Lionville Middle School to perform ‘Annie’ March 8-9

Daniel Wu as Daddy Warbucks, Lia De Ocampo as Annie Lionville Middle School (LMS) is proud to announce the upcoming production of Annie. Featuring Daniel Wu as Daddy Warbucks and Lia De Ocampo as Annie, the show boasts a talented cast and crew of over 100 students. Set in the Great Depression, Annie follows the journey of a young orphan who captures the hearts of everyone she meets with her infectious...

On Stage: Broadway touring shows debut locally

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations The first two national tours of Broadway shows visiting the area have touched down this week. Coincidentally, both “firsts” have titles that start with the first letter of the alphabet – “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations” in Philadelphia and “Annie”...

On Stage: Industrial rock pioneers KMFDM return to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times KMFDM When the dawn of industrial rock arrived more than three decades ago, KMFDM was there. The industrial scene has gone through many changes over the years. Many bands in the genre have risen, fallen and ceased to exist. Fortunately, KMFDM is not one of them. KMFDM is still here and is making music more powerful than ever. Sascha Konietzko and...

On Stage: ‘Mushroom’ debuts at People’s Light

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Mushroom Live theater goes into an almost dormant state every summer and then springs back to life in the autumn, winter and spring seasons. Well, autumn has arrived – as Mother Nature has boldly announced with the weather over the last week – and live theater productions are returning to the entertainment schedule. Right now, there are several...

On Stage: ‘Annie’ leads diverse local options

A little something for everyone at area venues this weekend By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Annie opens a six-dat run at the Academy of Music, March 17. The area’s calendar of live music for the next week has something to satisfy almost every taste. From the timeless music and story of “Annie” to the hardcore hip hop sounds of Twiztid, from the soothing music of the Delaware Symphony...

Shelter dogs part of Longwood production

Delaware Humane Society Animal Caretakers don depression era costumes to appear in the production, ‘Annie,’ and bring attention to adoptable dogs who are available at the Delaware Humane Society. Nancy Castiglione (left) is holding Big Mac while Crystal Castiglione is photographed with Whopper. KENNETT — Two Chihuahua mix dogs understand Orphan Annie’s quest to find her ‘forever...

What To Do: Annie, fairs, ice cream and more

Get the beat this weekend, ranging from drum corps to Marley By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Brandywiners, Ltd. will be performing the classic American musical “Annie” at Longwood Gardens, July 25, 26, 31 and Aug. 1. There’s no need to wait for “Tomorrow.” You can hear the song “Tomorrow” and watch the show “Annie” right now. All you have to do is head to Longwood...