On Stage: The Illusionists at Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Illusionists – Live From Broadway
It’s no illusion — “The Illusionists – Live From Broadway,” which is playing Philadelphia this weekend, is the world’s best-selling magic show.
Kimmel Center Presents is bringing the internationally-acclaimed production to the Merriam Theater (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelcenter.org)...
On Syage: BBMak is back
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
BBMak
Back in 2000, BBMak was one of the hottest pop bands in the United Kingdom. The group’s popularity quickly spread around the world.
What set BBMak apart from the other “boy band” groups of the era was that the versatile threesome won over young audiences with its music — not with flashy choreography and unlimited hype.
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On Stage: Metal for everyone
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ice Nine Kills
There are concerts every night of the week just about 365 nights every year. When winter weather departs from the northern states around this time every year, the weeknight concert schedule becomes almost as heavy as the weekend night schedule.
This week, there are numerous midweek concerts in the area featuring interesting acts.
Fans...
On Stage: Reid brings soulful voice to The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Terry Reid
This weekend, two talented acts that date back to the late 1960s and early 1970s are playing shows in the area – Terry Reid and Foreigner.
On May 4, Terry Reid & The Cosmic American Derelicts will perform at Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org).
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On Stage: Kategory 5 steps up for Candlelight benefit show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kategory 5
The Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is a non-profit theater nestled in the village of Ardentown, Delaware — a picturesque artistic community established in 1900.
The Candlelight presents a season of great – and well-attended — shows every year but it...
Mixed Media: Spring into First Friday
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Well, it’s been a minute since I’ve been able to write about art. I took a brief hiatus to get married, enjoy my honeymoon, and then recenter myself in the real world. Turns out the real world didn’t stop while I was gone, and there’s a lot of art to be seen, after all, First Friday is coming up and there’s a lot going on!
Let’s start in West...
On Stage: A local musician lays down the law
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Michael Braunfeld
Most people don’t associate being a lawyer with being an entertainer – unless they take into consideration high-profile criminal lawyers like F. Lee Bailey or Clarence Darrow.
So, it’s a little unusual that two music acts playing in the area in a five-day period feature lawyers – Mike Cusimano, whose band played the Keswick...
On Stage: Slambovian knows how to celebrate
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams — songwriter Joziah Longo (vocals/guitar/harmonica), his wife multi-instrumentalist Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, ukelele, theremin, melodica), guitarist/mandolin player Sharkey McEwen, Bob Torsello (bass) and Felipe Torres (drums,percussion) — usually has some sort of theme...
On Stage: Roger McGuinn remains a major influence
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Roger McGuinn
If you attend Roger McGuinn’s show at the Colonial Theatre (Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610- 917-1228, www.thecolonialtheatre.com) on April 25, you’ll be treated to a great musical performance and a lesson in rock-and-roll history.
A concert performance by Roger McGuinn is more than just a music concert. It is a history lesson in the...
On Stage: Odonis Odonis stays intense
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Odonis Odonis
Two acts playing at Philadelphia venues on April 19 can induce different dream states. Odonis Odonis can put you on a trail to industrial nightmares while Dawn Landes can make you float away with her soft lullabies.
Odonis Odonis is a Canadian band that has embraced different sound vibes over the years but has always maintained a constant...
