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What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend.

Apologies, first and foremost, to the actor behind whom I walked in last night. I know how jarring and distracting that can be, and you looked rather frightened when the door opened. It was unforgivable and unprofessional of me. All I can say is that I was absolutely certain that the play started half an hour later than what the curtain time actually was. I promise that that won't happen when I return tomorrow for .

being launched in Philadelphia in the coming weeks, we thought it only fitting that this week’s quote be one of the play’s most famous. Petruchio, the show’s unlikely hero, is explaining to a friend why he has come to Padua: “I come to wive it wealthily in Padua;/ If wealthily, then happily in Padua.” In other words, he’s a gold digger. Now, on with the listings!

Tickets go on sale today for the Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival's 2007 season. This year's offerings are Othello for tragedy, The Taming of the Shrew for comedy. There is also the somewhat mysterious "Shakespeare Cafe" on Mondays in April and May; we're going to have a close eye on that one and we'll keep you posted. If you prefer to see your Shakespeare on a weekend, Phillyist recommends picking up some tickets now; Saturday nights and Sunday matinees frequently sell-out. Also, while the events page currently doesn't have any listings, check back, as they promise birthday celebrations and sword-fighting demonstrations. Shakespeare and sword-fighting? Phillyist is in heaven.

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