Entertainment
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Here’s What to Expect When New Lansdowne Theater Opens
The Lansdowne Theater, a product of the Roaring ’20s, was once a regional hub for the arts. Now there’s a chance it will hold a similar role as a live performing arts center. Here’s what to expect if a projected 2023 reopening comes about, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Matt Schultz, executive director of the…
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Harrah’s Sees First Sports Betting Loss in February Around Super Bowl LVI
Wagering promotions around Super Bowl LVI contributed to sports betting revenue losses at some of Pennsylvania’s casinos, including Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. Casinos statewide reported a cumulative revenue loss of nearly $443,000 during February, usually a big sports month for casinos. It’s the first loss since sports betting…
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YouTube Pranksters Trespass at Target in Exton to Fulfill Bizarre Challenge
A couple of YouTube pranksters have been charged with trespassing at the Target in Exton as part of a social media challenge — staying late after closing while filming their crime — writes Gary Hall for 6ABC. Charlotte Fischer and Johnson Larose, otherwise known by their YouTube handle as “Saucy and Honey,” hid in the…
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McDade-Cara Irish Dance School Has Kept Part of Ireland in Newtown Square for 60 Years
They’ve been Irish step dancing for six decades. Now you’ll be able to see the McDade-Cara Irish School of Dance in Newtown Square in action at Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia, writes Janelle Burre for CBS 3. “My mom started the school in 1962 and she found herself surrounded in this area by…
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WCU to Host First-of-Its-Kind Production of Lincoln vs. Douglass Debate That Never Was … but Should Have Been
The complicated relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and famed Abolitionist/Statesman Frederick Douglass will be brought to life during the world premiere of a heated debate that never was but should have been. Charles Cook, an Emmy-nominated documentarian who resides locally, has reached back in history to create a riveting stage production that draws from the…
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‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Servant’ Actor Rupert Grint Stops in at Minella’s in Wayne for Some Sunday Breakfast
Actor Rupert Grint created a small stir when he showed up Sunday morning for breakfast at the Minella’s Diner in Wayne, writes Pat Ralphi for Philly Voice. Grint is known for his role as Ron Weasley in the “Harry Potter” film series and more recently for his role in M. Night Shyamalen’s Apple TV thriller…
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Upper Chichester 10-Year-Old Makes Broadway Debut as Simba in Lion King
Ten-year-old Donovan Bazemore from Upper Chichester just got the Broadway role of a lifetime, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Starting Tuesday, Donovan will make his debut playing Simba from The Lion King. The Lion King, a Disney classic, is one of the longest-running stage productions. Donovan has been working to secure the role for two…
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Why Bensalem’s CNS Cleaning Company Leaders Dragged Themselves Through the Mud
The principals of CNS Cleaning Company in Bensalem recently needed a good wash themselves. A four-day stint in a team-building boot camp, shot for a reality show, was a down-and-dirty experience. But did it have the intended result of providing a clean view of operations? Ryan Mulligan scrubbed the details for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Aunt Mary Pat Brings Her Unique Brand of Delco Humor Back to the Rivers Casino
Following up on a sold-out holiday tour at Rivers Casino Philadelphia, Delaware County comedian Aunt Mary Pat is returning for a return appearance, according to playpennsylvania.com. “Rivers Casino is Aunt Mary Pat’s home away from home,” said Justin Moore, general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia. “Tickets sell out fast and we’re thrilled to give fans more chances…
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Luke Taylor of Thornton Is a Hit With TikTok Sea Shanties. Now He’s Making a Splash on American Idol
Luke Taylor, a 20-year-old Thornton man who made Sea Shanties a thing on TikTok made his premiere appearance on American Idol Sunday, writes Alicia Vitarell and the 6abc staff. The singer/songwriter brought his unique voice to the show after several promptings from his fans. Back in January 2021, Taylor posted his own version of a…
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A Sensory-Friendly Audience Experience at Hedgerow Theatre in Media
Audience noise and movement is usually the antithesis of a good theater experience, but at the Hedgerow, it’s just the ticket for a neuro-diverse audience, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On a recent Sunday, the Hedgerow Theatre in Media had a “no shush, no-judgment, relaxed and audio—described” performance of Cowboy Versus…
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Tanks A Lot! Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Buys His Daughter Unique 16th Birthday Gift
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin, owner of Fanatics and co-owner of Philadelphia 76ers bought his daughter Lylie a unique 16th birthday gift: an army tank, writes Shafiq Najib for People. The billionaire posted a funny clip of the over-the-top birthday surprise on social media last week. The video documented Kylie receiving the armored vehicle as a…
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Delaware County Symphony Orchestra Concert Highlights Russian Composers
The Delaware County Symphony will be performing a concert celebrating Russia’s long history of classical music on Sunday, March 6, at 3 p.m. The concert, titled “Pictures of Russia”, will showcase pieces by some of the country’s greatest 19th and 20th Century composers. This is the third symphony concert of the season. It begins with…
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World Champ Havertown Irish Dancer Comes Home to Philly Region to Perform
A world champion Irish dancer and Havertown native came home to the Philadelphia region to perform Friday night, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc.com. Ali Doughty was on stage at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, performing with the Trinity Irish Dance Company. The Chicago-based company performed traditional Irish dances with modern innovations. Sixteen company…
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Peddler’s Village, Survivor of Numerous Boom-Bust Cycles, Wasn’t Going to Let a Pandemic Beat It, Either
Last year, despite a travel-tourism-retail environment of ongoing uncertainty of the pandemic, Peddler’s Village closed the 2021 books with record-breaking sales. In fact, the site has proven so resilient that the latest performance numbers top the previous sales pinnacle from FY2019, beating it by 35 percent. In 2020, the shopping-dining-performance destination had more than 2…
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Absence of West Chester’s Bam Margera Acutely Felt in New Jackass Movie
While the new movie Jackass Forever has received good reviews and has been doing well at the box office, the absence of West Chester’s Bam Margera is acutely felt, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Margera, a former mainstay on the cast, was supposed to be part of the movie, but he was fired…
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Comedian Wanda Sykes of Media to Co-host Academy Awards This Year
Media resident and comedian Wanda Sykes will be co-hosting the 2022 Academy Awards with Regina Hall and Amy Schumer, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. The Academy announced the three hosts for the March 27 ceremony. The 57-year-old resides in two places—Media Borough and Cherry Grove, New York. The stand-up comedian wrote for The Chris…
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New Hope Collectible Toy Merchant — Who Also Discovered Metallica — Dies at Age 69
Jon Zazula, promoter of heavy-metal band Metallica, has died at age 69. After his years in the music industry, Zazula’s final commercial enterprise was selling vintage toys in New Hope. James R. Haggerty recorded the passing in The Wall Street Journal. After a rocky childhood, Zazula worked numerous jobs, including a spot with a commodity-trading…
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