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Thursday, September 10, 2020

10 Picks for the 2020 Philadelphia Fringe Festival by Christopher Munden

The Fringe Festival kinda crept up on us this year, but here are a few shows we're looking out for this festival.

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

IRC Goes Into the Absurd with A Weekly Virtually Existential Dinner Conversation by Christopher Munden

Philly's absurdist theater company continues to bring good nothingness to life even in this time of absurd nothingness

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

SoLow Fest Goes Virtual by Christopher Munden

A virtual performance festival

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Saturday, May 23, 2020
Thursday, March 26, 2020

More Videos of Philadelphia Theater to Get You Through the Shutdown by Christopher Munden

Our last post of videos of recent Philly theater productions proved popular, so we're sharing another. Here are five more recordings to get you through.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Watch OSCEOLA the Film: Stream a recent Philly theater production by Christopher Munden

Hella Fresh Theater's production of Osceola lives on in these theaterless times thanks to photographer Kyle Cassidy and videographer Brian Siano, who adapted it for the screen.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 01:02PM[SHARE]
Saturday, March 21, 2020

Videos of Philadelphia Theater to Get You Through the Shutdown by Christopher Munden

Perhaps you find yourself with some time on your hands and a yearning for those bygone days when there were theater shows in Philadelphia. To get you through these dark days, check out these…

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Monday, March 9, 2020
Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Considering Wilma's Next Chapter: Blanka Zizka is joined by three co-directors by Christopher Munden

Changes are afoot at the Wilma Theater, with Blanka Zizka moving on from her role as sole artistic director after forty years in charge of the company.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 07:30PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 17, 2020

Risks can lead to financial loss: Interview with Bernard Havard on A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at the Walnut Street Theatre by Christopher Munden

Bernard Havard discusses the risks of running a theater as few producers and directors would be willing to

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Sunday, February 16, 2020

ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND (dir. Daniel Roher): Film review by Christopher Munden

It's the classic story of bands across eras and genres, but this is the story of The Band.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 07:45PM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 30, 2020

10 Picks for Philadelphia Theatre Week by Christopher Munden

What to see at Philly Theatre Week

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Playing God: Jacqueline Goldfinger talks about her newest play by Christopher Munden

Jackie Goldfinger on building a tower to god.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 01:34PM[SHARE]
Monday, January 6, 2020

A Film Classic Returns to Stage: Director Noel Hanley on THE PHILADELPHIA STORY by Christopher Munden

An upcoming production at Allens Lane Theater returns the play to the stage, giving audiences a new opportunity to revisit the still-contemporary comedy.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 02:23PM[SHARE]
Saturday, December 28, 2019

Year in Review: Phindie's most-read articles of 2019 by Christopher Munden

The most popular articles of the last year.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 10:54AM[SHARE]
Friday, December 13, 2019

A Decade in Review by Christopher Munden

Phindie after 10 years.

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Monday, December 9, 2019

To the Core: InterAct's residency program culminates in four free readings by Christopher Munden

InterAct's 2018/19 Core Playwrights Program culminates in a series of free readings showcasing the work of four local playwrights.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 08:15AM[SHARE]
Saturday, December 7, 2019

FALL SERIES (BalletX): Stellar ballet by Christopher Munden

An unexpected holiday show from BalletX

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Monday, December 2, 2019

On Target: Matt Pfeiffer talks about directing ON THE EXHALE by Christopher Munden

Director Matt Pfeiffer talks about directing a one-actor play about gun violence

SOURCE: phindie.com at 01:14PM[SHARE]
Friday, November 22, 2019

Visiting Bikini Bottom with Tristan McIntyre, star of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL by Christopher Munden

Among his many other skills, Tristan McIntyre can proudly add "planktonic copepod" to his list of theater roles. McIntyre joins SpongeBob and the proud residents of Bikini Bottom in the...

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Friday, November 15, 2019

Things You'll Like to Watch: A new web series from a local filmmaker by Christopher Munden

Spice up your weekend with a funny, sexy, and painful web series from local filmmaker Irina Varina

SOURCE: phindie.com at 09:04AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 31, 2019

You Won't Know What Hit You: Bastion Carboni on his new short-theater series by Christopher Munden

Previewing RABBIT PUNCH, two nights of short, hard, fast theater

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Sunday, September 22, 2019

So long, and thanks for all the Fringe by Christopher Munden

A few shows continue into next week (hello Let Me Die and Late Night Snacks!), but today marks the official last day of the 2019 Fringe Festival. We hope it's been as good for you as it has …

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Thursday, September 5, 2019

Fringe By The Numbers by Christopher Munden

The 2019 Fringe Festival features: 1,274 performances of 179 shows by 210 artists at 102 venues The Fringe Festival is in its 23rd year in Philadelphia Of the 179 shows 11 are curated by Fri…

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Monday, October 1, 2018

Experience Philadelphia Museum of Dance at the Barnes Foundation by Christopher Munden

The 2018 Fringe Festival performances of Boris Charmatz's manger, were part of a larger project, Philadelphia Museum of Dance, which concludes in a  free public event at the Barnes Fou…

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Monday, September 24, 2018

Fringe Shows After the Fringe by Christopher Munden

The Fringe is over, long live the Fringe. Though the 2018 Fringe Festival officially concluded yesterday, there are still numerous chances to see some Fringe this week. Here’s a select…

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Sunday, September 23, 2018

Goodnight Sweet Fringe by Christopher Munden

And flights of angels sing thee to your rest. See you next year. The post Goodnight Sweet Fringe appeared first on FringeArts.

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Friday, September 21, 2018

In Essence, Things Move: J. Wolfgang Fry talks Quiddity by Christopher Munden

Ideas form and dissipate. People move and imaginary things travel. Ideas, memes, concepts, and theories all move and grow, some grow old and obsolete, some grow strong and vibrant. What are …

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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Stoppard in Philadelphia: Video of the playwright's appearance at the Wilma by Christopher Munden

Internationally renowned playwright Tom Stoppard was in Philadelphia last night for a discussion with philosopher and cognitive scientist David Chalmers.

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Thursday, August 8, 2013

2012/13 Critics' Awards by Christopher Munden

Phindie asked every theater writer in Philadelphia to send a list of top five choices in twelve categories for work produced in or near the city in the 2012/13 theatrical season. Votes from …

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