On Stage: An exploration of ‘Dull Space’ at Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Cast members (left & right) Rebecca Schalland Dan Healy and ‘Dull Space’ writer and director Brian McCole (center).
Picture a couple living together who for the last year – because of the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown — have never been out of each other’s company.
Both work at home and rarely leave the safe confines of...
On Stage: Cotton finds ways to overcome tragedy, headlining at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Danielia Cotton
The COVID-19 pandemic has ripped through the music industry – especially the live aspect of the music world — like a California wildfire relentless torching thousands of acres.
Fortunately, things are looking up – if only a little.
The fires have not been extinguished — but they have been controlled a bit. There...
On Stage: Arnez J. headlining at Helium
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Arnez J.
Because of the pandemic, live entertainment by national acts is virtually non-existent in this area – and it is no laughing matter.
Fortunately, there are a few venues still presenting shows – and it is a laughing matter.
Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia has been presenting nationally acclaimed comedy acts on a regular basis for...
On Stage: Akaash Singh thrives on having a live audience
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Akaash Singh
There seem to be two main types of standup comedians.
Some give performances that are a series of bits – jokes and routines they have honed to elicit laughs from audiences. Others spend much of their time onstage interacting with audiences in a conversational way – talking about audience members’ dates, their clothing or their...
On Stage: Adam Ferrara was ‘driven’ into comedy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Adam Ferrara
Adam Ferrara, who will be headlining the Helium Comedy Club (2031 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com) from February 25-27, is currently one of the top comics in America.
His career as a top-flight standup comedian might never have happened had it not been for a pair of prescient activities by his mother and him...
On Stage: Ahamed Weinberg shares a slice of life through comedy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ahamed Weinberg
There are times when you see names where the first name and the surname just do not seem to be a match – just do not seem to fit together well.
Names such as Werner DiNapoli, Mikey Patel, Enrique Edmundsdottir, Chauncey Lopez or Jean-Luc Kratingdaenggym might leave you scratching your head. Some might make you wonder about a possible...
On Stage: Broussard takes unusual path to comedy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Matthew Broussard
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the area entertainment scene into a horrible situation.
The almost non-existent availability of live shows in Philadelphia featuring national acts is no laughing matter.
But shows that are on the list of coming attractions are laughing matters – because they are shows at some of the city’s...
On Stage: More options this weekend for live entertainment
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ian Bagg
There is a Jamaican restaurant in Tampa’s Ybor City called Chephas’ Hot Spot. Run by Rastaman Cephas Gilbert, it features delightful and authentic food dished from the island. What it doesn’t have is a menu.
The meals all include fresh vegetables of the day along with beans and rice. There are no choices.
The only choice Cephas...
On Stage: Michael Borowski makes solo debut at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Michael Borowski
When Michael Borowski performs at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) on February 2, it will be as close as possible to what he could call a hometown show.
The talented pianist grew up 10 minutes southwest of Sellersville in Souderton and now lives about 15 minutes south of...
On Stage: Philly legend Kweder finds way to keep performing, despite pandemic
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kenn Kweder
Many entertainers are “legends in their own minds” – an idiom that means “believing that they are of greater importance than is actually the case” or simply put…being delusional about their popularity.
Kenn Kweder is not a “legend in his own mind” – but he is a “legend in his own city.”
The veteran rocker has been...
