On Stage Extra: After a long wait, The Lion King returns to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Lion King
“Rent,” “Les Misérables,” “Cats,” “Phantom of the Opera” — many touring Broadway shows make frequent return visits to Philadelphia. The hit musical “The Lion King” is not one of them.
The show made its area debut in 2006 at the Academy of Music and then didn’t come back again until 2010. It returned to the...
On Stage: Hot horns, comedy at Xcite Center
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Summer Horns 2023
If you visit Parx Casino (2999 Street Road, Bensalem, https://parxcasino.com) this weekend, there is a sure way to be a winner.
All you need do is head to The Xcite Center at Parx Casino to attend a show on Friday or Saturday night.
On August 11, the venue will host “Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns 2023.” On August 12, it will...
On Stage: The Sound of Music at Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Sound of Music
If you’re one of those music fans who never get tired hearing the songs from “The Sound of Music” and would love to hear them performed in a live setting, you’re in luck this month.
On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays now through August 27, the Candlelight Dinner Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org)...
On Stage Extra: The 80’s come roaring back in show at The Mann
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Howard Jones
Music fans heading into the TD Pavilion at the Mann (5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, TD Pavilion at the Mann Philadelphia, Tickets for Concerts & Music Events 2023 – Songkick) on July 30 will be going through a time warp – from 2023 back to the 1980s.
The show will feature Boy George and Culture Club, Howard Jones and Berlin.
For...
On Stage: The Rumble represents one of New Orleans’ lesser-known traditions
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Rumble
New Orleans is a great cultural city – especially for food and music.
Many of America’s legendary musicians are from New Orleans – Professor Longhair, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Louis Prima, The Meters, Fats Domino, the Wild Magnolias.
Music is everywhere in Crescent City – from small clubs to huge festivals like the New Orleans Jazz...
On Stage: Andy Summers is more than just a legendary guitar player
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Andy Summers
Andy Summers is most known for his work as the guitarist of the British band The Police. Summers’ innovative guitar playing created a new paradigm for guitarists in this period and has been widely imitated ever since.
Prior to the Police, he played with various bands in the London scene including the Soft Machine, Kevin Coyne, and also...
On Stage Extra: John Ondrasik is a man of many talents
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Ondrasik
John Ondrasik, a veteran rocker from Los Angeles, wears many hats.
He is a singer/songwriter who plays keyboards and guitars. He is a philanthropist. He is a principal figure in a family business that has been around since 1946. He is a man who looks at the plight of people in Afghanistan and Ukraine and does what he can to help.
When Ondrasik...
On Stage Extra: Rachael Sage is focusing on performance
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Rachael Sage
Rachael Sage is like a modern-day Renaissance woman — singer-songwriter, ballerina, pianist, poet, record label owner, actress, organist, writer and record producer. Currently, she is focused on being a performer.
She seems to be endlessly touring world-wide and all across America. Fortunately, her schedule has included three local shows...
On Stage: Selwyn Birchwood returns for show at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Selwyn Birchwood
Fans of blues music have a lot to get excited about over the next few days including visits by two artists from the prestigious blues label – Alligator Records.
Selwyn Birchwood will headline a show in Sellersville on July 13 and Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials will have a three-day run in Philadelphia from July 14-16.
Birchwood...
On Stage: Moulin Rouge comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Area fans of music theater have been waiting a while for “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” to arrive in Philadelphia. The wait ended this week.
July 5 was “Opening Night” for the hit show “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” which is being presented by Kimmel Cultural Campus (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org)...
