Broad Street Review, The Podcast
Broad Street Review Podcast - Broad Street Review, Philly's home for arts, culture, and conversation, is an online arts and culture journal covering the greater Philadelphia area.
Episodes
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Director, Amina Robinson drops in to talk about the Interact Theatre Company production in collaboration with Theatre In The X of ON MY DEEN by Antu Yacob, commissioned as part of The Philly Cycle, on stage through June 28th. Here is my interview with Amina Robinson f...
Today on the podcast:
Co-Director Steve Pacek stop say to talk about the Arden Theatre Company musical production of RENT, by Jonathan Larson. Here is my interview with Steve Pacek for Arden’s production of RENT.
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In this episode, host Darnelle Radford speaks with Ross Beschler about the Wilma Theater's final production of the season, A Summer Day, written by Jan Fosse. They discuss the unique Hothouse ensemble experience, the themes of love, loss, and memory in the play, and the challenges of communication and language in expressing deep emotions. The conversation highlights th...
In this engaging conversation, host Darnelle Radford speaks with playwright R. Eric Thomas and director Ontaria Kim Wilson about the regional premiere of 'Glitter in the Glass.' They explore themes of identity, community, and the cultural significance of their work, while reflecting on personal journeys and the importance of storytelling in the Black experience. The di...
In this podcast episode, host Darnelle Radford engages with the director and cast of Inis Nua Theatre Company's production of 'Square Go.' They discuss the play's premise, themes of adolescence, audience engagement, and the rehearsal process. The conversation highlights the importance of vulnerability in performance and the unique dialect work that brings authenticity ...
EAST COAST PREMIERE
Book and Lyrics by Mickle Maher
Music by Merel van Dijk and Anthony Barilla
Directed by Taibi Magar & Tyler Dobrowsky
Commissioned and Co-Produced by
Daryl Morey, Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Obvious Agency and Space Opera
10:56 The Development Journey of Space Opera
19:58 Understanding Space Opera: Concept and Gam...
In this engaging conversation, Darnelle Radford and Susan Chase explore the themes of motherhood, artistic expression, and the challenges of self-producing theatre. Susan shares her personal journey through cancer and how it inspired her work, including her latest play, Mother's Day. They discuss the importance of music in theatre, the fear of performing in New York, a...
In this episode, Darnelle Radford interviews Deb Block, the producing artistic director of Theater Exile, discussing the current season's productions, community engagement, and the importance of the arts. They reflect on the success of the play 'Red', the innovative 'Philly Grit' series, and upcoming events like 'Exile a Go Go' and the final show 'Glitter in the Glass'...
In this engaging podcast episode, host Darnelle Radford speaks with Deanna Wright, an actress involved in the Quintessence Theater's production of Reckless Romance, featuring Midsummer Night's Dream and Antony and Cleopatra. Deanna shares her journey from Florida to Philadelphia, her experiences in the theater, and her reflections on playing the iconic roles of Cleopat...
Today on the podcast:
We continue our annual coverage of the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts and the 2025 The Arts Affair, May 15th at REC Philly. Here is my interview with members of the PVLA for The Arts Affair.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Philly Theatre Week
03:01 The Process of Organizing Theatre Week
06...
In this engaging conversation, Darnelle Radford speaks with John Jarboe, the artistic director of Bearded Ladies Cabaret, about their innovative show 'Beards on Ice.' The discussion explores the origins of the show, its focus on climate justice, and the importance of family-friendly programming. John shares insights into the creative process, the role of humor in addre...
Nora: A Doll’s House follows Nora, the perfect wife and mother. She is dutiful and beautiful and always has everything in its proper place. But when a secret from her past comes back to haunt her, Nora’s life quickly unravels. Over the course of three days, Nora must fight to protect herself and her family or risk losing everything.
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A ground-breaking ninety-minute new musical, Night Side Songs explores the intimacy of illness, mortality, and the incredible dignity of caregivers through the story of Yasmine Holly, a fictional character informed by interviews with real doctors, hospital staff, and patients, many from right here in Philadelphia. Night Side Songs is a musi...
THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL
BY INUA ELLAMS
DIRECTED BY LINDSAY SMILING
February 11 – March 2, 2025
Nigerian-born British poet and playwrig...
Camden Rep introduces girls of color between the ages of 14 and 18 to behind-the-scenes careers in theater and film with the company’s first Hammer and Nails Conference on Monday, Feb. 3 at Creative Arts High School, located on the campus of Camden High. Bringing together industry professionals and mentors with young, future creatives for a day of inspiration, learning...
What everyone agreed on: Two cars collided. One, driven by a Hasidic Jew, veered off the road and critically injured two Black children, one of whom ultimately died. A crowd formed. Police arrived.
What no one agreed on: Anything else.
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This conversation explores the reworking of Mae West's play 'The Drag' by a collaborative team of playwrights and directors. They discuss the origins of the play, the process of adapting it for contemporary audiences, and the importance of incorporating diverse voices and experiences in the rehearsal room. The conversation also highlights the role of choreography and m...
One-Man Nutcracker
written & performed by Chris Davis
directed by MK Tuomanen
choreography by Campbell Tosney
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