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...

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...

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,...

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...