On Stage: Blue Man Group comes to Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blue Man Group
Back in the late 1960s when a lot of British bands were playing songs by blues masters such as Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson, a question frequently asked was “Can white men sing the blues?”
In 1968, a British music group called the Bonzo Dog Band countered with a song called “Can blue men sing the whites?”
Years later, there...
On Stage: ‘Tina’ tops wide rage of theater options in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tina – the Tina Turner Musical
The calendar for late November and December each year always features a plethora Christmas and holiday events.
Fortunately, for those who seek a brief respite from the full onslaught of holiday activities, special sales and the endless ringing of Salvation Army bells, there are several top-flight theater productions...
On Stage: A fun ‘Panto’ from People’s Light
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto
When the Christmas holidays arrive, it means it’s also time for a panto arrive at People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, peopleslight.org). This year, it’s “Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto,” which is running now through January 1, 2023.
Each year, the People’s Light holiday panto transforms...
On Stage Extra: Julia Othmer returns to the Delaware Valley
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Julia Othmer
In some ways, there are many similarities between Julia Othmer and Andy Reid.
Both are Kansas City residents and are loved in that city.
Both are former Philadelphia residents and are still loved in this city.
Both excel at what they do and have built a legion of fans around the world over the last two decades.
Reid may be more well-known...
On Stage: Channeling the spirit of Robin Williams
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Roger Kabler as Robin Williams
While Halloween and El Dia de Los Muertos are still a little more than a week away, there will be a visit from a departed person this week.
The spirit will be the spirit of Robin Williams and its destination will be the Candlelight Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org).
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On Stage Extra: Villa Maria celebrates 150th anniversary with concert
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This has been a very special week for Villa Maria Academy – and a week that will close with a very special event on September 30.
Villa Maria Academy is celebrating its 150th anniversary and capping the celebration with a reception and concert at People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern) on September 30.
The concert will feature the husband-and-wife...
On Stage: Rolo Tomassi at Underground Arts, Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Rolo Tomassi
Rolo Tomassi just released its sixth album, “Where Myth Becomes Memory,” and arrived in America last week to begin a support tour for the album.
The tour gets underway on September 1 at the Brighton Music Hall in Massachusetts and then heads straight to Philly for a show on September 2 at Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill Street,...
On Stage: Bill Toms and Hard Rain make music, no matter what
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bill Toms and Hard Rain
If you’re a fan of jazz or blues, you should check out the schedule every week for the shows at Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com).
If you’re a fan of both jazz and blues, then you should know you’ll find a show to match your taste every Thursday,...
On Stage: Squirrel Nut Zippers are back and playing Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Squirrel Nut Zippers
There are three meanings for “Squirrel Nut Zippers.”
“Nut Zippers” is a southern term for a variety of old bootleg moonshine. There was a newspaper story about an intoxicated man who climbed a tree and refused to come down even after police arrived. The headline was “Squirrel Nut Zipper.”
Squirrel Nut Zipper is...
On Stage Extra: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ at Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is an American classic – in many ways.
It is an American classic as a novel.
It is an American classic as a movie.
It is an American classic as a Broadway play.
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a novel by the American author Harper Lee, which was published in 1960 and was instantly successful...
