On Stage (Extra): Longtime bluesmen bring show to area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tinsel Ellis
There are two shows coming to the area over the next few days that feature two similar musicians – two versatile and veteran musicians.
They both excel at playing guitar, writing songs and singing with emotion.
They both have been playing music for more than 50 years and have released more than 20 albums each.
Another similarity...
On Stage: Blues fans, this is your time for great local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
We’re in the midst of a stretch of live concerts that will have blues music fans in the area in hog heaven (which is defined as “a state of complete happiness”).
Over a period of two weeks, the area’s concert schedule features performances by Selwyn Birchwood, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Mike Zito, Albert...
On Stage Extra: Chesco actress has key role in Anastasia
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Anastasia
When the national tour of the hit musical “Anastasia” visits Philadelphia next week for a six-day run at the Merriam Theater from November 23-28, an actress from Chester County will be playing one of the lead roles.
The show, which is presented by the Kimmel Cultural Campus in partnership with The Shubert Organization, will feature West...
On Stage: Pa. Ballet opens with Sleeping Beauty
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Pennsylvania Ballet’s opening production of its 2017-2018 season is “The Sleeping Beauty,” which is a bit ironic considering that the company has been anything but sleeping in recent years under the guidance of Artistic Director Angel Corella.
“The Sleeping Beauty” opens on October 12 and runs through October 22 at the Academy of Music (Broad and...
