On Stage: ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ comes to Academy of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mrs. Doubtfire
The assortment of current theater productions in the area seems to have something for everyone. There are even two shows that will please both theater fans and film buffs at the same time – “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Hello Dolly!” There is also another play that has a film version in its future – “SMALL.”
“Mrs. Doubtfire” is...
On Stage: Marshall Tucker Band still going strong after more than 50 years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Marshall Tucker Band
When a band has been recording and playing live shows for more than a half-century, it tends to slow down some – especially when it comes to doing concert tours.
Such is not the case with the Marshall Tucker Band.
The Southern Rock band, which dates back to the early 1970s, is still going strong.
“Last year, we did 140 shows...
On Stage: ‘Hello, Dolly’ at Candlelight Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
With the brutal winter weather that has descended upon the region, indoor activities – for most people – are the preferred choice.
A great indoor activity is attending a live theater show. Fortunately, there are three attractive options this weekend – “Hello Dolly!” at the Candlelight Dinner Theatre, “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times...
On Stage: ‘SMALL’ opens at People’s Light
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Robert Montano in SMALL
“SMALL,” which opens this week at People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, www.peopleslight.org), is a one-man show that look at this man’s life from playground to paddock, from playhouse to publishing…to People’s Light.
“SMALL” is written and performed by stage, film, and television star Robert Montano (“Cats” on...
On Stage: Broadway touring shows debut locally
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations
The first two national tours of Broadway shows visiting the area have touched down this week.
Coincidentally, both “firsts” have titles that start with the first letter of the alphabet – “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations” in Philadelphia and “Annie” in...
On Stage: Get ‘Slammed’ to ring in the new year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Music acts in all genres have special holiday shows and tours.
Smooth jazz saxman Dave Koz is known for his seamless Christmas shows. Horror hip hop duo Twiztid shine through the darkness with their Halloween shows. Country acts go all out with Independence Day Weekend shows. Laura Cheadle, a rocker from New Jersey, slams...
On Stage: Cirque Dreams Holidaze comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Chester County will be in the house – and on the stage — when the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization present “Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” a brilliant and whimsical holiday spectacular at the Campus’ Miller Theater (230 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org), from December 26-31.
As...
On Stage (Holidays edition): The Nutcracker, Scrooge and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Ballet Company
With all the holiday craziness going on all around you – crowded stores, long waits at restaurants, heavy vehicular traffic, ridiculous lines at checkouts, Santa showing up everywhere and, of course, guys with cauldrons ringing bells to solicit donation everywhere you turn – it’s a normal reaction to seek respite.
One...
On Stage: Laura Cheadle rocks holiday tunes at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Laura Cheadle
If you like Christmas music but would like to hear something other than the same old traditional songs done the same old traditional way, there is a show for you this weekend. If you want to enjoy the traditional songs and rock out at the same time, plan a trip to Lansdowne.
On December 16, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue,...
On Stage: Mary Fahl sings the songs of the season
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mary Fahl
Once you’ve heard Mary Fahl sing, you have her voice etched permanently into your memory bank. From that point on, if you hear a song by Fahl, you immediately know who is singing.
When Fahl performs her annual Christmas shows, which she has been doing for more than a decade, those in the audience hear holiday music in a whole new way.
On...
