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By Nicole Finkbiner

Hilarity's Only Half the Story of 1812 Productions’ "It’s My Party"

Of course it's funny, but the show's core objective remains the same: using comedy as a tool to empower and celebrate women.

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Posted May. 8, 2013 | Comments: 2

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By Jessica Foley

On the Guest List: Luna Theater’s “FutureFest”

The six short plays featured in Luna's second annual world-premiere play festival stop and start like a rusty robot looking for some lubricant.

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Posted Apr. 24, 2013 | Comments: 1

ARTS AND CULTURE > STAGE

By J. Cooper Robb

"Permanent Collection" Examines Fine Art in Black-and-White

Ten years after its debut, Seth Rozin’s staging of InterAct Theater Company’s marvelous drama still hits home.

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Posted Apr. 24, 2013 | Comments: 0

On the Guest List: More PIFA Productions, Robert Glasper Salutes Stevie Wonder and More

Applied Mechanics’ ambitious "Vainglorious" explores lives during the French Revolution, Glasper’s laidback piano stylings threatens to turn a little muzak-y, and Rachel Maddow discusses issues from her recent book, "Drift."

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Posted Apr. 17, 2013 | Comments: 0

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