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Year 31, No. 41
Celebrating 31 Years of Community News
June 15 – June 21, 2016
Bobby Rydell to Embark on Nationwide World Premiere of Stage Comedy “Muddled” at Drexel Special Events & Book Tour URBN Annex June 16-26, 2016
Brings Candid, Compelling ‘Tale of Second Chances’ to Fans of All Ages with Series of Intimate Concerts, Conversations, and Book Signings for Autobiography “Teen Idol On The Rocks”
Ronstadt Generations Returns Page 3
Valerio Piccolo’s “Poetry Notes” Page 6
Trevor Fayle plays young barkeep Andy in Josh Piven’s world premiere of “Muddled, A Stage Comedy,” from June 16-26, 2016, at Drexel URBN Annex (3401 Filbert St). Photo/Photo 3 Photography
Education & Camp News Pages 8 - 11
Meet Bobby Rydell and purchase his compelling new autobiography, “Teen Idol On The Rocks,” at one of his upcoming book signings or special events. Photo/Bobby Bank
Dining & Entertainment Pages 6 & 7
ith reviewers unanimously agreeing that multitalented entertainer Bobby Rydell has told one hell of a story in his compelling new autobiography, “Teen Idol On The Rocks,” the Justin Bieber of the “Camelot” era will be bringing his brutally candid and compelling “Tale of Second Chances” directly to his fans with an extensive nationwide Special Events & Book Tour. Running concurrently with his ongoing concert performances, both solo and alongside fellow South Philly “Golden Boys” Frankie Avalon and Fabian, Rydell’s promotional Special Events & Book Tour will allow Bobby Watchers young and old to see and hear all sides of America’s original teen idol as he combines traditional book signings with distinctly inti-
ew York Times best-selling humorist Josh Piven brings his unique brand of comedy to Philadelphia with the world premiere of “Muddled, A Stage Comedy,” from June 16 through June 26 at Drexel URBN Annex (3401 Filbert St.). Penned by the author of “The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook” and directed by William Steinberger, “Muddled” gives theater audiences a best-case scenario for what happens when a group of hot-headed headbangers meet the home-grown hipsters of Brooklyn. In this craft brewed comedy, Piven trades navigating alligator pits for navigating mosh pits, and surviving frostbite for surviving the frosty bite of a quick-witted hipster. “Muddled” is Piven’s second play, following 2013’s hit “No Reservations.” Previews begin on Thursday, June 16 and Friday, June 17, and opening night is Saturday, June 18 at 8 p.m. The show runs through Sunday, June 26. After being fired from Facebook for some drunken twerking at Mark Zuckerberg’s wed-
See Bobby Rydell’s Book Tour & Events on page 3
See “Muddled, A Stage Comedy” on page 12
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Golden Slipper on the Main Line Summer Series Features Eight Memorable New Programs See Philadelphia actor, director and educator, Neill Hartley as he returns for another fully staged one-man presentation, “The Spirit of Lindbergh.” This is one of the programs featured in Golden Slipper on the Main Line’s summer series July 5 - July 27.
olden Slipper on the Main Line’s summer series begins July 5 and runs through July 27. Programs will be offered twice a week and feature a variety of lectures and entertainment performances. Some of the highlights are: • Philadelphia actor, director and educator, Neill Hartley returns for another fully staged one-man presentation, “The Spirit of Lindbergh.” Experience first-hand the incredible journey that riveted the world and transformed aviation forever. • Alon Barzilay, local real estate developer, discusses the rise of the comic superhero with strong cultural roots of survival and the powerful entrepreneurial voice of Jews immigrating to American found in the entertainment and comic industries.
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See Golden Slipper on the Main Line Summer Series page 12