On Stage: Boney James returns to Philly with show at Rivers Casino
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Boney James
Boney James has performed at many venues in the Delaware Valley, South Jersey and Atlantic City. Boney James has released a lot of smooth jazz albums.
This weekend, James returns to the Philly area with a new album and a show at a new venue.
James will treat fans to music from his recently released album, “Detour,” in a concert at...
On Stage: Candlelight celebrates the best of its performances
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is presenting its brand-new mainstage production – “The Best of the Candlelight Theatre” – now through October 31.
The original production is just what its name implies – a series of arranged and choreographed numbers that were...
On Stage: Ethan Iverson Quartet
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ethan Iverson Quartet
For years, the Ars Nova Workshop has been presenting area jazz fans with musical gems in the form of live concerts by some of the top jazz artists in the world.
On October 17, ANW will present a performance by the Ethan Iverson Quartet at the Caplan Center for Performing Arts (University of the Arts, 211 South Broad Street,...
On Stage: McKay offers perfect musical compliment to spring
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nellie McKay
When Nellie McKay performs on stage, her warm voice and engaging delivery seem to make beautiful musical flowers appear in the air.
When people pay a visit to Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org), there are beautiful flowers in the air and everywhere.
OnStage (Bonus): Keifer is coming home
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Tom Keifer
Tom Keifer is going home again – again.
Keifer is a local boy who rose to international fame as the lead vocalist of the glam-rock band Cinderella. He is a Philadelphia area native who relocated to southern New Jersey during the Cinderella days and then moved to Nashville around 20 years ago.
More specifically, Keifer grew up in Delaware County...
On Stage: Maurice Hines ‘Tappin’ Thru Life’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Maurice Hines
It’s hard to imagine that any show playing Philadelphia this year could be more enjoyable than Maurice Hines’ “Tappin’ Thru Life,” which is running now through November 20 at the Penn’s Landing Playhouse (211 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, 855-448-7469
www.plplayhouse.com).
Obviously, it’s show that features tap dancing.
Hines...
