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Acclaimed Liberation makes a debut in Philadelphia

Bess Wohl’s new play Liberation had as great of a 2026 as you could imagine. After its limited Broadway run closed in February, it went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama as well as the Tony Award for Best Play. Now, still in the year 2026, Liberation is making its regional debut right here in Philadelphia. Before this play debuts across the globe from London to Baltimore, Philadelphia Theatre Company has brought this profound new work to the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. While Liberation is broadly about the second-wave feminism movement of the 1970s, describing its format isn’t easy. Playwright Bess Wohl tells a…

An emotional The Notebook debuts in Philadelphia

When the beloved 2004 film The Notebook was announced for a musical adaptation composed by pop star Ingrid Michaelson, everyone assumed it would be a hit. Unfortunately, the Broadway production lasted for less than a year. However, The Notebook has now found new life on tour, now in Philadelphia through August 2nd. It’s a beautiful story of love, loss, and time with a sweeping score and an excellent cast. The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah throughout decades, from idealistic teenagers in the 1960s to nursing home residents in the present day. Both characters are played by three…

Private luxury in Santorini

The Greek island of Santorini is one of the most premier destinations in the world. With its stunning natural and man-made vistas, Santorini is a must-visit location for any traveler. If you want to visit in style, be sure to stay at a luxurious suite hotel, with private villas along the famous caldera. The Vasilicos is located in the village of Imerovigli, just north of Fira, and quieter than the postcard view of Oia that exists slightly north. The Vasilicos is tucked into the hillside as a small, family-run cluster of suites carved into the rock, offering private compounds…

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…

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Acclaimed Liberation makes a debut in Philadelphia

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