On Stage: Steven Wilson’s music tells a story
Great Valley grad Kevin Manning celebrates new EP release
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
British progressive rock star Steven Wilson has a wide range of accomplishments. Wilson, who plays two area shows this weekend, has a new album that tells a story of isolation and loss.
In the rock music world — especially the world of prog rock — Steven Wilson is like a Renaissance Man....
On Stage: Lion King roars into Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Lion King is back in Philadelphia now through June 14 at the Academy of Music.
Many touring Broadway shows make frequent return visits to Philadelphia but 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.
Now, after another wait of just over...
On Stage: David Torn, the best guitar player you’ve never heard of
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
David Torn, who performs on May 14 at Philadelphia Art Alliance, might just be the best, least-known guitar player in the world, if not the most versatile.
There is a huge array of genres in popular music today and, within each of those genres are many excellent guitarists.
There are rock greats such as Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Derek Trucks. There are...
On Stage: Shen Yun brings Chinese culture to area
Also. Mother/Daughter duo performs, punk poetry and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Shen Yun Performing Arts opens a three-run at the Merriam Theater, Friday.
When people see the annual touring production by Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time, they usually exit the theater with awe-struck looks on their faces. Invariably, they return to see the show the following year...
On Stage: Put on your ‘Kinky Boots’
Also: Metal in Chinatown, young local artists at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nothing says Spring like shiny, stiletto boots, okay maybe not, but the national touring company of the tony-Award winning Kinky Boots hits Philadelphia this week.
With the arrival of warmer temperatures, many people are thinking that it’s time for sandals. Fans of musical theater, on the...
On Stage: A tribute to a legend
Also: shows at small area venues dominate weekend’s music scene
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Over the next few weeks, a Delaware theater veteran will be providing audiences with an up-close look at an entertainment legend — with a lifesaving foundation as the beneficiary.
What’s not to like about this?
Under the guidance of Greer Firestone, the Delaware-based production...
Art Watch: Party down with art events
Art Parties! The Annual Chester County Art Association Invitational and the 42nd Annual Yellow Springs Art Show
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Two important art events open on the same night this week, Friday April 24th, so you will probably have to make a choice to go to either the Chester County Art Association Invitational dance party in West Chester, or the opening Gala for the Yellow...
On Stage: Kim The Happy Medium & lesbian standup in Phoenixville
Local music venues packed with exciting acts
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kim Russo, or Kim The Happy Medium (seen here with actress Shirley Jones) brings her unique show to the Colonial Theater in Phoenixville, April 10.
Phoenixville will be a happening place this weekend with a two very interesting non-mainstream shows presented by Point Entertainment at the Colonial Theatre along...
Art Watch: Drawing Before Departing
A Celebration of Life and Art by the late Paul Skibinski at Galer Estate Winery
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
At Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery in Kennett Square, artist Sarah Yeoman will be exhibiting the brilliant artwork of her late husband, artist Paul Skibinski. Paul created a series of 50 wonderful drawings and poetry after his Stage IV melanoma cancer diagnosis in September of...
Art Watch: Chadds Ford Art Show adds ‘Other Points of View’
Also: John Baker’s ‘Past & Present’
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This year’s 60th Annual Chadds Ford Art Show presents the work of 70 local professional artists in a variety of media and price-point this Friday and Saturday, March 20 -21st. In addition to the many fine artists that show in the main exhibition hall, the Art Committee had added an “Art Salon-...
