On Stage: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” exists in a variety of forms.
It started with a children’s novel published in 1964 by British author Roald Dahl.
Its second incarnation was “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” an Academy Award-nominated musical fantasy in 1971 starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka.
On Stage: Downingtown’s Haas brings his comedy home
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chris Haas
Chris Haas is coming back home – at least for a few days.
Haas, who now lives in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles, graduated from Downingtown High in 2005. On November 3, Haas is returning to Chester County to perform a live comedy show.
On Saturday evening, Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org)...
Mixed Media: Don’t let weather forecast scare you from First Friday
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Ok listen up! We’ve got a lot going on this weekend for First Friday so don’t let those looming thunderstorm warnings deter you, you’ve gotta show up! Let’s start with my favorite, Kennett Square. Historic Kennett Square is putting on it’s second Expanded Art Stroll of the year from 6 – 9pm. I mentioned a few offerings but there’s so...
Mixed Media: A chill in the air part of the fun for art walks
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
We’ve officially experienced our first frost! The chill of mid-autumn is upon us, and staying warm will again, becoming a hobby. Next weeks’ First Friday offerings in the area will make the chilly, trek from one destination to another, a part of the fun.
Dovetailing off of the popular West Chester expanded art walks, Kennett will host its second November...
On Stage: The HumblemanBand is at it again, thankfully
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The HumblemanBand
The HumblemanBand, one of the Philadelphia area’s longest-running rock bands, is at it again. The five-piece group from Northwest Philly is ready to release a brand-new album titled “Beautiful Day.”
The band’s self-released new disc is already available on Amazon, i-Tunes and CD Baby. The official release date is November...
On Stage: Even after more than 50 years, Fiddler still relevant to today’s issues
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Fiddler on the Roof
There is a lot to like about 3-D movie theaters, home viewing of an endless array of television series and the immediate access of music videos.
Still, nothing can compare to a live theater performance of a timeless play or a hit musical.
This week, area theater fans have an opportunity to enjoy live performances of two Broadway...
On Stage: Eric Johnson brings it back to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Eric Johnson
Texas guitar ace Eric Johnson played the area back in the spring on the first leg of his “Ah Via Musicom Tour.” Now, he is returning to Philly on the second leg for a show on October 22 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com)
Johnson is a highly-acclaimed guitarist from the...
On Stage: Kingdom Come celebrates 30 years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come is a band that has come and gone – and come and gone – and come again.
The veteran hard rock band formed in 1987 and broke up a few years later. The group reformed in 1990 and then disbanded in 2016. This year Kingdom Come came back to life again.
Mixed Media: A loss in the local arts world
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
This weeks’ column starts on a more somber note. Fred Carspecken, co-founder and owner of Carspecken-Scott Gallery in Wilmington, passed suddenly in his home last week after struggling with an illness over the last few years.
Carspecken held a reputation as a successful art dealer – expanding on his early talents and marketing art to the professional...
On Stage: Kathy Mattea finds her voice, again
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kathy Mattea
Sometimes, dealing with your body as you grow older is like dealing with an old car. Everything works, but some of the parts just aren’t working as well as they used to work.
Just ask Kathy Mattea.
Mattea, a country music star who is headlining a show – “Kathy Mattea: The Acoustic Living Room Songs & Stories” — on October...
