On Stage: Don’t call it a ‘Phantom’ sequel, but…
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Love Never Dies
There’s a show running this week that is part of the Kimmel Center’s Broadway Philadelphia series at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia, 215-731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org) that is a sequel and, at the same time, not really a sequel.
The show could be considered a “Broadway Preview” but, at the same...
On Stage: Brigadoon makes a rare local visit
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
“Brigadoon” is a well-loved Broadway musical that had its debut on the Great White Way in March 1947 at the Ziegfeld Theatre, where it ran for 581 performances. Songs from the musical, such as “Almost Like Being in Love,” have become standards.
Bur, “Brigadoon” is a show that is relatively unfamiliar to the last few generations of theater...
On Stage: Gina Sicilia is happy to be home
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gina Sicilia
Gina Sicilia is happy to be coming home – if even for just one night.
Sicilia, a highly-acclaimed blues vocalist who grew up in the Philadelphia area, is coming back to the area on September 26 for a show at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400,www.worldcafelive.com). She will share the mid-week bill...
On Stage: Locks at Sona debuts with Fitzsimmons show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
William Fitzsimmons
On September 22, the will be an area concert that has “newness” written all over it.
This Saturday night, William Fitzsimmons will visit the area for a show at the Locks at Sona (4417 Main Street, Manayunk, 484-273-0481, sonapub.com)
The Locks at Sona is a brand-new club that opened its doors for the first time this month.
Fitzsimmons...
On Stage: Spend some time with Family and Friends
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Family and Friends
For a lot of people, Thursday night is a good time to get an early start on the weekend – a good time to enjoy an evening with family and friends.
This Thursday night is an especially good night to enjoy an evening with family and friends – more specifically, Family and Friends.
On July 20, Family and Friends, a highly energetic...
Mixed media: A few closings, and openings in local arts shows
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
We’ve got a few shows that just opened, or are about to open, but first, here’s what’s ending.
Art Trust’s current mixed media exhibition, “Mixed,” will end September 28. Join them for their artist talk on September 27th from 7 – 8pm. Sharon Bartmann, Jennifer Hartz, and Jim Roberts will discuss their work and there will be some time...
On Stage: Othmer returns to where it all started
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Julia Othmer
There are three major cities in Julia Othmer’s life – Kansas City, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
Kansas City is where she was born and raised. Philadelphia was where her career as a singer/songwriter/keyboardist came to life. Los Angeles has been her home for more than a decade.
This week, Othmer is bringing her music back to where...
On Stage: Step back in time this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nicky as Carol Channing, a Musical Revue
Entertainment history will be on display this weekend at a pair of live shows at the Rrazz Room (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, 888-596-1027, www.TheRrazzRoom.com).
One show will feature a live performance by a multi-faceted entertainer who has been plying his trade for more than 50 years. The other show...
On Stage: jazz legend Mike Stern makes the best of his ‘breaks’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mike Stern
Back in 2016, legendary jazz guitarist Mike Stern experienced a bad trip. But, it had nothing to do with a scary travel experience or a hallucinogenic mis-step.
Stern, who will headline a show on September 13 at the Ardmore Music Hall (23 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, 610-649-8389, www.ardmoremusic.com), physically tripped and suffered...
Mixed Media: Decorus and Wilmington Art
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
If you are looking for a reason to go to Philly (besides this months’ Fringe Festival!) go to Decorus at Space and Company just north of Fitler Square and just west of Rittenhouse Square.
Potsic, formerly of Main Line Art Center, and Center For Emerging Visual Artists, has been engaged in the Philadelphia arts for decades and is, as well as a curator,...
