On Stage: OJR grad O’Mara celebrates new album
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Francis O’Mara
John Francis O’Mara is the second most famous musician to graduate from Owen J. Roberts High School.
If you’re wondering who is the most famous, think “Sara Smile,” “She’s Gone” and “Maneater” – think Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates.
Like Hall (actually Hohl), O’Mara has toured a lot over the last few...
On Stage (Extra) Delaware legends Kid Davis & The Bullets home for show at 118 North
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kid Davis & The Bullets
Kid Davis & The Bullets have Delaware all through their DNA.
The band, which will headline a show at 118 North on January 10, got its start in Delaware County and eventually migrated to the state of Delaware.
After more than four decades of making music in this area, Kid Davis & The Bullets are a Delaware-based...
On Stage: Livingston Taylor makes his annual visit to area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Livingston Taylor
Livingston Taylor has a lot of musical talent – and a knack for longevity.
Taylor is a singer-songwriter who made his first album 55 years ago and has released more than 20 more LPs since then.
Taylor has a long history of touring internationally over the last five decades.
Two of his favorite annual destinations over the...
On Stage: Same tradition, new venue for Slambovian
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
There is an area holiday musical tradition that started in 2009 but will not continue in 2025.
Every year on December 30, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams performed one of their most important shows of the year at the World Café Live — the “Slambovian Circus of Dreams New Year’s Eve Eve” show at the World...
On Stage: Hypnosis meets improv at The Colonial
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
HYPROV
The last time Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci performed in this area was at Xcite Center at Parx Casino with a new show called “HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis.”
Now, they are coming back with the same show in a new version — the highly successful, “Yes, It’s Real” Tour.
With new dates announced and fresh from visiting over...
On Stage: Top Ukraine signing star to perform two local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Iryna Fedyshyn
Ukrainians and Ukrainian-Americans from this area have not had a lot of good news in recent years.
This weekend will be different.
On December 13 and 14, Iryna Fedyshyn, one of Ukraine’s premier singing stars, will visit the area for a pair of holiday shows.
The concerts of “Ukraine Carols” will be held December 13...
On Stage: A new take on Dickens from People’s Light
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
People’s Light
If it’s December, “A Christmas Carol” must be on the calendar of live theaters around the area. It’s a time-worn holiday tradition.
This year, People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, peopleslight.org) is presenting a production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” now through January 4 on the Leonard C....
On Stage: The History of Renaissance at Landsdown Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A very special musical event is taking place at the Lansdowne Theater (31 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, thelansdownetheater.com) this weekend.
On November 29, the popular venue in Delaware County is hosting symphonic rock pioneers Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty performing “The History of Renaissance.”
The two music veterans have a...
On Stage: A Brandywine Valley Symphony show for all the senses
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Brandywine Valley Symphony
There is an event in the area on Sunday afternoon that will provide treats for four of the five human senses – sight, hearing, taste, and smell.
The Brandywine Valley Symphony (bvsymphony.org) will present the second concert in its debut season on November 23 at 3 p.m. The Salon Concert will be held in the Grand...
On Stage (Extra): Mutlu performs at Uptown! Friday night
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mutlu
West Chester will be the site of two very interesting concerts this weekend featuring Mutlu on Friday night and a special benefit concert on Saturday evening.
On November 14, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, www.uptownwestchester.org) will present a concert by Mutlu starting at 7:30 p.m.
A Philadelphia...
