February 25–March 4, 1999

critic pick

 

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Hal Linden

Best known for his eight years and three Emmies in the late '70s/early '80s on Barney Miller, Hal Linden's also got a secret history in the world of music. Did you know he played clarinet and studied classical music in his early days? Never thought about it, did you? He even spent some time singing backup for Ray Charles on The Perry Como Show before he finally went into acting. No longer ashamed of his past, Linden will take to the musical spotlight once more, singing and playing with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops.

-Patrick Rapa

March 2, 5, 14 and 21, Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Sts., 215-893-1999.