John Timpane is a theater critic, books editor, and fine arts reporter for the Inquirer. His beat includes books, social media, dance, theater, art, museums, and classical music. From 1997 to 2008 he was the Commentary page editor.
“He might win or he might lose, but he wasn’t going to step back for anything. Life could hit him as hard as it wanted, and he kept coming on. That was his style, and that’s how he did everything.”
A day in the life of independent producer Mara Isaacs ranges from Princeton to Manhattan, from meetings to phone calls to sushi to parties and more parties. It's Tony Week, and "Hadestown," one of her babies, is up for 14 awards.
"Mud Row" world-premieres at People's Light. John Leguizamo brings his "Latin History for Morons" to town. PlayPenn has free staged readings of new works by rising stars.
Sportswriter Mark Kram Jr. reads from his Joe Frazier biography. Children's author Mary Pope Osborne comes to town with a Magic Tree House book involving Ben Franklin.
The West Chester University Poetry Conference is one of the country's biggest and best regarded. Along with reaching out to teachers and students, the organizers have recruited a diverse group of presenters.
We learn from delight; we are nurtured. These are among the many lessons Ross Gay brings us. This little book is a summer companion — it will make it summer no matter the season.
