On Stage: The play is the thing this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
This is a great time of year to see top-flight stage productions around the area.
There is a wide variety of shows on the calendar right now – a performance of an opera based on a Shakespeare story, an American premiere of a play by a playwright from Great Britain, a musical theater piece geared for young girls, an award-winning...
On Stage: Bridges of Madison County comes to PTC
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
“The Bridges of Madison County” has a great track record and its latest chapter is about to be written as the Philadelphia Theatre Company continues its 44th season with a top-flight production of the hit musical.
Now through March 3, “The Bridges at Madison County” will be performed at Philadelphia Theatre Company’s stage at the Suzanne Roberts...
On Stage: Curtis On Tour, Chris Barron hit Chesco tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A vocal-quartet plus pianists as part of the Curtis On Tour Vocal Quartet.
Frequently, area music fans turn their attention to shows in Philadelphia when they’re looking for live entertainment.
On February 9, music fans from Philly and its suburbs will be looking to Chester County as a destination for top-flight live performances with a concert of...
Mixed Media: China Pop at Delaware Contemporary
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I wouldn’t have blamed you if you weren’t able to make it out for any of last weekend’s events, considering the delightful polar vortex that overshadowed most of the country last week. On that note, while Pop Up Art KSQ still hosted their Wilmington exhibition, OFF SITE at Chris White Gallery, they will also be hosting a closing reception on February...
On Stage: Second chance to see Finding Neverland
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Finding Neverland. Photo: Jeremy Daniel
If you missed the opportunity to see “Finding Neverland” when it played Philadelphia a little more than a year ago, you now have a second chance to catch a performance of the hit musical.
But, be aware – if you snooze, you lose.
“Finding Neverland” is returning to the area for a run at The Playhouse...
On Stage: RKCB comes to Philly tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
RKCB
Card players who specialize in bridge might get confused if they do a Google search and see that RKCB will be in Philadelphia on February 6. In their world, RKCB is a bridge play that means Roman Key Card Blackwood.
Music fans, however, will not be confused when they see a listing for a concert by RKCB.
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On Stage: France’s Niclo highlights Sunday night show at The Met
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vincent Niclo
As difficult as it may be for sports fans to accept, not everyone will be glued to television sets on the evening of February 3 watching the Super Bowl.
Not everyone is a sports fan. There are some people who do not subscribe to the “Super Bowl über alles” line of thought.
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On Stage: Colin Blunstone brings his legendary voice to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Colin Blunstone
If you wanted someone to sing romantic love songs to your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone better than Colin Blunstone.
Blunstone has one of the loveliest and most distinctive voices in popular music. His delivery is powerful and velvety at the same time – and has been for more than 50 years.
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Mixed Media: An Off Site KSQ Pop Up!
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I’m afraid I’ve held my column hostage while I waited to confirm some very exciting news! Pop Up Art KSQ will be linking up with Delaware Art Museum and Chris White Gallery to present OFF SITE: A Pop Up Art KSQ Winter Exhibition. The timeline has been quite a whirlwind, with this opportunity opening up yesterday. Pop Up Art KSQ will be installing next...
On Stage: Sarah Borges makes return to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sarah Borges
Last year, Point Entertainment brought Sarah Borges to Philadelphia for a show at MilkBoy Philadelphia as the opening act for the Bottle Rockets.
The show by the Boston-based rocker was hit. She went over big-time with Bottle Rockets’ fans and made a strong impression on the show’s presenters.
“The show by Sarah Borges at MilkBoy...
