On Stage: Serafin Ensemble featured the clarinet at Arden Gild Hall show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Serafin Ensemble
On March 10, there will be a groundbreaking concert at the Arden Gild Hall (2126 The Hwy, Arden, Delaware, ardenconcerts.com).
The concert is “Serafin Ensemble: The Classic Clarinet – Works by Beethoven, Mozart, Compo.”
The show marks the moving forward of a partnership between the Serafin Ensemble, promoter Ron Ozer and...
On Stage: Sons of Cream keeping the music alive
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sons of Cream
It is often said that the ability to make music is in a person’s genes.
This weekend, Malcolm Bruce and Kofi Baker will come to the area for a much-anticipated show at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) and music is definitely in their genes
The British bassist and drummer...
On Stage: Music legends bring music of Cowsill Bros. to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill
On February 24, the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) will host a music act that spans pop/rock generations – a popular band that shone in the late 1960s and a group that was one of the hitmakers in the 1980s.
On Tuesday night, the duo featuring Vicki Peterson...
On Stage (Extra): Two intriguing midweek shows come to area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blessing Offor
There are two mid-week concerts in the area this week that will feature artists who are American citizens with international roots – Blessing Offor, who will perform in Philadelphia on February 17, and Paul Hernandez who will bring Katzù Oso to Ardmore on February 18.
Blessing Offor will headline a show at the Foundry at Fillmore...
On Stage: A bit of ‘Gumbo’ for your holiday week
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Philly Gumbo
The upcoming week is a week for celebrations.
Valentine’s Day is February 14. Mardi Gras is February 17. The Asian Lunar New Year is February 17.
This weekend, two of these holidays will be celebrated simultaneously at 118 North (118 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, 118northwayne.com) when Philly Gumbo plays a Mardi Gras/Valentine’s...
On Stage (Extra): Steel Magnolias at Peoples Light features mix of new & veteran performers
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Steel Magnolias
Does art imitate life or does life imitate art?
With the production that is currently being featured at People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, peopleslight.org), it’s a little of both.
“Steel Magnolias,” which is running now through February 22 on the Steinbright Stage at the theater in Malvern,
“Steel Magnolias”...
On Stage: Nellie McKay come to Upotown! for make up show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nellie McKay
Nellie McKay was scheduled to perform her first show at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester,www.uptownwestchester.org) back in October.
But fate had other plans for the versatile and very talented entertainer.
McKay got a featured role in a hit Off-Broadway musical and was forced to postpone...
On Stage: ‘The Producers’ returns to Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The weather may be cold and snowy throughout the area but, at one location in Delaware, it’s springtime – “Springtime for Hitler.”
The Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is starting the new year off with an outrageous show – a musical which has “Springtime for Hitler” as...
On Stage: Top comic John Poveromo brings show to Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Poveromo. Photo by Johanna Lefever.
In Italy, Poveromo is known as a village of 200 inhabitants in the municipality of Marina di Massa in the province of Massa-Carrara. In the resort, there are numerous pine forests and a rich Mediterranean scrub.
In America, John Poveromo is known as one of the country’s most talented standup comedians.
Poveromo...
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...
