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BSR_S08E10 - THE DUAT | Roger Q. Mason | PTC

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - June 19, 2024 16:30 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Taking its title from the mythical Egyptian afterlife, The Duat is a psychological portrait of Cornelius Johnson, a FBI counterintelligence officer played by Philadelphia favorite Frank X, in a battle for his very soul. Using spoken word, North African drumming, and gorgeous choreography, this t...

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BSR_S08E09 - The Rose Garden - John Jarboe

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - June 17, 2024 12:00 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In The Rose Garden, Jarboe seeks new ways of empowering museum visitors with agency that allows for a sense of narrative surprise, vulnerability, and catharsis. The inspiration for the work came in 2018 when Jarboe, at age 33, came out as trans to her family back home in Michigan, saying she us...

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BSR_S08E08 - HILMA - WILMA THEATER

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - June 06, 2024 21:00 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
HILMA A WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW GEORGES WORDS BY KATE SCELSA MUSIC BY ROBERT M. JOHANSON DIRECTED BY MORGAN GREEN June 4–23, 2024 The early 20th century queer mystic and artist Hilma af Klint channeled hundreds of paintings through messages from otherworldly forces, ho...

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BSR_S08E07 - Once On This Island - Arden Theatre

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - June 04, 2024 16:00 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Lyrics and Book by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty Directed By: Amina Robinson Assistant Director Mariah Ghant Choreographer Devon Sinclair Music Director Gina Giachero Cast Chabrelle Williams (Mama Euralie) Christopher Faison (Tonton Julian/Servant) Nadia Ra’Shaun (Ti Moune) Eth...

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BSR_S08E06 - PVLA - The Arts Affair

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - May 20, 2024 21:00 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The conversation revolves around the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (PVLA) and their upcoming event, “The Arts Affair”. The guests discuss the importance of PVLA in providing legal services to artists and small arts organizations. They highlight the need for artists to understand th...

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BSR_S08E05 - PhillyGRIT Chat with Alaina Johns and Josh Herron

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - May 14, 2024 16:30 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The BSR podcast hosts, Alaina Johns and Josh Herron, discuss their experience attending three solo shows in Philadelphia: 'Johnny Depp: A Retrospective on Late Stage Capitalism' by Jenna Kuerzi and Val Dunn, 'Catholic Guilt' by Kelly McCaughan, and 'Good Person' by Brett Ashley Robinson. They pr...

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BSR_S08E04 - 2024 Philly Theatre Week - Sabriaya Shipley

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - April 10, 2024 17:00 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this conversation, Darnelle Radford interviews Sabriaya Shipley, the executive director of Theater Philadelphia, about the seventh annual Philly Theatre Week. They discuss the importance of digital media in promoting the theater community, the value of long-form conversations, and the need fo...

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BSR_S08E03 - MACBETH - QTG

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - March 25, 2024 11:00 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this conversation, Darnelle Radford interviews artistic director Alex Burns about Quintessence Theater Group's love and war season, with a focus on the production of Macbeth. The conversation covers various topics, including the themes of love and war in the season, the exploration of villain...

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094 - Short Story/Novella - Nona (Skeleton Crew) & The Gingerbread Girl (Just After Sunset) - Guest: Kim C (UnderratedSKPod)

Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast - March 08, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode, I welcome Kim C from The Year of Underrated Stephen King back to the show for reviews of two of Stephen King’s short fiction offerings: Nona (Skeleton Crew) and The Gingerbread Girl (Just After Sunset)! Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes a...

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BSR_S08E02 - COST OF LIVING - Jeffrey L. Page

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - February 14, 2024 17:33 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and just recently on Broadway, Cost of Living traces two relationships: one between a wealthy graduate student with cerebral palsy and his female caregiver, the other between a woman recovering from a terrible accident being tended to by her ex-husband. Heartfelt, fu...

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093 - Short Story/Movie - 1408 (Everything’s Eventual) & 1408 (2007)

Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast - December 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode, Tiny and I review the short story 1408 from Everything’s Eventual as well as the 2007 film adaptation starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. We also discuss the latest Stephen King news and share what we’ve been up to in the world of King lately. Become a patron for exclu...

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BSR_S08E01 - The Pecking Order - Paperdoll Ensemble

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - September 20, 2023 12:30 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
September 21 – October 1, 2023 PAPER DOLL ENSEMBLE creates devised absurdist tragicomedies that redefine traditional stories of feminine experiences. THE PECKING ORDER is born out of grief and disbelief after the 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and inspired by the wife and daughters of ...

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092 - Khef - The Gunslinger and the Man in Black (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 5)

Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast - September 15, 2023 04:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode, Tiny and I continue our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 5: The Gunslinger and the Man in Black.   Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer.   Timestamps   Show Start –...

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091 - Novella/Movie - Mr. Harrigan's Phone (If It Bleeds) & Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast)

Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast - September 07, 2023 03:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode, I welcome my friend Kim C (host of The Year of Underrated Stephen King) back to the show to review Stephen King's 2020 novella Mr. Harrigan's Phone (from the If It Bleeds collection) and John Lee Hancock's 2022 film adaptation.   Become a patron for exclusive audio content a...

