On Stage: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ opening at the Forrest Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dear Evan Hansen
A nice way to combat a heat wave is to spend an evening inside an air-conditioned venue watching a live theatrical performance. Fortunately, there are several good choices — ranging from a new smash Broadway hit (“Dear Evan Hansen”) to a timeless theater classic (“Sweet Charity’).
“Dear Evan Hansen,” which is billed...
On Stage Bonus: Livingston Taylor is still going strong
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Livingston Taylor
Livingston Taylor has a lot of musical talent – and a knack for longevity.
Taylor, who will be headlining a show on April 9 at Delaware Valley University (700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, is a singer-songwriter who made his first album 52 years ago and has released more than 20 more LPs since then.
Taylor has a long history of...
On Stage: Livingston Taylor welcomes a return to the stage — and live audiences
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Livingston Taylor
Livingston Taylor has been around for a long time and plans on being around a lot longer.
Taylor, who will be headlining a show on October 30 at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com), is a singer-songwriter who made his first album in 1970 and has released more than 20 more LPs...
On Stage: Holly Miranda at City Winery, Nov. 30
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Holly Miranda
The schedule for music concerts gets a little light over the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s hard for music acts to compete with Thanksgiving dinners, family gatherings and homecoming parties.
Fortunately, there is a great show on tap for November 30 when Holly Miranda headlines a show at City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, citywinery.com/philadelphia/).
Miranda...
On Stage: Anastasia comes to Academy of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Anastasia
Springtime is a great time to start enjoying outdoor activities. But, with the vagaries of spring weather in this region, it’s a good idea to have backup plans for your weekend activity.
Spending time indoors watching a theatrical production is a great backup plan and this is a great time for theater options in the area.
On Stage: Wax Idols go high concept
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Wax Idols
Wax Idols, one of four acts playing Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com) is a band featuring Hether Fortune, Rachel Travers, Peter Lightning and Marisa Prietto.
In reality, Wax Idols is Hether Fortune (a.k.a. Hether Fedewa).
“I started the band in 2009,” said Fortune, during a phone interview...
