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Revisiting Dear Evan Hansen at the Arden

Dear Evan Hansen burst onto the scene in 2016 and became a cultural phenomenon, dealing with themes such as mental illness, loneliness, and social media. When I saw it on Broadway back then, I was astounded at how resonant the story was. Since then, society has changed quite a bit and I wondered how well this show would hold up a decade later. Fortunately, this new production at the Arden Theatre Company proved that it’s truly an excellent musical that still lands emotionally. Dear Evan Hansen was co-created by Ardmore native Benj Pasek, who was inspired by an incident…

Explore Athens like a local with Athenian Tours

Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back over 3,400 years, so it’s no surprise that it’s brimming with history and culture. While there are many ways to explore Athens as a tourist, if you want to experience Athens like a true Athenian, the premier option is Athenian Tours. Athenian Tours has been in operation for over a decade, and they’ve established themselves as the one-stop shop to best discover Athens. With over a dozen different tours, you’re able to experience every aspect of Athens as well as day trips to other parts of Greece. Their…

The Outsiders brings its stagecraft to Philly

The 2024 Best Musical Tony winner is now on Broad Street, with all the marvelous staging aspects that led it to being one of the biggest hits on Broadway. The Outsiders is playing at Ensemble Arts Philly’s Academy of Music through June 7th. This production offers excellent music, an emotional story of belonging, and some of the finest technical achievements you’ll see on any stage. The Outsiders, based on the 1967 book by S.E. Hinton, opened on Broadway in the spring of 2024. It almost instantly gained a passionate following, and after it won 4 Tony Awards, including Best Musical…

Rain and Light, Mexican Style at Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia

Luzia, one of the most unusual shows I’ve seen from the Cirque du Soleil franchise, is the latest production to visit Oaks, PA. Based on Mexican culture and heritage, it’s innovative and international, boasting great costumes and set pieces. Luzia, presented in a Big Top with plenty of free parking and reasonable admission rates, attracts families of all ages. With this particular show, those of a Latino background got to enjoy their language and culture at the circus. Originally premiering in 2016, Luzia feels brand new. While using the traditional music of Mexico, it also brings in a modern…

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Revisiting Dear Evan Hansen at the Arden

Explore Athens like a local with Athenian Tours

The Outsiders brings its stagecraft to Philly

Rain and Light, Mexican Style at Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia

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