

Bob: A Life In Five Acts

Bob: A Life In Five Acts

Blog: Toitime

Newbold resident directs play about an American man's quest for greatness

Newbold resident directs play about an American man's quest for greatness

Grace Maiorano, South Philly Review

Fort Green's 651 ARTS Appoints Org's First Creative Director

Fort Green's 651 ARTS Appoints Org's First Creative Director

Andrea Leonhardt, BK Reader

Azuka Theatre Announces Writers’ Program

Azuka Theatre Announces Writers’ Program

Editors, American Theatre

Plight at the museums: How Philadelphia cultural institutions are fighting back

Plight at the museums: How Philadelphia cultural institutions are fighting back

Kenneth Hilario, Philadelphia Business Journal

Philadelphia’s best plays and musicals of 2018 (including one you can still catch)

Philadelphia’s best plays and musicals of 2018 (including one you can still catch)

John Timpane, The Inquirer & Daily News

The Kilroys Announce New Members

The Kilroys Announce New Members

News Desk, Broadway World

Two ancients explore the nature of their love in ‘Warplay’ from Azuka Theatre

Two ancients explore the nature of their love in ‘Warplay’ from Azuka Theatre

Howard Shapiro, WHYY

Barrymore Awards: Dulé Hill, People’s Light, and Arden big winners

Barrymore Awards: Dulé Hill, People’s Light, and Arden big winners

John Timpane, The Inquirer

LGBTQ&A: Kevin Glaccum

LGBTQ&A: Kevin Glaccum

Ernest Owens, Philadelphia Magazine

Mythbusting

Mythbusting

Mark Cofta, Broad Street Review

Theater Review: warplay at Azuka Theatre

Theater Review: warplay at Azuka Theatre

Dennis Bloh, Philly Life & Culture

VIDEO: 'Warplay' Takes to the Stage

VIDEO: 'Warplay' Takes to the Stage

Vai Sikahema, NBC 10

WARPLAY (Azuka): A playground at the gates of Troy

WARPLAY (Azuka): A playground at the gates of Troy

Christopher Munden, Phindie

‘Warplay’ at the Azuka Theatre: Retelling a classic war story as it should have been

‘Warplay’ at the Azuka Theatre: Retelling a classic war story as it should have been

Toby Zinman, The Inquirer

Love reimagined: JC Lee brings his show warplay to Philly

Love reimagined: JC Lee brings his show warplay to Philly

Molly Given, Metro Philadelphia

AUDIO: Azuka's "Warplay"

AUDIO: Azuka's "Warplay"

Darnelle Radford, Rep Radio

R. Eric Thomas wins prestigious Lanford Wilson Award

R. Eric Thomas wins prestigious Lanford Wilson Award

John Timpane, The Inquirer

Mrs. Harrison - Azuka Theatre

Mrs. Harrison - Azuka Theatre

Bonaly Reviews

R. Eric Thomas talks Trump, his new play and Queen Maxine

R. Eric Thomas talks Trump, his new play and Queen Maxine

David Fox, Time Out Philadelphia

One-act play recons with microagressions through storytelling

One-act play recons with microagressions through storytelling

Suzannah Cavanaugh, Philadelphia Gay News

PODCAST: Eric Writes The Plays

PODCAST: Eric Writes The Plays

Darnelle Radford, Rep Radio

REVIEW: 'Mrs. Harrison' at the Azuka Theatre: Power and promise that deserve to be seen, here, now, everywhere

REVIEW: 'Mrs. Harrison' at the Azuka Theatre: Power and promise that deserve to be seen, here, now, everywhere

Jim Rutter, The Inquirer

REVIEW: Telling tales out of school

REVIEW: Telling tales out of school

Mark Cofta, Broad Street Review

In his new Philly play, 'Elle' columnist R. Eric Thomas asks 'Who really owns a story?'

In his new Philly play, 'Elle' columnist R. Eric Thomas asks 'Who really owns a story?'

A.D. Amorosi, Billy Penn

R. Eric Thomas Returns to Philly to Debut "Mrs. Harrison"

R. Eric Thomas Returns to Philly to Debut "Mrs. Harrison"

Ernest Owens, Philadelphia Magazine

Ready Steady Yeti Go!

Ready Steady Yeti Go!

Bonaly Reviews

Kishia Nixon stars in 'Ready Steady Yeti Go'

Kishia Nixon stars in 'Ready Steady Yeti Go'

Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

NNPN Announces Five Rolling World Premieres Opening Within The Month

NNPN Announces Five Rolling World Premieres Opening Within The Month

Broadway World

The kids are alright

The kids are alright

Mark Cofta, Broad Street Review

Five kids and a crisis in Azuka Theatre's 'Ready Steady Yeti Go'

Five kids and a crisis in Azuka Theatre's 'Ready Steady Yeti Go'

Howard Shapiro, WHYY

'Ready Steady Yeti Go' at Azuka Theatre: Endearing but inconclusive look at adolescents facing a social problem

'Ready Steady Yeti Go' at Azuka Theatre: Endearing but inconclusive look at adolescents facing a social problem

Jim Rutter, The Inquirer

Pay whay you decide at Azuka Theatre this weekend

Pay whay you decide at Azuka Theatre this weekend

Jennifer Logue, Metro Philadelphia

Azuka Theatre Presents World Premiere of "Ready Steady yeti Go"

Azuka Theatre Presents World Premiere of "Ready Steady yeti Go"

City Suburban News

'Ready Steady Yeti Go' on Stage

'Ready Steady Yeti Go' on Stage

Dray Clark, NBC 10

Theatre Review: Azuka Theatre, "Take My Money!"

Theatre Review: Azuka Theatre, "Take My Money!"

Marie Glasgens, Philly Review

Headlong into 'The Gap' (Azuka Theatre)

Headlong into 'The Gap' (Azuka Theatre)

Howard Shapiro, WHYY

We want to believe

We want to believe

Mark Cofta, Broad Street Review

 "Wow! Wow!! :) :) Wow!!"

"Wow! Wow!! :) :) Wow!!"

REVIEW: Making Your Family into Art in Azuka's The Gap

REVIEW: Making Your Family into Art in Azuka's The Gap

David Fox, Philadelphia Magazine

THE GAP (Azuka): Self-discovery onstage

THE GAP (Azuka): Self-discovery onstage

Christopher Munden, Phindie

Azuka Theatre's 'The Gap' is a female exploration of chasing answers

Azuka Theatre's 'The Gap' is a female exploration of chasing answers

Toby Zinman, The Inquirer

 "Thank you for doing this play."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Really amazing. The work was raw + truthful, bizarre and earnest. I'll be thinking about this one for a while."

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Azuka Theatre's 'The Gap' is a female exploration of chasing answers
 "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."
 "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."
 "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."


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