On Stage: ZZ Ward takes control of her career

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times ZZ Ward A lot has happened with ZZ Ward’s life and music career from the time of her Philadelphia debut in March 2013 with a show at TLA until now. She has recorded three albums – the most recent of which was her first as an independent artist with her own label. The album, “Dirty Shine,” will be released on September 8 on her label, Dirty...

On Stage: ‘Waitress’ shows the power of pie

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times ‘Waitress’ at The Kimmel Center. Never underestimate the power of pie – especially fresh-baked cherry pie. Just ask fans of the original “Twin Peaks” series. Pies play a role in the hot musical “Waitress,” which the Kimmel Center’s Broadway Philadelphia series in bringing to Philly this week for a six-day run at the Forrest Theatre...