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On stage: Fox Chase actor David Bardeen (right) plays the Archbishop of Canterbury in Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V.’ Photo by Paola Nogueras

Jack of all trades

The last time Fox Chase actor David Bardeen was onstage at the Lantern Theater, he played the role of the chief rabbi of Amsterdam in ... Full story

The part of a poet: Northeast native Mike Dees is appearing as poet Frank O’Hara in ‘Everyone and I,’ which opens March 28 at the Kimmel Center. PHOTO COURTESY JOHANNA AUSTIN

The power of poetry

It wasn’t until he was a student at Archbishop Ryan High School that Northeast native Mike Dees, who grew up around the Frankford Avenue/Knights Road ... Full story

Quality time with the family

Quality time with the family

  The Addams Family, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its Philadelphia ... Full story

Savory meat pies date back to the Medieval era.

Chicken pie warms up winter

Chicken pie has become one of my favorite comfort-food recipes. Savory pies date back to the Medieval era. Originally, the sole purpose of the    ... Full story

It’s showtime: Bryan West takes the dual role of Adam and Felicia in this ‘dance-in-the-aisle’ kind of show. “Priscilla” features more than 20 songs.

Desert fun, in drag

Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the most successful Australian musical of all time, is making its Philadelphia premiere now through March 3 at the Academy ... Full story

The lovely couple: Nancy Boykin and Dan Kern of Elkins Park perform while they are confined to trash bins throughout the Beckett play at the Arden Theatre.

Exploring 'Endgame'

Nancy Boykin and Dan Kern are a couple in real life, and play one in this show. But in life, they don’t spend their days in trash cans. ... Full story

Gregory Popovich will bring his pet theater of trained rescue animals to the Keswick Theatre for two shows, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 17.

When the fur goes flying

If you’re looking for a little out-of-the-ordinary family entertainment you will find it when Gregory Popovich and his adorable rescued pets from animal shelters take ... Full story

Star quality: Peter Lockyer, who starred in the original Broadway production of Les Miz, is playing a new role in the 25th anniversary tour of the musical.

The role of a lifetime

— Peter Lockyer stars as Jean Valjean in ‘Les Miz,’ now at the Academy of Music. ... Full story

Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand star in the road trip comedy 'The Guilt Trip.'

'The Guilt Trip' struggles to find its audience

I’m not quite sure who the intended audience is for The Guilt Trip. It’s not really a good date movie or girls/guys night out movie. So ... Full story

Constantine Maroulis will play the lead role of Jekyll & Hyde, making its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre next week.

A strange case

When Constantine Maroulis was on American Idol, his image was that of a bad boy rocker. So now, stepping into the lead role of Jekyll ... Full story

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John Loftus

| Reporter jloftus@bsmphilly.com ______________________________________________ John Loftus wears a couple of hats — he’s a reporter and, when not pursuing stories, he helps edit stories that are published in the Times. John came to the Northeast Times in 2009, having worked for our prime competitor, the former Northeast News Gleaner. His career has included a healthy dose of reporting and editing at daily newspapers in New Jersey.

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