Tickets on Sale Friday for KINKY BOOTS, Nick Offerman and More at Kimmel Center

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts kicks off the 2017-18 season with internationally-acclaimed superstars in rock, dance, and comedy, returning favorites, the best of touring Broadway, and more! Tickets for a select number of 2017-18 performances listed below go on sale July 14, with many performances already on sale.

"We are gearing up for a very exciting season on our Kimmel Center Campus," said Anne Ewers, President and CEO of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. "As the region's most impactful performing arts destination, we strive to bring the best and most diverse programming to our audiences - some back by popular demand, and many that offer an opportunity for arts lovers to try something new."

Listed below are the early season events for which tickets will be available beginning on July 14 to the general public. Kimmel Center members receive early access to these shows as well as details about newly announced presentations across the Kimmel Center Campus. To become a member, visit www.kimmelcenter.org/Membership. Membership starts at just $75.

Details on 2017-18 season programming that will go on sale July 14, 2017 can be found below. Member presale begins July 10, 2017. Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999, online at kimmelcenter.org, or at the Kimmel Center Box Office. Group sales are available for groups of 10 or more and can be purchased by calling (215) 790-5883. More information at kimmelcenter.org.

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EARLY 2017/18 SEASON LINEUP:
ADDITIONAL SHOWS TO BE ANNOUNCED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

THE SCOtt Brothers' HOUSE PARTY!

Presented in association with Mills Entertainment

Merriam Theater

September 6, 2017

For their millions of fans around the world, twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott are masters of the impossible - finding and transforming ordinary houses into stunning dreAM Homes on their megahit HGTV show Property Brothers. As hosts of multiple top-rated series on HGTV including Property Brothers: Buying & Selling, Property Brothers at Home, and Brother Vs. Brother, they entertain millions of fans with their winning blend of sibling rivalry and humor. Now fans can experience the duo in person during a stop on their nationwide tour, The ScOtt Brothers' House Party, presented by HGTV. Inspired by their new memoir, It Takes Two: Our Story, Jonathan and Drew's House Party tour offers fans an uncensored look into their lives. There will be plenty of audience participation as they breakdown their do's and don'ts, share the wisdom they've gleaned as entrepreneurs, and reveal all the hilarious moments that don't make it onto television. Door prizes, impromptu design consults, behind-the-scenes bloopers, and plenty of laughs will round out this fun evening with Jonathan and Drew.

KINKY BOOTS

Academy of Music

October 3-8, 2017

Kinky Boots is Broadway's huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy and Tony Award-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen's shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.

Herbie Hancock

Verizon Hall

October 4, 2017

Now in the sixth decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of world culture, technology, business, and music. In addition to being recognized as a legendary pianist and composer, Herbie Hancock has been an integral part of every popular music movement since the 1960s. In honor of his work, Hancock was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in February 2016. Hancock is currently in the studio at work on a new album.

RENÉE FLEMING IN RECITAL

Verizon Hall

October 15, 2017

One of the most beloved and celebrated singers of our time, Renée Fleming's sumptuous voice, consummate artistry, and compelling stage presence completely captivates audiences. Her renowned career has earned her the title of "the people's diva," the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Classical Vocal Solo, and a National Medal of the Arts, awarded by President Obama at a White House ceremony in 2013. In recent years, she has hosted a wide variety of television and radio broadcasts, including the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series for movie theaters and television and Live From Lincoln Center on PBS. This is her Verizon Hall debut.

LILA DOWNS

Part of the Kimmel Center's ¡Philly En Vivo! series

Merriam Theater

October 22, 2017

Global superstar Lila Downs portrays exquisite artistry that bridges traditions across the Americas, showcasing influences from folk and ranchera music of Mexico and South America, to North America folk, jazz, blues, and hip-hop. As a devoted human-rights activist, Lila includes lyrics in her songs that highlight current issues relating to social justice. Lila will be touring on behalf of her most recent album, Balas y Chocolate, which went platinum in Mexico.

DISENCHANTED! THE HILARIOUS HIT MUSICAL

Perelman Theater

October 26-29, 2017

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs 'em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that's anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know-the original storybook heroines have come back to life to set the record straight. After multiple sold-out runs nationwide, these royal renegades toss off their tiaras to bring their hilariously subversive, not-for-the-kiddies musical to you-and what you thought about princesses will never be the same!

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Academy of Music

November 1-12, 2017

Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will return to Philadelphia as part of a brand new North American Tour! Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is "bigger and better than ever before" and features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and new staging by director Laurence Connor. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show's legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score - with songs like "Music of the Night," "All I Ask Of You," and "Masquerade" - will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this The Phantom of the Opera one of the largest productions now on tour.

Nick Offerman: FULL BUSH TOUR

Presented in association with Live Nation

Merriam Theater

November 4, 2017

Humorist Nick Offerman returns with a collection of his sawdusty musings on survival in the wild, living with enthusiasm, and most importantly, the cultivation of fulsome body hair.

JAZZ ORCHESTRA OF PHILADELPHIA:

Monk's Dream - Celebrating the Music of Thelonious Monk

Perelman Theater

December 2, 2017

Led by world-renowned trumpet player and educator Terell Stafford, Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia is quickly becoming the face of Philadelphia jazz, establishing the city as a national and international destination for music lovers. They return to the Kimmel Center with a program celebrating the music of Thelonious Monk, with special guest pianists Orrin Evans and Eric Reed.

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The following previously announced performances are currently on sale. Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999, online at kimmelcenter.org, or at the Kimmel Center Box Office.

- PJ Masks Live! Time to Be a Hero, based on the hit Disney Junior series PJ Masks (September 22-23, 2017, Merriam Theater)

- Bring It! Live Featuring Miss D and her Dancing Dolls (July 16, 2017, Merriam Theater)

- Temple University alumni and American comedy duo Tim & Eric: 10th Anniversary Awesome Tour (July 20, 2017, Merriam Theater)

- RenownEd English rock band YES featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman (October 1, 2017, Verizon Hall)

- Comedian, author and radio contributor David Sedaris in An Evening with David Sedaris (October 16, 2017, Academy of Music)

- American singer, songwriter, keyboardist and producer Michael McDonald with special guest Marc Cohn (October 27, 2017, Merriam Theater)

- Composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi's Essential Einaudi (October 28, 2017, Merriam Theater)

- Musician and television personality Alton Brown in Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science Tour (November 5, 2017, Merriam Theater)

- Comedian, actor and filmmaker Mike Birbiglia in Mike Birbiglia's "The New One" (November 17, 2017, Merriam Theater)

- American indie, critically-acclaimed rock band The National (December 4, 2017, Verizon Hall)

Located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, The Kimmel Center's mission is to operate a world-class performing arts center that engages and serves a broad audience through diverse programming, arts education, and community outreach. The Kimmel Center campus is comprised of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, SEI Innovation Studio, and the Merck Arts Education Center), the Academy of Music (owned by the Philadelphia Orchestra Association), and the University of the Arts' Merriam Theater. The Kimmel Center is also home to eight Resident Companies: The Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia, The Pennsylvania Ballet, The Philly Pops, PHILADANCO, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and Curtis Institute of Music. TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is the season sponsor of the Kimmel Center's 2016-2017 Season. American Airlines is the official airline of Broadway Philadelphia. For additional information, visit kimmelcenter.org.

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