On Stage: Hamilton storms into Philadelphia
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Hamilton
This is the week for big stage productions to arrive in the area in a variety of genres – musical theater, international ballet and modern circus.
First and foremost is the eagerly awaited arrival of the mega-hit musical “Hamilton,” the show that took Broadway by storm a few years ago and never let up.
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On Stage: The circuses — sort of — are coming to town
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Volta
There are two circus-style events coming to the area this week – but not the one-ring type with lions, tigers, elephants and clowns. One is a new age style and the other is a day-long rock tour that is more like a circus than a concert.
From July 12-August 5, Cirque du Soleil will take up residence under the Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) which has...
On Stage: Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai
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By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cirque du Soleil flies into town for five-day, 10-performance run at the Wells Fargo Center from Sept. 10-14.
For years, there were just two kinds of circuses in North America.
First were the smaller circuses that were held outdoors under the Big Top, which was a large tent that was erected at...
