On Stage: ‘Sweet Charity’ at The Candlelight

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Many of you are familiar with timeless standards such as “Big Spender” and “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” but how many know the origin of these songs? They are two of the standout tunes in the award-winning musical, “Sweet Charity.” The Candlelight Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org)...

On Stage: Ladybug Festival comes to Wilmington

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times It’s time once again for the Ladybug Festival (Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, https://theladybugfestival.com) – a free two-day festival held on Market Street in downtown Wilmington. The eighth annual all-female festival will feature more than 60 musical acts on approximately 20 stages on July 18 and 19. Main Stage performers for July 18...

On Stage: Garlands Jeffreys’ love letter to NYC

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Garland Jeffreys Garland Jeffreys, who has been making interesting music for close to five decades, has just released his 15th studio – “14 Steps to Harlem.” “This is one of the best records I’ve ever made,” said Jeffreys, during a phone interview Monday afternoon from his home in New York City.” On June 8, Jeffreys, who has played the area...

On Stage: The legendary Al Kooper

Also: U.S. Reggae acts swarm into Philly By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The legendary Al Kooper plays a rare show at the Sellersville Theater, Oct. 22. There are only a few artists in the realm of rock music who genuinely deserve to be called legends. Al Kooper is one of them. Kooper, who will perform on October 22 at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com),...