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090 - Special Ep - Interview with King on Screen Producer Sebastien B. Cruz

Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast - August 31, 2023 13:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this special episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sebastien Cruz, producer for the new Stephen King documentary, King on Screen!   Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer.   Timestamps   Show Start – 00:40 Int...

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BSR_S07E10 - In Their Silence

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - August 28, 2023 16:05 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
IN THEIR SILENCE (formerly, They'll Neglect to Tell You) by TS Hawkins directed by Reva Stover September 15-October 1  *limited engagement Click here for Sept. 15th - 24th; tickets available at FringeArts! Click here for Sept. 29th - Oct 1st; tickets available at Allens Lane! ABOUT THE PL...

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089 - Khef - The Slow Mutants (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 4)

Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast - July 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode, Tiny and I continue our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 4: The Slow Mutants.   Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer.   Timestamps   Show Start – 00:40 Stephen Kin...

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BSR_S07E09 - FAT HAM - BOOK LAUNCH

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - July 19, 2023 15:00 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The Wilma Theater and TCG Books present: Fat Ham (James Ijames in conversation with Amina Robinson, featuring a performance by Anthony Martinez-Briggs). In this special in-person and live-streamed book launch event, James Ijames will discuss his Pulitzer-winning play Fat Ham, which premiered in...

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088 - Khef - The Oracle and the Mountains (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 3)

Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast - June 22, 2023 21:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode, Tiny and I continue our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 3: The Oracle and the Mountains.   Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer.   Timestamps   Show Start – 00:40 ...

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087 - Movie/Short Story - The Boogeyman (2023) & The Man in the Black Suit (Everything's Eventual) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast)

Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast - June 14, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode, I welcome my friend Kim C (host of The Year of Underrated Stephen King) to review Rob Savage's adaptation of Stephen King's short story, The Boogeyman. We also review The Man in the Black Suit (from Everything's Eventual) and chat about plenty of other topics along the way!   ...

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BSR_07E08 - The Power of Food Media

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - May 31, 2023 00:00 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Why? Because Kae Lani Palmisano is approaching food journalism in the same way BSR approaches arts journalism: food and the arts (and media about them) are gateways for new voices and conversations, not an elitist checkpoint. Sometimes people push back on this work: see Palmisano’s recent Bon Ap...

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BSR_S07E07 - PVLA -The Arts Affair

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - May 16, 2023 16:30 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
(PVLA) will celebrate a milestone 45th anniversary during this year’s annual benefit celebration The Arts Affair 2023 on Wednesday, June 7th from 6-9pm at University of the Arts’ Hamilton Hall. Featuring live performances by local artists, visual art, and awards for both Volunteer Attorney and L...

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BSR_S07E06 - ABANDON - World Premiere by James Ijames

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - April 24, 2023 15:00 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
ABOUT ABANDON Luella is alone – haunted by the ghost of her son. Joshua is alone – kicked out of his house by his brother. One winter night these two people collide. Luella is looking for redemption; Joshua is looking for family. By the next morning, these two lonely souls are meshed together i...

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086 - Khef - The Way Station (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 2)

Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast - April 07, 2023 05:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode, Tiny and I continue our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 2: The Way Station.   Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer.   Timestamps   Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King...

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BSR_S07E05 - Philly Theatre Week - Cannonball Festival | Miniball

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - March 27, 2023 13:05 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Miniball is a micro-version of Cannonball Festival featuring encores of previous Cannonball shows, as well as other works not featured in the festival before, to keep the spirit of Cannonball sailing strong throughout the year. Make sure to follow @cannonballfest on Instagram and turn on notific...

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BSR_S07E04 - 2023 Philly Theatre Week and Jenna Kuerzi

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - March 22, 2023 14:05 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This year, experience over 50 unique events with hundreds of shows during Philly Theatre Week! Plus, join the 2023 Philly Theatre Week Kick-Off Celebration on March 20th at the Kimmel Cultural Campus. See preview scenes, songs, and interactive performances from participating Philly Theatre Week ...

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085 - Khef - The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 1)

Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast - March 09, 2023 03:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode, Tiny and I begin our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 1: The Gunslinger.   Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer.     Timestamps   Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King...

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BSR_S07E03 - THE LIGHT - Theatre Exile - Dr. Kimmika L.H. Williams-Witherspoon

Broad Street Review, The Podcast - February 16, 2023 15:05 - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The Light Written by Loy A. Webb Directed by J. Paul Nicholas Featuring: Ang(ela) Bey and Abdul Sesay February 2, 2023 — February 26, 2023 “Explosive and Exquisite” – Stage Left Not every marriage proposal goes as planned. What started as the happiest day of a loving couple’s lives quickly...

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084 - Novel - Fairy Tale

Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast - February 07, 2023 05:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode, Tiny and I review Stephen King's 2022 novel, Fairy Tale. We also go over some Stephen King news, share some check-ins, and top the episode off with an announcement for what's to come on the podcast.   Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes a...

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083 - Short Stories - The Boogeyman (Night Shift) & Sometimes They Come Back (Night Shift) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast)

Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast - December 29, 2022 05:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode, I welcome my friend Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King) back to the show to discuss the latest Mike Flanagan Dark Tower news and review two disturbing short stories from Night Shift: The Boogeyman and Sometimes They Come Back!   Become a patron for exclusive audio co...