Philadelphia Theater Reviews by Frank Burd

“The Melting Pot” is a play written by Israel Zangwill that was first performed in 1908. Yes, 1908. It is the story of David Quixano, a young Jewish composer who flees from Russia after surviving a pogrom in 1903 that has wiped out his family. He flees to New York City where he hopes to… Read more

It’s hard to believe that Bram Stoker’s novel, “Dracula,” was written in 1897! This classic has been made into four different films over the years and manifested itself in other genres. Now, Bristol Riverside Theatre is bringing to its stage a new version (Off-Broadway debut in 2023) of this tale of vampire fiction, a funny… Read more