Chuck Darrow

Chuck Darrow has spent more than four decades as a writer and broadcaster specializing in covering the Philadelphia region’s arts, entertainment and casinos. He is still afraid he may one day have to work for a living.

Recent Articles from this Writer

Movie relics, Roman feasts, Sly Stallone and Tiger Woods: A look back at some memorable Atlantic City casino restaurants; Old Homestead Pop Up pops up at Borgata

This week’s opening of Gordon Ramsay at Caesars Atlantic City has us thinking about some of the town’s casino eateries that no longer exist.
Ringo’s Hard Rock Atlantic City visit to feature exhibit of his artwork; Adam Sandler Boardwalk bound; Local casinos score in USA Today poll

Former Beatle Ringo Starr’s upcoming engagement at Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City is going to be a multi-media affair.
Ocean Casino tribute band Magical Mystery Doors named Best Casino Show by USA Today readers; South Philly’s Steve Martorano to open steakhouse at Rivers; Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen ready to get cooking; Opener upstages Bert Kreischer at Hard Rock AC

In what can only be described as an upset of major proportions, Magical Mystery Doors, who last weekend ended an every-Sunday-afternoon summer residency at Ocean Casino-Resort, has been voted the nation’s Best Casino Show by the readers of USA Today.
Diana Ross, Jerry Seinfeld, Ringo Starr headline fall entertainment schedule at the region’s casinos

To be honest, the fourth-quarter casino- entertainment lineup is a little on the thin side. While there are certainly a slew of big names headed to Atlantic City and Southeastern Pennsylvania gambling halls, the talent roster doesn’t measure up to…
Meet Tom Dreesen, the ‘Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh;’ Diana Ross, John Fogerty: Two big names, one big night in AC; Indoor/outdoor fun at Bally’s

As one of the few surviving show business links to Frank Sinatra, Tom Dreesen had heard it all before.
Casinotes: Full-band version of Five For Fighting gets ‘back on the bus’ for the first time in a decade; Three AC casinos show off new and rehabbed hotel rooms

How long has it been since the last time Five For Fighting—the nom de tune of singer-songwriter John Ondrasik—hit the road in full rock-band mode?
After more than two years, Borgata’s ‘Burlesque Show’ is back and as naughty—and entertaining—as ever; Van Gogh exhibit opens at Hard Rock AC

You don’t usually look in a casino if you’re searching for courage. But that’s what you’ll find these days at Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
Finally, a casino eatery that’s serious about barbecue; Sebastian Maniscalco heads back to Borgata; Hard Rock books Beatles musical

The 44 years of Atlantic City’s legal-casino era has provided visitors with a plethora of excellent restaurants covering a wide variety of culinary outlets from steak houses and Asian outlets to burger joints, seafood vendors, Mexican and Italian rooms…you get…
The comedy of Steven Wright: Cerebral, offbeat and politically incorrect?

These days, even the ostensibly innocuous comedy of Steven Wright is coming under scrutiny from some quarters.
CasiNotes: Summer attractions at the casinos: ‘90s nostalgia, lots of laughs – and Vincent Van Gogh?

From Kevin Hart and The Chainsmokers to Amy Schumer and Tom Jones, a small army of show biz A-listers are headed to the region’s gambling dens.
Casinotes: No smoking continues at Rivers Casino plus Joe Rogan experiences Atlantic City

Patrons and staffers at Rivers Casino Philadelphia can breathe easily: Smoking remains prohibited on the casino floor. Without any public announcement, on April 29, the Fishtown gambling den decided to keep in place the casino smoking ban that was instituted…
Kelsey Grammer talks “Cheers” and jeers your beers, unveils new craft ale that doesn’t suck

The Emmy-winning actor doesn't "give a shit" if he's lost work because of his politics but is focused more on hawking the latest from his upstate New York based brewery Faith American.
Casinotes: Ed Bassmaster at Rivers Casino plus new features at Oceans

The Northeast native and YouTube pioneer kicks off his four-gig residency at Rivers casino April 29.
CasiNotes: Caesars AC antes up to get back in the game

Robert DeNiro’s hospitality operation is part of the plan to return the casino-hotel to prominence
CasiNotes: Sting, Chris Rock top spring casino headliner schedule

CasiNotes: your go-to guide to what is happening at casinos in Philly, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Atlantic City.

Recent Articles from this Writer

Movie relics, Roman feasts, Sly Stallone and Tiger Woods: A look back at some memorable Atlantic City casino restaurants; Old Homestead Pop Up pops up at Borgata

Ringo’s Hard Rock Atlantic City visit to feature exhibit of his artwork; Adam Sandler Boardwalk bound; Local casinos score in USA Today poll

Ocean Casino tribute band Magical Mystery Doors named Best Casino Show by USA Today readers; South Philly’s Steve Martorano to open steakhouse at Rivers; Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen ready to get cooking; Opener upstages Bert Kreischer at Hard Rock AC

Diana Ross, Jerry Seinfeld, Ringo Starr headline fall entertainment schedule at the region’s casinos

Meet Tom Dreesen, the ‘Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh;’ Diana Ross, John Fogerty: Two big names, one big night in AC; Indoor/outdoor fun at Bally’s

Casinotes: Full-band version of Five For Fighting gets ‘back on the bus’ for the first time in a decade; Three AC casinos show off new and rehabbed hotel rooms

After more than two years, Borgata’s ‘Burlesque Show’ is back and as naughty—and entertaining—as ever; Van Gogh exhibit opens at Hard Rock AC

Finally, a casino eatery that’s serious about barbecue; Sebastian Maniscalco heads back to Borgata; Hard Rock books Beatles musical

The comedy of Steven Wright: Cerebral, offbeat and politically incorrect?

CasiNotes: Summer attractions at the casinos: ‘90s nostalgia, lots of laughs – and Vincent Van Gogh?

Casinotes: No smoking continues at Rivers Casino plus Joe Rogan experiences Atlantic City

Kelsey Grammer talks “Cheers” and jeers your beers, unveils new craft ale that doesn’t suck

Casinotes: Ed Bassmaster at Rivers Casino plus new features at Oceans

CasiNotes: Caesars AC antes up to get back in the game

CasiNotes: Sting, Chris Rock top spring casino headliner schedule