On Stage: ‘Ragtime’ returns to local stage

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Ragtime “Ragtime,” an award-winning musical from nearly three decades ago, is a show whose time has come again. The musical had its world premiere in Toronto in December 1996, and ran for nine months. A concept album, “Songs from Ragtime: The Musical,” featuring the Toronto cast was released in February 1996. In 1998, it was nominated...

On Stage: Something ‘Better than Bacon’

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Better Than Bacon Vegetarians looking for a breakfast choice will tell you that anything is “Better Than Bacon.” Fans of comedy throughout the Delaware Valley will tell you that “Better Than Bacon” is a top-flight improvisational comedy act. For the last eight years, Better Than Bacon has been generating laughter at its shows and has become a local...