WC East to present ‘Anything Goes’ March 9-12
West Chester East Theatre Company announces their 2023 production, ANYTHING GOES – the 2022 revision! Performances are March 9 – March 12, 2023 at West Chester East High School (450 Ellis Lane, West Chester PA).
The S. S. American is sailing between New York and England with a comically colorful assemblage of passengers: Reno Sweeney, a popular nightclub singer and former evangelist, her pal...
On Stage: Even after more than 50 years, Fiddler still relevant to today’s issues
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Fiddler on the Roof
There is a lot to like about 3-D movie theaters, home viewing of an endless array of television series and the immediate access of music videos.
Still, nothing can compare to a live theater performance of a timeless play or a hit musical.
This week, area theater fans have an opportunity to enjoy live performances of two Broadway hit...
UHS to perform ‘Charley’s Aunt’ April 20, 21 & 23
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School is proud to present Charley’s Aunt, with performances on April 20th, 21st, and 23nd at 7:30pm. Written by Brandon Thomas, Charley’s Aunt is a classic screwball comedy that was first produced at the Royalty Theater in London in 1892 and became a smash hit. Since then it has entertained literally thousands of audiences in theater and movie productions all...
Knauers honored in naming of W. Chester theater
Nancy and David Knauer
WEST CHESTER — The performing arts finally have a place to call home in West Chester, PA and now, that home has a name. Thanks to a generous contribution from Chris and Beth Knauer, Uptown! Entertainment Alliance’s new theater will be named The Knauer Theater for the Performing Arts in honor of Chris Knauer’s grandmother Lena and his parents, David and Nancy Knauer who...
Scully named as Uptown! Executive Director
Angela Scully
WEST CHESTER — Uptown! Entertainment Alliance, bringing a theater to West Chester, announced Friday the promotion of Angela Scully to Executive Director. She is excited to get in on the ground floor of this project.
“Angela has been a key part of our success, and we were thrilled to promote her to Executive Director. We would not be in a position to start construction this April...
Uptown Entertainment adds new board members
Uptown! Entertainment Alliance (UEA) has announced new members to its Board of Directors. At the December monthly meeting, the following community leaders were unanimously voted onto the Board; Sue Lapin, Kane Bender, Don Scholl, William Winters, Chris Lang and Chris Howe.
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People’s Light plans holiday panto, Jan. 9
MALVERN — People’s Light will offer a relaxed performance of The Three Musketeers (The Later Years): A Musical Panto on Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at 2 pm on the Leonard C. Haas Stage. Relaxed performances are specially adjusted sensory-friendly shows, designed to create a theatre experience that is judgment-free, and welcoming of children and families with a wide range of sensory, learning,...
West Chester theater effort reaches milestone
WEST CHESTER — Uptown! Entertainment Alliance has raised $2.1 million toward its goal of Bringing a Theatre to Downtown West Chester. Uptown is in the midst of a $3.75 million capital campaign to purchase, preserve and repurpose the former National Guard Armory at 224 North High Street as a full-on Cultural Arts Center that will present professional plays, musicals, concerts, ballet, original shows...
On Stage: No place quite like Camelot
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
There simply is not….. a place like Camelot.
This week, the Playhouse on Rodney Square (1007 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-0200, duponttheatre.com) is presenting one of Broadway’s all-time classic musicals — “Camelot.”
“Camelot” tells the story of the legend of King Arthur who rules his kingdom with new ideals — with...
Preview: UHS’ Guys & Dolls is a sure winner
At Unionville High School, show runs from Thursday through Saturday
By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, The Times
The much-beloved musical Guys and Dolls opens Thursday night at Unionville High School. Based on previews, the production is a winner and a must-see. Show leads include: Natalie Walden (Miss Adelaide), Brandon Baumeister(NathanDetroit), Evan DuPuis (Sky Masterson) and Victoria Provost (Sgt....
