Entertainment
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Havertown Mom Weighs in on Modern Playdates
These days, every aspect of a child’s playdate seems to be orchestrated, then captured by smartphones and shared, writes columnist Julie Jargon for The Wall Street Journal. Monica Davis McDonald in Havertown has noticed a lot more playdate photos floating around in the last two years These days, McDonald receives playdate photos when they involve…
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Celebrity Poster Lands Chester Springs Man on Hit TV Show ‘Pawn Stars’
Keith Stahl of Chester Springs found himself in the national spotlight on Nov. 2 after appearing on an episode of the popular TV show Pawn Stars, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Stahl had his Jimi Hendrix poster appraised by the show’s hosts. “Seeing yourself on national TV is a unique experience that…
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Disinterested in Black Friday Shopping? Maybe Instead Play in a Pebble Beach Golf Tourney — Sans Huge Travel Costs
Black Friday shopping isn’t for everyone. Local golfers, for example, might want to swap the bag-toting crowds, jammed parking lots, and picked-over stock for nine holes on the famed Pebble Beach course. Best of all, meeting this challenge involves no weather delays, no sunburn, no tipping a caddy, and most appealing, no travel expenses to/from…
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Hollywood Stars to Descend Upon Aston
They may be “untouchable,” but a star-studded Hollywood cast will be extremely visible when they soon come to Aston to film the new blockbuster Untouchable at Sun Center Studios. Nicole Kidman, Philadelphia’s own Kevin Hart, and Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston headline the upcoming Weinstein Company production directed by Neil Burger, according to a Daily…
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WCU’s Department of Theatre & Dance to Present Eurydice Through November 20
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. Directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Leonard Kelly, Eurydice runs Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 17 – 19, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 PM in the MainStage Theatre of the E.O. Bull Center for the Arts at 2 E. Rosedale Avenue in West Chester.…
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Lancaster County’s Holiday Theatrical Season Gives Audiences Multiple Presents of Stage Presence
The Dec. Lancaster County entertainment scene offers sights, sounds, and story lines that can provide a welcome respite to the run-up to Santa’s big day. It’s a chance to set aside the chores and duties of the season, nestle into a comfortable seat, and surrender to the laughter, joy, and wonder of the season. The…
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West Chester University’s Opera Theatre to Present ‘Cinderella’ by Female Composer from 1904
West Chester University’s Opera Theatre presents Cinderella by Pauline Viardot on Friday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 3 PM in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S. High Street in West Chester. This playful adaptation of Cinderella is a 1904 chamber opera that was originally…
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Upper Darby’s Llanerch Diner Again the Scene of Film Crews
Video production crews were recently working outside the Llanerch Diner in Upper Darby and caught the attention of commuters driving past the location, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Local News. The diner, on Township Line Road near West Chester Pike, became famous from a scene in the movie Silver Linings Playbook in which actors…
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Robert De Niro Defends ‘The Irishman’ as Critics Challenge Former Delco Mobster’s Hoffa Claim
Robert De Niro is pushing back against criticism that Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” is inaccurate. De Niro plays former Delaware County mobster Frank Sheeran, who has claimed he killed Jimmy Hoffa in a Detroit home. “We’re not saying we’re telling the actual story,” De Niro told IndieWire. “We’re telling our story.” The Steven Zaillian screenplay…
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Former Upper Darby Summer Stager Gianna Yanelli Now in Walnut’s ‘Rocky’
Gianna Yanelli, a former Upper Darby Summer Stager, is now spending some time at the Walnut Street Theatre, starring as Adrian in the Philadelphia premiere of “Rocky The Musical”, writes Ruth Rovner for The Reporter. The musical is based on the 1976 Academy Award-winning film. “I was really blown away by the love story, which…
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Kate Winslet, M. Night Shyamalan Series Resume Filming in Delaware County
Two series, one with Kate Winslet, have resumed shooting in Delaware County after the pandemic shut down production in the spring. Actress Kate Winslet returned to the Aston area this week to finish filming her HBO series, “Mare of Easttown,” reports Hugh E. Dillon for phillychitchat.com. The story follows a small-town Pennsylvania detective, played by…
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Kicked Out of Nevada, Burning Man Finds His Way to Havertown
Some creative Havertown residents are taking Burning Man out of the Nevada desert and bring him into town, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “Havertown Backyard Burning Man,” is a week of community creative events, starting Saturday and running through Aug. 30. The actual Burning Man was cancelled in April so Karen Vitale reached…
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Monster House Delco Brings High-Tech to Halloween Decorations
Technology is bringing a new kind of Halloween decorating to Monster House Delco in Broomall, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. John DiMeo and his wife, Jen, use high-tech projection and audio equipment to turn their home into a spooky storyteller. Exterior walls pulsate as hands push to get out. Suddenly his home is…
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West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance Presents ‘Spring Awakening’ Performance Tonight
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents “Spring Awakening” from Oct. 20 – 23, 2022 with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik. It is based on the play by Frank Wedekind. Spring Awakening runs Thursday – Saturday, Oct. 20 – 22, at 7:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22 and…
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The Great DuBois Circus Act Comes to West Chester for One Night Only
The Great DuBois, the two-person circus act that was showcased in the movie The Greatest Showman, is coming to West Chester University for one performance only on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 PM. Tickets are now on sale to the public at wcupatix.com or 610.436.2266. The performance will take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in the Philips…
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Delco Locales Finally Make It to the Monopoly Board
A special new edition Monopoly game board released Oct. 11 has a Main Line theme, but includes places like Villanova University, Haverford College and the Glen Mills Train Station located in Delaware County, writes Franki Rudenesky for Philly Voice. The game is a collaboration between Hasbro and game company Top Trumps USA. The Atlantic City-themed…
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Upper Darby Actor Helps Launch Horror Content ‘Chilling’ App
Upper Darby native, comedian, and actor Jamie Kennedy is launching an app tailored to horror fanatics. The Chilling app serves as a crowdsourced platform for a multitude of ad-free spooky stories. The founder of the app is a YouTuber of the “Being Scared” channel, Dane Petrali, and tech “unicorn” Chris Graham. Escaping the grips of…
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Get Your Fill of Pumpkins and More Fall Fun at These 2 Delco Spots
It must be fall because everybody’s got pumpkins. Here in Delaware County, you can go right to the source at Arasapha Farms and Linvilla Orchards, writes Michelle Reese for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Arasapha Farms at 1835 Middletown Road in Glen Mills is better known for its Haunted Hayride and Bates Motel experience, but there’s also…
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