On Stage (Extra): Steel Magnolias at Peoples Light features mix of new & veteran performers
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Steel Magnolias
Does art imitate life or does life imitate art?
With the production that is currently being featured at People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, peopleslight.org), it’s a little of both.
“Steel Magnolias,” which is running now through February 22 on the Steinbright Stage at the theater in Malvern,
“Steel Magnolias”...
On Stage: Nellie McKay come to Upotown! for make up show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nellie McKay
Nellie McKay was scheduled to perform her first show at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester,www.uptownwestchester.org) back in October.
But fate had other plans for the versatile and very talented entertainer.
McKay got a featured role in a hit Off-Broadway musical and was forced to postpone her...
On Stage: ‘The Producers’ returns to Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The weather may be cold and snowy throughout the area but, at one location in Delaware, it’s springtime – “Springtime for Hitler.”
The Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is starting the new year off with an outrageous show – a musical which has “Springtime for Hitler” as one...
On Stage: Top comic John Poveromo brings show to Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Poveromo. Photo by Johanna Lefever.
In Italy, Poveromo is known as a village of 200 inhabitants in the municipality of Marina di Massa in the province of Massa-Carrara. In the resort, there are numerous pine forests and a rich Mediterranean scrub.
In America, John Poveromo is known as one of the country’s most talented standup comedians.
Poveromo...
On Stage: OJR grad O’Mara celebrates new album
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Francis O’Mara
John Francis O’Mara is the second most famous musician to graduate from Owen J. Roberts High School.
If you’re wondering who is the most famous, think “Sara Smile,” “She’s Gone” and “Maneater” – think Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates.
Like Hall (actually Hohl), O’Mara has toured a lot over the last few decades...
On Stage (Extra) Delaware legends Kid Davis & The Bullets home for show at 118 North
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kid Davis & The Bullets
Kid Davis & The Bullets have Delaware all through their DNA.
The band, which will headline a show at 118 North on January 10, got its start in Delaware County and eventually migrated to the state of Delaware.
After more than four decades of making music in this area, Kid Davis & The Bullets are a Delaware-based...
On Stage: Livingston Taylor makes his annual visit to area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Livingston Taylor
Livingston Taylor has a lot of musical talent – and a knack for longevity.
Taylor is a singer-songwriter who made his first album 55 years ago and has released more than 20 more LPs since then.
Taylor has a long history of touring internationally over the last five decades.
Two of his favorite annual destinations over the years...
On Stage: Same tradition, new venue for Slambovian
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
There is an area holiday musical tradition that started in 2009 but will not continue in 2025.
Every year on December 30, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams performed one of their most important shows of the year at the World Café Live — the “Slambovian Circus of Dreams New Year’s Eve Eve” show at the World Café...
On Stage: Hypnosis meets improv at The Colonial
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
HYPROV
The last time Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci performed in this area was at Xcite Center at Parx Casino with a new show called “HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis.”
Now, they are coming back with the same show in a new version — the highly successful, “Yes, It’s Real” Tour.
With new dates announced and fresh from visiting over 60...
On Stage: Top Ukraine singing star to perform two local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Iryna Fedyshyn
Ukrainians and Ukrainian-Americans from this area have not had a lot of good news in recent years.
This weekend will be different.
On December 13 and 14, Iryna Fedyshyn, one of Ukraine’s premier singing stars, will visit the area for a pair of holiday shows.
The concerts of “Ukraine Carols” will be held December 13 at Saint...
