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Toby Zinman

@tobyzinman

Phila Inquirer theatre critic & Prof.at UArts. Named one of the twelve most influential critics in the U.S. by American Theatre mag.

Joined June 2010
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I'M BACK AT THE INKY! share.inquirer.com/oMoToh
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(to continue): Damien J. Wallace directs four actors—Craig McLaren, Tariq Kanu, Jai Surles, George McGriff—who deliver the goods. [South Camden Theatre Company at the Waterfront South Theatre, 400 Jasper Street, Camden, NJ] April 26-May 12, 2024; southcamdentheatre.org
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My review of PAC's CHILDREN OF THE SUN is posted: phindie.com/23932-children-o…
CHILDREN OF THE SUN (PAC): A knockout contemporary production of a rarely seen classic

CHILDREN OF THE SUN (PAC): A knockout contemporary production of a rarely seen classic

Now this is what a collective can do: a huge cast all so attuned to each others’ idiosyncrasies that they might as well be the household they are portraying. The PAC (Philadelphia Artists’ Col

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My review of TORCH SONG is posted at Phindie.com
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My review of Opera Philadelphia’s gorgeous production of MADAME BUTTERFLY is posted on Phindie.com
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My review of HADESTOWN is posted on Phindie.com
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Just home from the Arden's terrific production of The Lehman Trilogy: three fine actors, three short hours and the history of greed in America. Don't miss this one.
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Bravo to Inis Nua! Once Upon a Bridge is a fascinating story with lots of tasty accents and some very strong acting. The Dramaturg's notes are crucial.
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New reviews posted on Phindie.com
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My review of The Rape of Lucretia at AVA is posted at Phindie.com
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Bravo to the thrilling cast of FAITH HEALER! A brilliant production of Brian Friel's magnificent play.
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Where oh where is my review of PTC's "Cost of Living"? Phindie disappears again.
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My review of 1812's FLATLANDERS is (finally) posted at Phindie.com
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Four new reviews of mine posted at Phindie.com: What the Constitution Means to Me The Elephant in the Room Madame Ovary Translations (Irish Rep in NYC)
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Leslie Odom, Jr is sensational in PURLIE VICTORIOUS in NYC Take a look at my review at Phindie.com
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My review of Lantern Theater’s TWELFTH NIGHT is posted: phindie.com/23550-twelfth-ni…
TWELFTH NIGHT (Lantern): Shall we set about some revels?

TWELFTH NIGHT (Lantern): Shall we set about some revels?

“Shall we set about some revels?” Yes! The battle begins: Lantern Theater Company opened its excellent and enjoyable production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night; soon to enter the fray wi

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My review of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's new exhibition of outsider art: OF GOD AND COUNTRY (PMA): A dilettante at large review - phindie
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My review of the Orchestra's Gala is posted: phindie.com/23531-the-philad…
THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA’S GREAT STAGES GALA: A Dilettante at Large review

THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA’S GREAT STAGES GALA: A Dilettante at Large review

DAL is pleased to report that this gala was more fun than glam. Oh, there was the occasional gown and a sprinkling of black ties, but mostly this was a crowd that came for the music not the clothe

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James Ijames: New and Newer My reviews of FAT HAM and ABANDON are posted: phindie.com/23521-fat-ham-ab…
FAT HAM + ABANDON: Considering James Ijames’s new and newer work

FAT HAM + ABANDON: Considering James Ijames’s new and newer work

James Ijames won the Pulitzer Prize for Fat Ham, which is now running on Broadway; it will arrive at the Wilma Theater in November. No sooner said than won, Fat Ham is now nominated for five Tony

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My review of DON GIOVANNI at Academy of Vocal Arts is posted: phindie.com/23500-don-giovan…
DON GIOVANNI (AVA): A dilettante at large review

DON GIOVANNI (AVA): A dilettante at large review

Mozart’s Don Giovanni is the greatest opera ever written. Don’t take my word for it—what do I know, I’m a dilettante—but that was the opinion of Rossini, Gounod and Wagner (according to Henr

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