Entertainment
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Tony Award-Winning ‘Falsettos’ Slated for Feb. Run at Steel River Playhouse, Pottstown
Falsettos at Steel River Playhouse tells the story of a large, eccentric and dysfunctional — but loving — Jewish family in New York in the late 1970s. The play is the story of Marvin, who seems blessed with the perfect family. He has a caring wife, Trina and a young son, Jason. But the family…
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Former Doylestown Resident, Actor from ‘The Wire’ Remembered for His Long Career on the Big Screen
An actor from one of the most popular shows of all time once lived in the Bucks County area for many years. Naledi Ushe wrote about he actor for USA Today. Al Brown, an actor known for playing Col. Stanislaus Valchek on the hit television show “The Wire”, passed away last week at the age of…
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‘The Price Is Right’ Contestant Comes on Down from Lansdale to Win Big
Ben Hartranft, a Lansdale resident, won thousands on CBS’s popular game show The Price Is Right, reported Chris Rollins for Cat Country 107.3. The episode with Hartranft aired last week, but he had to keep his $16,000 in winnings a secret since October when the show was originally taped. “When [distinctively voiced announcer George Gray]…
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Freezing Weather During Shooting Helped Classic Pa. Movie ‘Groundhog Day’ Stand Test of Time
If you are wondering how Groundhog Day, one of the most iconic films in America, managed to withstand the test of time so well, the answer is in the weather, writes Mark Puleo for AccuWeather. The beloved comedy in which Groundhog Day keeps repeating over and over again was released in 1993 and is usually…
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Delaware County Symphony Presents: ‘Artistic Inspirations’ Chamber Concert
Be sure to join the Delaware County Symphony in Aston Feb. 5 for its second chamber concert of the 2022–2023 season featuring classical greats and their artistic inspirations. The program includes Mozart’s “String Quartet No. 21 in D Major,” which was inspired by Joseph Haydn’s style and is dedicated to the King of Prussia. Aaron Copland’s “Quiet City,” featuring…
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Regal Cinemas in Oaks Goes Dark, Falls to One-Two Punch of the Pandemic and Streaming Services
Cineworld Group, the London parent of the Regal Cinemas chain of movie theaters, has announced the closure of its Oaks location. Michael Tannenbaum reported the bad news to local movie lovers in PhillyVoice. The shutdown of the Montgomery County movie theater is only one of 39 exiting the U.S. landscape on Feb. 15. In the…
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Valley Forge Casino, Betting on the Continued Good Health for Patrons, Returns to 24-Hour Onsite Slots
As yet another sign of the return to regional normalcy in the fading COVID-19 healthcare crisis, Valley Forge Casino Resort has returned to 24-hour slots play. The move at the King of Prussia gaming location started Fri., Jan. 20, at midnight — former closing time for one-armed bandits. The change was announced by Cashman &…
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Steel River Playhouse Announces Auditions for Young Performers
Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown has several opportunities for young performers coming over the next few months. Auditions for the play I and You will be held at the end of January. Auditions for the troupe’s summer intensive program, culminating in a performance of Seussical: The Musical, will take place in April. The Current Need…
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Steel River Playhouse Receives $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Steel River Playhouse, a Pottstown cultural site promoted routinely by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Challenge America award of $10,000. The grant will support the organization’s “Healing on High Street” initiative. Healing on High Street is the vehicle through…
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Ice Sculptures Take Over State Street in Media at Ice on State
The Media Business Authority will host the first-ever ICE ON STATE, A Winter Weekend in Media this Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14 and 15. Artists from the world-famous Ice Sculpture Philly company will create custom ice sculptures, sponsored by local businesses and organizations. The glistening sculptures will be featured throughout the State Street District in downtown…
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Plymouth Meeting–Based Director Provides Context for Super Bowl Ad That Blew Up Social Media in 2021
The creative talent behind a 2021 Super Bowl ad that generated a bit of social media buzz had ties to Montgomery County, reported Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County Daily Times. The Cure Insurance commercial aired just before halftime. The ad’s cinematographer, Chris Newhard, grew up in Plymouth Meeting. His mother was a teacher at…
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‘Man Called Otto’ Features a Grumpy Tom Hanks and a Talented Plymouth Meeting Actress
Plymouth Meeting actress Kailey Hyman obtained a role in A Man Called Otto, the Tom Hanks dramedy that opens nationwide on Jan. 13. Her role was cited by Kevin Tierney in More Than the Curve Hyman attended Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, a Philadelphia elementary school, before moving onto the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts.…
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A Gem in Our Own Back Yard: This Montco Community Offers Year-Round Appeal
The enchanting town of Ambler is just thirty minutes away from Philadelphia (and an even shorter commute for Montco residents), but visitors are recognizing the gem as a perfect weekend getaway, writes Beth Price-Williams for OnlyinYourState. Ambler has earned its accolades for its small-town charm and its proximity to a major U.S. city. Out-of-town guests can…
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Normandy Farm Hosts Raymond the Amish Comic on Feb. 2
Looking for a night of laughter? Normandy Farm in Blue Bell will be hosting its very own comedy show, with an Amish twist. Raymond the Amish Comic and Sharon Simon are checking into the Farm for lots of laughs on Feb. 2. The show will start at 8 PM in the Normandy Grand Ballroom. …
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Cultural Cross-Pollination Results in Rock Musical with 16th Century Plot at Norristown Theatre
Head over Heels, the Broadway adaptation of a 16th Century long-prose pastoral romance, is coming to Norristown. The show is a mash-up of the narrative from English poet Sir Philip Sidney (1554–1586) and a 1980s score from the legendary all-woman rock band The Go-Go’s. Justin Udo detailed these disparate sources for KYW Newsradio. The unique…
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Esquire: 70-Hour 2019 National Dog Show in Oaks Precipitated Anger, Chaos, and Disappointment
Many dog handlers were shocked when an unexpected winner was announced at the 2019 National Dog Show held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks on November 16 and 17, wrote Justin Kirkland for Esquire. Despite being surrounded by many long-haired favorites with long lists of previous wins at dog shows, Thor the bulldog…
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Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Steel Magnolias,’ Beloved Story of Female Friendship
Act II Playhouse, Ambler, announces its latest production, the beloved Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. The production is an Act II Playhouse premiere and runs Jan. 31 to Feb. 26. The Los Angeles Times has called the play “A southern recipe served up with love.” Set in a small town in Louisiana, Steel Magnolias centers…
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Pottstown Entertainment Scene Hibernating This Winter? That’s a Laugh
By popular demand, comedy improv troupe The N-Crowd returns to Pottstown’s Steel River Playhouse. Fans will want to hop on this sharp-witted, unpredictable, no-holds-barred opportunity, as the presentation is only one night, Jan. 7, at 8 PM. The N-Crowd has a long history — starting in 2005 — of excelling at this kind of impromptu,…
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